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Embedded in the landscape of San Manuel, Melipilla, Chile, MJ house was envisioned by COMUNarquitectos… and comes with a surprising interior and exterior appearance. The residence was especially developed for a family of engineers and their two children and has a total surface of 145 square meters. According to the architects, the overall design of the project was inspired by
By LaviniaThe front door can be considered a great opportunity for personal expression, not to mention the ultimate way to grab the attention of everyone in the neighborhood (if this is what you are after). The main entrance to any home can reveal much about the house and its inhabitants, so why not make the best of it? In today’s post,…
DOS Architects… have completed an intriguing renovation of the top two floors of Westbourne Grove Church, a Baptist chapel initially built in 1853. Situated in London’s Notting Hill, the interiors of the new apartment seem to defy their surroundings, showcasing a highly contemporary design. A double height space acts as the core of the loft; the church’s original arched windows
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You’ve seen many projects on Freshome built in strong connection with their environment. This particular modern home entitled West Lake Hills Residence and designed by architects Specht Harpman… was envisioned waving around the old oak trees that inhabit the site. Located in a densely tree-covered site in the Austin, Texas, this contemporary building is the result of a renovation and
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An impressive four-story atrium and an indoor-outdoor living green wall defines the new office building for Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte (B/S/H/) in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Envisioned by William McDonough + Partners, together with D/DOCK…, the office space emphasizes on openness and flexibility: “The result is a welcoming place that radiates a sense of calm, open for everyone, everywhere and
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Christine Meyer-Eaglestone is a contemporary marquetry artist. Chris Tribe… is a highly skilled furniture designer maker who has exhibited nationwide. They are currently collaborating on a series of furniture entitled Opposites, a range of high-end, one-off, exciting furniture that is instantly recognizable, compelling and unforgettable. Circles & Stripes is the first in the series. How do the designers harmoniously work
Jane McDougall from alsoCAN architects… sent us photos and information about a project entitled 2 Townhouses. Designing a townhouse each for a builder and a plumber they work with, alsoCAN architects managed the clients’ brief to lift the townhouses from being speculative to being more individual. The plans started off as mirror image 3 bedroom townhouses in Richmond, designed with
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A stylish Edwardian home in Melbourne was recently renovated and added a surprising cutting edge extension, resulting in a generous space, characterized by a high degree of comfort. Currently on sale here…, the 585 square meter property boasts four bedrooms and five bathrooms. According to the official description, “an intelligently zoned layout features upstairs children’s wing, luxurious parents’ retreat
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Secluded on a sloping 3 acre lot amidst a larger forest, the Miller/Carr Residence designed by LLB Architects… is sited amongst the trees and rocks that the client adventured through as a child. The two intersection bars have juxtaposing form and materiality, a complement to the personalities of the husband and wife clients. The constraint of the budget helped determine
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Behind the Hollywood Sign is the new project of award winning artist Ted VanCleave…, who took the famous symbol further and photographically captured more than generally meets the eye. Here is an excerpt from the press release we were sent by the artist: “My new series provides a rare view of the Hollywood Sign that is unknown to most
Generously offering fantastic views no matter what the standpoint, the 100 Pond Bay Estate… in Virgin Gorda, Caribbean, consists of six pavilions overlooking the most spectacular beach in the British Virgin Islands. Two infinity salt-water pools define the exterior of this uncanny retreat, giving it a distinct geometric character. At one end of the property is the master suite pavilion,
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This highly modern 130 square meter apartment is situated in Mozhaiskoe Shosse, Moscow and was designed by architectural bureau of Russian interior designer Allexandra Fedorova…. Elegance and soberness are the main attributes characterizing this contemporary Russian crib. The entrance hallway (completely hiding storage space) leads towards the generously-sized living, dining and kitchen area. With white plastered walls and pendant
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Displaying an original modern architecture, the Coastlands residence was designed by architects Carver + Schicketan… and is located in Big Sur, California., USA. Its design makes the most of the privileged site: “A warm but neutral color palette was chosen to complement the natural building materials and juxtapose the brilliant blues of the ocean and sky and the vivid greens
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We all appreciate meaningful stories and hang on to valuable moments in day to day life. Which is probably why we often get the urge to turn our home into a miniature photo gallery. There are many ways to achieve this tastefully, but people usually go for the classic method: buying simple photo frames and placing them around the house.And
The one-acre parcel for the Hinge House was located within a planned subdivision with a requisite builder and had already been cleared for a McMansion-style house. Instead of following in the footsteps of all the other houses on the block, the client engaged LLB Architects… to design a modern vision that they could grow into with their young family. The
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