fuenf haeuser

zurich-based studio TIP (lukas lenherr) has shared with us images of 'fuenf haeuser', a multi-storey 
apartment building in rapperswil, switzerland. exploring a way of combining local helvetic typologies
into one structure to cater to a variety of client types, the project vertically stacks together four different
housing models while preserving its limited footprint on the plot. 
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martinhal house

great use of volumes
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tori-tori restaurant

a collaboration between mexico-based firm rojkind arquitectos and design workshop esrawe studio, construction for 
the 'tori-tori restaurant' in polanco near mexico city is now complete. emerging from the ground like climbing ivy, 
the CNC routed facade appears to waver and curve. subtly different, the two layers of self-supporting steel were precisely 
handcrafted and finished to generate the dynamic effect. the outdoor terrace allows guests to eat or drink amongst natural vegetation 
while the furniture has been specifically developed for a comfortable dining experience. a complete collection of tables and chairs 
were created to enhance each interior area connecting the atmosphere and function.
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maranello library

construction for the 'maranello library' by milan-based practice arata isozaki + andrea maffei associati is now complete
and has just opened its doors to the public. divided into three volumes, the 1,175 square meter community center contains 
program for the book stacks, music and video library, multipurpose room and study spaces along with administrative offices
and storage facilities. partially underground, the low-profile structure maintains the flat roof is below the three-sided 
site enclosure sealing its contemporary appearance from the historical character of the established urban context.
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StudioDesk XL

All peripherals and excess cables are hidden just under the sliding desktop surface. The storage compartment is therefore conveniently accessed from above. An elongated slot across the width of the desktop allows the necessary peripheral & power cables to enter/exit at any point, thereby keeping the desktop clear of clutter.
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Offices for Bührmann & Partners

located on a narrow 1500 square meter cul-de-sac property in the residential area of Klein Windhoek. Earmarked for low-density office development in the local town-planning scheme, this area is gradually being transformed but without sacrificing its distinct residential scale
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Franz Architekten

Great pool space!
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House in Hieidaira

The house is located in Shiga Prefecture halfway up Mt. Hiei. The client is an artist who needed an atelier and a house for his family with a space for his parents to live together in the near future…
by Tato Architects
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Trinity Bellwoods

work by Cecconi Simone who has designed a model unit for a townhouse community in Toronto, Canada
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surveillance chandelier

stockholm-based designers humans since 1982 have created 'surveillance chandelier'. the light fixture, formed from 
powder coated aluminum surveillance cameras, hangs from the ceiling with 5 to 6 cameras illuminating the room. 
the lighting object comes in an edition of ten pieces, each hand-made by the designers. the chandelier is based
on an earlier version by the studio entitled surveillance light, which designboom covered previously here. 
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The White Hotel in Brussels

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Turn of the century place

this awesome apartment located in Vasastan, Stockholm, Sweden
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villa 3s

a house near Graz Geidorf, Austria with "a very limiting land-use plan and a very ambitious budget". 
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perimeter tray

A versatile serving tray with clean lines and elegant materials. The solid wood base is bordered by a durable aluminum frame.  A modular Carrara Marble cheese board can be repositioned as needed or removed for greater service area

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The Mark Brothers

A set of 5 little figures that can be attached to any standard electricity cable, and identify to which device the cable belongs.

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haack house

great use of color and material. It looks like a huge MCM credenza!
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mima house

portuguese practice mima architects have created 'mima house', a prefabricated dwelling currently resting in viana do castelo
in northern portugal. flexible, light and fast produced, the cost of the 36 square meter structure is comparable in cost to a 
mid-range car. a modular 1.5 meter grid arranges four windows along the facade as well as interior walls which may be 
easily moved by two people. 
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urban spa

The overarching concept for this 2,900-square-foot beach-side modern house was to transform it into an urban spa-like retreat. The house is perched along Malibu’s Pacific Coast Highway, and features access to the beach in the back. A transitional interior entry courtyard, laid with rectangular cement pavers and bordered by smooth river rock and tufted grass, introduces the primary design element of the home—a seamless union between interior and exterior spaces, with crisp linear architecture, ambulating plan, and visual access throughout.
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cabin-et house

tokyo-based practice tomohiro tanaka architect atelier has shared with us images of 'cabin-et house', 
a three-storey private residence for a couple and their two cats in hirai, japan. situated on a small site 
measuring just over 54 m2, the design eliminates internal partitions to maximize the available
floor space, resulting in a compositional arrangement of one room per each floor. 

