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Greenhouse by Verdickt & Verdickt Architecten

2009-04-07T09:03:00.000-07:00

Located in Asse, Belgium, the Greenhouse, designed by Verdickt & Verdickt Architecten, stands out because of its affordability and heat trapping ability.The structure is framed by a ready-made steel structure and encased in an alternating series of super-insulating transparent glass and translucent polycarbonate plates. Extra insulation is also added at the back of the glass walls to shield

Valleaceron Chapel by S-M.A.O.

2009-04-06T08:43:00.000-07:00

16 Mar 2009 ... Valleaceron Chapel by S-M.A.O.. April 1, 2009; Architecture · No Comments · valleaceron-chapel1. This unusual, yet beautiful chapel designed ...This unusual, yet beautiful chapel designed by Sancho-Madridejos Architecture Office is located on top of a small hill in an arid and isolated place of Almadenejos, Ciudad Real, Spain.Sharp triangular surfaces, that are like sculptural

Yoder-Doornbos Dream House On The Mountain

2009-04-06T05:33:00.000-07:00

Architect Michael Johnson’s design for Richard Yoder’s and Jeanne Doornbos’ house on Camelback Mountain is a truly dream design concept. Anchored to the mountain on the east, the elegantly simple form soars from the site, on the opposite side, it is supported only by an elevator tower and sheer wall, cantilevering the master bedroom above the Valley floor as the mountain drops away. The house has

6×11 Alpine Hut by Ofis

2009-04-06T04:17:00.000-07:00

11 Comments to “6×11 Alpine hut / OFIS arhitekti” ». HSXK says: March 25th, 2009. Great,it helps me to learn Architecture EnglishThe hut is situated in a small Alpine village in Slovenia. The client bought the site with an existing construction and hired Ofis to change the elements of the house to suit his family and open the windows towards the views. Ofis modified the existing hut of 6×9 meters

An Urban Oasis for Rijeka, Croatia

2009-04-03T23:25:00.000-07:00

Located in Rijeka, Croatia, this urban design incorporates public indoor and outdoor spaces into a modern example of a multi-functional city center. Designed by architecture team 3LHD, the project is characterized by ribbon-like linear strips that stretch north-south over the site. Linear green roofs are located on alternating strips alongside a large, hard-scaped plaza, and a central community

Art Museum Strongoli by Coop Himmelb(l)au

2009-04-03T00:03:00.000-07:00

Austrian architects Coop Himmelb(l)au have been commissioned to design the new Art Museum Strongoli in Calabria, Italy.The museum is to be built on top of the Motta Grande overlooking the city.Here’s some text from the architects:The new Art Museum Strongoli in Calabria is the third COOP HIMMELB(L)AU project in Italy. The museum is not only a cultural center but also understood as a generator for

Inspired Aquatic Building by JDS Architects by Emily Pilloton

2009-04-02T23:09:00.000-07:00

Last week we featured flying architecture, and now here’s a floating structure inspired by the grace and curvilinear form of a mermaid. European firm, JDS Architects’ Mermaid building is in a way both ridiculous and incredibly thought-provoking. Resembling the dystopian Lilypad floating cities that we covered a year ago, the renderings of the Mermaid show the building in every extreme biome on

Passive (X) House for the Ordos 100 Village

2009-04-01T22:16:00.000-07:00

The beautiful and expressive (X) House designed by Multiplicities is one of 100 entries that have been cleared for construction in Inner Mongolia as part of the Ordos 100 project. Conceptually designed as a white lung wrapped in a black skin, the house employs a series of barriers to filter air, light, and rain, and features a smart passive design that will allow it to weather the harsh climate

Giant Cactus Takes Shape in Qatar

2009-03-27T15:08:00.000-07:00

Borrowing an idea from nature and its adaptive strategies, the designers and architects at Bangkok-based Aesthetics Architects, have come up with a new office for the Ministery of Municipal Affairs & Agriculture (MMAA) in Qatar. Soon to be the largest concrete cactus-styled structure in the world, the unique design of this stunning project was penciled down keeping in mind the exceptionally hot

