Studio Richard Kirk Architect… completed the design for the Arbour House, a modern residence located on the Bulimba Reach in Queensland, Australia. The two story home was built in strong connection to its landscape, particularly with an 80 year old Poincianna tree and a public riverfront boardwalk. According to the architects, “the dwelling adopts a courtyard typology with two pavillions
By Lavinia
Rovio Mobile,… makers of the worldwide mobile game phenomenon Angry Brids, will soon open another theme park, this time in Finland. The new Angry Birds Land will be part Särkänniemi Adventure Park in Tampere and it will feature an adventure course, food outlets and no less than 12 rides: “The opening of Angry Birds Land in Särkänniemi is a really
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Atelier du Pont recently completed the design and implementation of the original looking boutique Stella Cadente, located in Paris, France. Found on muuuz…, the boutique showcases a cylindrical shape and a striking gold metal finish. Visitors are invited to step inside and observe the items carefully organized in curved shelving units. With an interior that abounds in harsh yellow,
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Studio MODE recently developed the interiors for Cafe Graffiti… , located in Varna, Bulgaria. The new gathering place was envisioned as a natural continuation of the building’s design. Here are more details on the structure of the project from the developers: “We separated the area into two zones: the front zone was incorporated into the exterior, creating public space and
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This unusual detached home applying the principles of an Escher painting in architecture displays a volumetric facade covered in a soft synthetic grass, pierced by weirdly placed staircases and large windows adorned with other windows. Yes, it is a lot to take in, but focusing on each detail at a time gives us a complete view of this green residence…
By Ada Teicu
As if we did not see enough of their creativity already, here is another interesting example of modern Japanese architecture. Designed by studio Edward Suzuki Architecture…, the F Residence is located in Kamakura, a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is difficult not to observe the museum-like design features of this unusual crib, derived from the idea of
By Lavinia
Situated on a beach enclave along Southern California’s Gold Coast, the contemporary residence located at 3443 Padaro Lane …can be reached via a long gated driveway leading to a vivid red entrance door. “Upon entry, you are drawn into widening views of sand and surf as rooms unfold to stunning views. Elegant white oak floors and windows framing ocean views
By Ada Teicu
A French pastry – Poison d’Amour – in Lisbon shelters an exemplary design that complements the French patisserie. Combining a dreamy but held back color palette, accentuated by the duality of matte black and white, the spaces assume their roles of creating a cozy yet elegant display for the perfumed products. A collaboration between 71 ARQUITECTOS and David Carqueijeiro Architects…
By Ada Teicu
Meant to connect Hong Kong to Beijing, the Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus is said to become the largest underground high-speed rail station in the world. This stunning modern concept was designed by Andrew Bromberg of international architecture studio Aedas… and its completion is programmed for 2015. In three years time, the huge 4,628,481 square feet (430,000 square meters)
By Ada Teicu
Boora Architects… have designed a modern residence, located on the bay side of a peninsula on the Oregon Coast, USA. The project has a total area of 2,865 square feet and was developed in a “U”-shape, around a central courtyard. Its design captures the surrounding views and was associated by the architects with a glowing lantern in the marshland, during
By Lavinia
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