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House N by Rotterdam-based architectural firm Maxwan… is a reinterpretation of a residence initially built eight decades ago in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. By preserving the character of the original building affected by weather condition over time, the architects developed a welcoming family home subtly blending rustic features with the comfort of modern living. The thatched roof is the most distinctive
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Cosgriff House in Sydney, Australia was envisioned by architect Christopher Polly as a modern dwelling, preserving its original envelope. The newly added extension opens up the residence towards the garden, adding more living space and more natural light. Building higher than the existing wall alignments, a third level was created on top, offering great views to the east.
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The first striking feature of M2 House in Bozen, Italy is that it accommodates two apartments on separate floors. Envisioned by monovolume architecture + design…, the residence has an imposing exterior look, with one facade hiding it away from the access road, while the other opening each of its rooms to the swimming pool and landscape beyond. Thick overhanging
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Perianth Interior Design’s Hilary Unger, …Contractor John P. Maloney and Millworker Michael O’Boy recently collaborated to create an addition to an opulent yet family-oriented townhouse on the Upper East Side. This historic 1917 limestone home on Park Avenue in New York City underwent a vertical expansion, as the clients (a family with four children,) requested a Master Bedroom Suite be
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The idea of putting together a Freshome hotel review category hit Michael a while back, but until now we did not really find the time to convert it into reality. The opportunity struck along with my Santorini trip, an escape I have been meaning to undertake for years.
Booking into Aqua Vista Hotels… was an experience in itself, comparable in
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To move through this home on the Ottawa River envisioned by Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc.… is to enjoy a carefully orchestrated sequence of encounters with its picturesque natural setting. Views and light penetrate the spatial composition throughout its interlocking interior volumes.The starting point for the planning of this house was to identify a place on the site which afforded a
By LaviniaThe white tiles (The Storywall), as part of the Analogia Project by designer Andrea Mancuso and architect Emilia Serra… is an installation especially envisioned for the Fuorisalone 2013.The surfaces reproduce accurately archaeological fragments and ruins from the Museo del Castello Sforzesco di Milano, Museo Civico Archeologico di Milano, and from Musei Capitolini di Roma. Shapes coming from different times appear
Blu Water Studio completed the design and development for an original project entitled “The Vale Townhouse” and located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their work displays a charming, almost bohemian-like atmosphere, inspiring contemporary serenity. You can see how the open plan layout is enhanced by a creative placement of furniture and decorating details, resulting in a harmonious and cozy blend.
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Located in Martinborough, New Zealand, Cornege-Preston House cleverly mixes modern amenities with a peaceful rural environment atmosphere. Envisioned by architectural firm Bonnifait + Giesen…, the 2,153 square foot contemporary residence offers plenty of sustainable features, such as double-glazed windows and skylights for cross-room solar penetration and heat retention, water heating by solar hot water panel on roof topped up
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This particular project starts from a building renovation from the 60’s that was partially wrecked by the terrible earthquake that seriously damaged the old town of L’Aquila (the heart of Italy) in 2009. Italian Architect Alberto Apostoli… completed the renovation of the Palace of Labour, a building in which colors and details of the facade redefine the volume through a
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Wrapped in concrete and glass, GB House designed by Bitar Arquitectos… in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico is a modern retreat, offering security and seclusion. From the street side, the building resembles an imposing fortress, with simple, sober lines. But as one approaches the opposite facade, the level of openness and user-friendliness increases. Inside, warmth is suggested through an extensive use of
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Modern design, technology at man’s service and a high degree of environmental friendliness are the main attributes of HI HOME, a sample house envisioned by designer Andrea Castrignano for this year’s Salone Internazionale del Mobile. You are looking at a typical contemporary home with plenty of space, an overall neutral color palette and a large dose of functionality.
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Characterized by an overwhelmingly-diverse geometry, the Strand Residence in Dana Point, California inspires opulent modern living. The imposing residence was envisioned by Horst Architects as a series of open spaces, strongly rooted in the environment. Every room offers extensive ocean views and reflecting ponds at each level ensure a soothing atmosphere.
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Balanced atop of a stone wall, Omnibus House by Gubbins Arquitectos… is an original long and narrow residence, creatively developed as a family rural retreat. The residence is located in in Cachagua, Chile and is chromatically adapted to its neighboring forest: “The use of concrete as the main material, gives a sense of mass that is necessary for relating to
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Polymur Architecture… have recently completed the development of a highly modern residence, situated in a rural agricultural village of Gangneung. The project is described as a modern interpretation of a traditional Korean villa with linear volumes to maximize the contact with external spaces. Its name- Living Knot- suggests the junction of the two main volumes, emphasized by the use of
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