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Elegant home located in Naples, Florida

By • Dec 15, 2017

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This elegant and luxurious home is located in the town of Naples, in Florida, USA, and holds an approximate value of $4.5 million. The home has four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, all full of elegance and good taste, and done with materials of excellent quality.

Exterior view of the main entrance to the house
Terrace with a chimney

It also possesses an ample and perfectly equipped kitchen that shares a space with a sumptuous living room. Its exterior areas do not get left behind, and boast marvelous social spaces where we can easily spend time with friends and family.

Terrace with a pool and view to the lake
Terrace with furnishings that connect to the interior through the living room

The home’s outdoor living space that overlooks the lake truly captures the essence of the Florida lifestyle. With a private courtyard garden, pool deck, waterfall, large fountain, fire pit, outdoor shower, and fully equipped kitchen and bar area, the homeowners and their guests alike can enjoy resort-like tranquility and privacy.

Terrace with furnishings that connect to the interior through the living room
Elegant living room with furnishings in white

The home also boasts a game room, a sauna, a wine storage room, and a study that includes a secret room accessed through a built-in cabinet with a passageway to the master bedroom closet.

Vast and comfortable white kitchen with dark wood floors
Vast and comfortable white kitchen with dark wood floors

Everything in its exterior, as well as its interior, speaks to us of elegance and an exquisite good taste, be it its beautiful wooden floors or its molded ceiling crossed by wooden beams, or even its luxurious furnishings that make the home feel cozy and comfortable.

Sumptuous bedroom with door to the terrace
Elegant bathroom in white marble
Elegant bathroom in white marble
Study
Game Room
Exterior view of the main entrance to the house
Terrace with a chimney
Terrace with a pool and view to the lake
Terrace with furnishings that connect to the interior through the living room
Terrace with furnishings that connect to the interior through the living room

Elegant living room with furnishings in white
Vast and comfortable white kitchen with dark wood floors
Vast and comfortable white kitchen with dark wood floors
Sumptuous bedroom with door to the terrace

Elegant bathroom in white marble
Elegant bathroom in white marble
Study
Game Room

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Practical, Functional and Low Ecological Impact Refuge for Nature Lovers

By • Dec 6, 2017

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Vancouver-based architectural firm Leckie Studio Architecture + Design founded the Backcountry Hut Company in 2015 to provide nature lovers with the opportunity to build their own flat eco-shelters with little or no ecological impact. Founders Wilson Edgar and Michael Leckie drew on the IKEA Company’s idea of delivering affordable and well-designed products for the masses.

Exterior view of the project, with walls in wood and glass
Exterior view of the project, with walls in wood and glass

Instead of providing flexible furniture for small apartments, it focuses on creating simple recreational structures that can be installed in virtually any remote location and allow you to increase the space as much as you want.

Exterior view of the project, with walls in wood and glass
Exterior view of the project, with walls in wood and glass

It has two styles from which you can choose the one that best suits your needs and desires.

The Backcountry Hut is designed for flexibility in recreational use, suitable for the outdoor enthusiast, outdoor clubs, alpine associations, and backcountry lodge operators. The Hut is designed for a more accessible construction of temporary or full-time residence and operation in remote areas, with the idea that it is easy to assemble through the collective ‘barn-raising’ process. The design is adaptable to larger groups of people or individuals, and is suitable for small communities interested in the principles of self-assembly housing.

Internal view of the two options offered by the company
Internal view of the two options offered by the company

The small and adaptable structure of the Frontcountry Hut is adaptable for urban living, as well as anywhere that is accessible by road, and can be seen as part of the Tiny House Movement. The dwelling system affords the opportunity to furnish the modular prefabricated shell with a customized interior that supports full time residential occupation with a full bedroom and kitchen design, or as a studio for a live / work space. The Frontcountry Hut emphasizes sustainability in the materials, prefabrication, and construction processes of the house, as well as the principles that inform minimalist living.

Internal view of the two options offered by the company
Internal view of the two options offered by the company
Exterior view of the project, with walls in wood and glass
Exterior view of the project, with walls in wood and glass
Exterior view of the project, with walls in wood and glass
Exterior view of the project, with walls in wood and glass
Internal view of the two options offered by the company

Internal view of the two options offered by the company
Internal view of the two options offered by the company
Internal view of the two options offered by the company

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Innovation Campus Where Entrepreneurs, Engineers, and Policy Makers Innovate to Support the Green Economy

By • Dec 4, 2017

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The La Kretz Innovation Campus (LKIC) is an interdisciplinary center where entrepreneurs, engineers, and policy makers innovate to support a green economy, one that improves human well-being and social equity while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcity. The center is located in the city of Los Angeles, California, USA.

