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Nico Van Der Meulen Architects… (or simply Nico) are a team of registered architects with the South African Council and they have a truly impressive portfolio. The first project from Nico we would like to show you is called “The Glass House” and is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The brief included the fact that the future owner of the
By LaviniaMost children dream of a tree house.Adults however know the feeling of comfort which is why for most of them the idea of spending hours and hours in a wooden “box” hung in a tree is not all that attractive. Here’s where Bates Masi… comes in with this ingenious tree-house equipped with all the utilities and accessories a normal, “ground-placed”
By Lavinia“Shiver me timbers!” is what comes to mind when taking a look at these amazing furniture sets from Caroti…. Inspired by the restlessness of the sea, the designers took the idea to another level and created unique furniture items. Each example in the pictures comes up with something new, whether that is a helm, a miniature ship, an imprint
The pictures bellow are an extract from a larger project- a residence located in Hampstead Village, United Kingdom. The place had to be redesigned and the team to do so was Belsize Architects…. Their brief stated that they should turn the house into “a modern home, full of light, and to ensure that there was a “ wow” factor”.
By LaviniaThe Onda Collection from Duebi Italia… just comes to show us, once again, what the prestigious company is all about. As usual, in this particular set of interiors, there were no compromises : the items are modern, the spaces are large, and the overall feeling is that of luxury and opulence. If we didn’t know better, we would say that
From J. Mayer H.…, a team of talented architects from Berlin, comes this lofty office building located in Hamburg, Germany, currently dominating the part of the city where it is placed. The first thing that strikes you is its original exterior design, with unusual windows and doors. The park around the building seems to follow the “oval” theme of
By LaviniaThis beautiful Sci-Fi bathroom comes from Spiritual Mode… and is what you could call an “unearthly” design. Notice how all the elements in the interior create the overall feeling of out-of-space:. The bathtub resembles an oval spaceship connected to the ground by futuristic elements and is also enriched by modern faucets. The light spot on the ceiling emits a blue,
This interior comes form Olle Rex…, a company of “young and enthusiastic architects” from Sweden. The place is called “The Karlavagen 59″ and it is basically a king-size apartment which includes a huge balcony, no less than four bedrooms and a large living-room with modern furniture and a fireplace. The kitchen is classic with a table for eight in
By LaviniaSpiritual Mode… is a Japanese company which deals with creating furniture items for day to day life. We were particularly drawn by the bathroom sector and the company’s ability to imprint originality and style to every bathroom design that is present in their portfolio. With a unique bathtub shape and a classic rain shower, the ice was broken and the
This lovely project comes from LOGOS… and is a part of their Cooking & Living Series. The challenge was to build a living area for a young lady who wanted a roomy, comfortable apartment. Also, she is not into cooking very much, which is why she wanted a kitchen that would occupy very little space. The result was this cooking
This place is definitely not for those who have a water phobia or who mind seeing a few boats swinging near by when looking out the window. Located in Lake Union, Seattle, this floating residence is a display of tasteful interior and exterior design. Its room structure was designed so that all the private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms be…
By LaviniaBates Masi Architects… is a company located in Long Island whose portfolio includes school, houses, offices and furniture. They say they are not interested in the size or type of their upcoming projects, but rather in “the opportunity to enrich lives and enhance the environment”. This particular house was elaborated for a couple with a growing family. It has two
By LaviniaSolar panels are no longer a thing of the future, but are slowly starting to be accepted and used by the population worldwide. People begun to understand their utility and despite their high prices, the need for alternative energy sources that in time will prove worthy of the initial investment. This project is called Solé Power Tile…, it is
Created by Bates Masi Architects…, winners of prestigious awards throughout the years, the Noyack Creek project comes with a great and revolutionary design considering the small budget that was used to build it. Located in the middle of beautiful nature elements, this house has a minimalist design, with an elegant but simple and monochrome exterior design. Large windows give
By LaviniaMeltdown Chair PP Tube #1 was designed by Tom Price and was available for an auction for Phillips de Pury & Company…. The unusual chair was meant to be given away for a sum of £4,000-6,000 maximum, but someone offered £8,750. The Meltdown design was created using polypropylene tubes, after they were heated and pressed; the signature of the
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