The sloping terrain underneath this dream home challenged the architects working on this project to avoid changing the existing topography. The sumptuous residence was placed among robust pines and holm oaks that could be a base for a small truffle orchard. Its name – Casa Gotmar 138 – forgets to describe the polished design lines, but mentions the single family…
By Ada Teicu
The UK’s Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) recently launched a campaign called HomeWise to highlight the fact that most new build homes in the UK are falling short of the recommended size guidelines. Britain’s ‘shameful shoebox homes’… are failing to provide the space that families need for modern day living. The average new three bedroom home currently being built
By Stacey Sheppard
Northwest Peach Farm is another impressive contemporary residence designed by Bates Masi Architects…, this time located in East Hampton, New York, USA. The crib ocuppies an area of 7,000 square feet and was especially designed as a getaway home for the clients’ extended family. This is why nothing was left to chance. The house offers opportunities for socializing, as
By Lavinia
For all of you who are on Pinterest… we would like to announce that Freshome is on Pinterest. We hope you check us out and maybe even follow us for all your Pinteresting finds. For those of you who don’t know what is Pinterest here is a quick explanation : “Pinterest is virtual bulletin board that lets you organize and
Cool and fresh apartments are not hard to find if you know where to look. These inspirational spaces can be the base or your next renovation or the beginning of a beautiful love for interior design and architecture. An apartment like the one found on Alvhem… can change the way you look at color and simplicity gathered in a bright
By Ada Teicu
The Crochet Chair, Crochet Table and Crochet Light are all part of Marcel Wanders… playful vision on this traditional means of decorating. The elegant molded shape and fascinating crochet details of the Crochet Collection are made from white cotton and coated with epoxy resin. Eccentric and talented, the designer played with individually hand-sewn crochet flowers to shape different items that
The Tahoe Ridge House was designed by studio WA Design Inc… and is located in Tahoe Donner, 15 miles from Lake Tahoe, California, USA. The brief of the project involved the creation of a contemporary building strongly rooted in the Tahoe area. According to the architects, the design of the project naturally derived from the characteristics of the region: “Vernacular
By Lavinia
Looking for a fascinating outdoor lighting system to adorn your patio, perfect lawn or any other part of your landscaped garden? Well, today’s inspiration is an outdoor lamp named Sponge and designed by Miguel Angel García Belmonte…. Here are a few words from the designer that will explain the inspiration and concept that led to the creation of Sponge:
This massive, spectacular residence was designed by Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados …and is located in Malibu, California, USA. Malibu Residence displays a modern design, spiced up with vivid colors and adapted to the overall layout. Here is a short statement from the architects: “In line with the project we chose large pieces, in proportion with the size of the spaces,
By Lavinia
Innovative, carefully planned and logical – three features of the Eixample district of Barcelona, the second largest city in Spain. Exposing a thoughtful and cleverly designed grid pattern crossed by wide avenues that allow the modern growth of the area, the neighborhood displays a striking view from the air. Designed by visionary Catalan urban planner Ildefons Cerdà…, the district
By Ada Teicu
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