Exterior view of the center entrance
Interior of the center with high wooden ceilings and skylights

The campus comprises 3.2 acres (61,000 square meters) and was designed in the year 2016 by the architectural firm John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects. The building has a variety of spaces, including offices, conference rooms, laboratories, prototyping workshops, and even a space for events with a capacity for 140 people.

Interior of the center with high wooden ceilings and skylights
Meeting area with vertical gardens
Meeting area with vertical gardens

In contrast, the interior is designed to be modern, clean, flexible, and adaptable, using a palette of inexpensive yet dynamic materials. Construction complies with new CAL-Green environmental standards, and LEED-Platinum status is anticipated.

Meeting area with vertical gardens
Meeting area with vertical gardens
Meeting area with vertical gardens
Interior of the center with high wooden ceilings and skylights

In its interior, its high ceiling holds multiple skylights that allow the light to flow in and to flood the spaces, thus granting the building a way to significantly lower its energy consumption.

Internal area with modern lights
Internal area with modern lights

The reception lobby of the building is a modern and open space where a vertical garden fills the room with greenery, marveling those lucky enough to glance upon it.

“Innovation campus where entrepreneurs, engineers, and policy makers innovate to support the green economy”

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Kitchen with meeting areas
Kitchen with meeting areas
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Work area
Interior of the center with high wooden ceilings and skylights
Interior of the center with high wooden ceilings and skylights
Interior of the center with high wooden ceilings and skylights
Work area
Exterior view of the center entrance
Interior of the center with high wooden ceilings and skylights
Interior of the center with high wooden ceilings and skylights
Meeting area with vertical gardens
Meeting area with vertical gardens

Meeting area with vertical gardens
Meeting area with vertical gardens
Meeting area with vertical gardens
Interior of the center with high wooden ceilings and skylights
Internal area with modern lights

Internal area with modern lights
Internal area with modern lights
Kitchen with meeting areas

Kitchen with meeting areas
Work area
Work area
Interior of the center with high wooden ceilings and skylights
Interior of the center with high wooden ceilings and skylights

Interior of the center with high wooden ceilings and skylights
Work area


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Wonderful Holiday Villa in the Mountains Designed for Those Who Like to Enjoy Nature

By • Nov 30, 2017

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Villa Slow, located in an area surrounded by thick vegetation, has been designed to accommodate people who enjoy direct contact with nature. This includes couples, families with children, and people that just want to be surrounded by friends.

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Villa in the mountains with stone walls and barn doors

The house is located in a very special natural area known for its spring water, and thus Villa Slow has its own source of clean water.

Wonderful stone walls that add a rustic touch
Side view of the villa with wooden doors
Wooden doors connecting the rooms with the outside

This magnificent refuge in the mountains of Valle del Miera, Cantabria, Spain, is designed and built with great attention to detail by the architectural firm Laura Alvarez Architecture.
The house is very respectful of the environment that surrounds it. Its design is based on the traditional typology of a Casa Pasiego (name given to the typical houses of this region of Spain), but with a contemporary touch. The rough but charming exterior with stone walls and roof contrast with the delicate structure and wooden details of the interior.

Terrace with wonderful views over the mountains that surround it

Two large panoramic windows in the living room facing in opposite directions allow us to gaze upon the beautiful scenery of mountains, clouds, and trees. The wonderful landscape of the exterior can be enjoyed in the comfort and warmth of the home’s interior.

Terrace with rustic wood dining room
Terrace connected to the interior by glass doors
Modern and comfortable interior corner with views of the mountains
Living room with retro-style furniture in dark gray

It also pays special attention to sustainability and is qualified as a passive house. Among its many details, it has a heat pump, underfloor heating and insulation, and high-quality windows for minimum heat loss.

All electronic devices are A +++ (appliances with minimum energy consumption). The high-performance glass heats the interior in the winter and the large wooden shutters protect it during the summer from heat gain. All the materials used to build Villa Slow come from the Cantabria area.

