Austrian architectural practice Caramel Architecs… outdone themselves by building a fascinating residence in one of Vienna’ suburb, named Rodaun. The family currently living here moved from an urban dwelling to this dream house at the periphery of the city, where the young couple and their child can visually enjoy the colourful passing of the seasons surrounded by fresh air. The
By Ada Teicu
House in Hill was designed to directly connect to its surroundings by moulding its shape after the terrain. Cell Space Architects… designed this modern house in Gunma, Japan as a response to the natural environment surrounding it. Following the topographic contours, the building features one storey above grade and one storey below grade. Defining the space by allowing the structure
By Ada Teicu
Viewed as an object of authority in its early days, the chair was reinvented as an everyday household object. In today’s curious society, the chair has taken on new life in the hands of inspired furniture designers. Thanks to modern technology’s fantastic versatility, chairs and armchairs can be designed and fabricated to express ideas and emotions. The Arms Chair comes…
Resembling a piece of furniture created by a concerned mother, the Nest Chair welcomes anyone in its comfortable embrace. Built as a hybrid between a chair and a guest bed, the high quality futon mattress can be transformed from a nice lounge chair into a mattress for guests in no time. Its versatility makes this piece of furniture perfect for…
The Portabello Estate ( “beautiful door”) is an ultra exclusive estate located between Newport and Laguna beach in Orange County, California. The giant residence consists of no less than eight bedrooms, ten bathrooms (and 5 half baths) and two saltwater pools surrounded by spectacular grotto cliffs. To list just a few, here are some of the unique amenities of this…
By Lavinia
Bench 1000cm belongs to the design team “ModelArt Studio”… and was created in collaboration with the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad and the municipality of Dimitrovgrad. The project was developed as part of a research on the impact of architectural installations and interventions in public space. It is said to be an experimental spatial installation/ street furniture, primarily
The Edge house was designed by Japanese studio Noriyoshi Morimura Architects… and is located in Kansai district, Osaka, Japan. This concrete and glass residence displays an original architecture and is quite eye-catching. Situated on a hill overlooking the city, the villa consists of two floors, connected by a sinuous concrete separating line. Generous terraces are thus created, which allow the
By Lavinia
Going on a vacation and you want to take something special with you? Check out Home Traveller… by Anne Lorenz – a fantastic combination between furniture and a travelling bag. The creative approach to travel bags makes this idea a great way to be flexible in all your endeavours. Designed to act like a chair that has a bag on
Casa Torcida was designed by SPG Architects… and is located in Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Consisting of no less than 5 levels and stretching over an area of 18000 square feet, you are looking at a project that was developed from an abandoned structure made up of steel frame and concrete. Here is a project description from the architects: “The
By Lavinia
Conceptual artist Sebastian Errazuriz… presented his new concept of an Opera Fireplace. The limited edition fireplace was carved out of 600 pounds of Italian marble, evoking a small scale opera stage. All the details – hanging curtains, side stairs or the actual stage – were created to not only look artistic, but also be fully functional. This opera fireplace can
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