This complex was constructed as a low-income residence for young families and couples in the industrial district of Izola on the Slovenian coast. The project is simply called “Apartments on the coast” and it was designed by OFIS ( we presented another project made by them in this post - Tetris Apartments ). The striking development boasts beautiful views and makes smart use of solar shading and natural ventilation to regulate its interiors all year-round. Designed to mimic the rhythmic structure of honeycomb, the layout creates “dynamic elevations and offers privacy to the neighboring owners.” We’re also impressed by the collaborative effort behind the project which at its core was comprised of a 9-person design team including Rok Oman, Špela Videčnik, Martina Lipicer, Neža Oman, Nejc Batistič, Florian Frey, Marisa Baptista, and špela uršič.

Each of the balcony modules is topped with a colorful textile shade that provides for efficient solar shading and ventilation: “Textile elements fixed on the front of the balconies block direct sunlight and accumulate ‘air buffer’ zone. In the summer, hot air accumulated in the area behind the shadings is naturally ventilated through (10 cm holes) perforated side partitions of the balconies. In the winter the warm air stays in the area and provides additional heating to the apartments.” - Via

A German company called CarLoft presents an innovative way to solve nightmare parking problems, that can also would be good for people who are tired of having their wheels trashed or stolen. Basically the idea is that you drive your car in to a big lift, which then takes it up to your flat and you drive it out on to the balcony to park, you can see how this work from the pictures below. Now if you’ve ever felt that your car should sleep inside, not in the garage, then CarLoft has just the loft apartment for you. A glass wall separates your elevated garage from your living quarters yet still allows for friends and family to appreciate your wheels. Plans are underway to have CarLoft living spaces built in such European cities as Berlin, Frankfurt and Hamburg, among others. The lofts, which range in size from 2,411 sq ft to 5,802 sq ft, start at EUR 450,600 ($536,844 US).

I love this concept of sliding doors. They are practical and stylish. A folding sliding door can be a solution to many situations without removing or destroying the look or the character of the building. There are so many situations that a folding sliding door can be a solution to improving your living space and the environment around you. For instance, you live in an apartment with a balcony. By incorporating a folding sliding door between you and the balcony, can create a feeling of more space. How about using a folding sliding door as a window to generate a more open feeling in any room in your home. Folding sliding doors can increase the valued time that you have with your family, even when they are in the garden and you are in the home. If you are interested in this concept you can order sliding doors from here.

This idea is quite interesting, and is specially made for a specific niche.This product target those people who would like to make a grill, but for some reason they can’t.

Bruce is a balcony barbecue grill. To save space on the often very small balconies Bruce is designed to be hung up on the balustrade. His shape is similar to those of flower boxes. That makes it possible to use standard holders to install Bruce.

Don’t forget to invite your neighbors because everybody want a grill, and the smell is so tasty. - Found on Henrik Drecker portofolio