Retrospectives : Here Now, a Look at Alvar Aalto"s Career in Eight Photographs

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014, by Jenny Xie


Photo by Rune Snellman via Dezeen
You can already take a Street View tour of Alvar Aalto’;s major works thanks to Google, but Germany’;s Vitra Design Museum, which just unveiled its retrospective on the Finnish modernist’;s...

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Perfectly Engineered Ice Cream Scoop is a Dairy Dream

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Ever since the invention of the home freezer, humankind has been looking for a better way to scoop rock-solid ice cream. We don’t have the patience to let it sit out on the counter for a few minutes – we want it now! Engineer Michael Chou is answering the anguished cries of the ice...

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Halldor Gunnløgssons house

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The Halldor Gunnløgssons house is a pretty amazing example of modernism. Designed and built in 1958 by architect, professor Halldor Gunnløgsson as a private residence. Gunnløgsson lived in the house until his death in 1985. According to the website the house did not need much re...

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Etoile du Nord by Jamie Falla Architecture

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Jamie Falla Architecture designed an addition to a 1960′s bungalow overlooking Vazon Bay in Guernsey.
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Project description
Etoile du Nord boasts a prominent position over-looking the picturesque Vazon Bay in Gue...

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Why You’ll Fall In Love With The Green Architecture Trend

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Sustainable architecture is becoming more and more accessible to the residential market. Image Via: Duket Architects Planners

A few decades ago, the concept of sustainable architecture was reserved for a small niche market. No one outside of the most diehard nature-fanatics would ...

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Petal-Inspired Wood Stain Furniture Art

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Wow, what a pretty cool furniture art! This is one of the coolest furniture makeovers I’;ve ever seen before. Beth and Nick on the blog “Sawdust and Embryos” offer you a series of photos on how to transform a piece of wood furniture with a wood stain art. I have to...

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Contemporary Interior by i29 Architects

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i29 Architects have designed this cool interior  for an apartment in Amsterdam.This single-family apartment for 4 people is situated in a stately building in southern Amsterdam, NL. The original structure, with rooms for staff, a double hall and long hallways with lots of doors has ...

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7 Inspirational Ways To Decorate A Boys’ Bedroom

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Decorating your boy’s bedroom may not be as flexible a venture as decorating a girl’s bedroom, but it can be just as much fun. In fact, boys require less décor and more functionality. Sure, you can put the solar system or a jungle theme on the wall, add sports posters, and setup a b...

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Luminous 3 Bedroom Apartment Flaunting Modern Scandinavian Style

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How do you choose your 3 bedroom apartment design? Maybe you fell in love with the modern Scandinavian style and that’;s exactly why this apartment will inspire you. Beautifully distributed, the interior spaces of this Denmark penthouse apartment convey a feeling of home. ...

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Globe Trotting: These Smurf-Blue Boxes House a Brazilian Alcohol Museum

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Monday, September 29, 2014, by Spencer Peterson


Photo via Dezeen
The city of Salinas, Brazil, now has a Smurf-blue museum devoted entirely Cachaça, one of the most popular distilled spirits in Brazil, known as abre-coração (heart-opener), água-benta (holy water), and bafo-de-tigre (t...

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60th Anniversary of INTERNI. Place&Culture, Food&Design: Alex Lifschutz in conversation at Boffi.

60th, Alex, Anniversary, Boffi., Conversation, Food&Design, INTERNI, Lifschutz, Place&Culture
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The last of a series of 6 high-profile talks to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of INTERNI magazine during London Design Festival took place last Friday, at the stunning Boffi London showroom at no. 254 Brompton Road.
Alex Lifschutz, from Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands was the final s...

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Penda creates snowdrift-inspired interiors for a Chinese ski retreat

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A warren of interconnecting spaces moulded to resemble melting snow form an après-ski apartment in China’;s Hebei province by Vienna and Beijing-based studio Penda (+ slideshow).


Located 160 kilometres north of Beijing in the ski resort Zhangjiakou, Snow Apartment was ...

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10 Great Ideas To Help You Add Special Touches To Your Family Room

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A family room is considered the informal part of the house. It’s similar to a living room and is used for family and friend get-togethers for chats, games, watching TV, reading, and other family activities. Most family rooms are decorated casually with furnishings and objects that c...

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Why Our Brains Love Symmetry in Design

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Use balance to help bring a balanced look to your interiors. Image Via: Culligan Abraham Architecture

We all know an example of good interior design when we see it. In fact, most of us can make that judgment almost instantly. Have you ever wondered why that ability seems to come to...

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Enchanting Fairytale Home Built Over the Course of 26 Years

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When someone says “we’re building our dream home,” they typically mean hiring an architect and a team of builders to design and build the project. For Chris Martin of Bloomington, Indiana, that meant building thoughtfully and mindfully over the course of 26 years.



Martin began h...

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Berkeley California Mid century by David K. Burton

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This Berkeley California Mid century home by David K. Burton has been kept in pristine condition. The design work on this house started in 1959 and finished in 1960. “the home was constructed in the post-and-beam method, using old-growth quarter-sawn redwood in exterior and...

