…The picturesque surroundings of Roprachtice, Czech Republic hit you straight to the heart! For those of you who enjoy some time on their own, away from all the negative city vibe, we highly recommend a breezy location where time stops for a while, reminding you to stop as well and stare to the blue sky. Roprachtice House is a project
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Bordering a small river in Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Quebec, Cabane 217 is a beautiful retreat in the middle of the woods. Breathtaking, especially in wintertime, the cabin redesigned by Bourgeois Lechasseur Architectes… is that tranquil home away from the city vibe that restores your energy and the good mood. The home is bright and luminous, bordered by floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a seamless
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Meet this white stucco modern house inspired by the summer breeze. This residential project defined by Dennis Gibbens Architects… in Venice, California meets the client’s expectations. He asked for a summer-like home, nicely sized for a young family of four. The abundance of green spaces create the perfect environment for recharging your batteries and…enjoying all the summer’s benefits, of course:
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The Fairhaven Residence, located in Victoria, Australia, overlooks the Great Ocean Road, offering some of the best panoramic views. Beautiful and breathtaking, the spot is very romantic and relaxing. The project was defined by John Wardle Architects…, in order to unveil a space that compliments the nature. Very modern and wrapped in green-grey zinc cladding, the Fairhaven Residence frames
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Metarquitectura… designed this fabulous house in Puebla, Mexico, called House Lev, that relies on basic geometry that break the constructive logic of the materials used in defining it. The volumetric structure has high ceilings, enhancing the feeling of breeziness. Despite the abundance of concrete used, the house looks rather light and playful. Steel and concrete are the main materials used
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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
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Located in a small village called Osterreinen, in Reiden am Forggensee, Germany, House K is a compact home with strong rustic notes, a peaceful oasis and the perfect place to forget for a second about all that technological development that surrounds us. Instead, the place is really nice to spend some time enjoying the simple things in life, such as
By Raphaelle
Casa IJburg, defined in 2011, in Amsterdam by Marc Prosman Architecten… studio is quite peculiar for a family home. To start with, it was built on one of the six artificial man-made islands that compose the IJburg district. This rectangular villa is designed respecting some “uniformity of volumes” island principles. The glass facade is framed with vertical timber cladding and
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When it comes to small apartments, it’s mandatory to stay creative. The hardest part is to provide an uncluttered environment and create as much space as possible using smart methods. It’s more difficult to expand and make a house look more spacious than it actually is. This is why transforming micro-lofts and adapting them it’s never an easy job. Specht …
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Take a look at the Glencoe Residence characterised by a minimal use of walls. The house was designed by the architectural studio Robbins Architecture… in Glencoe, Illinois and it totally meets the client’s expectations. Emphasising a neat living space, the architects tried to achieve a wonderful airy and meaningful environment, that eliminates the classic space division. The open space favours
By Raphaelle…
Hebil 157 is a complex of five villas, located nearby Hebil Bay in Turkey. The architecture of these five villas reminds of the crystallized lava flows of the legendary Volcano Kos. The terrain was a little bit rough but that was actually part of the original plan, because, in order to obtain the cascading lava flows effect, the architects had
By Raphaelle
Liebel Architekten BDA… designed this wonderful serene house in Affalterwang, Aelen, Germany. The house spread over two levels, the garden ground floor level and the first floor, where all the compartmented rooms receive sun from the south. A small courtyard surrounds the house and a small-sized mound covers the front of it. The mound is one of the elements that
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If you miss wintertime or if you simply dream of a “chilled” atmosphere, somewhere nearby the mountains, this post is for you. Meet Haus Walde, a gorgeous new structure built by Gogl Architekten…, located in Kitzbühel, Austria. The clients requested a contemporary open plan living space with panoramic views over the Alps. It was not an easy task for
By RaphaelleWe update our wardrobes to reflect the changing and emerging styles, so naturally we should update our homes. In the long-run, a well maintained and updated home is necessary if you plan on putting your house on the market. Whether this is your first or second home, you are likely to, at some point, move on. By staying current with…
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