Preen: Mini Preen

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If your child’s bedroom reflects your taste why not adopt the same policy with their clothes.  We love the ‘Mini Preen’ range by Preen – a childrenswear collection that enables you to buy the same outfit as your child. Make the most of this limited period of time where you can dict...

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Stylish Holiday Retreat In Bali With Black-Accented Décors: Mahatma House

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Mahatma House is located in the traditional Balinese village of Seseh, just steps from the black volcanic-sand beaches. Set against a tropical beachfront atmosphere, the holiday villa features a beautiful 60-foot river stone pool, a generously-sized deck and a poolside lounge with...

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The Carhart Mansion

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The Carhart Mansion is a stunning private residence located in Carnegie Hill, a neighborhood within the Upper East Side, in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, New York, USA.
The home covers an approximate area of 7,140 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and 1 half...

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Stick Insects: Create Your Own Furniture with Basic Components

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Minimal wood objects by Silvia Song

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Silvia Song has an amazing talent with wood and respecting its natural properties. The simplistic shapes allow for the wood patterns to act like an intricate painted pattern. I love the ebony bowls, the dark color goes beyond the surface. I love the indigo dipped bowls, I would have...

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The Davis Residence by Miller Hull

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Miller Hull designed the Davis Residence in Bellingham, Washington.
















Project description
This 1400 sq. ft main house and guest house/garage is located on a heavily wooded cliff site with views of the San Juan Islands of Washington State. The plan orients to major views...

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A Calm Decor In A Wild Setting

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Casual elegance structured around soft tones is what this beautiful home signifies. It’s plush but not lavish. It oozes with comfort and exclusiveness. Located on Karpathos, Greece and designed by DESIGN LAB, it’s the type of home you love to live and play in. There’s a bit of shabb...

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Timber screens bring fresh air into Pedro House without compromising privacy

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Tilting and folding timber screens cover sections of this house by Buenos Aires studio VDV ARQ, to provide privacy and shade for the occupants without blocking light and views (+ slideshow).


Pedro House by VDV ARQ was designed for 3 generations of one family – a father, his d...

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Pobble House by Guy Hollaway Architects

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By Magaly • 57 mins ago


Pobble House is a private residence located in Ashford, Kent, England.
It was designed by Guy Hollaway Architects in 2013.


















Pobble House by Guy Hollaway Architects:
“‘Pobble House’ takes its name from an old Kentish word for pebble and is ...

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DIY Foldable Greenhouse For Cold Nights

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I have run across a creative convertible greenhouse that is perfect for protecting your small garden from the bad weather. The convertible greenhouse comes with retractable cover, so makes it easy to take care of your plants.
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Dark exterior home by Bureaux

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This dark exterior home by Bureaux with it’;s ominous facade is striking. Any time I see a house with a darker exterior the practical person in me starts thinking about the heating and cooling bills but then I quickly get back to admiring the silhouette of the structure. I...

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Hover House 2 by Glen Irani Architects

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Glen Irani Architects designed the second of their Hover House series in Venice, California.




















Project description
“Hovering” a large volume above the landscape eliminates the typical discontinuity between the front and rear garden areas and situates a built outdoor ...

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Modern Dramatic Studio Apartment

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If it is possible at all to take space age style and make it look comfortable, chic, and sophisticated, this home has accomplished it. Words are hard to describe the décor of this high-tech designed modernized living space  by MNdesign. It’s more akin to a space capsule than the tra...

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Elegantly Connected: EMMA and EMILY Padded Chair Designs by Färg & Blanche

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Swedish-French design duo Färg & Blanche has come up with 2 elegant padded chair designs for Swedish furniture brand Gärsnäs. EMMA (depicted in the first 2 photos below) is a hand-sewn, well-tailored armchair that “speaks the language of craftsmanship picking up the gauntlet. T...

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Monochromes: Look Upon the Beauty of an Empty Courthouse in 1941

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Friday, August 29, 2014, by Amy Schellenbaum

Welcome back to Monochromes, a Friday mini-series wherein Curbed delves deep into the Library of Congress’;s photographic annals, resurfacing with an armful of old black-and-white photos of architecture and interior design. Have a...

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Gluten-Free Banana Bread

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I’;m not much of a baker but when a bunch of bananas on the counter started getting brown and soft I didn’;t want to just toss them in the garbage. I remembered this recipe I found on Pinterest.
This banana bread uses no flour—instead it calls for ground almonds (you can f...

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Hollywood Hills Residence by (fer) Studio

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This Hollywood Hills Residence is located in the hills above Sunset Boulevard with 180 degree views of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Bren2od below. The (fer) ‘s Studio architects have a goal to capitalize on the spectacular views and thereby maximize the natural light...

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A Private Paradise In Ibiza

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This laid back home has a very stress-free, go-with-the-flow type of feel. However, it took some strategic decorative moves in order to make it as colorful and beautiful as it is. There is definitely an ambiance, a thought process that makes this living space inviting, sparse, but...