The house of Versace: Neo-classical Art Brilliance

2009-03-27T14:41:00.000-07:00

How about owning a grand home that housed classic art work that includes stucco casts of Antonio Canova’s Pair Of Pugilists estimated to be worth up to £40,000, a pair of cherry-wood bookcases by Karl Roos worth £120,000 and a previously unseen painting by 18th-century artist Johann Zoffany? As amazing as it sounds, Gianni Versace’s opulent Lake Como villa at its Bond Street residence is being

The art of concealment: Melbourne’s Trojan House

2009-03-27T13:34:00.000-07:00

As you walk past the Trojan Home on the streets of Melbourne, you may not find much appealing in this monotonous wooden giant. But just like the name suggests, a whole new world awaits on the inside. With its lavish and sweeping interiors that are insulated with perfection, a thermal chimney that keeps the home’s temperature balanced, passive cooling and a rain screen for extra shade in the

Dancing Apartment: Adding green to the concrete jungle

2009-03-27T13:09:00.001-07:00

Designed by Unsangdong Architects, this fabulous building is set to take shape in the heart of South Korea and will boast not just a unique blueprint, but a special feel that is not matched by any other modern structure. Dubbed as the ‘Dancing Apartment’, the structure is planned using oblique lines unlike straight ones that are penciled down in most cases. The advantage of the design is not just

Hof House by Studio Granda

2009-03-24T13:01:00.000-07:00

The Hof house designed by Studio Granda is located less than 100 km from the Artic Circle. Externally the house rises from the tufted site as a series of sheer cedar and concrete walls that will weather according to the vagaries of the elements. The displaced grass of the fields is reinstated on the roof and the surrounding meadow is cut and folded in earthworks of turf and stone that opens ways

L House - White House with Pink Accent

2009-03-24T04:21:00.000-07:00

L House is a result of putting maximum volume on the plot. That was one of the main contractor wishes. When O House by the same architect, Philippe Stuebi, was dedicated to circular forms this house is dedicated to clear lines and unique rooms in size and form. There are conical entry area with wardrobe and guest WC., large cubic double-story entrance hall, triangular loggia colored in pink,

T-Stomach - Futuristic House Design

2009-03-24T03:20:00.000-07:00

Not only Germany’s architects build great futuristic houses but Japanese too. If in Germany architects specialize in a futuristic house exteriors which has shapes and colors which we could see in movies, in Japan they specialize in interiors. Although Japanese house exteriors are anything but classic they doesn’t look like houses we see in futuristic movies. This house designed by TeradaDesign

Modern High Chairs for Today's Children

2009-03-18T03:43:00.000-07:00

When I was a child all we had was the boring furniture of the day with absolutely no style what so ever. Today things are much different and you can convince your children early that you are cool and have good taste. It is apparent that there is a demand for luxury baby products and the grown up are willing to spend a little more to get style. As I reported earlier, when it comes to simple

Maedaya Bar by Architects EAT

2009-03-18T03:33:00.000-07:00

The Maedaya Bar, also known as the “House of Ropes”, is Melbourne’s newest Sake Bar created by Architects EAT like a forest of ropes. The rope idea originated from the classic design of sake bottles, which are traditionally secured with ropes. The principal material for this project are Manila ropes, timber and concrete. They took a different path with the first floor function room, which is in

NORTH Office by Skylab Architecture

2009-03-18T03:20:00.000-07:00

NORTH is a team of designers, writers, creative directors, film and music makers that asked Skylab Architecture to help them to create a space that is not an office. The design responds to alternative social interactions that inspire creative work. Workstations are replaced with modular structures, furniture and equipment defined around activity. Pine paneling, raw steel and a carpet tile mural

WakuWaku Hamburg by ippolito fleitz group

2009-03-17T22:23:00.000-07:00

The WakuWaku Restaurant, designed by ippolito fleitz group, is located in Hamburg’s city center. The long, narrow space stretches back almost 17 meters has a glass roof in the rear half that admits daylight. The space is divided into two main zones: the dinning area and the service area with an order counter, kitchen and take-away area as one unit/box painted in a strong shade of violet, WakuWaku

