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Stacking Green by Vo Trong Nghia

Mary — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:39:21 +0000

The design studio Vo Trong Nghia from Ho Chi Minh has completed a beautiful project of Stacking Green House. Its width is only 4 meters, but it includes four full floors. This architecture is typical for Saigon, where the home is situated. Chaos reigns in the most populous city everywhere. And only flowers and tropical plants on the balconies of buildings, streets and backyards delight the eye. The green façade looks very elegant and protects the owners from the sun and prying eyes. The internal layout of the residence is quite typical for Vietnam. On the ground floor there is one of the bedrooms, a pantry and exit to the patio. The second level is occupied by a living room and a kitchen. The third floor includes bedroom and bathroom, the last level is designated for office. On the roof there is a terrace to have a rest on the open air.

Wall hanging concept lamp Illusion half

Mary — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:13:54 +0000

Northern Lighting Company introduced an updated version of their product Illusion. The lamp was designed by Hareide Design studio and was named Illusion Half. It is very similar to the original version, except for the fact that it is fastened on the wall and it is only one half of a lamp. The item also offers a place for different small things, such as keys, books and others. This new lamp is available in shiny white as well as matte black color. Illusion Half will be publicly presented at the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2012 at the Northern Lighting Nordic Plank Bar during this event.

Legendary Serie Up 2000 by Gaetano Pesce

Mary — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:34 +0000

Serie Up 2000 is a legendary product by designer Gaetano Pesce, consisting of a chair and ottoman. This comfortable piece of furniture was first designed in 1969 and inspired by women’s body. Up5 is the collection’s most famous, a female figure tied to a ball-shaped ottoman symbolizing the shackles that keep women subjugated. The combination of art and design, Serie Up 2000 is manufactured by B & B Italia. This tempting and cozy set of furniture is available in different colors: monochromatic black, red, yellow, blue and dark green and legendary orange striped and beige colors.

Soft Gudpaka Lamp by GT2P

Mary — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:41:36 +0000

The Company Great things to People (GT2P) has created a new product – Gudpaka Lamp. For its production the wool of Chilean alpacas and plywood were used. The concept is a game of opposites. Besides merging digital and traditional (in its manufacturing process), meets also the global and the local (in its design process), vegetable and animal (in its appearance), smooth shapes and flat faces (in its geometry), northern and southern (in the Chilean materials used).It should be noted that during the production of these lamps the animals did not suffer, in fact, they are bred specifically for cutting because of the long, soft fur.

Very creative and crazy Google Office in Zurich

Mary — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:33:18 +0000

Designers from Camenzind Evolution have completed 12.000 sq. m. office design for Google Inc. in Zurich, Switzerland. The company’s philosophy says that the productivity of workers depends on how comfortable and fun they feel themselves at work. Absolute comfort and plenty of entertainment – this is a normal working day for employees of Google Inc. The resulting design is a diverse, flexible and light workspace, which has been specifically developed to stimulate and support the Googlers in their challenging and innovative work. There is nothing normal and ordinary in this office space, Google offers new concept of work environment. And I think everybody wants to work in company. Just have a look.

New restaurant and service building at the foot of the mountains in Norway

Mary — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:39:37 +0000

The company Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter has completed a project of new restaurant and service building in Norway. The building is situated at the foot of the Troll Wall, one of the most popular place for mountain climbing sports in Europe. Having a meal in such restaurant you will enjoy a stunning landscape due to floor to ceiling glazing. From designer’s description: ‘The building has a simple, though flexible plan, with a characteristic roof that has its character from the majestetic surrounding landscape. These simple ways of design gives the building its character and identity that makes the Service center an eye-catcher and an architectural attraction in the region.’

Beautiful Villa Spinaltermine for rent in Italy

Mary — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:35:39 +0000

Luxurious Villa Spinaltermine is a private paradise for lovers of breathtaking countryside in Umbria, Italy designed by Nicky Dobree. There traditional Mediterranean style combines with modern elements. The mansion includes four bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a detached guest house. Rich and warm interior is complemented by open-air terraces, gardens equipped with dining table and seating area under a canopy, as well as endless pool. This villa is a wonderful place to spend time inside and outside, especially in the warm time of year. And if you want to spend some days in paradise, just rent this villa here.

A comfortable embrace with Polis Armchair

Mary — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:47:18 +0000

Studio Batoni has created contemporary and very cozy armchair, called Polis, for Esedra. It’s armchair in polyurethane foam, upholstered with fixed or swivel base chromed or lacquered. Craft ability and technology merge in Polis. This beautiful item embodies innovation and originality. The shape of the chair resembles a heart and offers you a comfortable embrace. So you can create modern yet warm atmosphere in your living room with Polis to have a good rest at home reading books or watching TV. Also you can choose among different bright colors. For more information visit Esedra site.

Renovation of Countryside Castle by De Matos Ryan

Mary — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:51:43 +0000

I think it should be exciting to live in an ancient tower. The architects from De Matos Ryan presented such unusual project. The Round Tower is an ancient tower in England, which was reconstructed and turned to contemporary family residence. An underground extension, designed around a fully glazed courtyard, was added to the tower where an open living room, pool and terrace are situated. There is also a guest house and garage there. The main living areas are equipped in the tower, which became a modern dwelling with four bedrooms. The roof of the tower features a viewing platform for relaxation, with a magnificent view of the surroundings where you can enjoy privacy.

House in Chihuahua – interesting geometry and modern style

Mary — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:58:14 +0000

The design studio PRODUCTORA from Mexico created a private House in Chihuahua. It is located on the golf course and occupies an area of 4,840 square foot. The residence was designed to meet the special climatic conditions in this region, because the difference between day and night air temperatures can reach twenty degrees. To balance these extreme drops, the house was partly built in the hillside to use the heat of the earth. The interior of the mansion is organized around a series of terraces and holes in the roof, which provide natural lighting and ventilation, as well as allow you to enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.