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Why You Should Use Natural Materials In Your Design

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Natural materials are good for the environment, your wallet, and your style. Image Via: Palm Design Group

You’;ve probably been heard about the advantages of decorating with natural materials like marble, wood, metals, and clay. Chances are, you’;ve also wandered what ex...

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London Design Festival: Arrangements by Sebastian Bergne

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As part of the London Design Festival, Sebastian Bergne will be opening his studio to visitors on Saturday the 20th September.
Displayed in the context of a working studio will be projects for arranging flowers, including the new personal edition Index. The project consists of 6 v...

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Mellow Yellow House by Surfside Projects

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Steve from Surfside Projects recently send me a link to their Mellow Yellow house which was a nice change. When I say nice change, I am referring to the scale of the house. To many times I find myself looking at these epic modern homes that require some serious cash. I love the scale...

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A House at Point Lonsdale by Studio101 Architects

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Studio101 Architects designed a beachside home in Point Lonsdale, Australia.














Project description
This permanent beachside home, designed for a young family is located in an established, heavily treed native coastal environment. The rectilinear nature of the site and...

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Hauntingly Beautiful Estate Near Santa Barbara Reviving a Sense Of Awe

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This impressive Santa Barbara luxury home occupies a 4 acre piece of land in a gated community between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains south of Los Angeles. Located in the vicinity of Santa Barbara, the home in the Cima del Mundo (“Top of the World”) com...

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Siamoises Mentana-Boyer by Blouin Tardif Architecture Environnement

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Exhibitor Alert: Francine Triboulet at Maison Objet

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Above:  Collection Ruban 2014
Francine Triboulet will be exhibiting at Maison Objet in Paris with her tableware that blends traditional techniques with modern design. Each ceramic teapot is handmade with porcelain-coated stoneware, decorated with a graphic print and comes with a 2 ...

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Mid century by John Penn in 1966

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For a smaller home, this mid century house by John Penn has a big personality. This remarkable house on an amazing 0.4 acre site is one of a celebrated group of 9 Suffolk houses, referred to as the ‘temple’; houses, designed by the architect John Penn in 1966. The house...

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Stain Korntved Ruud is hand carving a wooden spoon every day for a year

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Norwegian designer Stain Korntved Ruud has committed to carving one spoon per day for a year to explore the forms that are possible using different types of wood (+ slideshow).


Stain Korntved Ruud coupled the niche but growing pastime of traditional spoon carving with the recent ...

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Perforated Brick Entrance Screen Defining Fairbairn Road House in Australia

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Taking on the challenges of a narrow site, Inglis Architects designed and developed Fairbairn Road House in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. The project showcases a simple architectural language of masonry, timber and stone, with emphasis on the front facade: “The house...

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Going Nowhere: 99% Invisible tells the story of...

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99% Invisible tells the story of Japanese artist Akasegawa Genpei, who documented pipes, staircases, and doors to nowhere that stick around, and are often even maintained by city workers, despite the fact that development has rendered them pointless. He called them Thomassons, after...

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Fantastic DIY Button Tree Wall Decor

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Buttons also can be turned into a piece of wonderful wall ar2rk. This fantastic buttons tree is inexpensive, creative and super easy to create, and does not require you to be an artist. Love it and it is just too cute not to share with you guys!
See full tutorial: Vibrant Button ...

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Carbuncle Cup 2014 shortlist announced

2014, announced, Carbuncle, Shortlist
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News: a shopping centre that replaced an iconic Brutalist car park and a controversial tower beside the River Thames are among the 6 projects on the Carbuncle Cup 2014 shortlist for the UK’;s worst new building.
British architecture magazine Building Design (BD) has announced...

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34 Square Meter Cozy Attic Studio Apartment

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This open floor plan apartment has a pleasant, airy ambiance. White painted walls, wooden floors, and modernistic simplistic furnishings gives this living space an avant-garde appearance with a 60s appeal. The furnishings are light, easy, yet unique. A round table and chairs sit...

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Contemporary Holiday Villa in Koh Samui Offering Spectacular Coastal Views of Thailand

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With a dramatic cliffside location overlooking Koh Samui’;s port town of Nathon, Lime Samui Villa 4 offers guests spectacular coastal views of Thailand. The interiors of the property frame the striking limestone peaks of the National Marine Park and the legendary 5 Islands,...

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Mansion in The Hague by Remy Meijers

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By Jessica • 43 mins ago


Mansion in The Hague is a residential project completed by Remy Meijers in 2013.
Located in The Hague, The Netherlands, the interior is done in pristine shades of white and gray, giving it a sense of serenity and space.





















Mansion in T...