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Moore Park Residence by Drew Mandel Architects

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Drew Mandel Architects have designed the Moore Park Residence in Toronto, Canada.




















Project description
This infill house is situated in the mid-town Toronto residential neighborhood of Moore Park. It represents the first tear-down replacement on an established...

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Single-Family Home in Aspen

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By Magaly • 59 mins ago


This single-family home is located in Aspen, Colorado.
The 13,700 square-foot home was originally built in 2001 and more recently remodeled in 2013.
It is currently for sale for $ 13.9 million.
Buy it now!





















Single-Family Home in A...

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Minimalist iPad Stand Props Screen at 3 Different Angles

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With its slim, elegant one-piece form, the Yohann iPad stand is a minimalist solution offering 6 different positions for your Apple device at 3 convenient angles in either portrait or landscape perspective. Stable on both hard and soft surfaces, the stand has openings at the base...

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38 Vintage Industrial Yet Cute Kid’s Playroom Ideas

Cute, Ideas, Industrial, Kid’s, Playroom, Vintage
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You have probably heard the term “classy kid” used a number of times; however, it’s never usually related to furnishings. Yet, Hardware’s playroom collection for kids is a mixture of class and kiddies’ charm. So much so, even a grownup would enjoy a few pieces in their room! Furry b...

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Shade by Simon Heijdens at the Now Gallery

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The NOW Commission invites shortlisted artists, designers and creatives to come up with a stimulating and exceptional installation that will transform and respond to the gallery space. For autumn the focus is on formidable design to coincide with the London Design Festival.
Shade, ...

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Interiors by Neal Beckstedt

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Neal Beckstedt was the only thing that caught my eye in 1stdibs newsletter. I went over to Neal’;s website and was super impressed. He has a great way of mixing mid century with contemporary give spaces an authenticity. It also looks like he has some nice projects in the works....

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MEJD Studio slices traditional objects in half to create contemporary lighting

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Bratislava-based MEJD Studio has developed 2 new lights that look like objects sliced in half – the first features a pendant lamp and bowl that together resemble a water jug, while the second is a table lamp comprising 2 halves of a brass globe (+ slideshow).


Both pieces in the Lo...

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Old Classic Victorian School Turned Into A Living Space With Character

Character, Classic, Into, Living, School, Space, Turned, Victorian
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What better way is there to turn this former gym and assembly hall of an old classic Victorian school into something livable, than by adding various styles of décor, both old and new, along with vivid colors that ignite the imagination? This loft like living space is a mix and ...

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Unconventional Apartment in Taiwan With Striking Custom-Made Furniture Elements

Apartment, CustomMade, Elements, Furniture, Striking, Taiwan, Unconventional
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Have a look at this original contemporary home envisioned by Ganna Design on the 15th floor of a building in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Entitled “Circle”, the unconventional apartment depicted in the photos below has a total surface of 126 square meters and answers the living...

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Monochromes: In 1956, Here"s Where New York Opulence Met Modernism

1956, Here"s, Modernism, Monochromes, Opulence, York
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Friday, September 26, 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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Time Killer: The Clock That Tries to Saw Itself to Death

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Need to kill some time? This suicidal clock made up of a saw embedded in a slice of wood will be happy to do it for you, but only when you aren’t paying attention. When you leave the room, ‘Time Killer’ will start sawing away. Come back in, and it’ll stop. This strange, seemingly s...

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Portal Thomas Teissier Architecture Designs Maison Spirale

Architecture, Designs, Maison, Portal, Spirale, Teissier, Thomas
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Portal Thomas Teissier Architecture have created an impressive design for the Maison Spirale located in the french town of Catelnau Le Lez. This beautifully designed family home shaped in a contemporary manner takes surface of 750 square meters.
FIND MORE HOUSES ON ARCHISCENE.
Find ...

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Practical Lighting Size&Placement Guide for Every Corner of the House [Infographic]

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Dear Freshome readers, we know your are constantly on the lookout for practical design solutions and we enjoy delivering them to you. The FurnishedUp Blog recently unveiled a lighting size&placement guide which we find extremely useful. Weather you’;re an interior designer...

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A Duplex in a Historic Building in Istanbul

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By Jessica • 57 mins ago


This stylish duplex is located in a historic building in central Istanbul, Turkey.
It is one of 8 units in a complex called the Alaattin Apartments, in the Galata district.
Currently for sale, it is priced at $ 875,000.
Buy it now!











Photos by: J...

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Top 38 Amazing DIY Fall Wreath Ideas with Full Tutorials

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Fall is coming, and I think it is the only season when we can use so many natural items for home decor. A fall wreath is an awesome way to add a touch of the fall season to your home. This post we offer you a various creative DIY examples for fall wreath for your front porch. Most...

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Stirling House by MAC Interactive Architects

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Despite having the advantage of a pocket-park to one boundary, this project presented an opportunity to revisit the terraced house typology. The kitchen has now become the central focus of a less formal contemporary house – with a cultural ‘need’ to link internal and external living s...