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General view of the living-dining room with high wooden ceilings
Corner furnished with retro armchairs overlooking the mountains
Modern and simple kitchen in white and wood
Modern, bright room with glass doors that allow exterior views
Simple room in light colors with white closet
Room with studio area containing a small desk in dark wood
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Villa in the mountains with stone walls and barn doors
Wonderful stone walls that add a rustic touch
Side view of the villa with barn doors
Barn doors connecting the rooms with the outside

Terrace with wonderful views over the mountains that surround it
Terrace with rustic wood dining room
Terrace connected to the interior by glass doors
Modern and comfortable interior corner with views
Living room with retro-style furniture in dark gray

Living room decorated in retro style with antique fireplace in black embedded in the wall
General view of the dining room with high wooden ceilings
Corner furnished with retro armchairs overlooking the mountains
Modern and simple kitchen in white and wood
Modern, bright room with glass doors that allow exterior views

Simple room in light colors with white closet
Room with studio area containing a small desk in dark wood



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Cozy and Luxurious Mountain Apartments with High Quality Designs in Les Arcs, France

By • Nov 29, 2017

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This magnificent and cozy mountain apartment is one of a group of five luxurious apartments with high quality services that have been beautifully designed in a mountain style by SAMDECO in Les Arcs, a ski resort located in the Tarentaise Valley town of Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France.

Terrace with views
Living room with chimney

The furnishings were chosen for their design style and their high level of quality, very fitting of a mountain interior. For example, the dining room table is made out of an oak base, made up of two blocks with rough borders and refined wrought iron legs which come together to create a unique sense of style through a play of contrast.

Living room with stone and wooden walls and floors
Dining room with wooden table and modern chairs
Dining room with wooden table and modern chairs

Each room displays a different and specific décor. The main suite combines styles by bringing together a cushioned leather bed frame and glazed glass door armoires. The other bedrooms display styles fitting for children or grown ups, with a systematic approach to high quality materials, or details that will mark the difference. All rooms also boast fantastic views over the mountains that surround the apartment, creating spaces that not only offer luxury and comfort, but also moments full of relaxation. Wood, one of the predominant materials, adds warmth to each of the spaces.

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Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style
Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style
Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style
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Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style
Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style
Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style
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Living room with chimney
Living room with stone and wooden walls and floors
Dining room with wooden table and modern chairs

Dining room with wooden table and modern chairs
Dining room with wooden table and modern chairs
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Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style
Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style

Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style
Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain styleCozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style
Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style
Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style
Cozy and elegant bedrooms in a mountain style

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Bathroom

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Beautiful Rural Home Full of Lush Green and a Cozy Rustic Style

By • Nov 29, 2017

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This wonderful country home with a truly lovely rustic touch is located in Treviso, an attractive town in the region of Veneto, in the northeast of Italy, a region mostly known for also being the home of the beautiful and glorious Venice. It covers a total ground area of 450 square meters and was renovated and expanded in 2013 by the architectural firm zaa and their partner Mogs srl.

The house in the middle of the country green
The house in the middle of the country green

The new expansion area connects to the natural landscape, visible through the large glass windows, as these turn almost invisible, giving spectators the impression that they’re in direct dialogue with their surroundings. From the exterior, the glass reflects the structure’s natural environs, turning the home into a part of it.

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Glass walls

The home, set into the lush green foliage of the fields that surround it, meld into them. In the interior, the home’s rustic terracotta floors give it a country touch, making it cozy and warm, recalling as it does old family homes. The modern furnishings fit perfectly with the rustic details, without creating any type of visual discord. The kitchen, in stainless steel, is modern and comfortable, offering an ample selection of storage spaces.

Interior of the cozy and comfortable living room
Interior of the cozy and comfortable living room
Interior of the cozy and comfortable living room
Interior of the cozy and comfortable living room
Kitchen in stainless steel
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Rustic style bedrooms
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The house in the middle of the country green
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Glass walls
Interior of the cozy and comfortable living room

Interior of the cozy and comfortable living room
Interior of the cozy and comfortable living room
Interior of the cozy and comfortable living room
Kitchen in stainless steel

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Rustic style bedrooms

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Museu Designed to Serve as the Home for this Non Profit Organization in São Paulo, Brazil

By • Nov 29, 2017

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A Casa, Museu do Objeto Brasileiro – or The Home, Museum of the Brazilian Object – is a project designed to serve as the home for this non profit organization in São Paulo, Brazil. The structure was designed by Perkins+Will, an American architectural firm located in Chicago, Illinois in 2014.