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Genius Knife Softens the Butter to Prevent Ripped Bread

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Simply put, butter is amazing. It’s the star of so many dishes, but simple bread and butter is a timeless treat. The problem is that, if you’re using butter fresh from the fridge, you’re likely to end up with a ripped-up piece of bread, a wasted pat of butter, and a rumbly tummy st...

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Harker Street House by Greg Wright Architects

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Greg Wright Architects have designed Harker Street, a beach house located in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.














Project description
Sited on an exceptionally steep piece of land on the bluff above BI Beach in Plettenberg Bay, the challenge with this project was always going...

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Innovative Turning Boxes Adapting Sharifi-ha House to the Climate Changes of Tehran

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Nextoffice – Alireza Taghaboni completed the design and development of Sharifi-ha House, an innovative residence that can ingeniously adapt to the climate changes in Tehran, Iran. The is due to the displacement of turning boxes that lead the building’s volume to become open or clo...

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Rent, Don"t Buy: Midcentury Modern in the Arizona Desert is Awfully Cold

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014, by Amy Schellenbaum


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This rather beautiful midcentury modern house needs you to move in—not because it’;s facing foreclosure, but because all its concrete floors and stone walls could really, really use y...

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Honey Gift Box Give-a-Way

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The Savannah Bee Company, home to the world’;s finest honey and naturally luxurious health & beauty products is giving one lucky reader a beautiful honey tasting box just in time for Rosh Hashanah!


Savannah Bee Company is the leader in honey purity standards. Any honey poured...

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Designer lighting by .PSLAB

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.PSLAB has created another amazing project full of their designer lighting. The collaboration of Benugo, Softroom architects and the British Film Institute on the Stephen St. Kitchen and its meeting rooms and lounge has turned out some amazingly lit spaces. I like that there are 3...

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Top 5 Fun and Fresh Bathroom Ideas

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 We love bathrooms. They’re functional but a hoot to decorate and give a vibe that is completely personal, without burning a hole in your pocket. There are so many styles for bathrooms and bathroom suites out there, but here are the top 5 that really make us sw...

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Eclectic Modern by Refined

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By Magaly • 2 hours ago


Eclectic Modern is a project completed by Refined in Minnesota, USA.
The interior is designed in an understated palette, with brighter accents to add variety and personality.



















Photos courtesy of Refined
Eclectic Modern by Refined was p...

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Frozen Ice Candles to Light Up Your Garden

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These ice lanterns are a super cool and easy project that is perfect for garden decor on a cold night. This winter, I will try to make these adorable ice candles, and use them to light up my garden pathway. Oh My! Creative have a very detailed tutorial on this project, have fun!...

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Pebble-shaped Calming Stone is designed to help prevent panic attacks

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New Zealand designer Ramon Telfer used his own experiences of panic attacks to design The Calming Stone, a hand-held device created to help alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety (+ slideshow).
The 3D-printed prototype for Ramon Telfer’;s Calming Stone includes 3 features...

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Why Men Have Excellent Decorating Taste

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Men have a lot to offer when it comes to decorating. Image Source: Nate Berkus

Does this title have you scratching your head?  You read it right, men do have excellent decorating taste. Want proof? Well, this article will have you realizing that some of the most historic and ...

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Archicritics: In Defense of "Cheesegrater," the "Best of the New London Towers"

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014, by Amy Schellenbaum


Over in the UK, The Observer’;s Rowan Moore writes that starchitect Richard Rogers’; tower on London’;s Leadenhall Street, one long-derided as “the Cheesegrater” aside fellow British architect Norman...

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Two modern homes in the Los Angeles area.

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If you ever need a Realtor in the Los Angeles Los Feliz area you may want to look up Michael Locke. I have posted about his pictures and listings before and just recently some others came up that were pretty nice. Michael gave me permission to share these. The first house is the...

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ZEB Pilot House by Snøhetta

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Snøhetta is an active partner within ZEB – The Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings. The ZEB Pilot House is a project cooperation between Snøhetta, Scandinavia’s largest independent research body, SINTEF, ZEB partner Brødrene Dahl and Optimera.
From the Architects:
The volume ...

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Light and Open Yet Cozy Loft

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Light and open loft with access to a stunning terrace. From the terrace you have a lovely view of Kungsholmen rooftops. Behind the terrace is a spacious living room with fireplace and proper dining area adjacent to the generous kitchen with very charming arched windows. Upstairs...

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Preservation Watch: Advocates Fight to Save Frank Lloyd Wright"s Spring House

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Monday, August 25, 2014, by Lily di Costanzo


Photo via Preserve Spring House
Topping the list of imperiled historic buildings out there, starchitect Frank Lloyd Wright’;s 1954 Spring House—a hemicycle family home on the edge of Tallahassee, Fla.—is the star of a new internet cr...

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Transform Milk Crates Into Cute Seats

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Many recycled stuffs can be turned into cute and practical furniture. Today I ran across DIY milk crate seats and I am inspired and happy to present you. This weekend DIY project is easy to make, thanks to the milk crate itself is already in the perfect shape for seating. I think...