Dune House by Pereira Miguel Arquitectos

2009-03-17T22:05:00.000-07:00

Pereira Miguel Arquitectos designed this beautifully integrated house located in Comporta, Portugal. At first sight the house feels like a shelter that sits in its surroundings as if it had always been there, but looking completely fresh, cool, new and spectacular. The undulating shape echoes the gently sloping sand dunes, and its hard and angular surface planes contrast beautifully with the

House in Las Palmas by Sebastian Irarrazaval

2009-03-17T21:52:00.000-07:00

Designed by archiect Sebastian Irarrazaval, the house is located in Las Palmas, Chile. The house is organized longitudinally, on two floors, with the bedrooms at the ends. The relationship with external space is given through empty cubes, lined internally.

Kiltro House by Supersudaka

2009-03-17T21:39:00.000-07:00

The versatile Chilean group Supersudaka designed this unusual house located in Talca, Chile. Made with a metallic structure covered entirely with wood and glass, the house has been in constant change resulting a mix, a bastardized design with a patio and roof terrace.

Surfhouse in California

2009-03-17T15:06:00.001-07:00

The Surfhouse sits like an abstract block of weathered wood a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean in Hermosa Beach, California. It’s very small and building area is just 23 feet wide x 29 feet deep x 30 feet high. The architectural concept maximizes spaces, light, and views while also creating a sense of privacy and retreat for the owners. Combination of straight lines, many windows and

Modern House at Small Area in Sentosa Cove

2009-03-17T14:48:00.000-07:00

Building house on a small area in modern style isn’t as easy task as it could be. One more project by K2Ld Architects shows how to do that. It has everything modern house need: pool, open spaces around the house, 4 sides views from different rooms, a lot of big windows and transparency, marble floors, modern colored walls and so on. Although like other K2Ld houses it’s form differs from usual

McBride’s Experimental House Design in Hawthorn

2009-03-17T13:23:00.000-07:00

McBride Charles Ryan is Australian house design company which mostly specialize in experimental designs. Their other project, Klein Bottle House was mathematics experiment when this house is a try to create sphere shaped house without unnecessary parts. By selectively removing parts of the sphere, there is the sense internally of being in and surrounded by garden. The spherical shell also

Edificio BIP by Alberto Mozó

2009-03-16T01:32:00.000-07:00

XPhotographer Cristobal Palma has sent us photographs of the Edificio BIP office building by architect Alberto Mozó, constructed in Santiago de Chile.The three-story structure is made from laminated timber and can be dismantled and reconstructed elsewhere should it become necessary. The following text is from Alberto Mozó: – BIP Computer’s office building rises between two old houses, renovated

architecture bali

2009-03-12T11:09:00.000-07:00

Indonesian architecture, Sulawesi

2009-03-12T11:04:00.000-07:00

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Green Towers

2009-03-12T10:59:00.000-07:00

These unusual, onion-shaped towers was inspired by ship sails and traditional Islamic architecture. The towers are efficient and green: they are permeable structures with terraces, sunshades, natural ventilation and integrated green space. The

Zira Island masterplan by BIG

2009-03-12T10:20:00.000-07:00

According to BIG, the development aims to be “entirely independent of external resources”.The project will be part of an exhibition called Yes is More, which opens on 20 February at the Danish Architecture Centre in Copenhagen.See a movie about the master plan on the architects’ website. Here’s some more information from BIG: – Zira Island Master Plan Azerbaijan seeks Danish expertise in

MiLoft by RMJM

2009-03-12T10:06:00.000-07:00

As recession bites, architect launches house that needs no heating Affordable housing has been taken to the next level with the unveiling of a new stylish housing model which requires no heating - with body heat sufficient to keep occupants warm - and offers rooftop vegetable gardens.Architects RMJM have launched a concept for apartment blocks that do not require

