Architecture and Design

Post-Hurricane Caribbean Charm

Whether you’ve visited the Caribbean in person or viewed images of the region online while surfing the web, the Caribbean…

Transformational Lighting

Interior and exterior lighting design is a critical element as it can transform living spaces into an enticing and dynamic…

Real Estate Revival

Founded in 1965 by Derek Dunlop, Smiths Gore (BVI) Limited. has played a pivotal role in the Caribbean real estate…

A Sunnier Future

For several decades, solar power represented a frustrating paradox in the British Virgin Islands. Sunshine was and is the Caribbean…

Architects of Light

The use of natural light in interior spaces, sometimes referred to as “daylighting,” has an abundance of benefits. Whether at…

Adulation of Architectural Genius

Readers’ Choice Focus: Roger Downing & Partner Photography courtesy of Virgin Limited Edition and RDP Winning a Readers’ Choice award…
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Caribbean Property Design Past and Present

[one_half][/one_half] [one_half_last][/one_half_last] Architectural Ascension – Caribbean Property Design Past and Present Words by Carlyne Rachele, Agent – Sotheby’s International Realty…
San Francisco International Airport Photos courtesy of Del Campo and Maru Architects Inc.

From Concept to Masterpiece – The Craft of Architecture

Architecture & Design Profile – Lavina Liburd, Architect BVI architecture and design are praised for the abundance of stunning villa…
Top Tips to Improve Real Estate Value

Top Tips to Improve Real Estate Value in the BVI

Guide to Gardening Grace Top tips to improve real estate value Photography by Rainbow Visions BVI and Yacht Shots BVI…
cost of building your home

The Cost of Building Your Home

[one_half][/one_half] [one_half_last] Countering the Cost of Building Your Home The prospect of home ownership is a subject that can be…
Design Tips

9 Nifty Tips to Increase the Value of Your BVI Property

[one_half][/one_half] [one_half_last] An Architect’s Ambrosia – Nine Nifty Tips to Increase Value in Your BVI Property The enthusiasm of owning…

Eco Friendly Lighting in BVI Architectural Design

Getting the Green Light – Eco-friendly lighting in interior design Photography by Leucos Italy, selected by DGLifestyles.com Who would have…

A Challenging Commercial Architectural Design Project

An Odd-Shaped Space – An Architectural Designer’s Mission Impossible Photography by Norman Allen, Provided by DGLifestyles.com [box]One might ask, “Why…

A BVI Weather Forecast for Property

Photography provided by OBMI An Architect’s Perspective on the Hurricane Directive – BVI weather vs architecture The quality of architectural…

Looking After Your Growing Concerns

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]allen trees contribute immensely to the destruction potential of our Atlantic Caribbean hurricane season – June 1 till November 30. Dead, damaged, or cracked limbs,…

Staying Stain

By Robert Creel, Operating Manager of Caribbean Colors and Sjoerd Bos, Vice President of Sansin Property owners and contractors are…