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Modern office space by Clare Cousins Architects

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It has been a while since my last modern office space posting but the Blackwood Street Bunker project by Clare Cousins Architects caught my attention. The one design element that stood out to me was the use of plywood as the ceiling tiles. Most drop down ceilings have that plain white...

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Couin de Vacque by Jamie Falla Architecture

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Jamie Falla Architecture have recently completed Couin de Vacque, a family home located in Guernsey.




















Project description
Replacing a dilapidated 1950′s 2 storey villa, Couin de Vacque is the reinterpretation of the local vernacular longhouse, providing sustainable ...

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Visual Tricks Enhancing Original Yogurt Bar Design in Israel

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In a dark small space in Ashdod, Israel (previously an AC store with plaster niches), Dana Shaked has designed a white magical yogurt bar. The first step in the conversion process was to remove all niches and wall covers and to divide the space according to a yogurt bar program. The...

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Tiny Home Made of Water Tanks Can Be Pulled Behind a Bike

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Tiny houses can be built nearly anywhere and with just about anything, even if the builder has no real construction experience. A concept tiny house called Taku-Tanku from Stereotank is big news thanks to its components and to its remarkable portability.


The Taku-Tanku is...

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The Summer House Vestfold by Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Architects

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Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Architects designed a summer house in Vestfold, Norway.










Project description
The Summer house is located on the coast of Vestfold in the southern part of Norway.
The house replaces an older building at the site. To get the planning permit, the project had ...

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47 Best Galley Kitchen Designs

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The galley kitchen design is a functional kitchen design that enables you to easily reach all the areas of your kitchen with minimal walking distance. It provides a great layout for bench top space and ample cabinets, the galley kitchen design is a contemporary and modern that is...

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Well Defined London Penthouse Evoking a Strong Metropolitan Feel

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Appointed by Ballymore to redesign the interior layout of a London Penthouse, the designers at Amos and Amos came up with a well defined space inspiring opulence: “Our design approach for Wapping Lane was to create a penthouse interior that represents a true departure from the...

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Elegant 3 in 1 Modular Sofa Helping You Deal With Small Spaces

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Designing for a small space is becoming more and more accessible, as practical solutions emerge without compromising in aesthetics. Sofista is a modular sofa, perfect for integrating in convertible living rooms. Consisting of 3 units- an armchair, a chaise-lounge and a sofa for 2,...

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289 Chaplin Crescent

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By Magaly • 22 mins ago


289 Chaplin Crescent is a home located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The elegant interior has wide open spaces and plenty of windows to let in natural light.
The home is currently for sale for $ 2.97 million.
Buy it now!





















Photos courtesy ...

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Moon Hoon creates an urban greenhouse on a narrow Seoul plot

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The frame of this narrow building slotted into the space between a pair of high-rise blocks was adapted by South Korean architect Moon Hoon to function as an urban greenhouse that will eventually be filled with plants.


Known as the SAI Project, the 5-storey-high structure occupies...

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Gorgeous Villa With Impressive Stark White Interiors

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Villa Dafni on the greek island of Mykonos, put the “V” in villa. It is a stunning hideaway that fulfills the wildest fantasy of beauty, luxury, aesthetics, wonder, nature, and any other term similar to beatitude you can imagine. It’s simply gorgeous! The serene surroundings overl...

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Exhibitor Alert: Tom Dixon at Maison Objet

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Designer of the Year Tom Dixon brings ‘The Factory’ to Maison Objet in Paris. This notable installation consists of an instant factory creating live on-site production, a packaging unit and a pop up shop all set up within one space for the manufacturing. The limited-edition ‘Mud’ s...

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Tula House by Patkau Architects cantilevers over a remote outcrop

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This Canadian house by Patkau Architects is anchored to a rock by steel rods so that it treads lightly on the ground and cantilevers above the Pacific Ocean.


Tula House by Vancouver-based Patkau Architects was designed as the main home for a married couple on Quadra Island, nearly...

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Seattle’s First Certified Passive House: Modern Family Home Marrying Luxury and Sustainability

Certified, Family, First, Home, House, Luxury, Marrying, Modern, Passive, Seattle"s, Sustainability
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What you are about to visualize is the architecture and interior design of one of Washington State’s most energy efficient homes. Occupying 252 square meters in Seattle’;s Madison Park neighborhood, the home that came to be know as Park Passive House was designed by Marie Ljubo...

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20 Taylorwood Drive

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By Jessica • 48 mins ago


20 Taylorwood Drive is a radiant private residence located in Toronto, Canada.
The home has 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, and covers 7,500 square feet.
It is currently for sale for $ 3.6 million.
Buy it now!





















20 Taylorwood D...

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Transfer Pictures onto Wood with Wax Paper

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This would be my next home decor project. I’;ve never thought that printing on wood can be so easy. You don’t need many material to do this project; all you need is an inkjet printer and some wax paper. Now follow the instructions on Theartofdoingstuff, learning how to t...

