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House in Santo Domingo by Padilla Nicás Arquitectos

lumsir — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:12:23 +0000

The house is situated on a quiet plot within the orderly urban development of Santo Domingo in Madrid where a compact existing housing occupying the center of the plot was the starting point, and that for economy is decided to use the existing basement which was decisive for the location of the new house. The new proposal, more extended than the compact original dwelling, clearly organizes the parcel into two areas: the first and most representative, geared towards access, and the second, more private and fragmented volumetry, endowed with activities such as swimming pool, tennis games, trampoline, outdoor dining, garden, etc..

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Traditional Brick House With Modern Glass Extension by AR Design Studio

lumsir — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:47:14 +0000

This modern Winchester, England – house renovation and glass extension by AR Design Studio creates a light, airy and open living environment bursting with traditional values, contemporary style and innovative design. The clients (a couple) wanted to keep the traditional facade but they also wanted to add a touch of contemporary. The owner’s love of glass fueled their brief to construct a beautifully simple sculptural glass staircase and a contemporary glass extension, situated at the rear of the property in the space created by the ‘C’ shape of the building, which would open itself up to the garden. Hidden from view behind the buildings traditional facade, the finished extension is an elegant piece of modern contemporary glass architecture. It completely reinvents the feel and atmosphere of the previously dark and cramped servants’ quarters; all within the rich and poignant historical context of the site.

The new structure creates a dialogue with the nature, allowing it inside the house. Cooking becomes a pleasure, as you experience the green lush vegetation surrounding the glass structure. It feels almost like the kitchen is located outside. Flooded by light, the interior feels lightweight and breezy. How do you feel about this burst of minimalism?

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Ikibana Restaurant: A Fusion of Japanese and Brazilian Gastronomies by El Equipo Creativo

lumsir — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:34:24 +0000

Offering a fusion between the Japanese and the Brazilian cuisine, the Ikibana restaurant is located in Barcelona, Spain and it was designed by the architectural practice El Equipo Creativo.

The Ikibana restaurant offers a fusion of Japanese and Brazilian gastronomies, two cultures that seem so antagonistic: quiet and minimalist the first, exuberant and bustling the second. The interior was created as an artificial landscape which is reminiscent of the lush landscape of Brazil and it is decorated with Japanese paintings and dramatic arts representative of their surroundings. Ikebana flower arrangements are also present all over to emphasize the focus on the natural.

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Hewlett Street House by MPR Design Group

lumsir — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:47:25 +0000

MPR Design Group have designed this exquisite house on Hewlett Street in Bronte, Australia. It is located on the northern flank of the Bronte gully with views towards Bronte beach and the coastline beyond. The design response was to place the living spaces on the upper floor as better views and more light were available. The bedrooms were located on the middle floor as this was more private and enclosed. The lowest floor has a rumpus area linking the garden and swimming pool to the house. The underlying design intent was to explore the notion of “prospect and refuge” within a contemporary family house. The “prospect” was the beach and coast views to the south of the site which changes constantly depending on the season, weather and time of day. The “refuge” was the other desirable character where we created a quality of space that provides a sense of sanctuary, enclosure and comfort. Detail elements have drawn upon surrounding natural forms for inspiration. For example, the angled bands on the front façade reference the tree branches of the native eucalyptus. They also serve as a privacy screen for the dining space behind the façade.

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Modern Casa del Viento, Mexico

lumsir — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:26:38 +0000

A-001 Taller de Arquitectura have completed the design and development of Casa del Viento, a contemporary residence in the city of Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico.

Tepozteco is a huge volcanic formation in the site and it opens the possibility that the rows of wind and water erosion, indeed where actually made by the people of the town trying to bring down the god of the winds As a form of tribute, “Casa del Viento” faces north to the Tepozteco to fill every interior space with a 180 degrees view of a rock formation that changes personality as the sun journeys the sky. It´s slender form allow harnessing the natural lighting from the south and the view from the north, as well as creating cross ventilation in all the rooms. Reflecting the cultural mix that characterizes the region, the architecture of the building includes a variety of materials, ranging from exposed concrete and glass to the more traditional stone. The result is an imposing modern mansion, complete with a terrace the owners wanted for meditation, small balconies and a swimming pool reflecting the silhouette of Tepoztlán.

