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Lake Washington is a natural lake located in the United States and also the second largest lake in Washington. The “Lake Washington Residence” is a project from Johnston Architects…, which combines old with new and the past with the present. The residence was built for a young family who wanted to keep a feeling of casua in their new
By LaviniaLocated on the corner of West 67th Street, this is the newest Apple Store and also the 15′th Apple store in New York. This one was opened on November 14 and the first 2500 costumers received free limited edition T-shirts. The architecture is imposing and the building also impresses due to its large dimensions. The top floor is actually a…
By LaviniaZaha Hadid… is known for her futuristic projects and for her numerous international competition awards. Her newest design is striking in terms of resources and scales. The National Museum of the XXI Century Arts, or the MAXXI Museum has recently been opened for the public in Rome, a city most know for its ancient values, rather than modern buildings and
By LaviniaThese ingenious wallpapers were created by designer Kicki Edgren Nyborg. The idea behind this project was to create innovative items in order to prove that wallpapers can also be fun and interactive, not just some walls add-ons with no personality. Some of them really stand out through color and creativity. For example the images below represent a wallpaper with an…
Located by the Chelmer river in Essex, England, this project belongs to architect Ian Mitchell and is a display of opulence, style and sustainability. Elegant timber stares connect the three levels of the house and all the rooms have high ceilings, giving the impression of space. The luxurious house has four king-size bedrooms, four bathrooms, a two car garage and…
By LaviniaPutting together a tea party requires some creativity in matters of finding the perfect subjects of conversation, a little research on how to make the best tea and a happy group of people. But sometimes the smallest of accessories can make the difference. We found his really cute knitted teapot clothing item designed by Ruth Cros… available for purchasing online
The pictures below represent the Elleray Preparatory School… located in UK, in the Lake District National Park, to be more specific. The fascinating thing about this design is its low negative effects on the environment due to a series of elements that make it a sustainable building. Made from materials that were recycled and equipped with solar panels, the Treehouse
By LaviniaStylish bathroom elements, modern finishes and a striking attention to details is what characterizes this new project from Cerasa…. The designers stated that “Noah is a product that wants to express rigorous beauty through research of simple shapes and pure lines“. You will notice that the shapes are very original and that new elements are being added that are
Johnston Architects PLLC… designed this original project for a couple with “sustainable” carriers. Scott Shell and Margaret Wheeler are both mountain guides, a profession that makes them both open to the ideas meant to conserve the environment. The house was built by company Tall Tree Construction in a forest from the logs that were brought down by the local storms.
By LaviniaSometimes having a large sofa can prove to be a bit of a drag. Even though its dimensions make it a practical furniture item when it comes to “accommodating” more people, there are some negative sides as well. For example, moving it from place to place requires a lot of effort and usually more than one person. The Living Landscape…
The “Ludwig Apartment“ is located in San Fransisco, California and it is a new approach made by Craig Steely… of a place that originally had four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Here is some of the information we found on the designer’s site concerning this project: “the original 4-bedroom/4-bath penthouse was a rabbit’s warren of confusing rooms. In our re-design, rooms
By LaviniaIf you expected for the new Prada store in Paris to have a powerful design identity, than you are probably very satisfied with the final results. The store is situated on Place Beauvau, no 92 and it was designed by Roberto Baciocchi. The facade of the building is a reminder of the Pont Mirabeau…, a famous French bridge
By LaviniaWe found this truly amazing bedding sets from Vadim Cherniy…. They are a radical and yet really simple way to completely change the way your bedroom looks. The colors are great, the messages are smart and funny. Some ideas, like writing the two words of a message on two different pillows or adding “Police line, do not cross” imprints
Local Architecture… is a Swiss firm located in Laussane. The company has a large and very impressive portfolio, from which we will try to extract a few projects. First off, we would like to present to you “Logements à Macaron”, a private residence located in the district of Oron. Leaving aside the feeling of cosyness this house in the middle
By LaviniaIf you are one to enjoy drinks in unusual and exotic places, here is a nice idea for you. The Wnw bar(water and wind bar) comes from a Vietnamese architectural firm called Yo Trang Nghia co. ltd.… The main challenge of the project was that the bar had to be built in a place very prone to floods and other
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