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Modern home on Orcas Island by Gary Gladwish

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This modern home on Orcas Island by Gary Gladwish was one’;s forty year dream. I love the house but the story is just as nice. The owner visited the site forty years earlier, only to return and build this stunner. The mix of black, white and rust on the exterior is just perfect....

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Dream Home : Skyline Residence by Nathan Good Architects

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This  gorgeous contemporary home located in Portland was designed by Nathan Good Architects.
The 1.7 acre site is relatively level and within a mile of downtown Portland. The home was positioned at the far north side of the lot to reduce the impact of noise from the Skyline Bo...

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Small Apartment in Stockholm Encapsulating A Glass-Walled Bedroom

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This small apartment in Stockhom, Sweden impressed us with its original layout and stylish decorating scheme. Discovered by Freshome on Svensk Fastighets, the 34 square-meter crib displays comfortable living spaces with a powerful aesthetic appeal. The first interior you are likely...

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On the Market: Brutalist Pioneer Paul Rudolph"s NYC Home Relists for $28M

$28M, Brutalist, Home, Market, Paul, Pioneer, Relists, Rudolph"s
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Friday, August 22, 2014, by Spencer Peterson



The personally designed home of large-looming architect Paul Rudolph, the late former dean of the Yale School of Architecture, has been put back on the market for $ 28M after failing to sell in 2012. Last listed for $ 27.5M, the 4-unit...

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Infinity House by AABE

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AABE (Atelier d’Architecture Bruno Erpicum & Partners) designed the Infinity house in Baleares, Spain.










 





Project description
The house takes up its position, back facing the other houses, and simply embraces the entire horizon. The architect has limited terrain to work ...

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10 Exterior Design Lessons That Everyone Should Know

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There are some basic exterior design lessons that everyone should know about. Image Source: Cardello Architects

While we all want a spectacular home that stands out amongst the rest; we also want a home that blends with its surroundings and neighborhood.
Designing the exterior of a...

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Ikea Watch: Scientific Experiment Proves That Ikea Will Tear Love Apart

Apart, Experiment, IKEA, Love, Proves, Scientific, Tear, Watch
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Friday, August 22, 2014, by Lily di Costanzo



At this point, Ikea’;s power to test the bonds of love between even the happiest couples is a rather well-documented phenomena, thanks to HuffPo listicles, guerilla-style soap operas, and a one notable 30 Rock episode. This highly...

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The New/Old House:Dining Room Light

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When the previous owners of Ariel’;s house said they were taking the dining room chandelier with them, we weren’;t concerned. It was an old fashioned light fixture that seemed to fit right into the decor of the old dining room.
The room needed a splash of something modern...

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Contemporary designs by Roderick Vos

Contemporary, Designs, Roderick
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I recently came across the contemporary designs of Roderick Vos and they are delightful in so many ways. The marketing or how the designs are displayed and promoted are important to me. Roderick Vos does an outstanding job with showcasing his designs with actual situations and amazing...

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Tommy Hilfiger’s Miami Home Opens Doors for Architectural Digest

Architectural, Digest, Doors, Hilfiger’s, Home, Miami, Opens, Tommy
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Tommy Hilfiger invites Architectural Digest and photographer Douglas Friedman (Bernstein & Andriulli) into his Miami Home. Douglas shot Mr Hilfiger and his wife Dee together at their lavish Miami address.
It’s kind of incredible, it’s truly unexpected on so many levels. Something th...

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Hillside Dream Home Embedding Dramatic Panoramas Into Casual Californian Lifestyle

Californian, Casual, Dream, Embedding Dramatic, Hillside, Home, Into, Lifestyle, Panoramas
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Beautifully isolated to shape a luxurious environment, the Holmby Hills Residence rests on a 57,250 square feet site in Holmby Hills, Bel Air, Los Angeles, so you can see where it gets its name from. The location inspired not only its name, but its openness towards panoramic views ...

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Globe Trotting: Chile"s Bridge House Crosses Right Over a Stream

Bridge, Chile"s, Crosses, Globe, House, Over, Right, Stream, Trotting
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Thursday, August 21, 2014, by Spencer Peterson


Photo by Nico Saieh via Dezeen
In their telling, Aranguiz-Bunster Arquitectos chose to model this 2010 home on a bridge to “allow the project to be inserted into the forest without dramatically altering the major components of the...

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Martis Camp 506 by Blaze Makoid Architecture

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Blaze Makoid Architecture have designed a single family home as part of the Martis Camp developement in Truckee, California.
















Project description
Martis Camp is a 2,200 acre multigenerational ski and golf club located between historic Truckee, California, and Lake...