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Fabulous Flower Mirror From Plastic Spoons

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For those of you a fan of green living, this DIY plastic spoon flower mirror is pretty cool craft to decorate your wall. You’ll need quite a few plastic spoons for this craft but when you are finished, you’ll have a wonderful piece of ar2rk. The Little Things Bring Smiles blog has an...

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10 Questions to Consider in Your Apartment Search

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Use these questions to find an apartment that fits your lifestyle. Image Via: Staprans Design

A lot of new renters assume that searching for an apartment is simple. You just search for available spaces online, pick the best looking one in your price range, and sign a lease, right?...

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Michel Penneman

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I have featured the work of Michel Penneman before but I must have missed the piece on his own apartment. Of course my favorite, older architecture with modern furnishings. Michel obviously has great taste in art and design as the interiors of his home are lovingly curated. I am a...

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Brutalist buildings: Yale Art and Architecture Building, Connecticut by Paul Rudolph

Architecture, Brutalist, Building, Buildings, Connecticut, Paul, Rudolph, Yale
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Brutalism: one of the earliest known examples of Brutalist architecture in America is Paul Rudolph’;s Yale Art and Architecture building in New Haven, Connecticut, an imposing, fortress-like building that juxtaposes masses of textured concrete with layers of steel-framed...

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How To Decorate A Bedroom

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Bedrooms are like sanctuaries and decorating your bedroom in a way that makes you feel peaceful, comfortable, and blissful is very important. Whether you are looking for an eclectic bedroom style, country style, romantic, or just plain fun, there are hundreds of bedroom design...

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G7 Apartment in Hong Kong Revealing Peaceful Warm Hues Throughout

Apartment, Hong, Hues, Kong, Peaceful, Revealing, Throughout, Warm
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Located in Hilltop Mansion, Braemar Hill, Hong Kong, this home was originally a 2-bedroom one. G7 Apartment by Fixonic is the result of a contemporary make-over, aiming at a mores suitable layout for the living needs of the owner. According to the architects, the remodeling process...

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Trend Watch: 10 Rammed Earth Buildings That Don"t Look At All Like Dirt

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Thursday, September 25, 2014, by Curbed Staff


Click here to view the full photogallery.

Not to be outdone by prehistoric humanity, contemporary architects are rediscovering an ancient building technique that presses natural materials to produce walls with excellent insulating...

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A Sweet New Year

Sweet, Year
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With the start of a new year, I’;d like to say thank you to all of you who interrupt your busy day and take a moment to read this blog.


May you have a sweet year filled with only good things!







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Karakoy Loft by Ofist

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Ofist have designed the interior of a penthouse loft for a bachelor in Istanbul, Turkey.

Karakoy Loft is a 180m2 penthouse belonging to a 45 year old bachelor, in the heart of Istanbul, facing an old Armenian church Getronagan, and Galata Tower on the background.
The location of the ...

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The Psychology of Achieving Balance In Interior Design

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When it comes to interiors balance can have pleasing psychological effects. Image Via: Culligan Abraham Architecture

Interior design is about so much more than sense of style. We’ve already talked about your design choices are influencing your subconscious, but that’s just scr...

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Casa Rocas by Studio MK27

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By Magaly • 20 mins ago


Casa Rocas is a private residence located in El Pangue, Zapallar, Valparaíso Region, Chile.
It was designed in 2013 by Studio MK27.





















Casa Rocas by Studio MK27:
“Insertion of the project on the site. The implantation was designed as gent...

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100% Design: Closed until next year

100%, closed, Design, next, until, Year
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100% Design 2014 show is over, it was a huge success and the 4 days passed in a flash. If the festival blues are kicking in don’t worry, there will be more posts coming up about the event. 
Philippe Starck started the proceedings warming up the excited design crowd for what will be ...

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Palm Springs mid century captured by Tom Blachford

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Yesterday I received a press release about Palm Springs mid century homes being photographed by Tom Blachford. Photographing anything Mid century has become fairly popular. We see it in TV ads, fashion shoots and just about any other form of advertising. What makes Tom’;s work...

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Charming House With Fantastic Colors On Lesvos, Greece

Charming, Colors, Fantastic, Greece, House, Lesvos
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This is a guest house belonging to Claire Lloyd, a British photographer who left foggy London behind, 6 years ago, and started a new life on the Greek island of Lesvos.
In 2007 Australian author, photographer and designer Claire Lloyd and her British partner, artist Matthew Usmar...

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Preservation Watch: Has Frank Lloyd Wright"s Blossom House Found a Savior?

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014, by Spencer Peterson



The George Blossom House, one of Chicago’;s “bootleg” Frank Lloyd Wright homes—so deemed because he designed them while working as a draftsman for Adler & Sullivan—is finally under contract, after spending 2 years ...

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Clearly Superior Design: Train Station is All Glass Doors

Clearly, Design, Doors, Glass, Station, Superior, Train
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While waiting for a train, you typically have 2 options. You can stand out on the platform in the weather, or you can hang out inside the station/waiting room and then deal with the mad rush through the doors when the train arrives.



ProRail, the Dutch national railway company,...

