Read More : Narrow Dwelling in Toronto Converted Into Bright Family Refuge: The Contrast House







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Situated on a corner lot in a dense neighborhood in Toronto, Canada, the Contrast House by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design is a modern...

Read More : Scandinavian Design: Modern Apartment in Östermalm, Stockholm







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This airy and modern apartment is located in a dead end street in Östermalm, a large district in central Stockholm, Sweden.
It measures 925 ...

Read More : A Cafe Designed To Look Like The Inside Of A Packaging Crate







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Divercity Architects have designed the IT Cafe in Athens, Greece, that also doubles as a multi-functional space for exhibitions and...

Read More : Purple Hues Of Luxury







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A beautiful meeting place to relax and chat is the feeling you get from this planking and pergola made from pinewood stained and varnish....

Read More : Showhouses: Step Inside Modernism Week"s Bubbly 2015 Show House







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Friday, February 20, 2015, by Alexa Carrasco


Photos courtesy of Eric Lynch Photography
This week is Palm Springs’; Modernism Week, a...

Read More : Micro Architecture: Jagged Wooden Structures Inspired by Ships







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Sculptural, geometric woodworking covers the interior walls of ‘micro-architecture’ structures by design firm Fabbricabois, taking ins...

Read More : Contemporary extension by naturehumaine







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This contemporary extension by naturehumaine is quite the juxtaposition. The owners needed more space than their small 1920’;s house but...

Read More : Contemporary Hillside Sardinera House Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Spain







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Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, between El Portixol and Cala Blanca, the Sardinera House by Ramon Esteve Estudio lays on the top of a ...

Read More : Mehr House by Krishnan+Parvez+Architects







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Mehr House is a contemporary rural weekend retreat designed in 2013 by Krishnan+Parvez+Architects.
It is located in Raigad, India.






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Read More : Inspiring Urban Farmhouse With Exposed Timber Trusses







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This contemporary timber frame farmhouse in Texas is a blend of innovative design and craftsmanship.
The timber trusses are made of high-grade...

Read More : Gian Salis" House on a Slope steps down a hillside in the Rhine Valley







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This glazed house built from thick concrete slabs was designed by Swiss architect Gian Salis to follow the slope of a plant-covered hill ...

Read More : 10 Things Nature Can Teach Us About Decorating







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Look outside your windows to learn some of mother nature’;s design tricks. Image Source: The Works pdx

Most people don’;t always...

Read More : Friday Night Treat: Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Crispy Goats’ Cheese







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Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Crispy Goats’ Cheese
Serves 4 / Prep time: 15 mins / Cook: 45mins
Ingredients:
Homemade Tomato Sauce:

1 t...

Read More : Ramon Esteve Designs A House Surrounded By A Pine Forest







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Architect Ramon Esteve has designed the El Bosque House, a home located in a residential area surrounded by large pine forest in Valencia,...

Read More : Curving Lines and Exquisite Views Defining Ventura House in Dorset, United Kingdom







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Ventura House is a modern family residence in Dorset, United Kingdom, developed by David James Architects & Associates in collaboration with...

Read More : Writer’s home by Ângelo Fernandes







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“Writer’s home” is the latest latest visualized by 3D artist Ângelo Fernandes.
“The idea was to create a minimalist house for a successful write...

Read More : Sale: Vitra showroom sale on 21 February 2015 – up to 70% off







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February 20, 2015 in Design, News, Sales with





Above: Star buy is the Eames Storage Unit reduced to £299 from £1,648

Don’t miss the ann...

Read More : A minimal apartment by Doorzon







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This minimal apartment by Doorzon is truly beautiful. I think the kitchen island is brilliant, it seems to flow up from the floor while the 2...

Read More : A Home For Musicians In The Middle Of An Avocado Grove







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Sharon Neuman Architects have designed the Grove House, a home for musicians in the middle of an avocado grove in Bat Yam, Israel.


The...

Read More : Handmade Bespoke Kitchen







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Located in the village of Kettleshulme, Cheshire, Carved Wood Design is a great example of alternative thinking.
Carved wood specializes in...

Read More : Compatible Old & New Design Shaping 1930s House Transformation







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We’;ve seen our fair share of amazing house transformation. This next home was designed to catch your eye like a red dot in a sea of...

Read More : Artistry: Tiny Paper Sculptures Document Philly"s Decaying Buildings







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Thursday, February 19, 2015, by Jenny Xie


All images via Drew Leshko
When Philadelphia-based artist Drew Leshko bikes past a particularly...

Read More : Intertwining Ribbon Structure is a Beautiful Wedding Chapel







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Couples in Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan have what might be the most beautiful chapel in the world in which to hold their weddings.



The...

Read More : Charles Pétillon fills abandoned spaces with white balloons







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White balloons spill out the windows and doors of a house, invade a golf course and overflow from a burnt-out car in a series of installations...

Read More : Student Interaction Encouraged by This New Meeting Table Design in Asturias, Spain







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How can you increase interaction within a college environment? Menéndez and Gamonal Arquitectos answered this by designing a large meeting ...

