Appartement recto-verso

amazing bookcase!
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sunbrella house

ome is a rural town located outside of tokyo, japan, where japanese firm ikeda yukie architects has recently completed
'sunbrella house'. the structure is situated on a slopping hill with views of mountains to the south and a preserved forest to the north and east. 
taking into consideration the surrounding landscape the form has no sharp edges and all corners have been rounded to mimic the topography.
the open space concept allows for radial circulation and uninterrupted views of the neighborhood and bordering countryside.
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house with no stairs

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Snaidero’s Ola Kitchen

The Ola kitchen by Snaidero has been around for over 20 years now and during this time it has become a contemporary cult classic for the company. In production since 1990, the award-winning kitchen marked the beginning of the collaboration between Snaidero and thePininfarina Group.
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studio job house

on designboom's recent trip to dutch design week 2011, we visited 'studio job house' in bergeyk, netherlands. 
what originally started as a weekend home for job smeets and nynke tynagel of studio job developed into a museum 
showcasing modern dutch and belgian design. 
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base camp chewton

melbourne-based architecture practice insite has shared with us images of 'base camp chewton',
a single-level weekend house located on the edge of the great dividing range in victoria, australia. 
resting on a naturally inclined site surrounded by trees, the design features a slight cantilever to 
the east which elongates the form towards the view below. 
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Villa Veth

Caught in between a forest and a meadow, Villa Veth was designed to offer its outdoor-loving inhabitants the best of both worlds: a fascinating natural environment and a sophisticated and comfortable indoor lifestyle. Located in Hattem, the Netherlands, the contemporary villa was designed by 123DV Modern Villas. 
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Vezo #202

German design studio vezo design has created new lamp Vezo #2021. The # 2021 is a modern and minimalist table lamp. The standard version is made of anthracite-colored concrete and walnut. It is a warm white LED installed, the light output of these lamps is due to the dark wood very weak. The dimensions are 15 x 15 x 50 cm. The lamp can be manufactured in any size and color.
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Casa Bianca

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Cheap Monday / Uglycute

Amazing industrial space!
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Quinta Da Baroness

Quinta Da Baroness acts as the second home of a family and is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Its unique architecture was designed by Studio Arthur Casas, constructed with recycled bricks and Cumaru wood as main materials, giving a natural finish to the different volumes that comprise it.
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inspiria science center

danish practice aart architects have completed the recently opened 'inspiria science center', a natural sciences museum in sarpsborg, 
within the østfold region of norway. the trifold form is designed as a communication platform merging energy, the environment and health.
the facility simultaneously contributes to a heightened interest in science and national interest in the region. integrating sustainable 
attributes into the design supports the organization's focus on an increased quality of life between humans and the environment.
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Smith Storage Unit

Smith Storage Unit is the perfect storing solution for home offices. Although the modern storage space can hold books, folders, magazines or any other items, it best suites a working person’s need for mobility.
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hiroshi senju museum karuizawa

japanese architect ryue nishizawa has completed 'hiroshi senju museum karuizawa', a single-storey 
cultural facility on a lush site in karuizawa, japan. a collaborative effort with internationally recognized 
japanese artist hiroshi senju, the museum seeks to harmoniously link the exhibited art with
the surrounding landscape within a naturally illuminated space. 
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no stairs house

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Palladio

A nice wide open bottom floor features lots of public spaces, a modern kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows that open up to let nature in and a cozy but spacious-enough feel. Upper lofts feature a bedroom and what looks like a storage or study room. We just love how tiny and cozy yet usable the space feels. Who needs a huge house when you have an efficiently-designed small one? This one designed by DinellJohansson.
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oshikamo house

japanese architectural practice katsutoshi sasaki have recently completed 'oshikamo house', a single family residence amidst 
the residential neighborhood of toyota, aichi, japan. the footprint of the structure creates a series of open wings on either half 
of the dwelling generating a unified interior to foster continuous interaction between the family members. vertically striated 
white metal panels clad the changing volume shape, shifting from rectilinear outer corners to a concave niche, discreetly presenting 
the main entrance in the front elevation and a tree in the rear of the home.
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Void House in Belgium

