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• Green Retail Design for the Replay Store in Florence
• Colorful Modular Table for Fresh Dining Moments
• Impressive Architecture Project: House -=+ by Less Is More Design
• Nature in a Bag: Flexible RUCSAC Pot by Matteria

Green Retail Design for the Replay Store in Florence Posted: 14 May 2011 03:05 AM PDT The Replay Store in Florence has a unique green design developed by Vertical Garden Design. Collaborating with the designers from Studio 10, the vertical design firm managed to design an unusually creative store. The new concept store benefits from a 7 meters high L-shaped wall and has been built according to sustainable criteria. The ecological theme of the 3-storey boutique was inspired by the undergrowth of a temperate forest that can be found not far from Florence but it has many tropical plants that can withstand the conditions of an indoor environment. Nestled between fresh greenery, the products seem to be part of nature and explore its quintessence. The reconstruction of the space was a challenge for the people working on the project. Using natural air conditioning and geothermal heating systems and being lit by LED lights, the store explores a new way of thinking about retail. Because the plants need space and light, only few plants can adapt to the specific Replay environment: “Usually, not too many solitary species are necessary to give the garden a distinct character, and actually a sparse use of these plants may better bring out their unique qualities.” We expect to see more and more retail designs that offer alternatives to the classic stores and have a deep respect for nature. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Modern Retail Interiors by Kata’s Apple Macbook Air Green Roofs Collection Cloud Bookcase North Carlton Green House by Zen Architects T2, Concrete Leaning Shops in Tokyo Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Colorful Modular Table for Fresh Dining Moments Posted: 13 May 2011 01:06 PM PDT We recently received a fun and colorful table design from Helsinki based KAYIWA studio. Here is the description together with a few relevant photographs from the designers: “NZELA is a sturdy modular table set made of grade A birch plywood. Plywood is used instead of plain solid wood because of its better resistance to the effects caused by humidity. The no-tool setup takes a mere 3 minutes per table and you may seamlessly conjoin – in whichever direction – as many tables. Storage is also easy – simply disassemble and place the table parts in a neat pile. NZELA may not only be used for dining but also as a conference table, a statement piece for the lobby or for an unofficial ping-pong match, to mention. There is ample legroom and a toddler’s high chair fits perfectly too. You may choose from 3 tabletop colors – red/white, blue/white or yellow/white. Additionally, the visual appearance (the glossiness or hues of the colors) may be personalized; and the table parts can be re-arranged to suit any space or taste. The De Stijl movement inspired this objet d’art. The name Nzela is Luganda for Angella in homage to my grandmother.” Do you find this table appealing or do you prefer a more sober model? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Classy Table Set for Special Dining Moments Pool Table Disguised as Dining Room Table The Flip Table Luxurious Dining Table Easily Turns into a Poker Table Luxurious Pool/Dining Table from Koralturk Covered in Gold Leaf Ergonomic Push Table Dining Set by Svilen Gamolov Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Impressive Architecture Project: House -=+ by Less Is More Design Posted: 13 May 2011 10:02 AM PDT French architect and photographer Julien Smith, is established in Vietnam for 7 years and run the studio "Less Is More Design". For today we would like to present an original project called “House-=+” and located in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh), a crowded city in Vietnam. Here are the details we received: An empty land of 4m*25m in the middle of a traditional Vietnamese plot has been chosen for him and his family to establish their own place and the studio as well. This house is a typical case in Vietnam where sites are narrow and long. This is an interesting "nha pho" (Vietnamese name for small and narrow city house) reference. This design could be qualified as a minimalist, modern tropical design while transposing the domestic Vietnamese architecture features. Volumes, open spaces, natural light were the first concerns. The main impressive feature of this house is the 5 meter high folding shutters louvers. "A challenge that we have overcome with the carpenter". (except sanitary ware, light appliance and chairs, almost the entire house is costume made with local manufacturer). This unique element composes itself the entire façade and reaches all the expected functions: design – identity – solar control – privacy – security. Have a look at the photos and please give us your feedback in the comments section. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! T2, Concrete Leaning Shops in Tokyo The Largest LED Architecture Project in The World: Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi T-House by Den Nen Architecture Impressive Modern Architecture Developed in Relationship to a Gothic Church Inviting Holiday Home by the Beach: The Shingle House in England CS House, Modern Design and Architecture in Portugal Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Nature in a Bag: Flexible RUCSAC Pot by Matteria Posted: 13 May 2011 08:20 AM PDT We recently received an interesting design from Matteria, a company that features products based on “imaginative reuse of reclaimed materials”, sustainability and energy efficiency. Easy to move from place to place, the RUCSAC pot for plants can be a friendly green companion that will follow you inside the house, outside on the terrace, on the balcony or in the garden. Weightless, flexible and user-friendly, one could say that this design carries nature around in a bag. The producers describe  RUCSAC as frost and sun resistant pot. Its double-walled geotextile fabric, 100% recyclable, maintains the necessary balance between air, soil and water.  Have a look at the presentation photos and tell us what do you think of this product in terms of appearance and functionality? We would also like to know what sort of flower pots you find most practical, so please leave a comment and help us keep you better informed in the future. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Flexible Robot Clock Protean – Flexible Seating Small Apartment but Flexible by Setmund Leung Chairs Inspired by Nature Tree Bed – Bring Nature in Your Home Nature v2.01 Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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