Capturing the essence of privacy and comfort, the Karlusic Residence was built around a 30 year old Japanese Maple in the front yard. This beautiful tree guided the architecture from many points of view – the front facade was finished in a light warm grey lime wash that accentuated the shape and color of the tree, the two slotted windows…
By Ada Teicu
We received photos and information of an inspiring small apartment located in Sofia, Bulgaria. Here is the description we were sent: “Petya Gancheva designs this small city apartment for a young couple to enjoy their time home relaxing or with lot of friends, as often happens. In this one –bedroom home the geometric style has the emphasis to make the…
By Lavinia
The Front to Back Infill is a complex modern project located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and designed by studio Colizza Bruni Architecture…. It consists of two homes filled with light, each designed by a different architect and blended in a three-story contemporary residence. Instead of choosing to place the homes side by side, the functionally separate living spaces were
By Lavinia
If you have an iPad, you’ve probably already heard of Flipboard…. Apple named it the 2010 iPad App of the Year and TIME listed it as one of the top 50 innovations in 2010. For those of you who don’t know what Flipboard is here is a quick summary : “Flipboard lets you quickly flip through all of your
This home in Sydney, Australia was designed by by Corben Architects… and displays a contemporary and elegant design. Occupying an area of 3,767 square feet (350 square meters), the residence is structured on three levels and takes full advantage of its surrounding vistas. Here is more from the architects: “The building is a simple rectilinear form of concrete and masonry
By Lavinia
If you are like most homeowners you change the temperature on your thermostat at least 1500 times a year, and your home probably hasn’t saved more energy in the process. What do you get when you take innovative technology from an ex-Apple employee and combine lifestyle customization and your fingertips? The Nest… Learning Thermostat, the sexiest and smartest thermostat that
By RoniqueGibson
Necessary as an office space and a guest house, this modern shed-like structure was designed by BLOOT architecture…. Located in a residential garden in Voorburg, the Netherlands, this timber construction was designed to age with time, visually integrating itself in the garden. The design was influenced by some existing conditions – the clients wanted to keep a brick shed
By Ada Teicu
We received an interesting chair design, the first product of a series called LE PELICAN. The project is a tribute to designers Verner Panton and Harry Bertoia… and their emblematic chairs. PANTOIA borrows the “S shape” from Panton and the ethereal feel given by the light grids from Harry Bartoia. The result is a beautiful minimalist chair, perfect for
Of all the surprising A-cero… home designs we’ve seen, this is probably the most elegant. Envisioned as a giant work of art, this residence belongs to Spanish architect Joaquin Torres and has a breathtaking appearance. The project is located in La Finca, a residential area near Madrid, Spain and consists of winding, overlapping volumes of concrete having various heights, with
By Lavinia
The Bal Residence was designed by Berkeley-based studio Terry & Terry Architecture …and is a mesmerizing wooden home, a result of a mid-century ranch remodel and expansion. The house occupies an area of 2,000 square feet and is located in Menlo Park, California, USA. According to the architects, the project was envisioned for a retired couple and has a very
By Lavinia
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