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Mid century by Peter Foggo and David Thomas

Century, David, Foggo, Peter, Thomas
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THIS HOUSE! This mid century house designed in the late 60′s by Peter Foggo and David Thomas is simply stunning. I think this is my new favorite house but that may change next week. The structure feels as though it is floating. The construction of steel and glass is amazing. It...

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Höweler + Yoon Architecture installs a glow-in-the-dark swing set in Boston

Architecture, Boston, glowinthedark, Höweler, installs, Swing, Yoon
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These glowing circular swings have been installed by Höweler + Yoon Architecture to brighten up a patch of Boston parkland and to encourage children to play outside the confines of the playground (+ movie).


The Boston-based studio was commissioned by the city’;s Convention C...

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How Architects Design For An Aging Population

Aging, Architects, Design, Population
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The aging population prefers smaller homes with little to no-step entries. Image Source: Leland Grp

The growth in the number of adults  65 years and older will double over the next 25 years. This statistic creates a demographic that is unprecedented in America’;s history, as ...

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Penthouse North Star by Lev-Gargir Architects

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By Magaly • 51 mins ago


Lev-Gargir Architects have designed the Penthouse North Star in 2012.
It is located in Tel Aviv, Israel, with a sleek interior and wonderful views over the city.

















Penthouse North Star by Lev-Gargir Architects:
“The Interior Design of a 2 fl...

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Old Doors Into an Amazing Entryway Bench

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Repurposing is the best! With a little love and devotion, we can take a few old doors and turn them into an amazing Entryway Bench. These repurposing projects are a great combination of a bench, a few storage shelves and a coat hanger. Love it. It is a fun way to add some wow factor...

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Elsternwick Addition by Sketch Building Design

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Sketch Building Design have recently completed a contemporary addition to a one bedroom Victorian terrace in Elsternwick, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.












Before photo


Project description
Design Brief
The client’s desire was to convert this one bedroom Victorian t...

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31 Best Fitted Wardrobes

Best, Fitted, Wardrobes
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Fitted wardrobes are frequently considered outdated. In some people’s minds, the image of an old closet, dusty, and filled with spider webs is envisioned, but in reality, this is not the case. Today’s fitted wardrobes come with modern, sophisticated options and huge benefits as wel...

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Bungalow Makeover in Québec With Large Openings: Lausanne House Project

Bungalow, House, Large, Lausanne, Makeover, Openings, Project, Quebec
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Lausanne House project is the architectural equivalent of bungalow renovation in Québec, Canada. Opting for a sober and elegant exterior, Hatem+D Architecture installed a cover of pale grey wood at the level of the main block and a mixture of fibrocement and black bricks. A second f...

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Parenting Handbook: Japanese School Takes Cues From Drive-Through Restaurants

Cues, DriveThrough, From, Handbook, Japanese, Parenting, Restaurants, School, Takes
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014, by Lily di Costanzo


Photo via Dezeen
Tucked between a larger academy campus and a “historic castle park” in Osaka, Japan, the White Rose English School is designed to accommodate up to 400 kids at a time for extracurricular English lessons,...

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Box-Shaped Japanese Home With Spectacular Views of Omura Bay: Y7-House

BoxShaped, Home, Japanese, Omura, Spectacular, Views, Y7House
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Displaying a highly minimalist architecture approach, Y7-House by Architect Show is located in a scenic landscape in Omura, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. The rectangular box-shaped residence takes advantage of a hillside position, ensuring extensive views over Omura Bay. Elevated on a...

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Hamersley Road by Studio53‏

Hamersley, Road, Studio53‏
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Hamersley Road is a private residence located in Subiaco, Australia.
It was designed in 2013 by Studio53‏












Hamersley Road by Studio53‏:
“The Hamersley Road Residence is the conversion of an early 1900’s Australian workers cottage to a practical, modern family residence. ...

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Interiors by C + M Studio

Interiors, Studio
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I appreciate the interiors work by multidisciplinary designers C+M Studio. Founded in 2012 by Christopher Glanville (M. Arch) – the C – and Megan Burns (B. Des Arch) – the M, their style is that of simplistic or paired down elegance with a modern overall presence. I do app...

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22 Beautiful Bedroom Color Schemes

Beautiful, Bedroom, Color, Schemes
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Color introduces character, quality, and ambiance to any area and the bedroom is no exception. Inculcate your bedroom with fresh color to give it a décor boost. Below are 22 bedroom color schemes that will sooth, uplift, and give your bedroom added style.
1. Chocolate, gray, teal ...

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Striking Home Extension Creatively Enhancing a Pavilion-Type Residence in Belgium

Belgium, Creatively, Enhancing, Extension, Home, PavilionType, Residence, Striking
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House AND is the result of an inspiring home extension implemented by adn Architectures in Anderlues, Belgium. The residence is one of the many pavilion type homes widely produced in Belgium. According to the architects, the flip-side to the standardization of these houses is a...

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Reality TV: How "The Real World" Was Really the Story of Gentrification

Gentrification, Real, reality, Really, Story, World, “The
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It’;s 1992 and gentrification has yet to become a household term, but MTV’;s The Real World, perhaps without realizing it, is already monetizing the trend. Even in the show’;s first season, which took place in a graffiti’;d Soho loft, the production team strove...