O House by Philippe Stuebi

2009-03-12T05:52:00.000-07:00

This villa has ornamental facades from both, the front and the lake side. The white concrete elements are dotted with circular openings that allow to see two-leveled orangery and lounge and access the staircase from the ground floor. The lake side face two mountains so the lounge has spectacular views. The loggia made of round glass bricks which looks decorative in contrast with rough elements of

Formosa Modern 4 Storey Multi Family House by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects

2009-03-11T22:53:00.000-07:00

Formosa the modern multi family house designed by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects, this house was built in 16,000 square feet areas consist of 4-storey with 11 unit multi-family housing. Located in the heart of West Hollywood this house takes what would be the internalized open space of the courtyard and moves it to the exterior of the building to create a park which occupies approximately one third

Modern Minimalist Apartment Interior by Christopher Coleman

2009-03-11T21:59:00.000-07:00

That’s an apartment interior design inspiration for minimalist lover, the apartment that located in Midtown Manhattan is decorated by Christopher Coleman. I like this interior, it’s clean with natural lighting and have an awesome color combination. You can see the living area, kitchen and bar, office room, bedroom and the bathroom. Personally I like the bar kitchen and the office room interior,

Modern Designers Carpets by FLOR

2009-03-11T06:27:00.000-07:00

Carpet is a part of home interiors for a long long time. Although in many modern interior designs ceramic tiles and wooden floors aren’t covered by anything in order to archive minimalist look. Flor has come up with so great carpet designs that they could become great addition to such interiors. They usually are quite small and have fashionable colors. Thanks to that modern, minimalist interior

Contemporary AC House by Baqueratta

2009-03-11T05:23:00.000-07:00

There was popular Japanese manga series in the mid 60’s to early 70’s where one character always was saying the word “Baqueratta”. Nowadays there is an architecture firm called Baqueratta in Tokyo led by Yoshiyuki Moriyama. They specialize in building contemporary minimalist small and middle sized residences. One of their latest works is AC House. Awesome combination of black and light gray

Futuristic Skew House

2009-03-11T04:56:00.000-07:00

The site is located 10 minutes or less by walk from the nearest station in Toride-city, Ibaraki. Before building there wasn’t any flat surface so architect mission was to build the house on the cliff. Mr. Ueda has managed to build the extraordinary futuristic house in so hard conditions. The Skew house is a set of a floating light weight flat and a heavy weight anchor volume; the flat is made

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2009-03-11T04:44:00.000-07:00

If you want to know the history of the products you buy for your child, ducduc would be a good place to go. Based in New York City with manufacturing facilities in Connecticut, ducduc is a company that attends to every detail, from sourcing sustainable hardwoods from Northeast US forests to providing living wages and benefits to each of their employees. Among their extensive furniture collections

Tiki Stool and storage

2009-03-11T04:03:00.000-07:00

Check out the versatile Tiki Stool by offi - You can use this small stool as a side table while using the bottom as storage space or as additional seating for your next cocktail party.Inspired by Tiki mugs and barware from the 60’s, this colorful stool will bring a cool retro look to your home. It’s made from durable rotationally molded polypropylene and available in 6 vibrant colors: green, pink

Shanghai Dragon: Futuristic Office by Morphosis

2009-03-11T03:03:00.000-07:00

On the western outskirts of Shanghai, China, a dragon is coming to life. Constructed of concrete, steel and glass, the new corporate headquarters of Giant Pharmaceutical Corp looks for all the world like something between a sci-fi battleship landing on a highway, and a steampunk dragon frozen in time. L.A.-based architectural firm Morphosis is focusing on the building’s sustainability as much as

Small house 63.02 degrees

2009-03-11T01:51:00.000-07:00

With a very narrow lot area of 24.58 sq. meters, Japanese architecture firm Schemata had a very compact space to deal with. Their solution was the 63.02 degrees house.Located in a crowded residential area in Nakano, Tokyo, this small house (71.40 sq. meters) is positioned on an extremely narrow lot, which results in a very angular architecture design and a unique positioning of the house