The Void House was designed by Gon Zifroni (Metahaven) assisted by POM-Archi for the construction and is located in Brussels, Belgium.
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decameron

products are lined along the walls of the narrow hallways, limited by the inherent dimensions of the container units. 
an arrangement of furniture within the adjoining clear span structure allows visitors to experience the products of 
the company. near the rear of the plot, a courtyard garden with planted palm trees and pebble ground cover creates 
a serene atmosphere to buffer the offices from the common areas. bound with a glass wall, designers may overlook 
the activity within the store. at night, the polycarbonate panels glow from the interior showing shadows of people 
moving within the showroom.
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house in nakameguro

japanese firm yoritaka hayashi architects has completed 'house in nakameguro', a small dwelling
on a tight asymmetrical site in the centre of tokyo, japan. carefully arranging four stories within 
the same volume of a three-storey building, the design seeks to provide a large sense of space by
abundantly filling the interior with natural daylight. 
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2012 desktop calendar

If you already got or free downloadable 2012 calendar, this new addition will make it even better. Now you will have at a glance, a full calendar on your computer screen.

You can download all sizes you may need following this link.

Enjoy and happy 2012! 

go out in style. modern funeral home

A funeral parlor is a building that everyone of us visits sooner or later throughout our lives. Each of us are interact with the building in different ways, as a visitor, a close friend, or a family member.
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Hues by Tina Hellberg

Interior stylist Tina Hellberg created these wonderful pictures together with photographer Magnus Anesund. You can find most of the photos in the latest copy of Elle Interiör, but one of them didn't make the cut, so that one (the shot of the desk from above) is exclusively shown here.
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VK1 House

Greg Wright Architects have designed the Vk1 house in Cape Town, South Africa.
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False Bay Writer’s Cabin

The cabin is five hundred square feet and is a private writers retreat and guest cottage. Located on San Juan Island, Washington, the owners wanted the cabin to feel contacted to its setting, the climate, the wildlife and views. They also needed a structure that could be easily secured when not in use.
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Bookbox Loft

To fulfill all the requirements architects of mode:lina decided to divide 70 m2 flat into 4 zones that can be easily opened and closed with sliding doors. This solution provides privacy and acoustic barrier as well as flexibility in use of space.
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Söderöra

On a remote island in the Stockholm archipelago, this small house is built within the context and specific conditions for construction that no car access for transports result in. The house is designed with a central open living space, and two bedrooms, a bathroom and a storage room placed in each of its four corners. Glazed niches create a connection with the exterior, and two recessed windows form covered outdoor terraces which function as an entrance porch and dining room. Roof and facades are finished with the same black slate bitumen standard roofing product. Interior and outdoor rooms have natural and light grey painted sawn wooden panels.” Created by Tham & Videgård Arkitekter.

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Cascading Creek House

Cascading Creek House was conceived less as a house and more as an extension and outgrowth of the limestone and aquifers of Central Texas.
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extension vB4

architecture firm dmvA located in mechelen, belgium has recently completed 'extension vB4' an addition to an A-frame house
within the countryside of brecht, germany. considering the strict building regulations of this municipality this former holiday 
cottage was transformed into a contemporary residence using a limited space of 26 square meters. the extension from the existing 
form resulted in a floating volume built with trapezoidal wooden structures. 
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Schuler Villa

Schuler Villa was designed by Andrea Pelati Architecte and is located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The main factor considered when planning the layout of the residence, was the privacy of its inhabitants. This way, the side facing the street is relatively closed, while the opposite facade is open towards a lovely garden. 
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utsunomiya-U

japanese practice architecture-lab has shared with us images of 'utsonomiya-U', a two-storey 
private dwelling in tochigi, japan. putting at its centre a large double-height space, the design 
explores a new method of interior organization by leaving the domestic programs open and 
transparent to the rest of the house. 
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inspired by nature

CALA, plantholder - divider inspired by the Cala flower, handmade in HiMacs. 