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Les Amandiers by Bohuon Bertic Architectes

lumsir — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:06:49 +0000

Designed by Bohuon Bertic Architectes, “Les Amandiers” Housing is located along the street are inspired by this initial step. It is a kind of respect towards the scenery which reminds massive urban boulevards. The project begins by building the main limits of the site. The both sides of the central place are connected to the parc and the environment. “In order to have houses privacy we need to keep the public space at a distance. The possibility of taking a space covers the need for withdrawing. The attractive picture of the single-storey seduces because it protects, it creates this distance. In the project, the housing position allows to create thick limits against streets. These spaces wind around themselves, open themselves to the sky and expend the private space. Therefore, the garden becomes a full-fledged room, it withdraws the frontal look from the living room and offers a private scenery from the kitchen and the bed room.” said the architect.

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Kre House- Nine-car Garage Home with Lamborghini as a True Centerpiece

lumsir — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:15:57 +0000

Japanese studio No.555 Architectural Design Office created the Kre House for a hardcore sport car enthusiast.

Have you ever loved your cars so much you wanted to design a house around them? Well, that’s exactly what Takuya Tsuchida did. His nine-car garage home features a car elevator. An elevator lift brings the favorite car of the moment right into the living room! Due to the space limitations, Tsuchida built the garage as the ground floor and placed a modular living area on top of it. Lamborghini becomes the true centerpiece to this modern home, but the system provides enough flexibility to change that around on a whim.

According to the architects: “The house is located in the high-end residential area. The most remarkable requests in the various clients’ demands are “garage space for nine cars”, “the most favorite car in the living room” and “high tree in the living room”. Since all the request are not able to be accommodated on the project site, the building itself was designed as a big “Living Room”. Utilizing the entire basement, nine cars are able to be parked. Lamborghini is my favorite, by a custom-made lift is a lift to the living room floor. When the lift is lowered, making the system closed other movable floor. Various height and size rooms are floated randomly in the big living space. Structurally, light steel structure boxes are hanged from or attached to the reinforced concrete box. These randomly floating boxes keep adequate distance and height with the car and the high tree and create attractive open space. Spaces under the boxes have invisible borderline and each space has the different functions according to the height. Though there are numbers of large scale items in this house, instead of setting the usual layer of floors, random floating boxes make the spacious living area possible.”

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SODAE- Contemporary Home on a Private Island for by VMX Architects

lumsir — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:52:54 +0000

Dutch architectural firm VMX have designed the SODAE house in Amstelveen, The Netherlands. Completed in 2009, the architect who designed this 5,382 square foot, contemporary home on a private island, also lives in it with his family. The island measuring 1200m2. The clever interior layout allows for easy transitions between private and public social functioning and makes the most of its exceptional views. The living room and kitchen are arranged in a loft-like space on the first floor. The more intimate areas (bedrooms and bathrooms) are situated on the ground floor, orientated towards the garden on the backside. The basement contains an additional programme such as a fitness room and a home cinema. The house forms an object in the landscape; the island acts as the plinth.

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Barton Creek Residence by Cornerstone Architects, Texas

lumsir — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:38:17 +0000

A fireplace, a pool, a glass of fine wine, a beautiful panorama and … you simply fall in love with the Barton Creek Residence realized by Cornerstone Architects in Austin, Texas. The house has a harmonious contemporary style that incorporates work from local artists, warm wood custom pieces, a wide range of textures, spectacular light fixtures, luxurious rugs and miles of fabric window treatments. For example, I love the lounge area on the terrace because it is half inside, half outside, letting the inhabitants admire the surroundings while chatting on the sofa, around the fireplace. Moreover, the materials were used in natural colors, making luxury welcoming and inviting. As every designer says, form follows function and being practical does not mean you have to sacrifice luxury.

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Contemporary Office Design Bathed in Sunlight and Fully Surrounded by Trees

lumsir — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:04:52 +0000

Vietnamese architectural firm a21 studio has completed in 2012 the a21 House. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, this contemporary office looks like a wild-cage which is bathed in sunlight, inundated by rain-water, fully surrounded by tree.

According to the architects: Every morning, the first thing that I would like to have is drawing first lines in a comfortable and joyful mind…I simply want our studio like a wild-cage which is bathed in sunlight, inundated by rain-water, fully surrounded by tree… and non-frontier space … And we are like wild beasts in cage, stay temporary momentary but thirst for living.”

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Modern Malvern House by Canny Design

lumsir — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:41:11 +0000

Canny Design created this modern residence in 2011 for a client living in Malvern, Victoria, Australia.