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Creative Rolling Flower Pots for Healthier, Happier Plants

Creative, Flower, Happier , Healthier, Plants, Pots, Rolling
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Inspired by the movement of sunflowers, Studio BAG Disseny designed these rolling flower pots that provide more functionality than regular plant holders. According to the project developers, common pots are static, so ‘why not provide them with movement to enable them to follow the p...

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Honey Bear New Year Card

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The Jewish New Year is only weeks away so now is the perfect time to create these adorable New Year cards for Rosh Hashanah. ; You can even get the kids involved before school starts—just have them cut the shapes from colored paper and glue stick onto cards.


You’;ll need: c...

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Modern expansion by Pendal and Neille

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This modern expansion by Pendal and Neille is minimal excellence. What is not to love about this house? The interiors are pretty much void of anything warm and fuzzy but at the same time all of the wood makes for a warmer environment. The movement of natural light throughout the...

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Krijn de Koning builds colourful architectural structures at Turner Contemporary

Architectural, Builds, Colourful, Contemporary, Koning, Krijn, Structures, Turner
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Dutch artist Krijn de Koning has created a labyrinthine walkway between brightly coloured walls on a terrace at the Turner Contemporary gallery in Margate, England (+ slideshow).


The first public commission in England by De Koning, the Dwelling installation comprises a series of...

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Shabby Chic Farmhouse

Chic, Farmhouse, Shabby
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A home as lovely as this, with beautiful finished floors refurbished from a former 2-flat apartment building, has been transformed into a hub of striking “shabby chic” décor, with textured accents and interesting ornaments. Renovated floors, refurbished walls, and additional reno...

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Weave House by A-cero

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By Jessica • 2 hours ago


Weave House is a residential project located in the Mediterranean coast of Spain.
It was designed by A-cero.





















Weave House by A-cero:
“This house has been designed the distinctive style of the studio managed by Joaquín Torres and Rafa...

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Designer LED Bulbs Illuminate Your Space In High Style

Bulbs, Designer, High, Illuminate, Space, Style
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Light bulbs more or less fade into the background when it comes to home decorating; they illuminate your designer light fixtures but they themselves are quite plain and boring. Japanese LED lighting site Only 1 revealed a line of textured and shaped light bulbs that are anything...

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Centimeter Studio"s Sleeed chairs slide together to stack horizontally

Centimeter, Chairs, horizontally, Sleeed, Slide, Stack, Studios, Together
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Seoul-based Centimeter Studio’;s injection-moulded chairs slide along the floor on sledge-like bases to nestle into one another without being lifted (+ slideshow).


Centimeter Studio designed the polypropylene Sleeed chairs to slot together horizontally with only a...

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18 Ideas To Decorate With Apothecary Jars

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Apothecary jars are a marvelous way to add panache as a decorative element to your home. They are extremely versatile and can be used in just about any room in your home. However, you will probably see them most in kitchens, bathrooms, conservatories, or placed on accent tables in...

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10 Interior Design Lessons That Everyone Should Know

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We can all achieve a well-decorated space by following a few design tips. Image Source: James Rixner

Think of this as a little 101 in decorating. While we all cannot possess the eye for exquisite design and detail — we can decorate our homes as though we do.  In some ways, ...

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Risky Business: Dizzying Vistas, Courtesy of NYC"s "Outlaw Instagrammers"

"Outlaw, Business, Courtesy, Dizzying, Instagrammers", NYC"s, Risky, Vistas
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Wednesday, August 20, 2014, by Spencer Peterson


Photo by humzadeas/Instagram
There’;s a new class of urban climber in NYC, and New York Magazine has deemed them the “outlaw Instagrammers.” Unlike the Russian daredevils that blow up YouTube with their hair-rasing...

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Cascading Staircase is Like an Indoor Frozen Waterfall

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This cascading set of stairs in a Mumbai home is a perfectly executed example of architecture that mirrors nature. The wooden treads flow and curve to resemble a peaceful frozen waterfall.



Designed by Mexican studio Arquitectura en Movimiento, the staircase is defined by...

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Mid century in Mexico City – NOWNESS

Century, City, Mexico, NOWNESS
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Mid century in Mexico City, where Fernando Romero was kind enough to share his amazing home with the life style magazine NOWNESS. “Designed in 1955 by homegrown architect Francisco Artigas, the house is located in the leafy suburbs of Mexico City, adjacent to one of largest city...

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Sou Fujimoto bus shelter closed to prevent "possible accidents"

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News: a spindly bus stop created by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto in Krumbach, Austria, has been unexpectedly closed to the public because it doesn’;t “follow the Austrian regulations for building safety”.
Bränden bus stop, one of 6 architect-designed shelters c...

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Dude Where"s My Stuff: Meet a Hyper-Minimal Pad with Disappearing Furniture

Disappearing, Dude, Furniture, HyperMinimal, Meet, Stuff, Where"s
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014, by Spencer Peterson


Photos via Design Boom
As if trying to overcorrect for a lack of visual stimuli, some designers choose to outfit minimally appointed homes with pieces that are pretty “out there,” as it were; things like chairs nailed to the...