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modern house in Singapore

Designed by architects Ong & Ong Pte, this modern house in Singapore is meant to give you “a spatial experience that excites the senses by promoting light.” The architects sought to create a relationship between the metallic elements and subtle tones within the house by wrapping aluminum cladding in the air well. This air well divided the two sections of the house and became the perfect place for an indoor/outdoor swimming pool.
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ATG IT-Department

Note Design Studio has completed the design for the Swedish company ATG and their new IT department. The requirements from the client was a high functioning, professional open work space for 50 more co-workers, with good acoustics and lighting, but also with spaces for both informal meetings and conference rooms.
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Google London Office – L4

The amazing new office which Google own is their new headquarters in Victoria, London. The workspace looks more like a playground than a place for thoughtful thinking. They definitely show that you don’t need to be all formal to produce something amazing.
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haus w

The family wanted a house which felt like a connected space, but which would also offer individual freedom to the occupants. The building is separated into an upper and a lower part.
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House in Groningen

 It is design by Bahama Architects and the artist Tanja Isbarn has design a unique wall sculptures for the house. The unique wall sculptures creates a beautiful and interesting effect decorations, especially at night when the lights is on
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lido mar clubhouse

very retro looking space...
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reststop akkarvikodden

along a scenic tourist route in lofoten, norway, is 'roadside reststop akkarvikodden', a toilet facility completed by 
oslo-based manthey kula architects. part of an initiative to install observation platforms, stopping points and connections
to existing points of interest, this structure creates a hybrid experience of nature and design. a replacement to a previous
restroom which was destroyed in a coastal storm, the weight of the 10mm corten steel walls are cast into concrete foundations
and welded together with steel plate reinforcements. 
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lighthouse 65

winchester-based firm AR design studio has recently completed 'lighthouse 65', a residence along the coast of wight, 
an island to the south of the united kingdom. positioned 7 meters below street level, the dwelling's roof is used as a parking
deck for the owner's vehicles. a transparent cube atop the structure serves as the main entrance and also illuminates in various colors 
to serve as a beacon to passing boaters. a glowing red light represents sudden drop in atmospheric pressure leading to storms 
while green illustrates fair weather. 
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H house

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ravine

positioned amidst medium height condominium buildings and old factories in the shirogane minato ward of tokyo, japan is 'ravine', 
a duplex residence for a family and their elderly parents by japanese firm apollo architects and associates. the presence of the 
established buildings around the site eliminated to possibility of borrowed views and mandated transparent roof planes which open 
towards the sky, also introducing natural daylight and ventilation. the angled building profile is formed with reinforced concrete 
insulation panels to protect from earthquakes and are left exposed within the interior. 
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base camp

The compact, multi-functional home sits on a landscape defined by rolling hills, eucalyptus forests and rocky outcrops  Its elongated shape is said to maximize solar control and is just one clever element in a series of environmental ideas that were applied for this residence. 
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two houses igreece

The project concerns two private residences with basement and a common yard. Houses are placed in regression to the street and they are downgraded hypsometrically so that their privacy is ensured. 
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Casa en Martinhal

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Skyphos by Kateřina Smolíková

Сhandelier Skyphos like fluorescent organisms that live in ocean depths. This stunning design has made by Czech student Kateřina Smolíková . For that she won the Outstanding Student Design Award.
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summer home

In Norway, beautiful stairs.
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dentro del tejido

This is a home and a design studio
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house s

Every floor of this Tokyo house by Japanese studio Keiji Ashizawa Design opens onto a garden or terrace.
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Seung-Yong Song Furniture

Korean artist – designer Seung-Yong Song has created an amazing multi-functional furniture of the most simple objects, such as a chair and so on.

