Ojai House by HERE modern Design

One of the most photographed and talked about homes in the Greater Los Angeles area is right in the heart of Ojai. Developed by Los Angeles architect and interior designer Kate Svoboda-Spanbock of Here Design, the property was apparently a nightmare to work with from the very beginning, and not because of the clients!
Long, narrow and sloping, the 1,600 square foot lot was studded with mature trees that could not be moved (not that anyone wanted to). Not to mention the fact that they were working with a limited budget; the property was one of the toughest Svoboda-Spanbock had ever seen. Read more [ via : 2modern ]

LIMBO CHAIR BY INDUFLEX

The Limbo Chair, designed by the Portuguese furniture design company Induflex, is a quirkily-designed piece of furniture that is also a cozy place to relax. It reminds me of a shirt collar that can be worn up or down, depending on your mood (I guess the cool kids keep it popped).
The colors are bright and cheery making this not only a comfortable chair, but an artistic element in any room. Read more [ via : design-milk ]

Three-Volume Residence Resting cube home

The residential structure named Anti Patio House is composed of three containers that capture the essence of modern living. These three volumes were designed to perfectly adapt to the property – a hillside terrain oriented towards the East, defined by “a 10-15 km panoramic view characteristic of a penthouse” – as described by the creative minds behind this project.
This contemporary home designed by Drozdov Partners is located in Kharkov, Ukraine, in a picturesque setting. A terraced property profile proved to be challenging, but the final result is a magnificent modern home made out of three 60 square meter containers each. The natural slope of the hillside allowed the architects to place two perpendicular containers on top of each other, while the third one sits separately and shelters the guest suite. The lower volume is occupied by the living spaces, while the upper one – resting on the slope – was risen to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings. A terrace wraps around two sides of the house, pierced by an inviting swimming pool and honestly open to the views, as are the social areas. Read more [ via : freshome ]

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Modern Design GM1 House by architecture firm GM Arquitectos

One of most popular studio in Colombia is GM Arquitectos.GM Arquitectos was complated GM1 House in 2011. the house designed with modern style and white color as dominated color by choosing this color an architect want to show the house design with clean and clear view.
GM1 House as modern and contemporary house located in Girardot, Colombia.which featured by swimming pool, modern kitchen and modern interior decoration. rooftop of the house designed larger that body it’s to protect from rain and staircase design with minimalist situated at side of the house. all design and decoration of GM1 House designed by minimalist plan. Read more [ via : bonkee ]

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Tropical Home Style in Singapore

Tropical weather in South East Asia is the main concept of this amazing tropical resort inspired home design. The owner-rich person with Hindu philosophy-and the designer success to create serene home with bold tropical atmosphere both interior and exterior. Check our photos below for your inspirations.

This tropical home style is one of the most beautiful house with fantastic interior. The owner really want to create symbiotic and serene home, so the designer apply natural material to achieve the goal. Wood is the main material that mostly-decorate any room. From the entrance, you will admire the beauty of this amazing house. Natural stone blends in harmony with wooden roof and beautiful pool in the backyard complete the beauty indeed. Balance in style! Read more [ via : besthousedesign ]

Summer House Aaland Architecture

 This house takes the form of a continuous, long, folded wooden structure that incorporates all the functions of the house. Here we created a clear folding structure that flows up, down, over and under.
This structure transformed into all the house elements: walls, floor, roof, seating and roof terrace. The house is created with ecological ambition: It is insulated with linseed fibers, the exterior wood is treated with natural oils. All the wood is from a local sawmill. The house is built on pillars allowing us not to cut any roots or trees. Read more [ via : bonkee ]

Maison Idekit Quebec Shipping Container Home

Architect Bernard Morin and his wife Joyce Labelle decided to start out their new company the way most business owners do: by sampling their own wares. Maison Idekit is a company that designs unique and affordable shipping container homes.
After seeing the owners’ residence, it’s hard to imagine anyone turning down their services. The home is unlike any other shipping container home out there, with the outside giving basically no clues to the origins of the building material but the interior featuring exposed shipping container panels. The 3000-square foot home is a feat of container architecture, to be sure, and it will be a joy to see what else this team comes up with in the future. Read more [ via : weburbanist ]

cube House in a Hungarian Town \ Bauer Polla & ZOA architects

The house was built in the recently parcelled suburb area of a provincial town, intersected by vineyards. Designed by Polla Bauer and András Ónodi, this building with its sharp contour and discrete elegance at the same time stands out immediately from the neighbourhood.
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A++ Architects Design Sustainable Modular Lightweight Houses for Malaysia