March 10, 2009 Eco Olive Oil Factory by Guillermo Hevia Architects

2009-03-11T00:47:00.000-07:00

When considering the design of factories, you might expect aesthetic appeal to be the least of the builder’s concerns. Olisur Olive Oil proves that this is certainly not always the case. The company’s office and production facility, designed by Guillermo Hevia Architects and located just south of Santiago, Chile is a stunning and sustainable structure that showcases modern geometric forms and

sense of architecture

2009-03-10T23:53:00.001-07:00

sense of architecturemuseum of finnish architecture, helsinkimarch 13 - may 31, 2009beginning this week the museum of finnish architecture will begin its exhibition ‘sense of architecture’a look at 46 architectural structures in and from the austrian state of styria filmed by heinz emigholz.unlike most exhibitions on architecture that illustrate works through images, ‘sense of architecture’

kyu sung woo architects wins AIA central states honor award

2009-03-10T22:41:00.000-07:00

kyu sung woo architects have received an honor award at the AIA central states design excellence awardsfor their design of the nerman museum of contemporary art in overland park, kansas. located on the campusof the johnson county community college, the 41,000 square foot museum which maintains an extensiveand growing art collection. the museum is meant to serve as a starting point for a

Inhabitat March 9, 2009 Soaring Seawater Farms for a Self-Sufficient Dubai

2009-03-10T22:13:00.000-07:00

Dubai is a burgeoning metropolis surrounded by seawater that relies on imports for nearly all of its food. Addressing the region’s lack of natural resources, Italian architects Studiomobile have conceived of a Seawater Vertical Farm that draws upon local resources to create a sustainable source of food for a cleaner, greener and more self-sufficient Dubai. Envisioned as a spire that branches off

Protected park interior designed by an advertising bureau

2009-03-09T05:14:00.000-07:00

Architects: Jensen & Skodvin ArkitektkontorLocation: Bad Gleichenberg, AustriaDesign Period: 2005-2007Construction period: 2005-2008Client: HCC/KappaProject Architects: Olav Jensen(pl), Børre Skodvin (pl), Ane Forfang, Carl Patrik Larsson, Helge Lunder, Minna Riska, Dagfinn Sagen, Thomas Knigge, Torunn Golberg, Torstein Koch, AnneLise BjerkanCollaborating Local Architect: Domenig Wallner,

Skyline Residence by Belzberg Architects Los Angeles, California

2009-03-09T04:43:00.000-07:00

If you looking for best residential Skyline Residence may become best choice because of elegant design of this architecture. According to Hagy Belzberg, AIA, principal of Los Angeles-based firm Belzberg Architects, the site where his Skyline Residence now gloriously perches was, at one time, deemed unbuildable.Since 1952 three previous owners of the property had lined up to try to get permission

Amazing architecture concept best for future architecture by Designs by Jacque Fresco

2009-03-09T04:14:00.000-07:00

building architecture concept unrealized because of some reason such as money or no company did not think to build an architecture such this building,when build something for first time will be questioned is about security, how long this building can stand up, how if earthquake come are this building can face an earthquake or another disaster. this Amazing architecture concept best for future

The Freedom Tower

2009-03-09T02:59:00.000-07:00

When completed, this will be one of the most important buildings of the early 21st century. It is significant in stature, in design, in its politics, its symbolism, and for the reason it was built.The Freedom Tower is the replacement for what was once New York's World Trade Center. In September, 2001 terrorists destroyed several of the Center's buildings, including the massive 110 -story twin

A-Lab Unveils Stunning Eco-Office for Norway

2009-03-04T09:26:00.000-08:00

This stunning energy-efficient office recently won a competition to design the 2012 location for Norway’s oil company StatoilHydro. Conceived by Oslo’s A-lab, the modern and flexible office compound took the winning bid from a pool of some 40 entries. The new site and office center brings together two previously separated buildings, opening up more efficient communication and reducing the need

Bookshelves design

2009-03-04T05:49:00.000-08:00

Unique bookcase design, the full inspiration, not just a bookcase, but as points of interest from a room. Taken from http://www.trendhunter.comhttp://www.trendhunter.com