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creative desks: shepard fairey

The brains behind the Obama's campaign.
photo by jonathan levine gallery

new emeco sezz

This is the new emeco sezz chair, a collaboration between emeco and Christophe Pillet, at the launch party in Paris last night.

visit emeco here

core77 design awards

The second edition of the Core77 Design Awards is now open for entries!
Appealing to a broad audience of designers, educators, writers and consumers, this year's awards program features 17 categoriesincluding progressive areas (such as DIY and Educational Initiatives) and two brand new categories (Food Design and Writing & Commentary). It also offers dedicated student fields (with affordable entry fees), entrant video testimonials, globally distributed juries (from 13 cities and 8 countries), live jury announcements (from the home cities of each jury team) and a unique trophy that honors design as a team sport that proves it is one of the most progressive, transparent and web-savvy awards program in the design industry! 


For more updates, visit www.core77designawards.com or follow them @Core77Awards.

House on Lake Superior

The weekend house is reduced to a few essential elements. The main house and a small studio are arranged on a black platform that rests just above the ground. The two black volumes frame the water of Lake Superior as it extends toward the distant horizon.
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duplex in Stockholm

This small apartment has a total surface of 57 square meters and a lot of character. Structured on two levels, the crib hosts an open plan living room on the bottom one and a bedroom upstairs.
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villa veth

designed by rotterdam-based architectural practice 123DV, inhabitants of the 'villa veth' in hattem of the netherlands may
gaze into the dense woodland surrounding their residence. a curved glass wall encloses the common areas of this dwelling,
allowing the space to visually transcend its boundary into the landscape. supported with a single column clad with reflective metal, 
the low-profile roof extends to cover an outdoor patio. the large canopy and floor heating allow inhabitants to enjoy the terrace
during cool autumn days.
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Haifa House

A private residence built in the center of a historic avenue and at the very heart of Haifa’s French Carmel neighborhood. The avenue is studded with a number of residences designed in the Bauhaus style. The Bauhaus style gained its hold in Israel in the wake of international styling trends and is a ornament free design style, both simple and down to earth. The style celebrated the aesthetics of the machine and was characterized by uniformity of color and by unassuming and simple finishes and facades.
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Nonnlinear Studio

A lamp that looks it's ready to take a tumble!
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vote NO on PIPA and SOPA

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The Senate will begin voting on January 24th. Please let them know how you feel. Sign this petition urging Congress to vote NO on PIPA and SOPA before it is too late.

the right light

by artecnica.
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POOL inc.

tokyo-based practice yoritaka hayashi architects has completed 'POOL inc.', a two-level office space 
for an advertising agency in japan. seeking to streamline the small and irregularly-shaped layout,
the design softly defines a linear space through a series of transparent fixtures and furniture without
creating a crowded atmosphere within the narrow office.   okyo-based practice yoritaka hayashi architects has completed 'POOL inc.', a two-level office space
for an advertising agency in japan. seeking to streamline the small and irregularly-shaped layout,
the design softly defines a linear space through a series of transparent fixtures and furniture without
creating a crowded atmosphere within the narrow office.   

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LightHouse Ottawa

“Lighthouse was designed for a family of five, looking to relocate from a rural setting to a modern urban dream house. It is a 4,500 square foot urban infill house in Ottawa’s planned Lindenlea community, adjacent to the city’s “old money community of Rockcliffe Village.” As the kidney-shaped site is wedged between the parking lot of the community centre to the southwest and a forested 40-foot escarpment to the north, it presented unique challenges and opportunities to coordinate views with desires for light. The primary glazed façade was therefore oriented north thus ensuring privacy on the south side while allowing the space to be filled with diffused light. This orientation also addresses concerns about overheating in the summer. Vertical windows along the south allow streams of sunlight to reach deep within the house and obscure undesirable views of the parking lot.”
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Kings Beach House

Equivalent to a lavish, five-star resort, this residence occupies one of the best, elevated ocean-view blocks in Kings Beach, Caloundra, with spectacular 280-degree ocean views both north and south over the Pacific. Spread over four palatial levels with a separate guest wing, this home exceeds expectations at every turn. The ground floor features a professional wet bar and large sunken lounge room with projection screen, plus portholes in the walls, which give underwater views into the swimming pool that features on the second level. The gourmet kitchen and open dining and living zones feed to alfresco dining and poolside entertaining areas, which overlook the grassed central courtyard. The third level boasts a very deluxe master suite and spacious living zone, plus multiple balconies with fabulous ocean views. There’s a lift to 3 levels, plus many extras such as a wine cellar, professional gym and steam room, self-contained guest wing, and a rooftop covered with artificial-turf and a four-hole putting green with breathtaking 360-degree views.
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