The Mill Valley Hillside residence was designed by McGlashan Architecture… and is located in Marin County, California, north of San Francisco. The home was especially built in order to accommodate three generations, in two separate dwellings, under one green roof. According to the architects, the project “brings the grandparents closer to their children and grandchildren, yet carves out spaces tailored
By Lavinia
When you come to really read people, it will not seem odd that “no” sometimes means “yes” and vice-versa. Seen on Colossal, this typographical sculpture was created by sculptor and conceptual artist Markus Raetz… and pays tribute to illusion and relativity. In this particular work, the word “YES”, from a different angle reads as “NO.” We find this concept
G.Natkevicius & Partners…, an architecture studio from Lithuania, completed a the modern 3,078 square foot Summer House located in Birštonas. Here is an excerpt from the official project description the architects provided: the residence “is a 4 storey summer-house, 3 space garage plus storage and boiler-room, situated in the basement. Ground floor has a lobby, living-room, kitchen and sitting
By Lavinia
The collaboration between German architectural studios Karl Dreer and Bembé Dellinger Architects… gave birth to this amazing residence that borrows its name from the natural acrylic stone used in its construction. The residence located in Bavaria, Germany, very close to the Ammersee Lake and overlooks the green forests of Upper Bavaria displaying a contemporary architecture spread over 395 square meters
By Ada Teicu
Casa Club Bosque Altozano by Parque Humano… was built in Mexico City, Mexico. Showcasing a distinct contemporary shape rising on a natural ledge in a hill covered area, the residence overlooks Montana Monarca valley. Exploring the panorama through a vertical selection of windows accompanying the stone volume, the house reacts to its surroundings through the choice of shapes and materials.
By Ada Teicu
Welcome to an apartment displaying a beautiful Scandinavian design! A bold wallpaper with stripes in gold and black sets the style of the hall. The floor is made up of beautiful bright planks, carefully considered to provide the right soft feel against bare feet. From this room the inhabitants can reach an inner hallway which can further take you in…
By Lavinia
Designer Michael Samoriz of Ukraine-based Umbra Design Studio …came up with this chair that constructs a new idea when it comes to seating unit design. Created as an elegant silhouette of the well-known seating unit, the Outline Chair displays a fantastic shape that compliments a modern home. In his search for this particular design, Michael Samoriz used simple, clean lines
We recently ran across this exotic villa called Casa Tortugas… and figured we would share it with you guys. The residence is located near Punta Mita on the Riviera Nayarit, in a landscape that combines views of the Sierra Madres Mountains with a soft ocean breeze. According to the official description, “a covered terrace with comfortable lounges and over-sized chairs
By Lavinia
Celio Apartment was designed by Italian architect Carola Vannini… and is located near the famous Colosseum in Rome, Italy. With a total budget of €250.000, this 2,580 square foot loft was recently renovated in a beautiful minimalist manner. Here is more from the designer: “The client’s main need of opening the space toward the outside landscape, generated a design characterized
By Lavinia
This stunning looking minimalist residence was designed by Shigeru Fuse Architects… and is located in Abiko, a city in northern Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The striking thing about this unusual home is its architecture geometry. According to the project developers, the construction site has a height difference of about 5 meters between the pedestrian path on the south and the the
By Lavinia
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