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Coquette, picturesque and bohemian, the Scandinavian attic apartments are an excellent choice for those who love an unconventional lifestyle, sprinkled with special moments of tranquility and simplicity. Nothing is too edgy nor inappropriate. It’s like every elements has its own personality, reflecting itself into the unity of the whole. The white walls create the feeling that the apartment is much
By Raphaelle
Integrated in a picturesque setting in Normandy, France, among orchards and forests, the minimalist G House by Lode Architecture demonstrates that 100 square meters are more than enough for building a comfortable crib. The monochrome building was built using laminated wooden panels and slate cladding, which reacts to the changing skies of Normandy.
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Once inside, visitors will come across cozy,
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Swapping out old home appliances and replacing them with new “smart” technologies and systems can be a good move by opening up the door to saving a substantial amount of money on utilities. Each household will be different and will require a unique look into the needs and uses of these potential technologies. Not every solution listed here will benefit
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According to the Chinese believes, the sky and the earth are in perfect harmony and they represent the two powerful coordinates that dictate the supreme manifestation of the universal dialectic. The Chinese Coin House in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is definitely one of those unusual and inciting homes, with a wonderful story behind them. Inspired by the popular Chinese coins that
By Raphaelle
Located in West Hollywood, Norwich Drive Residence by Clive Wilkinson Architects… showcases modern glamor, yet mixed with good taste. According to the architects, “the design needed to express the transition from commercial strip to small scale residential neighborhood, so the scale and detail respond to both conditions. Construction is simple cubic stucco forms, with exposed wood structure, and softened with
By Lavinia
A small modern family in Thailand commissioned the creative team at Ayutt and Associates Design… to develop their dream home in Bangkok, Thailand. YAK01 House is an imposing L-shaped building, alternating open and closed spaces and benefiting from outdoor space. Inspired from the layout of a Thai traditional house, the project makes the most of the central courtyard, which functions
By Lavinia
Central Arquitectos …completed the design for a 465 square meter social venue located in Braga, Portugal. The challenge proposed was to design a Bar located in a preexisting building, a space with the characteristics of a private living room. The project explores the creation of a noble and refined place with a strong oriental inspiration. A mixture of noble materials
By Lavinia
Presented to us by Welcome Beyond…, Flattered is a mix between a small hotel and a private apartment rental, located in the historical city of Porto. The project features 5 modern apartments in a building featuring a mix of vintage furniture and illustrations by up-and-coming Portuguese artists adorning the walls. All apartments were open spaces originally and the idea
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Home automation is becoming an ever-increasing part of our daily lives with each passing year. In order to predict the future trends in home automation we can look to the past for some clues on where we’re going. The Jetsons was an animated sitcom created by Hanna-Barbera 50 years ago. It’s depiction of home automation technology probably sparked lots of
By Rick Delgado
The Garden Tree House is a project restored by Hironaka Ogawa & Associates… in Kagawa, Japan. Seen from the outside, the house looks perfectly normal (it has a modern design, a straight neat façade and a beautiful zen garden surrounding it). The “anomaly” consists in a pair of trees (an Azelkova and a Camphor tree), with sentimental value, that ended
By Raphaelle
The new four-‐star Fletcher Hotel in Amsterdam has been given a unique, sustainable interior by KOLENIK eco chic design. The hotel opened to the public on 11 January, 2013. The eco-‐chic style stands for natural, unique and honest materials which simultaneously exude luxury and warmth.
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The futuristic hotel boasts a roof terrace on the 19th floor for smokers. Below
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Located in the cosmopolite Lisbon, the C+P House, designed by Gonçalo das Neves Nunes is an imposing contemporary house, made of concrete, glass and a touch of walnut. Due to the site’s topography, the house allows two entries, on two different levels. Its raw monolithic aspect is softened by the large range of terraces and balconies, which create a flawless
By Raphaelle
Hypernuit Offices is a project located on the ground floor of a building of flats, behind a large window looking out onto the Clignancourt street in Paris, France. The 65 square meter space designed by h2o architectes… is well-lit with a simple geometry. The commission consisted in fitting-out a working area including five identical desks, a common meeting room and
The New York Institute of Photography… claims that “a room is merely a shell, its appearance is an afterthought at best. Therefore most people never give much thought to making a room the the subject of a photograph. That is a mistake.” Interiors are great subjects to photograph for a myriad of reasons. A photograph can serve to capture a
Artillery …designed this striking beautiful pool house in Melbourne, Australia, aiming to provide a space that enhances the feeling of freedom and relaxation. The South Yarra Pool House is an exquisite masterpiece in terms of execution, concentrating on panoramic windows and glass doors designed to fully open, creating a seamless transition between the interior and the exterior. The house’s frame
By Raphaelle
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