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Origami-Inspired Wardrobe Folds Flat for Easy Transport

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Dutch designer Renate Nederpel‘s Pop-Up Linen wardrobe is reminiscent of a large piece of functional origami. Made of cotton fabric and wooden panels, the wardrobe is stable enough to use as intended on a daily basis, but simple and lightweight to move when the need arises.


The l...

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Desert Courtyard House in Scottsdale, Arizona by Wendell Burnette Architects

Architects, Arizona, Burnette, Courtyard, Desert, House, Scottsdale, Wendell
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A stunning house with a breathtaking view of the desert in Scottsdale, Arizona designed by Wendell Burnette Architects.The building site, further down a long private drive, levels out toward the west into an edge condition dominated by an expansive vista – layers and layers of d...

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Intriguing LASSO Lamp Showcasing A Powerful Minimalist Design

Design, Intriguing, Lamp, LASSO, Minimalist, Powerful, Showcasing
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Designed by Quentin de Coster Design Studio for French company Cinna, LASSO lamp pays tribute to minimalism and functionality. As its name suggests, this unconventional lighting unit resembles a lasso, but also a suspended torch: “I wanted to create a poetic light that invites...

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Can Schlacher by Atlant del Vent

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By Magaly • 32 mins ago


Can Schlacher is a private residence located in Ibiza, Spain.
It was designed by Atlant del Vent in 2011.










Photos by: White/Harisa
Can Schlacher by Atlant del Vent was published on HomeDSGN on Aug 19, 2014.

CATEGORIES: Decorative Accessory • Din...

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21 Wapping Lane by Amos and Amos for Ballymore

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21 Wapping Lane by Amos and Amos
Amos and Amos complete 2 striking penthouse apartments in London for Ballymore, styled with furniture from leading British based designers such as Dare Studio, Bethan Gray, Pinch, Lee Broom, Tom Dixon, Eleanor Pritchard and featuring sweeping 360° vie...

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Stonewood by Breathe Architecture

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The Stonewood house by Breathe Architecture has some nice design elements that echo throughout the house. The repetition of pattern is found in the finishes both on the exterior and interior of this house. One thing that I have never seen in an architects portfolio is the use of...

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Waterfall House by Dick Clark + Associates

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Dick Clark + Associates have recently completed a single family home in Austin, Texas.




















Project description
With its efficient design and impressive views, this unique single family spec home was built to attract a discerning group of potential owners. Though...

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A Spacious And Exceptional Living Space

Exceptional, Living, Space, Spacious
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Spacious loft designed by IF group, located in Esslingen, this park was formerly used as army barracks in the late times of Wilhelmine Era. At the end of the millennium, it was converted into a domestic complex and has since then become a popular residential area; special thanks to...

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Architectural Craziness: Eight Times Planetarium Design Was Straight-Up Otherworldly

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Monday, August 18, 2014, by Lily di Costanzo



Completely fitting for buildings designed to house the celestial skies, there seems to be no lack of wonderfully weird, totally alien-esque planetariums dotting the planet today. From starchitect-built projects like the...

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Cos collaborate with Hay

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Cos collaborations are always noteworthy, we loved Cos x Nendo in Milan earlier this year, this season they teamed up with Danish brand Hay to work on their new childrenswear collection.

Hay added a playful twist to the campaign with a set of oversized  ‘Wooden Wonderland Blocks’,...

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A London Penthouse Apartment by Amos and Amos

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Amos and Amos have redesigned the interiors of 21 Wapping Lane, a penthouse apartment located in London.

The briefAmos and Amos were appointed by Ballymore to redesign the interior layout of the penthouse and sub-penthouse at 21 Wapping Lane to create a well defined and luxurious ...

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Engaging DNA Bench By True Design Adding Appeal To Public Spaces

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Inspired by the DNA molecule, Leonardo Rossano of True Design together with Debora Mansur developed an engaging furniture piece. The twisting DNA Bench is meant for public spaces, bringing a highly original touch to this furniture sector. This is not the first time we’;ve seen...

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65BTP-House by ONG&ONG Pte Ltd

65BTPHouse, ONG&ONG
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65BTP-House is a private residence designed by ONG&ONG Pte Ltd.
Located in Singapore, the home has an interior that is at once warm and luminous.





















65BTP-House by ONG&ONG Pte Ltd:
“This house is surrounded by a vast garden that converges at a colossal pre-war r...

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Quaint Urban Home Gets a Grown-Up Modern Extension

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This existing family home in Stavanger, Norway needed to grow to accommodate the expanding family within – but city building authorities had some word in the expansion.



Their stipulation: the family could extend the home beyond the original boundaries, but the addition had to a...

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Glass sculptures by Ben Young

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These glass sculptures by Ben young possess a quality of depth that is unsurpassed. The mixture of concrete, glass and bronze is a perfect combination of building materials. The glass replicates the water so nicely while the concrete provides a compound that can replicate land. I love...

