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Trying to resuscitate the quality of long-lasting products and helping construct a more environmental- conscious future, Phillips… officially launched their award-winning 20-Year LED Light Bulb on the US market. The light-emitting diode (LED) light bulb was designed to use only 10 watts of power and last for two decades – a promise for a better future. Supposed to emit a
The glamorous Foothill House… in Paradise Valley, Arizona, is up for sale. If you have $10 million lying around and are in search of a unique, exquisite residence for you and your family, this could be your dream home. The contemporary two level house is surrounded by a 10 acre property where owners can enjoy a myriad of features –
By Ada Teicu
Mark Stoddart…‘s Animal Coffee and Dining Tables are a quite interesting alternative to a simple table design. A transparent glass table top is pierced by the body of an animal, making it look like the “beast” is emerging out of the water. There are different versions available, like Hippo “The Lad” Coffee Table, Hippo Mother and Baby Coffee Table,
Interior designer Rees Roberts collaborated with Steven Harris Architects… to create a stunning modern house located in Cabo San Lucas. The private residence named Casa Finisterra boasts building materials like concrete, stone, metal and glass. Composed of private courtyards and elegantly designed interiors, the house on the Baja Peninsula overlooks sparkling waters and was designed to appear as part of
By Ada Teicu
Located in a fascinating landscape of the Atlantic rainforest, the Iporanga House in Sao Paulo, Brazil, was designed to occupy as little terrain as possible, but still be large enough to shelter 5 distinctive suites – one for the client couple, one for each of their 3 sons and an additional guest suite. Nitsche Arquitetos Associados… made sure the house
By Ada Teicu
We received photos of a heart-warming project – In Vino Vitae – In Wine There Is Life. Designed by Axel Yberg of Akke Functional Art…, the piece is a statement, a functional art piece and a useful and inspiring object for wine lovers: “I made this piece in an effort to help cancer survivor Erin Zammett Ruddy reach her
Two floors were sufficient to encompass the necessary living spaces for Casa Del Pico in Spain. Created by Madrid-based studio ÁBATON…, the 3,143 square foot home rests on a sloped granite terrain, which became the inspiration for the two-floor residential project cladded with colored mortar render. Materials used to build the house include honed limestone floors, white plastered walls,
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Floating on an urban lot and slightly sloping on one side to shape and underground garage, House THE in Luxembourg rises from n-lab architects…‘ vision and adorns the street with its volumetric architecture. Overhangs formed out of different sized volumes and some partly covered with privacy-protecting timber slats, blinds and curtains compose a vivid symphony of playful volumes fashionably
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Part of an exclusive mountain neighborhood in Whistler, Canada, the residence belonging to a London-based client was inspired by its surroundings and received a simple name hinting to its location – Whistler Residence. Battersby Howat Architects… completed this residential project taking into account the client’s affinity for typical Whistler chalets, but upgrading the architecture to a modern standard. As the
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Consisting of a clear glass tabletop resting on a folded glass stand, the Graph Table is bold enough to stand out between similar furniture pieces. Belgian designer Xavier Lust collaborated with Italian furniture manufacturers FIAM… to create this stunning desk displaying its curved 19 mm thick glass shape that filters each setting it lands in. Secured by polished stainless steel
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Located in the coastal suburb of Sydney – Dover Heights – the three story residence known as Mormanis House defines its location on a sloping terrain overlooking the city’s skyline and the harbor below. Playing with white and grey details on the front facade and adding glass in the back side, the architects constructed a modern dream home with a
By Ada Teicu
Ready for some resort-style inspiration? The Coco Palm Bodu Hithi Hotel… in the Maldives fascinates with its collection of 100 villa designs to choose from, each luxuriously displaying a welcoming interior design and being strongly connected to the astounding surroundings. Located on a private island in the Maldives, the resort boasts contemporary designs merged with traditional influences. Eight restaurants, a
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Named after the Latin word for ” free time” – Otio – this residence was built for a catholic priest. At first glance, the stone wall and saddle roof look simple and graceful, but a walk around the property reveals an atrium shaped out of the stone wall and leading to the interiors through a glazed wall. Here, built-in furniture,
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Hotel Missoni in Edinburgh, Scotland, welcomes its guests with luxurious and vividly designed interiors that become part of your vacation experience. Being the only 5-star hotel on the historic Royal Mile in the heart of the Scottish capital, the fascinating hotel is prepared to offer the beast accommodation in its 136 guest rooms and suites. A creative mixture of colors
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Taking advantage of the beautiful views of the Alps from its location in Kitzbuehel, Austria, this modern mansion displays a studied approach to customized architecture. Provoking the mind to accept a different facade than it is used to, the Kitzbuehel Mansion blends with its rural surroundings, but also speaks a contemporary architectural language. The Austrian residence was split into two
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