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Spa House by Metropolis Design

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 19:22:00 +0000

Spa House by Metropolis Design was completed in 2011, located in Hout Bay, coastal suburb of Cape Town, South Africa.

" The building masses are arranged in a dynamic composition, across and counter to the contours of the landscape. The building acts as a windbreak, protecting the pool from the south-easterly winds raking down the mountainside in summer. The ground floor opens up entirely to the landscape and the interior and exterior finishes are continuous, to minimise the distinction between inside and outside and enhance the experience of the building as a light platform in a vast landscape. Formally, the building comprises a number of separate sculptural forms in a dynamic composition. The base of the building, incorporating pools, relaxation rooms and guest accommodation is entirely of concrete. The superstructure is of steel construction, which is clad in afromosia shiplap boards on timber studwork.” "

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Pohutukawa Beach House

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 22:25:00 +0000

Auckland-based studio Herbst Architects recently created this wonderfully unique two story beach house located on Piha North, a northern New Zealand coastal settlement . . .

" The height of the public space with its light glass division responds to the height of the surrounding trees, the roof plane is partially glass to allow the full extent of the trees to be felt as they lean over the building. "

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Aesop Kawaramachi Store

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 15:11:00 +0000

Kyoto based group 'torafu architects' recently finished the latest store for the australian skincare brand "Aesop". The entire shop works seamlessly with the outdoor surrounding, producing a casual but comfortable interior . . .

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Vivanta by Taj

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:34:00 +0000

This opulent Eden-like private Indian hotel perched a little over 4,000 feet above sea level, the view looking out is breathtaking, as is the view looking in . . .

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Turkey: Atatürk Airport's CIP Lounge

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:01:00 +0000

This lavish Turkish airport lounge is a bit over 3000m2 and can hold up to 2,000 people at one time. With services including an elegant restaurant, tea garden, library and movie theater. You may decide to skip the airplaine, after all . . .

All images from Design Boom

Room for Emptiness

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:53:00 +0000

Room For Emptiness by Lena Hanzel crafts these wonderful handprinted tableware and textiles, with lots of them featuring vintage things she discovers and re-purposes with her unique prints.

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Tiny House Series: The Port-A-Bach

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:14:00 +0000

This upcycled shipping container was designed by Atelierworkshop and not only is it stylish, but portable, comparably inexpensive and, crafted with the environment in mind.

Photography by Paul McCredie
Designed by Atelierworkshop
All images from here

House & Garden

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:33:00 +0000

Japanese architect Ryue Nishizawa completed the 'house & garden' residence in late 2011, in Tokyo, Japan. It features stacked concrete floor slabs and transparent railings. The interior and exterior of the home is dominated by green scenery and flora, giving the home the appearance of the ultimate vertical garden.

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Grow by APOLLO Architects

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:10:00 +0000

Located in the downtown residence of Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, this intricate home sits on a small 65sqm plot, which not only has the residence of the husband-and-wife designer team, but also their working office.

The area around the small central courtyard located at the far end of the first floor is filled with diffused light pouring down from the upper levels, projecting a sense of tranquil calm in the adjoining master bedroom.Quote from Archdaily.com

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House N

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:42:00 +0000

This residential family home is located on a sloped hillside that leans towards the east on the edge of the city of Linz, Austria. The structure is breathtaking, so much so that most visitors will be taken back by it's loud, outgoing exterior. The slanted walls and dynamic ceiling make this home one-of-a-kind.

The real abundance of space results from the slants, the high openings and the connection between the top and the bottom, which is further enhanced by the changing light over the course of the day. The staircase-like podiums broaden the living room and lead to the upper floor. The mid-day sun shines through the large west-facing window, over the podiums into the living space. Quote from Archdaily.com

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S11 House by ArchiCentre

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:42:00 +0000

This contemporary single-family house located in the established suburb of Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, was designed by local architecture firm ArchiCentre. The S11 House is a 12,000-square-foot home that was designed around the beautiful idea of the abundance of trees in the tropics.

Many of the homes materials were reused from the demolished 1960s-era house that previously stood on the site. Old concrete roof tiles were crushed for gravel fill, clay bricks were cleaned and used as feature walls, steel was sold off to local manufacturers, and roofing timbers were used for formwork. In the end, the interior of the S11 house has bare, natural finishes that complement each other very well. Concrete, common red clay tiles, FSC-certified timber flooring, and cement plaster are all exposed with minimum paint. Quote from Inhabitat.com

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Print Avenue by Egue y Seta

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:15:00 +0000

This unique vintage pavilion was designed by Spanish Interior Designer, Egue y Seta for Sebate lab. The inside filled with amazing decor in every corridor and room, a perfect example of a adult fun-house.

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Unique Finds: Stamp Rugs

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:56:00 +0000

These unique rugs would be the perfect way to brighten up a minimalist home or perhaps, even hang as a interesting piece of art in a hallway or corridor. "The Queen’s Head Stamp Rug is the ultimate majestic design statement." Stamprugs

Stone House

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:59:00 +0000

This torus-shaped blue stone home located in a quiet residential quarter beside the Ha Long Bay near Hanoi. Topped with a beautiful swirling green roof, the relationship between the inside and outside of this home is rich with beauty and intricacy.