It is a sophisticated addition to an area already known for its impressive properties. The home is cleverly stepped from front to back across three simple levels at the ground floor, maintaining the flow and accentuating the sense of transition through the interior spaces. Elegantly proportioned design and a flexible floor plan makes room for everyone, with three brilliantly integrated living zones, four spacious bedrooms and a study, as well as a two-car garage. The kitchen design is deceptively simple with clean lines and finishes, yet still manages to encapsulate an enormous amount of storage, perfect for a family home of this size. The sliding doors allow the kitchen to expand to the alfresco area, complete with integrated BBQ capturing the true essence of Australian indoor / outdoor living. The space was maximized with the design of a cantilevered vanity, finished in clean and contemporary materials and details and providing ample bathroom storage.

The New Fashion Concept: Designers Create World’s First Spray On Cloth by Manel Torres

lumsir — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:36 +0000

Spanish fashion designer Manel Torres invented the world’s first clothes-spray, which after application to the body can be removed, washed and worn again. Spray consists of special fibers mixed with polymers, so that the product obtained elastic and durable. The technology has been developed for use in household, industrial, personal and healthcare, decorative and fashion applications using aerosol cans or spray-guns, and will soon be found in products available everywhere. The spray-on clothing will allow designers to create new and unique garments, and embodies the collaboration of fashion and science.

Thanks to particle engineer Paul Luckham and fashion designer Manel Torres, we can finally see the day of having clothing in a can! Now we can spray ourselves up with some new duds just like spray-on tans.

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Casa Apolo 11 by Parra + Edwards Arquitectos

lumsir — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:51 +0000

Chilian studio Parra + Edwards Arquitectos has completed the Casa Apolo 11 project in 2007. This 1,033 square foot two-story residence is located in La Reina, a city in Santiago province, Chili. Apollo 11 is a shop house in the middle of a grove of elms at the foot of the Andes, on the outskirts of the city of Santiago. The house was baptized with that name because it is designed like a ship that landed in a forest without touching it at any time and will undertake his departure, leaving the forest intact.

The box is a simple grid structure coated metal plates on their skin for plywood of 18 mm. glass plates and allowing full and empty that resemble the dark and light fragments produced in the foliage of trees. The skeleton of this structure is always visible, with the metal profiles metaphor from the trunks and branches of this new forest and wood planes of the leaves of the tree. That’s why their facades are indefinite and change in different seasons of the year through mobile web pages are the thermal checked in and out depending on what is happening in the forest itself.

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Studio Renderings by Ola Kataevskaja

lumsir — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:22:04 +0000

These renderings of a studio apartment were created by Interior Designer Ola Kataevskaja, who resides in Kiev, Ukraine. They depict a stylishly decorated apartment with much attention to detail, and an emphasis on warmth and comfort.

Images courtesy of Ola Kataevskaja

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Dolomites House by JM Architecture

lumsir — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:54:17 +0000

This minimalist home is a 2006 renovation by JM Architecture that is located in the Dolomite Mountains of Italy. The changes that were made allow for more natural light and a practical, open floor plan. The idea of remodeling this house in the Dolomite mountains at the border between Italy and Austria started because of an uncomfortable living situation. On the ground floor, the kitchen, dining room, living room and the stube were not proportioned to the size of the house and they couldn’t get enough light. To allow the maximum amount of light into the rooms, the façades have been replaced by a custom designed structural silicon curtain wall, with base and head mullions flush with the floor and ceiling, and large pop-out sliding doors to create interaction between indoor and outdoor.

The house is controlled by a fully automated iBus system, and a particular attention has been given to the audio video equipment, which also includes invisible speakers plastered into walls or ceilings of different areas.

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Vernacular Architecture and the 21st Century

lumsir — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:38:58 +0000

Vernacular architecture, the simplest form of addressing human needs, is seemingly forgotten in modern architecture. However, due to recent rises in energy costs, the trend has sensibly swung the other way. Architects are embracing regionalism and cultural building traditions, given that these structures have proven to be energy efficient and altogether sustainable. In this time of rapid technological advancement and urbanization, there is still much to be learned from the traditional knowledge of vernacular construction. These low-tech methods of creating housing which is perfectly adapted to its locale are brilliant, for the reason that these are the principles which are more often ignored by prevailing architects.

The benefits of vernacular architecture have been realized throughout the large part of history, diminished during the modern era, and are now making a return among green architecture and architects. In order to progress in the future of architecture and sustainable building, we must first gain knowledge of the past and employ these strategies as a well-balanced, methodical whole to achieve optimum energy efficiency.

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