A++ has designed a new set of 50 Sustainable Modular Lightweigth (SML) houses for a project located in the city of Melaka in the south-west of Malaysia. The project maintains a light ecological footprint by employing a variety of green building strategies and systems – including an on-site river filtrating system. The homes are also designed to mitigate the region’s strong rain and intense sun with roof-mounted solar photovoltaic systems and hydroelectric generators.
Bamboo facing is used on the front facades of the homes in order to provide natural ventilation, and the structures are made of Profil Haus steel for quick assembly. Natural fibers are used for thermal and acoustic insulation. The result is a residential complex that is sustainable both economically and socially. The project is in its development stage and has already gained international recognition and awards.Read more [ via : inhabitat ]

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Wine Decanters

Pedestal Pomerol Dripless Wine Decanter

Place elegance on your dinner table when you use the Pedestal Pomerol for you wine decanting. From the Ravenscroft crystal decanter collection you can choose a wine bottle to fit your taste and budget. Compliment this Pedestal Pomerol Decanter for its fine lead free crystal, stem, handle and long neck. Those features will surely attribute beauty and will make it easier for you to enjoy a pleasant meal with your family. Hand wash recommended. Dimensions: Height 12" Width 5 1/4". Capacity: 32 oz.

Ravenscroft Crystal Free Form Decanter
The elegant, cutting edge, minimalist design of the Ravenscroft Crystal Free Form Decanter is sure to catch the eye of any person in the room. Coveted by the most elegant and trendy restaurants to provide dramatic and modern wine service. Hand blown by artisan craftsmen, from the most brilliant 100% lead free glassware, this decanter's long sloping neck allows wine to be poured easily from bottle to decanter while providing ample breathability.

A tropical villas in the Caribbean cube architecture

Spectacular views over the Caribbean and breathtaking sunsets can be enjoyed from the terraces and balconies of Villa Kas Dorrie on the island of Bonaire, The Netherlands. This majestic oceanfront villa features a modern kitchen, open air living room with panoramic views of the sea and four bedrooms and four bathrooms and two half baths, one on each floor. The home has been designed by the famous Dutch designer Piet Boon.
The natural materials used throughout this house give it a robust and open character. The tropical courtyard garden and magnificent high ‘open’ ceilings make this home very unique. There is also a swimming pool and wooden deck with lounge beds and lounge chairs, two gazebos on the sea and an open air kitchen with fridge, dishwasher, BBQ and grill. Discover a natural haven of luxurious tranquility and stylish relaxation that this perfect getaway has to offer.

This extraordinary vacation rental can be all yours for $12,000 per week from here.

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Mini House architecture firm by Filter architecture

This individual residential house is located in a suburb of Sarajevo. The house was designed in the ambit of an older building on the same site, which was an urbanistic requirement. The program demanded a much greater capacity for the new facility.

For this reason, a concept is created for reduction of the horizontal communication into vertical ones and for use of the basement floor for habitation by introducing lighting through denivelled patio. Rooms are becoming platforms that are distributed around the spiral staircase while catching views of the surrounding countryside and high mountains in the background, through internal and external openings.

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andreas fuhrimann & gabrielle hächler

ascinating Swiss firm out of Zurich that has received its share of awards and media attention but still relatively under http://www.afgh.ch/eeindex.html

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Modern Attitude Kitchen by Arthur Bonnet

Designed by Marc Moreau for French kitchen manufacturer Arthur Bonnet, the Attitude kitchen is contemporary design that uses wood in a modern way, whilst paying tribute to traditional French cabinet making techniques. Made from bright ash, with its light and vibrant grain, the material choice is less predictable than more traditional oak. Ash has a strong personality and is a solid and reassuring type of wood, which conveys emotion

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