Read More : Das Kreative Haus, a Series of Animated GIFs by Florian Schommer







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German ad agency Deepblue Ne2rks recently collaborated with illustrator and graphic designer Florian Schommer to create a series of animated...

Read More : Artificial Skylight Produces Incredibly Realistic Sunlight







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In the gloomy winter months, getting enough sunlight can be a challenge. Even if you have plenty of windows in your home or office, the...

Read More : A modern penthouse apartment







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This modern penthouse apartment located in London with interiors designed by the esteemed architect Simon Conder. There are some interesting...

Read More : Northern Ontario Lodge by Prototype Design Lab







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Prototype Design Lab shares with us their latest design shaped for a lodge in Northern Ontario (in McKellar), the...

Read More : Cowboy Heaven A Warm Rustic Retreat







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Here is an exceptional home where you can enjoy the refreshing natural atmosphere of the mountain forest. This home, designed by Reidsmith...

Read More : Historic Tower in Amsterdam’s Iconic Dam Square Converted Into Artist’s Residence







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Dutch interior architecture firm i29 designed the interior of a historic department store tower in Amsterdam’s iconic Dam Square. The u...

Read More : Avian Architecture: ARO Designs a Modern Chicken Coop for Modern Chickens







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Wednesday, February 18, 2015, by Curbed Staff


All photos via Architecture Research Office
In the middle of designing a synagogue for a...

Read More : House Between The Trees By Architect Šebo Lichy







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Architect Šebo Lichy has designed the House Between The Trees, a home in Slovakia that was inspired by the Tugendhat Villa.


The architect’s d...

Read More : Concrete Holiday Retreat Partially Supported by a Sand Dune: Casa MR in Argentina







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Casa MR by Luciano Kruk Studio is located in a vegetated and sandy plot on the Costa Esmeralda, outside the city of Buenos Aires in Argentina....

Read More : Curbed Features: How a Texas Elementary School Came to Look Like a Tech Hub







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The exterior of Richard J. Lee Elementary. Photo by Greg Folkins.
Immediately inside the newly built Richard J. Lee Elementary school in the...

Read More : Decaying Wooden Barn Made Over Into Dreamy Living Space







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Drive through any agriculture-based locale and you’re likely to see plenty of old, abandoned wooden structures. Lonely farmhouses, decaying b...

Read More : Interiors by Benjamin Vandiver







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Benjamin Vandiver has a fantastic artistic expression that is visualized through his portfolio of interiors. Benjamin has a way of mixing new...

Read More : Bild Architects Design A Contemporary Extension For This Home In Melbourne







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Bild Architects designed the renovation and extension of the Blurred House, an original 1930s bungalow in Melbourne, Australia.


The...

Read More : An Elegant Terraced House







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Have you ever desired to live a home with beautifully laid out terraces and lush gardens? If yes, then you should take a close look at this...

Read More : 10 Signs That You Are Married To An Interior Designer







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Let’;s hop inside the creative, yet complicated, mind of an interior designer and see what it’;s like in there. Better yet,...

Read More : House of the Day: A Low-Profile Home Designed for Desert Living Asks $1.2M







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Tuesday, February 17, 2015, by Spencer Peterson

Have a nomination for a jaw-dropping listing that would make a mighty fine House of the Day?...

Read More : Sale: Up to 70% off at Heal’s







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Read More : An Industrial Interior For This Loft Apartment In Seattle







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SHED Architecture & Design have completed the remodel of a loft in the Capitol Hill area of Seattle, Washington.


The designer’s d...

Read More : Original Wedge Shaped Block Overlooking the Pacific: Queenscliff House in Sydney







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The Queenscliff House in Sydney, Australia draws attention due to its vantage location on the edge of a cliff 100 meters above the ocean. Utz...

Read More : A House in a Moshav by Rotem Guy Interior Designer







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Interior Designer Rotem Guy recently redesigned the interiors of a house built in the early 50’s.
It is located in Porat, a moshav in the S...

Read More : New For Your Seder Table: Cootie Catchers







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I know—Purim is still 2 weeks away but last week our supermarket installed their Passover isle (!) so it’;s not too early to start thinking ...

Read More : Mid century by Wexler & Harrison







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This Palm Springs mid century modern home by Wexler & Harrison is a sure stand out in my mind. “The current owner spent 7 years lovingly...

Read More : Tepoztlan Lounge by Cadaval & Solà-Morales







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Cadaval & Solà-Morales designed Tepoztlan Lounge, the first in a series of buildings that can be rented as a communal gathering space. The s...

Read More : Contested Measurements: No, the Washington Monument Didn"t "Shrink," But It Is Melting







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Monday, February 16, 2015, by Curbed Staff


Photo via Wikimedia Commons
In a particularly upsetting turn of events, government surveyors have...

Read More : Exhibitor Alert: Parachilna at Design Shanghai







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Above: Aballs by Jaime Hayon
Luxury brand lighting Parachilna’s minimal line preserves the techniques and knowledge of the few remaining met...