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A Lake View Home by CEI Architecture

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CEI Architecture designed a house for a couple, that overlooks a lake in Kaleden, BC, Canada.








Project description
This single family residence sits on a spectacular Okanagan property on the west bank of Skaha Lake. The building is oriented towards the view to the south of...

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The Line Hotel by Sean Knibb

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The Line is a new hotel collaboration by the sydell group with roy choi, the houston brothers, sean knibb, and poketo. the mid-century building was designed by daniel mann johnson + mendenhall in 1964, the same architects behind the iconic american cement building down wilshire...

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The Etesian by Webb & Brown-Neaves

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By Jessica • 43 mins ago


The Etesian is a private home designed by Webb & Brown-Neaves.
It is located in Iluka, Australia, and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The home is currently for sale for $ 682,000.
Buy it now!





















The Etesian by Webb & B...

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Simple All-in-One Wooden Furniture Series Grows with Kids

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A clean and simple series of modular furniture elements avoids all of the bright colors and fuss of typical children’s bedroom sets, offering everything kids need from early childhood through the teenage years. A framework of sleek blond wood pulls together everything from w...

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Sandpaper Covered Furniture by Avi Fedida

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Israeli industrial designer Avi Fedida has designed ‘Grit’, a series of furniture and lighting pieces that use sand paper as a main component.
You can watch a ‘making of’ video – here


















From the designer
The inspiration for the “Grit” furniture series came from the lov...

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Modern With The Typically Warm Atmosphere Of Engadine-Style Houses

Atmosphere, EngadineStyle, Houses, Modern, Typically, Warm
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House in Pontresina, St. Moritz, designed by Carlo Donati Studio. 


The aim of the project was to create a dialogue between the minimalist approach of the design, pure spaces and lines with the typically warm atmosphere of Engadine-style houses in Pontresina.We wanted to combine so...

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White Loft Apartment With Lovely Views Near Stockholm’s Hammarby Lake

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Lumafabriken is an old lamp and light bulb factory from the 1920 that was completely redesigned in 2010 by Oscar Properties into an  apartment building near Stockholm’;s Hammarby Lake. This loft apartment is one of a kind in the building and has gotten a beautiful touch of all ...

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Decorate Your Windows with a Crochet Valance

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A crochet project can be a stunning home decoration. If you love crocheting, you should take a look at this craft and use your crocheting skills to adorn your windows. All you need for this DIY flower valance is some colored thread, then you can start crocheting. Continue for the...

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Lighting by Louis Poulsen

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Louis Poulsen has some of the most iconic mid century design in the field of lighting. I recently visited their website and looked through their “projects” section. I was really taken with these black and white interiors paired with all sort of wonderful Louis Poulsen...

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Beach Bungalow Remodel by Bittoni Architects

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Bittoni Architects have recently completed the remodel of the Bay Street Residence, located inSanta Monica, California.






















Project description
A radical remodel of the modest beach bungalow originally built in 1913 and relocated in 1920 to its current location, ...

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Monochromes: 1934 Photos Inside Yale Show How Dapper College Could Be

1934, College, Could, Dapper, Inside, Monochromes, Photos, Show, Yale
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Friday, August 15, 2014, by Amy Schellenbaum

Welcome back to Monochromes, a Friday mini-series wherein Curbed delves deep into the Library of Congress’;s photographic annals, resurfacing with an armful of old black-and-white photos of architecture and interior design. Have a...

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The New Old House:The Girl"s Room

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We just finished painting the living room and there’;s still so much more to do on the first floor but I’;m already thinking ahead to the children’;s bedrooms because that’;s where the real fun begins!


The 2 girl’;s share a room…although it has...

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Inspiring Kitchen Makeover Adapted To A Family Of Six in Virginia, USA

Adapted, Family, Inspiring, Kitchen, Makeover, Virginia
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A family of 6 relocated from California to Virginia and purchased a large home, but knew the kitchen area needed a total transformation. The homeowners had an aggressive timeframe and chose to work with a Bethesda, MD-based design/build firm Case Design/Remodeling, Inc., which also...

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Pine Forest Pavilion by e2b arquitectos

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By Magaly • 44 mins ago


Located in Alicante, Spain, Pine Forest Pavilion is a home designed by e2b arquitectos.
The project was completed in 2013, and the property covers an area of 1,938 square feet.










Pine Forest Pavilion by e2b arquitectos:
“The Pavilion was born from ...

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Apocalypse-Mobile: World’s Most Advanced Expedition Vehicle

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When the zombie apocalypse comes, you’re going to wish you had one of these. The world’s most advanced expedition vehicle, created by a team of engineers, artists and scientists, can store 3 weeks’ worth of food and water onboard for 3 people, scale 45-degree slopes, desalinate sal...

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