Circular Bookshelves

2009-03-04T04:49:00.000-08:00

a circular bookshelf by designer Zhdanova Irina. Her design also comes with a set of sofas that can be stored as a matching ringSince childhood, we have constantly been instructed on the importance of a rounded education; I don’t think I ever fully understood what that meant until today. This bright bookshelf concept by designer Zhdanova Irina introduces a more spherical approach to book storage

Sofa That Morphs Into Bunk Bed

2009-03-04T04:20:00.000-08:00

If a 400-square-foot apartment sounds big to you, you may be interested in this space-saving Doc XL sofa that can transform into a bunk bed in a flash. Pull up a certain area of the sofa and thar she blows—your sofa is suddenly a pair of bunk beds, complete with a ladder that helps you climb up on top. On the next page, check out a gallery of this transformer sofa in action. You can have your own

Okhta Tower, St. Petersburg | RMJM

2009-03-03T08:45:00.000-08:00

The Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom Neft chose this high rise building, designed by the UK based RMJM Architects, that is to be built in St. Petersburg and will serve as the new Gazprom headquarters. At 396m tall, it will be the tallest building in Europe and the greenest skyscraper in the world. RMJM are working together with consulting engineers Battle McCarthy to make the building as energy

GLASS SHUTTER HOUSE - Tokyo, Japan, 2003

2009-03-03T08:39:00.000-08:00

The site is located in a commercial area a little distance away from a busy shopping street by a train station. The area is mainly comprised of three-story commercial buildings where the ground floor storefront facade is the familiar scene of shutters that continue. Instead of newly inserting an unusual form or facade into the street fabric, I established a similar cubic volume and

Metal Shutter Houses | Shigeru Ban

2009-03-03T08:35:00.000-08:00

This oh-so urban industrial chic project by Shigeru Ban in New York City will be completed in fall this year. The Metal Shutter Houses are a part of a series of shutter homes (see also Shutter House of a Photographer and The Glass Shutter House in Tokyo). The building of 11 stories has 9 duplex apartments with floor areas ranging from 180m2 to 295m2 (the penthouse) and all have walls that can be

Regium Waterfront - Museum of the Mediterranean, Reggio Calabria, Italy

2009-03-03T00:28:00.000-08:00

Zaha's cultural crusadeNew designs aimed at redefining Reggio Calabria as a culture capital Zaha Hadid Architects have` revealed their designs for the Museum of the Mediterranean and a Multifunctional Building for the performing arts on the Regium Waterfront. The project aims to define the city of Reggio Calabria as a Mediterranean cultural capital through the realization of these two

Mirrored Furniture from Horchow

2009-03-03T00:06:00.000-08:00

Nothing brightens up a room like a mirror. It distributes light and creates the illusion of more space. In Feng Shui, it is recommended to hang a mirror opposite the door of a room (harmony or vanity, the world may never know).One way to take even greater advantage of the reflective benefits of mirrors is to incorporate mirrored furniture. Nothing looks cleaner than a perfect mirrored panel, and

Living Room Furniture

2009-03-02T23:45:00.000-08:00

o you want some inspiration for your Living Room Furniture ? If the answer to this question is yes you are in the right place. Today I’ve decided to continue the Living Room Inspiration series, and I’ve gathered six living rooms, from where you can get some inspiration especially if you can’t decide what type of furniture you should purchase for your living room. If you want more, come back on

2+ Weekend House

2009-02-28T13:52:00.000-08:00

Sky high prices of real estate in the contemporary world have stimulated the search for and development of alternative housing solutions. One such attempt is the ConHouse system of small-size housing container units, which takes the housing/office ISO container to the next evolutionary level. As opposed to the other container projects, which mostly feed on the excess of available cargo containers

Dune Shaped Dubai Opera House by Zaha Hadid

2009-02-28T13:13:00.000-08:00

Zaha Hadid Architects have developed designs for a new opera house and cultural centre for Dubai.The dune-shaped building is proposed for a Dubai Greek island.The design calls for an exciting new cultural centre in the new Seven Pearls district of Dubai. This landmark development will accommodate an opera house, playhouse, arts gallery, performing arts school and themed hotel on an island in