LEAF swing inspired by the falling leaves in autumn. For adults and children alike.  Handmade in solid wood. Unique pieces.

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Aston one-77 factory

Cleaner than your bathroom!
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Casa en Costa d’en Blanes

nice play with concrete and glass...
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InBetween House

Straight from a fairy tale
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Wild Reindeer Foundation

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villa GM

Sicilian studio Architrend Architecture has designed the Villa GM project.

Located in Marina di Ragusa, Sicily in Italy, this single-level contemporary residence was completed in 2010.

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companion rack

british-designer gavin coyle has developed 'companion rack', a magazine storage system which playfully captures 
the ritual of a dog fetching the paper to afterwards rest by his/her master's side. the piece fits one rolled newspaper 
in the mouth of the figure, with generous for magazines to be placed vertically in the body of the piece. 
the work, constructed from CNC wire, allows for a lightness of form, allowing the colors of the magazines 
to decorate the body and not overpower the environment of the work. 
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seaside boomerang

'seaside boomerang' by tokyo-based architecture firm atelier haretoke is a two-storey weekend villa 
located on the edge of a beach in isumi, chiba prefecture, japan. taking advantage of the sweeping 
panoramic view of the pacific, the design features a kink in the floor plan that visually 'cradles' around 
the site, securing multiple vantage points that change throughout the house. 
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sodae house

Built in a rural area between Amsterdam, Amstelveen and Ouderkerk aan de Amstel on the tiny island of the Kostverlorenkade, the architecture was really built to interact with the sights that folks inside the house would see. 
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carbon fiber chaise

From Carbon Fiber Gear, Sir James Dyson-commissioned coffee tables, dining chairs and sun loungers made of carbon fiber by Nicholas Spens. "All of the furniture was to be used outdoors. Sir James Dyson was looking to have something unique and have the ability to design something from scratch that he drew to his requirements." 
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great house @designyoutrust

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house in hanazono

japanese architecture practice kihon form has shared with us images of 'house in hanazono', 
an interior renovation to a 25-year old building in osaka, japan. conceived for a family of seven, 
the design utilizes curvilinear partitions to carve out freely-forming programs that visually continues
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jelly swarm

jelly swarm' is an interactive lighting project created by vancouver-based tangible interaction who works in 
creating sensory installations which stand as participatory experiences. the piece is comprised of ninety-four 'jellies', 
each made from laser cut and scored Tyvek® that is then carefully hand-folded by origami artist joseph wu. 
the ninety-four unit, all illuminated from within by an LED module, are suspended from a reflective aluminum structure 
which reflects patterns of color and light onto the surrounding space. 
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the golden dome

the 'architectural environments for tomorrow - new spatial practices in architecture and art', an exhibition at 
the MOT museum of contemporary art tokyo, explores the modern interconnectivity between technology, 
urbanism and the way designers respond and influence our changing global culture. the show is a collaboration 
between yuko hasegawa, the MOT tokyo chief director and SANAA architects (kazuyo sejima and ryue nishizawa).
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elevation dock

Simple to use, quick undocking, and it works with or without a case. We didn't stop there - It's beautifully precision machined from solid aluminum and it comes in a gorgeous set of surface finishes, setting a new bar for quality and something that looks really good on your desk. It complements the high-level craftsmanship of the iPhone like no other.
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MACRO museum

Italian designer Fabio Novembre has created an exhibition setting for the solo exhibition dedicated to Steve McCurry at the MACRO Museum in Rome, Italy.

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Kitzbuehel Mansion

Hamburg-based studio Splendid Architecture has completed the Kitzbuehel Mansion project.

Completed in January 2011, this 7,750 square foot three story residence overlooking the Alps is located in Kitzbuehel, a small medieval town in Tyrol, Austria.

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Dupli.Casa

House near Ludwigsburg, Germany. Design : J. MAYER H. Architects
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