External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings

The new building houses an exhibition sector for artisanal, semi-artisanal, or industrial objects as an expression of culture, with a clear and strong focus on objects from Brazil. There are even plans for the organization to expand and found centers in other countries, thus expanding the scope of dissemination of information about Brazil and its situation.

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External view of the museum building and its surroundings

The building has an interesting location, as it is on Avenida Pedroso de Moraes, near the Tomie Ohtake Institute, and sits on a corner that connects the residential area of the Pinheiros neighborhood with an established commercial zone.

The structure is modern and stylish, surrounded by a landscaping program that makes it look friendly and inviting. The interior is done with a minimalist style in mind, with stark white walls and rich wooden floors, creating a blank canvas against which to display objects from Brazilian culture and tell the story that the non profit seeks out to tell.

External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External night view of the museum
External night view of the museum
External night view of the museum
External night view of the museum
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings

External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings

External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External view of the museum building and its surroundings
External night view of the museum
External night view of the museum

External night view of the museum
External night view of the museum


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“Ken Gallery Cafeteria”, a Tribute that Mineko San, Renders to her Husband, the Amateur Photographer Kenkichi Tanaka

By • Nov 28, 2017

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This project is a tribute to the amateur photographer Kenkichi Tanaka, who worked for the Tokushima prefecture in Japan and was loved by all. He left his wife this testament to be led by her who, with the help of the architectural firm Arbol Design, turned it into what it is today. “Ken Gallery Cafeteria”, where Mineko San offers her guests local food and where the photos taken by Kenkichi Tanaka are displayed.

View of the wooden paths leading to the center of the project

Some clients came to visit the place from far away and regretted having no place to stay. Because of this, Kenkichi Tanaka’s wife decided to build a small guest house that, following the rules of traditional Japanese space, can be used for various purposes such as bedroom, dining room and living room.

View of the wooden paths leading to the center of the project
Interior of the annex guest house

The house is within walking distance of the entrance, due to the large space allowing it. It was located right in the center and wooden paths were placed on both sides. In the exterior, gravel was used and its surroundings were largely untouched, so that the people who go there can feel nature and its essence closely.

Night view of the guest house
Night view of the guest house
Night view of the exterior
View of the wooden paths leading to the center of the project
View of the wooden paths leading to the center of the project
Interior of the annex guest house
Night view of the guest house
Night view of the guest house

Night view of the exterior

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Rustic Cow Barn Located in Switzerland with a Total Area of 2,000 square feet

By • Nov 27, 2017

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This cow barn, located in the vicinity of Basel, on the foothills of the Jura, in Switzerland, was designed by the architectural firm F.A.B. + Forschungs + Architekturbüro AG. The project covers a total ground area of 2,000 square feet, and was completely finished in 2005.

Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill
Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill

The project’s main motivation came from a change in business direction in the existing farm. Its owners decided that they would make the change towards an increased production of milk, which therefore raised the need for the construction of a new cow barn.

Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill
Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill

They wished to build a cow barn that would blend seamlessly with its surroundings, remaining organic while still serving its purpose of housing the milk cows for the dairy farm. Nevertheless, they wished for it to represent the strong industrial character of agriculture, and so stand on its own against the surrounding rural landscape.

Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill
Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill

The interior is characteristically rustic, as befits its purpose, with walls made out of branches which allow for easy ventilation and illumination. The light seeps into the interior, creating a play of shadows on the floor, a lovely welcome to whomever comes to visit the interior of the cow barn. The setting is finished with a wooden ceiling with exposed beams.

Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill
Interior of the cow barn with wooden ceiling and exposed beams
Interior of the cow barn with wooden ceiling and exposed beams
Interior of the cow barn with wooden ceiling and exposed beams
Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill
Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill
Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill
Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill
Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill

Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill
Exterior view of the cow barn located on top of a green hill
Interior of the cow barn with wooden ceiling and exposed beams

Interior of the cow barn with wooden ceiling and exposed beams
Interior of the cow barn with wooden ceiling and exposed beams

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A Peaceful and Serene Interior is Presented to us in this Atelier that Creates Custom Flower Arrangements for Party and Event Spaces

By • Nov 24, 2017

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Gigi Verde Kobe is an atelier that creates custom flower arrangements for party and event spaces, in addition to serving as a lovely flower shop. It is located in Chuo-ku, a ward of the city of Kobe, in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, and covers a total ground area of 76 square meters. The shop was designed in 2017 by SIDES CORE, a Japanese architectural firm originally founded in 2005.

Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates

The interior is peaceful and serene, an open floor plan that allows all space to be visible upon entrance. An abundance of natural light seeps in, as well, making the interior luminous and tranquil. Flower arrangements dot the space, granting it subtle touches of color and vibrant life.

Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates

The counters and other pieces of furniture are movable, which grants the space an extra degree of flexibility, something invaluable for both owner and customer, as a new arrangement might just bring them an unexpected and happy surprise on a subsequent visit.

Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates

Exposed concrete ceiling beams, rough in texture, give this interior a touch of rusticity that reminds us of how earthy flowers truly are. The juxtaposition against the overall elegance of the space, however, imitates the works of art that some can create with elements from such rustic beginnings.

Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates

Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates
Interior of the calm and serene interior of the atelier where the white design dominates


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House in Xangri-Lá, Brazil Designed by 151 Office Arquitectura

By • Nov 24, 2017

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This project, carried out between 2014 and 2016 by the architect Guilherme P. Franzoi, part of the team at the architectural firm 151 Office Arquitectura, is located in Xangri-Lá, Brazil. It covers a ground area of 720 square meters, with 224 square meters of construction.

House surrounded by green areas

The main idea of the project was to give a beach house a country air. The result is an open house that maintains its privacy, in addition to providing some natural light and ventilation in order to avoid the use of air conditioning, as well as energy saving through the use of LED technology in all rooms.

House surrounded by green areas
House surrounded by green areas
Pool area

With this in mind, concrete walls were built in a rustic style that offers an advantage in terms of low maintenance and thermal performance. On the ground floor, we find the social part of the house, which has a sink, as well as an area with a fireplace installed to serve both the TV room and the dining room, in order to keep both rooms warm in the winter. The kitchen is integrated into the space through a gourmet island. The dining table provides the perfect space for entertaining family and friends. The house has five bedrooms that are located on the second level, accompanied by two bathrooms. The land has a large patio, with abundant vegetation, and a pool with gas heating, in addition to the parking, which has capacity for 5 cars.

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Pool area
Pool area
Living room with cool blue furniture and fireplace
Living room with cool blue furniture and fireplace
Living room with cool blue furniture and fireplace
Modern wood and black kitchen
Modern wood and black kitchen
Modern wood and black kitchen
Modern wood and black kitchen
Modern wood and black kitchen
Modern wood and black kitchen
Modern wooden dining room
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Bathroom with concrete walls
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Night views from outside
Night views from outside
House surrounded by green areas
House surrounded by green areas

House surrounded by green areas
Pool area
Pool area
Pool area
Pool area

Living room with cool blue furniture and fireplace
Living room with cool blue furniture and fireplace

Living room with cool blue furniture and fireplace
Modern wood and black kitchen
Modern wood and black kitchen
Modern wood and black kitchen

Modern wood and black kitchen
Modern wood and black kitchen
Modern wood and black kitchen
Modern wooden dining room
Stairs

Bathroom with concrete walls
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Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom

Night views from outside
Night views from outside
Night views from outside



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Small Module built in the Interior of an Old Barn with Wonderful views of the Myrkdalen Valley in Norway

By • Nov 21, 2017

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This villa is located in a dream setting in Myrkdalen, a ski resort in Norway, with spectacular views over the valley. It was remodeled in 2016, as it had been abandoned for a long period of time. As such, it had fallen into disrepair and had deteriorated due to the passage of time.

View of the small module with the snowy mountains in the background
Exterior of the cabin on the snow
Wooden cabin interior with view to the mountains

The firm OPA Form was in charge of the remodeling work, carried out by Marina Bauer and Espen Folgerø, who managed to create a new world in a space of only 25 square meters. The result is a small module inside the old granary that provides all the comfort that may be needed to sleep well, a refuge that lovers of the sky, nature, and mountains will enjoy to the maximum.

Circular entrance to the small module inside the barn

It is a small space completely covered in wood, warm and welcoming, and from where guests can enjoy the wonderful and unforgettable views that the snowy mountains provide. Without a doubt, a unique spectacle.

