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• Displaying Exquisite Architectural Details: Port Townsend Residence
• Original Bamboo-Themed Restaurant in China: Tang Palace
• Charge Your iPhone and iPod with “Huckleberry Finn” Charging Dock
• Contemporary Brazilian Residence with Distinct Design: The Carapicuiba House
• Winners Announced! – Silkscreen Print Calendars Giveaway

Displaying Exquisite Architectural Details: Port Townsend Residence Posted: 29 Apr 2011 06:56 AM PDT Port Townsend Residence was designed by the architects from Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and is located in Washington. The house has amazing views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca as well as of the Olympic Mountains. Here is some information from the developers about the project: “Varied materials, from refined to rustic, reduce the scale of the 3200 square foot building and articulate each volume. A line of exposed steel structure and a series of wood columns extend the length of the slender building, supporting  laminated wood beams and rafters. The primary spaces of the home are to the west  of the columns, oriented to take advantage of the expansive views. The high roof over the living room slopes upward to take advantage of natural  daylight. A fireplace made of concrete block anchors this room and serves both interior and exterior living spaces. A lower volume clad in reclaimed barnwood houses the kitchen and sunroom, and frames views of a garden“. What do you think the advantages of living in this uncommon retreat are?           Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Exquisite W Hotel in New York by BBG-BBGM Sophisticated and Detail-Oriented Home in Melbourne Beautifying your Front Entry with Architectural Details Vintage Laight Residence in the Heart of New York Sprout Coffee Table by Seth Rolland Luxurious YTL Residence in Kuala Lumpur Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Original Bamboo-Themed Restaurant in China: Tang Palace Posted: 29 Apr 2011 03:00 AM PDT The original looking Tang Palace Restaurant was designed by Chinese company Atelier FCJZ and is located in Hangzhou, China. Located at the top level of a giant store, the place has an impressive 9-meter high story height and good views of the city. According to the architects, bamboo was the main element used to personalize the restaurant: “The original building condition has a core column and several semi-oval blocks which essentially disorganized the space. Hence, our design wants to reshape the space with a large hollowed-out ceiling which is made from interweaved thin bamboo boards; and extending from the wall to the ceiling. The waved ceiling creates a dramatic visual expression within the hall. The hollowed-out bamboo net maintains the original story height and thereby creates an interactive relation between the levels. We also wrapped the core column with light-transmitting bamboo boards to form a light-box, which transforms the previously heavy concrete block into a light and lively focus object.” Looks appetizing? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Today’s Furniture Theme : The Sea Bamboo Bed Red and White Themed Apartment in Tel Aviv iPod Touch Themed Bedding Bamboo Chair Jun Zi by Jeff Dah-Yue Shi for Dragon Fly Gallery Fresh Restaurant Design Displaying Bold Natural Colours and Fun Forest Graphics Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Charge Your iPhone and iPod with “Huckleberry Finn” Charging Dock Posted: 29 Apr 2011 01:59 AM PDT Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” inspired many artistic creations after its first appearance in 1884. Fast forward to present times, and what do we get? This original idea for a charging dock, compatible with all iPods and iPhones (iPhone 3G, 3GS & iPhone 4G). The leather bound copy of the book’s covers is enriched with beautiful details on the cover and spine, reminding one of the times when books were considered noble promoters of culture. This item can pretty much hold the charging cord inside it, which means no more messy wires when resuscitating your iPhone or iPad. The unusual charging dock can be purchased online at Etsy, for $14.00. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Cool iPhone Dock in the Shape of a Shelf Ecofriendly iPod dock made from salvaged materials Slick and Practical iPhone and iPad Duo Charger The Wall of Sound : The World's Biggest iPod Dock Handmade Wooden Iphone Docks from Woodtec iPod Touch Themed Bedding Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Contemporary Brazilian Residence with Distinct Design: The Carapicuiba House Posted: 29 Apr 2011 12:25 AM PDT The Carapicuiba House was designed by Angelo Bucci and Alvaro Puntoni. With a name that describes the location of the building- Carapicuíba, Brazil – the house has both an interesting layout and an unusual topography. Looking at the house from the street, the ground level is hidden to the eyes. The ground falls abruptly to reveal another platform, 6 m below. This is where the main living spaces are situated. Because of the inhabitant’s need to incorporate spaces for an office, the residence was divided into living spaces and business accommodations. The street level incorporates two different areas, connected by a steel bridge: one that lays on the ground and one that lays on top of the lower levels of the building, acting like a roof terrace. Architects explain how the lower part of the house was created to suit the inhabitant’s needs: “The house is divided into two levels, both below the street level. Its spaces are integrated with the woods, valley, gardens, and pool located at the ground level. The house incorporates the outside nature indoors: a sliding glass door opens the living room into the terrace, creating one large space. The bedroom and the patios can also be integrated at the lower level.” The concrete and glass construction was designed based on the site's geography and landscape, so take a look at the pictures to understand the residence’s beauty and modern equlibrium. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Carapicuiba House in Brazil Contemporary Residence in Brighton, Australia Contemporary Riverfront Amalfi Residence Fashionable Home in Denver, A Showcase of Luxury And Style Contemporary Wall House in Seattle by Adams Mohler Ghillino Luxurious Residence With Stunning Views Over Los Angeles Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Winners Announced! – Silkscreen Print Calendars Giveaway Posted: 28 Apr 2011 06:15 AM PDT Thank you Freshome readers for telling us who your favorite artists are, as well as why you deserve to win Epic Studio‘s hand pulled silkscreen 2011 calendar prints on Hahnemühle fine art paper, size 42 x 59,4 cm. This edition is limited to 100 prints. Every single one is stamped, numbered and signed. Thank you Epic Studio for offering these one of a kind calendars, and we know the 10 winners below will enjoy them! The Winners are: 1.) Ro Clunies-Ross James Turrell – Because he makes light work of everything… because i will appreciate it as only an ex graphic, now interior designer could! 2.) David Boling My favorite artist would have to Larry Boling. I am sure that is not a familiar name because his work has always been reserved for the few that has had the privilege of knowing him or has been around his home. For thirty years he channeled his artistic abilities into cartooning and raising the morale of those in the blue collar industry. The very limited other works hang on the walls of his home and those of his friends and family. But his greatest artistic achievement is his outlook on life and the artistic value that he has instilled in his family. For that I am especially thankful because he is my father and by far, my favorite artist. This calendar would be a welcomed edition as unique and functional art in my home. 3.) Rachael Buresh Daniel Rybakken – I ADORE his tinted mirror. I just purchased an octagon house (super cool) and one of my rooms is black and white and the silkscreen would look fabulous next to the bed. My house is unique and the silkscreen print calendar is unique and functional:) 4.) Sungas K. KOBY 's my favourite artist, I know your website from him. So,I need 1st your calendar because I see your mistake on its and I 'll tell you when I get its .please do not hesitate to contact me. I'm looking forward to your reply. 5.) Jon Paul White My favorite artist is Frank Gehry.The design, creativity, and originality he has put into his work is beautiful. His buildings have stood out from the beginning of his work. They are so expressive and he does what he believes in and he doesn’t follow the same standard as others. Which I believe is what an artist should do. His work shows you that you can think out side, around and threw the box. I believe I should be one of the finalists because I can and have always appreciated other peoples work. The Calender is more then a time table. This Epic Studio calender expresses who the artist is. It expresses who the owner is. There is so much thought and passion put into the design of this piece. Its a piece of art and not a piece of paper 6.) Nydya Mora Favorite artist:Travis Bone! Why: his work is very inspiring to me! From his illustration style to his color palettes, his screenprinting style is remarkably original. As a screen printing enthusiast, Travis Bone is a favorite for sure! I'd love to get my chaotic life back to order in a beautifully efficient way! What better way to achieve this than to hang one of these unique beauties on my wall! 7.) Pearo My favorite artist right now is Lauren Clay, She work with painting and sculpture. I'm particularly interested in her sculptures, they are very simple yet complicate. She use stripe of colourful paper and paper mache them into a beautiful sculpture. The simplicity of the work draw me into looking at the material which draw me closer in looking at the detail of the work. It's quite wonderful. I should win this calendar because I love prints. I'm a student artist focusing on sculpture and print making. I love the simplicity of the print work. (And I love the smell of the print studio, all that paper and paint!) Where everything look so clean and simple but so much work have been put into the design, in a way, it is simple but it really isn't. I think this calendar will be a great wall piece in my apartment which I am redecorating in a minimalist kind of way.  It will also be a great conversation starter, who wouldn't love an interesting calendar like that? 8.) Robert Metoyer I have always had a fondness for the minimalist work of Donald Judd. It was never so much about the forms that he presented, but rather the spaces he created with them. It inspired me as a young architecture student and I still try to think of his work when I approach a project. The calender reminds me of that same dynamic. The plain black and white lettering gives the notion of positive/negative space that I really enjoy. Your meant to look at the lettering, but you can't help but notice the space around it. 9.) Arete Design My favorite artist is Remedios Varo. She had a wonderful sense of imagination and humour. Her surrealist paintings tell a story, and I love what I can read into them. (Other than that it would have to be Botero, for all those fat feet  ) I guess I should win one of the calendars because I have absolutely no idea what day it is. 10.) Kent Banksy; because confusion is art in itself.   Official Guidelines: Contest will run from Monday, April 18th – Monday, April 25th. 10 Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 27th. Each winner will have 24 hours to contact Freshome at: Admin @ Freshome . com to claim your prize information. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Limited Edition Silkscreen Print Calendars Giveaway 3 Winners Announced: Giveaway for 500 Business Cards! Inmod 4 Right On Chairs Giveaway – Winner Announced Winner Announced! Luxury Exotic Bedding Giveaway Freshome Giveaway: Win 3 x 500 Business Cards! Giveaway : Win 4 Right On Plywood Chairs Offered by Inmod Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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