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Hudson Valley Weekend

Hudson, Valley, Weekend
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I love weddings (who doesn’;t?) and I thought it would be fun to share a few photos of the wedding we attended this weekend in the Hudson Valley.
















1. The wedding took place in a vineyard overlooking the Hudson River. ; 2. The beautiful bride and groom. ; 3. Kippahs...

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How To Make Your Roof Last For Decades

Decades, Last, Roof
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A well-maintained roof is the capping feature of any home. Image Via: Red Leaf Interiors, LLC

The knowledge that you get to come home to a roof over your head is one of the most rewarding parts of being a homeowner. The knowledge that you’ll eventually have to replace that roof, h...

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Duplex en Ferrol by Castroferro Arquitectos

Arquitectos, Castroferro, Duplex, Ferrol
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By Magaly • 59 mins ago


Duplex en Ferrol is a stylish home designed by the Vigo-based Castroferro Arquitectos.
The home is located in Ferrol, Galicia, Spain.












Photos by: BISimages
Duplex en Ferrol by Castroferro Arquitectos was published on HomeDSGN on Sep 22, 2...

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Kieran Stump BDDW

BDDW, Kieran, Stump
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While moving through tumblr I came across the Kieran Stump by BDDW. I like just about everything BDDW produces now including these wood stools. They look like small chess pieces with a little more character. I appreciate the diversity of shape and materials shown in these images....

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The Otter Cove Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture

Architecture, Cove, Otter, Piechota, Residence, Sagan
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Sagan Piechota Architecture designed the Otter Cove residence in Carmel, California.


 

















Project description
Perched atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the ocean, this Carmel residence strives to appear as a natural extension of the landscape while resolving competing ...

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The National Biscuit Company (OREO) Building Turned Into A Modern Loft

Biscuit, Building, Company, Into, Loft, Modern, National, OREO, Turned
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Located in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, this building once housed the National Biscuit Company, now known as “Nabisco”. This loft style condo unit designed by Besch Design, is located on the upper floor and is a multi-level unit. One of the main features is the kitchen, wh...

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Threshold Between the City and the Mountain Park: Syncline House in Colorado

Between, City, Colorado, House, Mountain, Park, Syncline, Threshold
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Conceived as a threshold between the city and the mountain park, the massive Syncline House developed by Arch11 near Boulder, Colorado is a modern living retreat. The residence was especially envisioned for an entrepreneurial and professional rock climbing couple who simply wanted a...

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Monochromes: In 1955, the Fontainebleau Hotel Was Irrepressibly Glamorous

1955, Fontainebleau, Glamorous, Hotel, Irrepressibly, Monochromes
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Friday, September 19, 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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Brooklyn Loft Conversion Uses Built-Ins to Maximize Space

Brooklyn, BuiltIns, Conversion, Loft, Maximize, Space, Uses
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Tearing out a wasteful 4-foot drop ceiling and a series of partitions in a Brooklyn loft reveals a bright, open space still filled with reminders of the space’s former use as a die casting factory built in 1913. Architecture firm SABO eliminated all of the boundaries put up during ...

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Ultimate Luxury Villa in Son Vida

Luxury, Ultimate, Vida, Villa
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By Magaly • 56 mins ago


This ultimate luxury villa is located in Son Vida, Mallorca, Spain.
The home has 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a spa, and a gym.
It is currently for sale for $ 14.79 million.
Buy it now!





















Ultimate Luxury Villa in Son Vida:
“This property ref...

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Cute Cement Candle Holders

Candle, Cement, Cute, Holders
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Candleholders are a popular decorative item for a home. I love these cute handmade cement candleholders. They are attractive for any area of the interior or exterior. Without costing you a pretty penny, they are thrifty and great for any skill level of crafter. You can even...

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Modern Classroom by Salmela Architect

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I don’;t think I have ever posted about a modern classroom before. Salmela Architect has a pretty great body of work and I have shared it before. This modern building resides at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. I like the diversity of materials used on the exterior. The 2...

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Ballard Remodel by Grouparchitect

Ballard, Grouparchitect, Remodel
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Grouparchitect have sent us images of a contemporary home remodel they completed in Seattle, Washington State.






























Before the remodel


Project description
This home remodel is located just north of the Ballard Locks in Seattle, Washington. The original...

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Beautiful Minimalist and Simple Ranch

Beautiful, Minimalist, Ranch, Simple
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Hupomone Ranch  by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop architects, is an original 160-acre homestead located in the Chileno Valley, just 3 miles west of downtown Petaluma. The ranch had been fallow for over 30 years and the owners, a young family with 3 children, wanted to build a barn house ...

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Lionel Jadot Interior Architect – Coffeeklatch

Architect, Coffeeklatch, Interior, Jadot, Lionel
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I am really liking this article about Interior Architect Lionel Jadot at Coffeeklatch. His house is so eclectic and full of interesting colors and textures. It was interesting reading about Lionel as he grew up repurposing materials and using them to create. I am jealous of anyone...