The created walls are smooth curvature with 10cm thick stones, which were carefully stacked one-by-one. The light and shadow play on the immense sizing of the walls create a space that is not only cave-like but also quite relaxing.

Photography by Hiroyuki Oki
Architects > Vo Trong Nghia
Found via Arch Daily

Altamira Residence

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:52:00 +0000

The Altamira Ranch residence occupies just at 20 acres of beautiful coastal views. The designer, Marmol Radziner created this project as four separate buildings; a main house, a study, a guest house and the garage. When building this magnificent home, they took great care to make sure not to disturb the land anymore than necessary.

Description from the architects: "The subterranean garage and partially buried main house seem to emerge from the ground as the land slopes toward the ocean. Not only did submerging the buildings reduce the amount of site work required, it also preserved the ocean view for the surrounding neighborhood."

Photography by Steve Guntner, Benny Chan, and Joe Fletcher
Sources > Marmol Radziner - Contemporist

Jewelry Shop by Studio Kattentidt

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:04:00 +0000

Inside the shop of the Berlin-based jewelry designer Christian Kodan, there are four tons of rubber tires on display. When I first visited the site, it was like an old workshop with a vast array of windows,’ recalls designer Neels Kattentidt. ‘Based on this, I created a contrast between high-end lifestyle products and industrial charm.’

Kattentidt left the wonderful brick surfaces as is and added recycled car tires as a unique way to display Christian's jewelry. There is even recycled bikes hanging from the ceiling, a rather interesting way to display this season's clothing line.

Source > Studio Kattentidt
Photography by Marcus Zumbansen

Pastureland inspired Carpets by Alexandra Kehayoglou

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:05:00 +0000

Alexandra Kehayoglou creates unique rugs that look like petite little pastures. A granddaughter of Greek immigrants, she grew up following a specific textile tradition that was developed thousands of years ago in the Asia Minor. After graduating with a degree in visuals arts, she returned to making her inspiring and beautiful carpets and rugs.

All of Alexandra's creations are made using discarded materials, including natural wool.

BBC North Office

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:04:00 +0000

The BBC North is one of the more ambitious projects in BBC's history. The new creative hub located North of England. The inside is lively and animated, and was build as a new way to get closer to the audiences, across the entire region.
Photography by Will Pryce and Gareth Gardner

Via Retail Design Blog

Assemble Studio

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 21:37:00 +0000

The ceiling at the company "Assemble" - an architecture, design and property development is incredibly striking. Inspired loosely after origami and latticework, the design gives the room a bit more intricacy, in a rather boxy and standard environment setting.

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Avon Residence

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:16:00 +0000

Built in the 1940s, this Hillside District home located in Pasadena, CA was recently extended to include an additional 500sf. Architects OKB Architecture wanted to incorporate an entity that reflected a relaxed functional space within the home. "Texture and color are used to emphasize, yet relate, the spatial volumes and geometries to the old and to the landscape."

Completed in 2010 by OKB Construction
Photography by Tamara Leigh Photography

Davor Popadich's Residence

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:32:00 +0000

Davor and his wife Abbe designed the living and dining pavilion as double-height space, to increase the overall volume of the room. Working on a tight budget, the couple chose thick plywood and dark concrete, giving the interior a modern and industrial twist.

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Shantell Martin’s Brooklyn Residence

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:23:00 +0000

Central Saint Martin's graduate Shantell Martin was born in London, but now resides in Brooklyn, New York in her uniquely designed apartment. Her work has gained popularity over the past few years, even featuring her unique drawings at MOMA's thematic and huge outdoor screen exhibition in Tokyo.

Machi House

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:28:00 +0000

This is a complete reconstruction of a home located in the center of Fukuyama, Japan. Created to look similar to a machiya, the site is surrounded by buildings on east and west side, so they focused on building the home more towards the south, allowing in much more light.

Architects: UID Architects
Design Team: Keisuke Maeda
Photography by Hiroshi Ueda
Discovered via Archilovers

One Taste Holistic

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:48:00 +0000

One Taste Holistic Health Club, located in the vicinity of Hangzhou city's Chenghuang Temple. One of China's first clubs that focus on the healing of the mind, and caring for society's overall well-being. With avant-garde architect Tsung-Jen leading the way of it's design, he brought over a few western inspiration and incorporated it with eastern serenity to create the perfect place for a quiet and relaxing retreat.

Images found via ArchDaily
Architects: CROX International

M House

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:14:00 +0000

This beautiful Singaporean home located in the exclusive area of Bukit Timah. The home boast a custom cross-ventilation system that helps keep the home cool and comfortable in a very tropical climate. The endless pool circles the entire home's facade ... "the result is a Zen-inspired imagery of tranquility."

Found via Archdaily
Architects: Ong&Ong
Photography by Derek Swalwell