Customer Service Centre Stevenage - Britain's First LED Ceiling

2009-02-28T12:39:00.000-08:00

Future Group Lighting Design were asked to design an airy light public space replacing twelve smaller centres allowing a single point of call for those contacting the local council.The architect designed an series of concentric arcs in the ceiling. The detail of the section was small, precluding the use of conventional light sources, so a new way of lighting was needed. 2500 LED's were hidden

The Sliding House by dRMM

2009-02-27T13:42:00.000-08:00

The Sliding House, by dRMM Architecture, may look like a simple timber barn or shed, and you may not be impressed by it — until you discover that it contains a surprise within it. The design of this home is so unique that, well, there is no real actual architectural term to describe it. In fact, the best way to describe it is to say that the house slides!You see, what appears to be house’s

Dragonfly Lounge and Swivel Chair Combination

2009-02-27T13:28:00.000-08:00

Published by Michael February 24th, 2009 in Furniture Designed by the well knows Karim Rashid, who is already a “celebrity” in the furniture industry,“Dragonfly” is a chaise furniture where a lounge is combined with a swivel chair. This piece of furniture is very good in a small space because it can be adapted to the situation. You can open it fully and have a great place to

Modern Bathroom by Baldini

2009-02-27T12:29:00.000-08:00

24 Oct 2007 ... If you are here for a piece of inspiration for a modern bathroom, then you are in the right place. Today I've found these awesome bathroomIf you are here for a piece of inspiration for a modern bathroom, then you are in the right place. Today I’ve found these awesome bathroom pictures, that I think are beathtaking, true luxury. The pieces from this pictures are Baldini Leuce

Wood chair and stool

2009-02-27T12:04:00.000-08:00

Take a load off and get a leg up with this Wooden Chair / Step Stool! What a spacesaver. .... wood chair /step stool. Very nice little chair and step stoolDesigned by Marina Bautier for Atlantico, this simple-looking chair is a multi-functional piece of furniture, perfect for small home owners and design enthusiasts alike.The ‘Chaise & Tabouret’ as it is called, is a unique chair made from solid

howCase: Vader House

2009-02-25T07:27:00.000-08:00

ShowCase: Vader House. Feb 19 2009. ShowCase is an on-going feature series on Archinect, presenting exciting new work from designers representing all .ShowCase is an on-going feature series on Archinect, presenting exciting new work from designers representing all creative fields and all geographies.We are always accepting nominations for upcoming ShowCase features - if you would like to suggest

Small Penguin House

2009-02-25T06:18:00.000-08:00

Small Penguin House | Busyboo Design Blog..Located on a 322 sq. ft. corner lot in Tokyo, the Penguin House by Japanese architect Yasuhiro Yamashita of Atelier Tekuto, is quite a small house - only 899 sq. ft. floor space. However, through ceiling height manipulation and streamlined natural light, it seems larger than it actually is.The openness of the space in this modern Japanese home is an

Sluňákov by projectile architekti

2009-02-23T11:26:00.000-08:00

Prague architects Projektil Architekti have completed Sluňákov, a centre for ecological activities in Olomouc, the Czech Republic.The building aims to promote environmental awareness and contains an information centre and education facilities for school groups.The building is charactised by a south-facing, curved glass facade with movable sun blinds and is designed to be heated and ventilated

Blade Light

2009-02-23T10:16:00.000-08:00

'blade' is a shape changing, suspended light that has been designed by dutch designerj.p.meulendijks for germany company next.'blade' by j.p.meulendijks for nextA realization of the Dutch designer for society Next to this light suspended that changes shape and can be rotated in 12 different positions. Available in white or aluminum, and operated with multiple light sources. 'blade' offers

Frexport Headquarters by CC Arquitectos

2009-02-22T11:11:00.000-08:00

This project integrates 4 vital members, the first and most important, our client; who originated the concept and idea. Having the architectonic program, we attempted to give form to the rhetoric of the promenades in the countryside, idea that had to be implicit in the building.The gardens therefore became the soul of the project introducing the third member, the landscaper. The green palette of