1+ hour, 58+ min ago   (873+ words) MADE up of 120 condos and 526 residences that all have a breathtaking blend of sea and mountain views, the under-construction Richmond Hill Club sits on an iconic site that already has more than two centuries of rich cultural heritage. It’s a…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (278+ words) The product… Cement tiles were first manufactured in the mid-1800s, and the fabrication process has changed very little since. Each tile is handmade by skilled artisans using Portland cement, marble powder, fine sand and natural pigments — a craft with origins…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (365+ words) THE Kingston Harbour Walk Project (KHW) must catalyse a shift in Jamaica’s architectural development, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness declared Wednesday, saying that the country has spent decades “afraid to build” and now needs leaders willing to take calculated risks…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (567+ words) With spring in the air, no better time, SO reckons, to contemplate homeownership and/or a phased refresh. Joelle Smith, CEO/ lead designer, If Walls Could Talk, takes us through her latest project. You’ve finally decided to purchase your dream…...

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10+ mon, 1+ day ago   (971+ words) LONG before prefabricated homes became a modern trend, Jamaican great-grandparents were already building houses on ‘cellars’ — raised wooden frames that could be lifted and moved when life demanded it. That tradition has all but disappeared, but a Chinese construction firm…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (243+ words) Creating Jamaica’s Next Architectural Landmark’, afforded guests an exclusive tour of one of the four high-rise buildings and a sneak peek at the detailed plans for one of the 351 planned luxury... Creating Jamaica’s Next Architectural Landmark at The Pinnacle #DesignWeekJa2025 continued…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (663+ words) A project rooted in respect and soaring with ambition was celebrated on Saturday, October 11, as the Jamaica Observer’s #DesignWeekJa2025 featured an in-depth look at The Pinnacle, Jamaica’s much-heralded residential community in Montego Bay. The ambitious venture sought to offer testament to…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (687+ words) And while these remain historical buildings across the island, the future of architecture in Jamaica will likely involve a combination of modern, sustainable designs and a continued emphasis on... Design Dialogue: The future of Jamaican architecture and design @SPACES Ja…...