Located in Midrand, South Africa, and inspired by burglar bars proposed by the owner, this residence boasts a sculptural display of design elements criscrossing the facade. Werner van der Meulen of Nico van der Meulen Architects… was the architect who took on the construction of this magnificent residence named the Ber House. Designing the house to showcase a contemporary look
By Ada Teicu
The creative team at Polish studio PIXERS… sent us photos and information regarding one of their projects: wall murals for elevators. We liked their choice for black and white photography, as it adds a lot of depth to a place, almost disrupting the rhythm of those who choose not to take the stairs. Here is more from the designers: “No
Two-floor apartments have the benefits of creating a clear separation between social and private zones. This particular Apartment in Krakow sets an example of how a contemporary space arrangement can benefit inhabitants and create a habitable space filled with light, texture and color. Taken out of Morpho Studio…‘s imagination and molded after their clients’ needs and wishes, the interior
By Ada Teicu
Just when we thought we’ve seen it all in chair design, this creative idea left us speechless. Framed by an integrated bookcase, the innovative Sunflower Chair created by designers He Mu and Zhang Qian from the Shanghai University of Engineering Science… may occupy more space than your common living room chair, but its functionality more than makes up for that
Designed to adapt to an alpine environment defined by scree slopes, imposing rocks and gravel tracks, this modern Mountain Retreat seems to mirror the awe-inspiring surrounding landscape in a collection of carefully constructed interiors. A brainchild of New Zealand-based Fearon Hay Architects…, the small mountain home near Lake Wakatipu, Central Otago, provides a secluded escape translated into modern modern
By Ada Teicu
The result of the combined efforts of Florida-based firm Oppenheim Architecture + Design and Swiss studio Huesler Architekten…, Kirchplatz Office and Residence is an eighteenth century building in northern Switzerland re-purposed to provide a practical working environment. The new renovated building offers a large studio for corporate events and also contains a meeting room for the use of the
By Lavinia
This luxury New York residential building known as the HL 23 condominium project reshapes the city block hosting its 14 story-high body into a glimpse of the future. Building materials were forced into submission under the attentive supervision of Los Angeles-based Neil M. Denari Architects (NMDA)…, creating a reversed shape starting with a 40’ x 90’ footprint and enlarging
By Ada Teicu
If you enjoy Scandinavian design, random splashes of color and artistic decors, then you will certainly be charmed by this 95 square meter apartment in Stockholm. Suggested to us by one of our readers (thank you, Lenica!), this crib from Maklarhuset.se… features a partially open plan structure, with three rooms, each more vibrant than the next. From the entrance hallway,
By Lavinia
Simplicity and originality define the new Jumpseat, a chair especially developed for auditoriums, perfectly blending style and function. According to the creative team at Ziba…, the project is a result of the company’s efforts to maximize space. The 200 seat auditorium for company meetings and community events in the photos below couldn’t have been achieved without a clever
Making an urban space feel more welcoming is easy to achieve by putting a “colorful” idea into practice. Today we would like to introduce you to the Rainbow Bridge (found on Fubiz…), an unusual elevated pedestrian walkway located in Magong, Penghu County, Taiwan. By simply adding a thin neon band to the massive construction, a wonderful visual effect is
By Lavinia
Wine lovers who also have a thing for functional furniture pieces will love this modular wine display designed to solve your wine stacking problems. The STACT Modular Wine Wall was announced by Canadian-based startup STACT… as their first project – a solution to usually ugly wine racks that seem to always spoil the room’s design. Imagined by award-winning designer Eric
Aiming at bringing an innovative design idea in the field of tourism, Studio WG3 implemented a mobile hotel room in Styria, Austria. Entitled Hypercubus…, the project is based on three fundamental principles: the use of open areas with available infrastructure (alternatively also self-sufficient), construction of small modular living units that are also transportable and the creation of a new
By Lavinia
Ádám Molnár, student at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design in Hungary sent us an e-mail presenting a clever design that combines an armchair for comfortable reading and a rocking chair that can be easily moved from one place to another. The so-called Chairiot… has an integrated wheel system which provides the rocking chair function, but fixed in the
There is a place where you can leave from a vacation feeling energized yet relaxed – Brilliant Resort & Spa Chongqing…. Located within the ancient hot spring temples built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, this spectacular oasis of misty, awe-inspiring relaxation captures the essence of spa treatments bedecked with a myriad of inspiring design details. Rising above the
By Ada TeicuSelling or renting out your home is a pretty stressful situation no matter how you look at it. But in a world of economic uncertainty and fragile property markets, home owners are finding it increasingly difficult to seal the deal. With banks less likely to offer credit, high unemployment rates, falling house prices and rising rent prices, investors are not…
By Stacey Sheppard
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