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New Pinterest board: Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

Board, Bouroullec, Erwan, Pinterest, Ronan
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newsletter includes the best stories and comments from readers plus new jobs, competitions, movies and more.
Our new book features 45 conversations with leading figures in architecture and design from around the world.








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Lovely Range of Themed Children’s Beds Mixing Fun, Play and Rest

Beds, Children’s, Lovely, Mixing, Play, Range, Rest, Themed
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Balancing fun and rest, these new children’;s beds from Danish company Lifetime are a treat. The collection below features special themes ranging from pirates and princesses to Morrocan style materials and airplanes. These fun sleeping solutions provide kids with more than...

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House in Vitacura by Izquierdo Lehmann

House, Izquierdo, Lehmann, Vitacura
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By Magaly • 31 mins ago


House in Vitacura was designed by Izquierdo Lehmann in 2012.
It is located in Santiago, Chile.














House in Vitacura by Izquierdo Lehmann:
“A big house for a wealthy senior couple and the gathering of their numerous family, placed on top of a hil...

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100% Design: Gallery 2

100%, Design, Gallery
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Central Park West Penthouse

Central, Park, Penthouse, West
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This penthouse apartment designed by Foley Fiore, is hidden beneath the curved copper mansard roof of a Manhattan landmark building. It was artfully created by the former owner out of storage rooms, a one bedroom apartment, and unused space in the building’s decorative turret. The g...

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Stylish Open-Plan Apartment in Taipei Showcasing Futuristic Design Ideas

Apartment, Design, Futuristic, Ideas, OpenPlan, Showcasing, Stylish, Taipei
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This stylish open-plan apartment envisioned and implemented by J.C. Architecture is located in a busy area of ​​the city of Taipei, Taiwan. Tea-Art project is situated on the third floor of a large building, overlooking a park. The atmosphere of calm and comfort is ensured  through a...

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House in Nature by Design Raum

Design, House, Nature, Raum
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By Jessica • 27 mins ago


House in Nature is a visualization created by Design Raum.
The home has a pale color palette, giving the interior a touch of sophistication.











Renderings courtesy of Design Raum
House in Nature by Design Raum was published on HomeDSGN on Sep 19, ...

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Newton’s Bucket by Silo Studio at 100% Design

100%, Bucket, Design, Newton’s, Silo, Studio
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Above: Newton’s Bucket by Silo Studio at 100% Design
In 1689 Isaac Newton conducted an experiment where he hung by a rope a bucket filled with water. The rope is twisted up tightly on itself and then the bucket is released beginning to spin rapidly.
Newton’s described what happ...

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Heineken opens Pop-Up City Lounge at London Design Festival

City, Design, Festival, Heineken, London, Lounge, Opens, Popup
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The Heineken Pop-Up City Lounge has just launched at London Design Festival.


The ‘Pop-up City Lounge’ is the second edition in the brand’s ‘Open Design Exploration’ series and was created by twenty young designers from across the globe, crafted in response to suggestions of what the...

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Stylish Modern Ranch in the Hollywood Hills Exuding a Welcoming Feel

Exuding, Hills, Hollywood, Modern, Ranch, Stylish, Welcoming
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This Modern Ranch in the Beachwood Canyon neighborhood of the Hollywood Hills is a spacious home with abundant natural light and a great indoor/outdoor feel. Built by Kenihan Development, the residence accommodates 3  bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is currently listed for sale at $ ...

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Mid century modern in Dallas Texas

Century, Dallas, Modern, Texas"
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John, who has an amazing mid century modern in Dallas Texas recently wrote letting me know he had to sale his pride and joy due to his work. The home was designed by AIA-honored architect and Dallas native David Braden. I to would be torn if I had to leave such a nicely kept MCM gem....

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"Six points of viral architecture"

Architecture, points, viral
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Opinion: the way we consume architecture online has changed thanks to social media, creating a new genre of imagery – meme-tecture. Alexandra Lange offers her guide to making an architectural meme. 

I absorb a great deal of design social media daily. Some of it is fascinating, som...

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Interior With Organic Textures And Raw Finishes

Finishes, Interior, Organic, Textures
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Weary (and wary) of glossy showroom-type interiors, Anthony Seah wanted a home that reflects a more down-to-earth way of living; one that finds its roots in organic textures and raw finishes.
When he and his family decided to renovate their 3- plus-one bedroom apartment at Poh Heng...

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Modern Elevated Luxury Bed for Cats and Dogs: Padpod by Bark & Miao

Bark, Cats, Dogs, Elevated, Luxury, Miao, Modern, Padpod
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Have you ever seen a more contemporary looking pet crib design? Bark & Miao created the Padpod, an elevated luxury bed for cats and dogs aiming to adapt pet furniture to modern-style homes. Initially discovered by Freshome on Pursuitist, the Padpod is upholstered in a soft wool...

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Top 30 Fascinating Fall Decorations for Your Home

Decorations, Fall, Fascinating, Home
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Fall has arrived and it is a great time to create some fascinating FALL decorations to surprise your family and friends. We have gathered together 30 ideas for fall decorations without costing you a pretty penny. Most of these projects are so simple and easy to make, you only need...