Circular door, open

Seen from the outside, there are only small signs of transformation. Once inside the stable, we find an authentic interior with rough surfaces, a space formerly used to house cattle. However, through the space we can see the new addition with a circular entrance. It is a space designed to offer guests a stay filled with comfort and relaxation, something that they will certainly appreciate.

Remodeled interior space, made of light wood
Circular entrance door
Circular door details
Outside views at night
Night view
View of the small module with the snowy mountains in the background
Exterior of the cabin on the snow
Wooden cabin interior with view to the mountains
Circular entrance to the small module inside the barn
Circular door, open

Remodeled interior space, made of light wood
Circular entrance door
Circular door details
Outside views at night
Night view




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Unique Beauty Salon in the City of Nagano in Japan

By • Nov 15, 2017

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This unique beauty salon, an old store that had stood at this site for more than 50 years, is located on a main street full of shops in the city of Nagano, located at the intersection of the Chikuma and Sai rivers, in the island of Honshu, in Japan.

Side entrance to the beauty salon
View of the beauty salon washing and styling area
Shop with wooden furniture

In addition to serving the function of a beauty salon, the client required a wide range of other features, such as a space for the sale of various products, an exhibition hall, a study room, and a space to host events for the community. Therefore, one of the main objectives was to ensure the flexibility to respond to these diverse functions by eliminating the partition walls that had divided the structure into smaller spaces.

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Interior area of the beauty salon

The architectural firm Poten-Poten was commissioned to carry out the remodeling of this space of 68 square meters, under the leadership of its architects Junki Kato and Kiyonori Sugiyama. The project was completed in 2017.

Eating area with dining room
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Hairstyling area connected to the washing area
Main entrance

The architectural firm’s intention was not simply to decide what parts of the existing building would be maintained and which would be replaced; their objective was something intermediate, to mix the contrast between the old and the new to create something unique and timeless.

View of the beauty salon from the main entrance
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Night view of the entrance
Exterior view of the lounge
Side entrance to the beauty salon
View of the beauty salon washing and styling area
Shop with wooden furniture
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Interior area of the beauty salon

Eating area with dining room
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Hairstyling area connected to the washing area
Main entrance
View of the beauty salon from the main entrance

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Night view of the entrance
Exterior view of the lounge


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Wonderful Reform of an Old Building on the Island of Mallorca

By • Nov 6, 2017

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This wonderful reform has been made using almost exclusively hammer and chisel, eliminating the existing false ceilings of the old construction, something that is very useful in order to check the state of the structure and increase the free height and unnecessary partitions for the new program. This has allowed the architectural firm to invest all their allowed budget in improving energy efficiency.

Exterior view of the old walls
Entrance with wooden ceilings and beams

With a very limited budget, the architect Carles Oliver was able to take full advantage of the wonderful details of the existing structure. The project came out to a grand total of €18,000, €12,000 of which has been invested in improving the energy efficiency of the house (insulation of the roof, made of 10cm thick natural cork and pellet stove) and €6,000 in interior renovation.

Classic wood dining room

It is located on the beautiful island of Palma de Mallorca, capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands, on the coast of the island of Mallorca, in Spain, and has an area of ​​105 square meters of construction. The project was completed in 2016.

The beams, the girder, and the 3 inclined courses of sandstone that show how the structure of a pre-existing porch was reused to support the new roof of the house at the end of the 19th Century have been exposed in the room. Nothing was thrown or removed, only reused and placed somewhere else.

Without a doubt, the result is a unique place, full of charm and warmth.

Old fireplace in black
Living room with worn and raw walls
Detail of the worn wall
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Large kitchen in rustic style
View of the living room from inside the kitchen
Living room seen from the kitchen
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Exterior view of the old walls
Entrance with wooden ceilings and beams
Classic wood dining room
Old fireplace in black
Living room with worn and raw walls

Detail of the worn wall
Living room
Door opening with worn details
Large kitchen in rustic style
View of the living room from inside the kitchen

Living room seen from the kitchen
Room with wooden ceilings and exposed beams

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House in Sirahama-Cho, Japan with Magnificent Views of the Calm Waters of the Pacific Ocean

By • Nov 3, 2017

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The architectural firm, Kishimoto Himeno Architects, has designed a house in Sirahama-cho with a primary interest in preserving the views of the Pacific Ocean from the site along the Japanese coast. Some of the elements of the ancient structure existing in the place remained intact in the reconstruction of the new design in order to create a home that reflected the serene tranquility of the water.

