Download now: 5 must-have apps for interior design

In a world where people rely on their smartphones for daily life, are there any apps for an interior designer? Of course, there is; there's an app for everything! And these are just some of the most useful ones you need in your career: 

 

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Houzz 

If you're looking for home design inspiration, then Houzz is the app you're looking for. The app provides photos of every kind of room, any product or location to help you find what you're looking for, for your interior. It also has a directory for local designers, contractors, and architects. 

Pinterest

Similar to the functionalities of Houzz, Pinterest is your go-to app for finding inspirations and designs from all over the World Wide Web. Pin your favorites so you can easily access them later. Although this app is not exclusively for interior design, with the right key words or search phrases, you will find what you're looking for. 

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 MyPantone

Pantone is the expert when it comes to color. With this app, you can browse over 10,000 colors in the pantone library. It also gives you color options to match the color you want. 

Color Capture

Color Capture is an app that lets you take a picture of anything and helps you identify the color from the Benjamin Moore paint color palette. You can find color inspiration anywhere and everywhere with this useful app. 

MarkOnCall

MarkOnCall is an app for both consumers and interior designers. It's very useful for space planning and designing rooms. Know when a piece of furniture is too big for the room or whether a table matches your couch – this awesome app eases your worries on both logistics and aesthetic. 

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Machu Picchu: Unveiling The Lost City Of The Incas

American archaeologist and politician Hiram Bingham made history when he revealed to the world the 15th century citadel, standing 2,430 meters or 7,970 ft above sea level, perched on the ridge of the Andes Mountains in Peru. The archaeological discovery of the “lost city of the Incas” proclaimed to the world the magnificence of an Incan fortress made up of indescribable designs and extraordinary features. 

Although historians are still unsure about why it was built and why it was abandoned, the mystery only adds to the spectacle of the visual wonder and architectural masterpiece. With Bingham’s findings being questioned, experts continue to modify, correct, and uncover the legend of Machu Picchu, which was declared a UNESO world heritage site in 1983.

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There are others who point out that Machu Picchu was merely a retreat built for Inca Ruler Pachacuti, who wasn’t quite fond of the noise and congestion in the city life. There were about 200 buildings in the site, each constructed with granite stones cut into polygonal blocks, which were fitted with precision against each other to hold the walls.

Experts are puzzled as to how the Incans were able to build such complex cities. They don’t know how the tribe made calculations and measurements but evidence suggests that they used dry stone technique to put together the bricks without using mortar, wheels, and any material to hold them together. The mortar-free construction is truly a remarkable feat, considering that granite stones are extremely hard to cut, even with use of modern equipment. Aside from the perfect smoothness, straightness, and alignment of the bricks, the earthquake-resistant quality of the structures was also noteworthy given that Peru endured many earthquakes over the time it has stood in the Andean mountain region. Though not much is known about its construction, it’s without a doubt a source of national pride and an architectural and engineering tour de force. 

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Machu Picchu is a dream destination for architect and interior designer Jonathan Bunge. Follow him on Twitter and join him in his journey towards some of the world’s best architectural sites.