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Milk Tea & Pearl Boxpark by atelier Y A O

Atelier, Boxpark, Milk, Pearl
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Architecture studio atelier Y A O has designed Milk Tea & Pearl, a bubble tea shop located in Hackney, London, which features an architectural optical illusion.
You can watch a video of the installation – here










Project description
Commissioned by Milk Tea & Pearl, the brief w...

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Sensational Gunning Point Villa With Triple-Height Glazed Living Room

Glazed, Gunning, Living, Point, Room, Sensational, TripleHeight, Villa
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This contemporary home in Falmouth, MA, United States takes full advantage of its privileged coastline location. The sensational Gunning Point villa with extensive glazing accommodates 3 bedrooms and is currently listed for sale at $ 3,475,000. The traditional roof in wood shingles...

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Peder Moos’ unknown works

Moos’, Peder, Unknown, Works
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I recently came across an announcement about Auction house Piasa and its new Parisian HQ with a sale of designer Peder Moos’; unknown works. I had never heard of Moos but I am intrigued by his story and his works. Obviously there some other amazing pieces of furniture in these...

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Beijing Design Week 2014 to showcase contemporary Chinese design

2014, Beijing, Chinese, Contemporary, Design, showcase, Week
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Dezeen promotion: Beijing Design Week is returning to the Chinese capital this month to present design, art and creativity from across the country.
Now in its 4th edition, the annual event will see a series of exhibitions, lectures and design markets take place around the city from ...

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Modern Vintage And Contemporary In Absolute Harmony

Absolute, Contemporary, Harmony, Modern, Vintage
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A beautiful apartment in Paris, designed by double g. This parisian apartment despite its small size it will steal your heart. I love the mix of styles and this home has it all. Successful combination of materials and styles. Modern, vintage and contemporary in absolute harmony ...

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Beautiful Modern House by ONG & ONG

Beautiful, House, Modern
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ONG&ONG  have completed the renovation of an early 1900′s shophouse into a contemporary family home in Singapore.
The 17BR-House is a Peranakan shophouse originally built between 1900 and 1940. The homeowners wanted to build a warm family home that would preserve the shophouse’s his...

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Innovative Bicycle Cover Helping You Keep Your Room Clean: Velo Sock [Video]

Bicycle, Clean, Cover, Helping, Innovative, Keep, Room, Sock, Velo, Video
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To improve bicycle storage for urban cyclists, Latvia-based start-up Velo Sock has developed a unique and innovative bicycle cover, named Velo Sock, which is all about keeping your room clean in a stylish way. The aim of this design is to prevent sand, mud and other debris from being...

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Curbed Features: Remembering the Grand Spectacle of the 1939 World"s Fair

1939, Curbed, Fair, Features, Grand, Remembering, Spectacle, World’s
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All photographs were taken by Harold Webber and printed by Henry Webber. A selection of these photographs is now on view until October 11th at The Civil Service Café and Gallery, 279 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn.
“You should’;ve seen it at night,” my late grandfather, ...

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Ten Desserts Perfect for Rosh HaShanah

Desserts, Hashanah, Perfect, Rosh
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If you are entertaining this holiday or bringing dessert, here are 10 beautiful and delicious desserts perfect for the Rosh HaShanah holiday table. ; You’;re welcome.
First up is my own Apple Cake…everyone who has made this has raved about how delicious it is!



How...

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Minimal design by MIRAG

Design, Minimal, MIRAG
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I know this isn’;t a mid century house full of stunning furniture but I do appreciate and like minimal design. This minimal house by MIRAG has a wonderful layout as it builds with the terrain. A series of cubes build up and down a ridge with additional squares operating as...

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10 Ideas To Give Your Entryway Eye-Catching Appeal

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The entryway to your home is your chance to make a lasting first impression. Regardless of how you use it, your entryway should reflect the everyday life of all the people who live in your home. Whether it is contemporary, transitional, eclectic, traditional, art deco, or whatever...

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Inspiring Design Scheme Showcased by 285 Chaplin Crescent Residence in Canada

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On a snowy backdrop, 285 Chaplin Crescent residence developed by Zeca Homes Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, looks like a cozy refuge. A mix of materials (stone, wood, glass and zinc) and an irregular geometry make the building visually stand out. A few terraces and balconies, as...

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Metropolis 2.0: Here"s a Cloud-Shaped Skyscraper Set to Drift Above China

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Tuesday, September 16, 2014, by Lily di Costanzo


Photo via City Lab
Considering that Shenzhen, China, already houses 2 of the world’;s top 25 tallest buildings, this proposed Cloud Citizen skyscraper might be ever so slightly less absurd…maybe. Leveling off at a height...

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Serve, then Swish: Beer Carrier Has 2nd Life as a Frisbee

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Most product packaging is meant to be used once and then thrown away or recycled. It seems a pity to let still-usable materials go to waste, and designer Simon Kern agrees. He created Frisbeer as a way to carry beers for yourself and a couple of friends (or 3 beers just for you if...

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D58 House by Widawscy Studio Architektury

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Widawscy Studio Architektury have recently completed the D58 House in Mikolów, Poland.
