Inside, an open floor allows the family to meet in virtually every space and enjoy the wonderful views of the ocean without any obstacles.The different elevations of the terrain required a design that would adapt to them in a natural way. As space moves farther into the structure, the height from the floor to the ceiling decreases gradually, moving away from the open views to the outside and increasing the sense of personal privacy. For example, in the master bedroom, the low ceilings create a comfortable and intimate atmosphere.

Despite being a small space, the large glass walls and the skylights installed in the ceiling of the house allow natural light to flow in, making the space seem larger. With the idea of the family enjoying themselves together in mind, an attached outdoor area was planned where the family could enjoy meals and gatherings while maintaining accessibility to the kitchen and preparation areas.

Exterior view of the building
Interior of the house with glass walls and ocean views
Interior of the house with glass walls and ocean views
Wooden kitchen in open space
Interior of the house with glass walls and ocean views

Interior of the house with glass walls and ocean views

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The Anfrum Hair Salon in Uehonmachinishi

By • Oct 30, 2017

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The Anfrum Hair Salon is a project completed by Hidenori Tsuboi Architects in 2017, and covers a total ground area of little over 55 square meters. It is located in Uehonmachinishi, in the Chuo Ward of Osaka Prefecture, Japan. The hair salon is run by the business’s female owner, and is surrounded by many old wooden houses.

View of the interior of the modern hair salon in a range of soft and delicate colors

What’s so unique about this space is the fact that it is no ordinary hair salon – it is constructed in order to provide an individual, one on one experience to each and every customer. As such, the client wished for it to be designed in such a way that customers would feel free to walk around and enjoy each space, instead of simply sitting at the hair styling chair for the entire duration of their visit.

A large wooden table sits at the center of the space, providing customers a place to sit and wait while they read magazines, drink a cup of coffee, or engage in consultations with the hair stylist. The remainder of the space is designed with an open plan, and it is not subdivided by partitions or walls of any kind, providing the salon with an spacious aura of serenity.

View of the interior of the modern hair salon in a range of soft and delicate colors
View of the interior of the modern hair salon in a range of soft and delicate colors
View of the interior of the modern hair salon in a range of soft and delicate colors
View of the interior of the modern hair salon in a range of soft and delicate colors
View of the interior of the modern hair salon in a range of soft and delicate colors

View of the interior of the modern hair salon in a range of soft and delicate colors
View of the interior of the modern hair salon in a range of soft and delicate colors
View of the interior of the modern hair salon in a range of soft and delicate colors
View of the interior of the modern hair salon in a range of soft and delicate colors
View of the interior of the modern hair salon in a range of soft and delicate colors


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A Magnificent Log Cabin Located in the Mountains of Montana, USA, Invites us to enjoy Nature

By • Oct 27, 2017

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I can imagine myself sitting in this wonderful log cabin, in the warmth of its fireplace, with a steaming cup of good coffee and enjoying the wonderful views of the lake and its green surroundings. Who wouldn’t enjoy a few days relaxing in such a wonderful place?

Exterior in rustic wood
Living room with glass wall and views

The beautiful and rustic exterior, of raw wood walls that fit and fuse perfectly in a failed attempt to go unnoticed amongst so much beauty and not steal protagonism.

This wonderful cabin, designed by local firm Pearson Design Group, is located in Montana, U.S.A. A state of the western region of the country, an unusual place where a person can slow down their pace of life and enjoy the magnificence of the American West and its unique environment, one of the largest unassuming treasures of the United States in landscapes and wildlife, and has a mix of modern and traditional cultures.

White wooden stairs

The interior, rustic and full of charm, makes us feel as though we were a part of the wonderful exterior, what with its mountain style, and reminds us at every moment of the amazing place where we are. It allows us to enjoy it from the inside, in the comfortable warmth of the home, through its glass walls. I cannot think of a better place, at night time, to sit outside and enjoy a wonderful sky full of stars.

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Exterior night view
Exterior in rustic wood
Living room with glass wall and views
Living room with fireplace and exterior view
Living-dining room-kitchen in the same place
White wooden stairs
Comfortable bedroom with exterior view

Exterior night view
Exterior night view

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