Project description
Minimalism and a maximum of open space are the basic assumptions of presented interior. Designers arranged them with elegant simplicity. They decided to ...

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Why Our Brains Love Luxurious Interiors

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Have you ever wondered why we love luxury interiors so much? Image Via: Marilee Bentz Designs, Inc.

Luxury. The word even feels nice rolling off your tongue. There’s something so clean and crisp about it. Perhaps it’s the way that the simplest mention instantly conjures up mental im...

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Rosh HaShanah Banner

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Planning on having flowers on your Rosh HaShanah table? Tuck this banner into your flowers to make your centerpiece even more festive for the holiday.


I already made one for you—simply print it out on colored card stock of your choice. Just copy and paste the image below onto a d...

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Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’s NYC Townhome

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I heard that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’;s NYC Townhome was up for sale but didn’;t really think much of it. I ran across some images today and was quite taken back. I guess you never know what a celebrities style or tastes are until they put their house up...

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17BR-House by ONG&ONG

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ONG&ONG have completed the renovation of an early 1900′s shophouse into a contemporary family home in Singapore.
































Project description
The 17BR-House is a Peranakan shophouse originally built between 1900 and 1940. The homeowners wanted to build a warm f...

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Edgy Luxury Apartment In Berlin

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This edgy luxury apartment situated in the heart of Berlin, spotted on SUITE.030, is available for sale for 648 €/Day. The spacious living room and 3 bedrooms are equipped with statement furniture pieces and signature interior design. The combination of black and wood really works w...

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Dude Where"s My Stuff: Artist"s Near-Empty Italian Home is Both Terrifying and Cool

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Monday, September 15, 2014, by Lily di Costanzo


Photo via My Unfinished Home
Intent on letting the “lush nature and the mountains” shine at his Lombardy, Italy, retreat, Columbian artist Juan Lealruiz left the interiors of the compound—which previously served as a c...

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60th Anniversary of INTERNI: Artemide’s lead designer Carlotta de Bevilacqua in conversation with Zaha Hadid Architect’s Filippo Innocenti

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Zaha Hadid Architects addressed the challenges in contemporary architecture projects at Artemide showroom during INTERNI60 Innovative Landscape Talk.

Above: Filippo Innocenti

Above: Carlotta de Bevilacqua
The first of a series of 6 high-profile talks to celebrate the...

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Alvar Aalto captured by Bruno Suet

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The home of Alvar Aalto has been documented through the lens of Bruno Suet in such a way, I feel as though I was a guest of Alvar himself. The depth of the spaces and the lighting are executed so well. I wouldn’;t consider myself an expert on photography but I do know if you...

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10 Design Lessons You Can Learn From Scandinavian Interiors

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Scandinavian design is modern and minimalist with plenty of natural views. Image Source: Jeffers Design Group

You may be surprised to hear that the beauty of the Scandinavian design movement wasn’;t fully recognized until the 1950′s. Since then, this minimalist European...

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Butterfly House by Feldman Architecture

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By Magaly • 36 mins ago


Butterfly House is a private residence designed by Feldman Architecture.
It is located in Carmel, California, USA, and is surrounded by spectacular rolling hills.
















Butterfly House by Feldman Architecture:
“Taking the client’s vision of butte...

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Red Bridge House by Smerin Architects

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Smerin Architects have designed the Red Bridge House for a family in East Sussex, England.




















Project description
A new build family house on 3 floors with an indoor swimming pool and generous covered terrace set in an area of ancient woodland on the edge of Ashdown...

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London Design Festival: Future Stars at The Aram Gallery

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Aram Store presents some of the best designs launched in 2014 during London Design Festival.  7 bold new designers Maria Jeglinska, Lola Lely, Cat Potter, James Shaw, Sophie Thomas, Thor ter Kulve, Kim Thome will show their latest work at The Aram Gallery’s newest opening Future St...

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27 Tadelakt Bathroom Design Ideas

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Tadelakt is becoming increasingly popular around the world. Experts who watch home trends believe that Tadelakt will become the latest development for bathroom design and probably living rooms as well. It’s no surprise due to the many properties Tadelakt holds. For example, it is a ...

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Two Stacked Perpendicular Volumes Defining Modern LK House in Austria

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A play of 2 volumes stacked one on top of the other was the design proposal forwarded by Dietrich Untertrifaller Architects for LK House in the town of Hard, Austria. The “boxes” are partially wrapped in concrete, a rough material contrasting the extensive glazing and...

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Modern Property

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This modern property is located in Lasne, Belgium.
Its interior is luminous and spacious, with a sophisticated sense of elegance.
It is currently for sale for $ 1.6 million.
Buy it now!


















Modern Property:
“Limit Waterloo – in the town of Lasne , near St. John’s Inter...

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A Painted Bureau and Honey Gift Box Winner!

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The front entrance to Ariel’;s new/old house is a large space but there was really no storage. You know—a much needed spot to drop your car keys, charge cell phones and drop the mail. This bureau I found on Craig’;s list turned out to be the perfect solution—not only is the...

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