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• Luxurious Thailand Resort Featuring Beachfront Villas and Suites
• World’s Most Imposing Wooden Structure: Metropol Parasol in Spain
• Modern Chilean Residence Taking In the Spectacle of Nature
• Fresh Handmade Alternative to Every Day Lights: The Manila Rope Lights
• Lucky Japanese Architecture: Clover House by Katsuhiro Miyamoto
• Kids Locker That Never Gets Messy: Training Dresser by Peter Bristol
• Unique Circular Residence on the Coast of Japan: Villa Ronde

Luxurious Thailand Resort Featuring Beachfront Villas and Suites Posted: 18 May 2011 07:08 AM PDT Casa de la Flora Resort is located in a secluded ambiance near Phuket, Thailand. There are no words to describe the surroundings and anyone who has ever been in a place like this could tell you that it left him or her breathless. Featuring a series of differentiated beachfront pool villas and suites and a presidential suite, the resort offers luxurious interiors for the perfect holiday. From slippers to Wi-Fi internet access, the villas and suites offer wonderful pampering and relaxation for different events – holidays with the loved ones, relaxing alone in privacy or a splendid honeymoon. Designed by VaSLab Architecture, the resort features exceptional facilities for a surprising vacation, gathered on a 4,900 square meter property in Pangnga. The description of the resort needs no introduction: “Surrounded by Khoalak's pristine, breathtaking beach and benefiting the rare sense of serenity. Casa de La Flora provides the perfect getaway from the bustling city life. Not only we offer a peace of mind through the well-preserved, first-class tropical beauties and lush flowers strewn over the premise, our unique design hotel is also attentive to the design details. Triumphing aesthetically modern and cutting edge architecture.” Finally, their green concept includes water recycling and reuse, paper recycling and rain water usage. So, are you interested in visiting? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Fascinating and Luxurious: Pimalai Resort & Spa in Thailand Experience Wildlife, The Luxurious Resort of Singita in Africa Exceptional Maldives Resort Designed by SCDA Architects: The Alila Villas Hadahaa Orfos Villas in Zakynthos, Spellbinding Greek Architecture Greek Inspiration: Breathtaking Emerald Deluxe Villas in Zakynthos X2 Resort Kui Buri – Bungalow Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

World’s Most Imposing Wooden Structure: Metropol Parasol in Spain Posted: 18 May 2011 05:46 AM PDT The Metropol Parasol, Sevilla’s newest landmark, was copleted in April 2011 and according to Yatzer, will serve as an archaeological site, will accommodate a farmers’ market, an elevated plaza as well as multiple bars and restaurants. The dimensions of this giant waffle-like structure are truly impressive: a building area of 5,000 square meters, a total floor area of 12,670 square meters, a height of 28.50 and 4 levels. The costs for such a city-symbol? 90 Million Euro. All these make the Metropol Parasol in Spain the world’s largest wooden structure. Designed by by J. MAYER H. Architects, the project composed of undulating parasols is part of the redesigning process of the Plaza de la Encarnacíon and is sure to attract plenty of visitors. We are anxious to find out what is your personal opinion on this structure. [Photos by David Franck]   Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Parasols Umbrellas in the Shape of a Tulip Social Housing Solution in Degana, Spain Largest Solar Powered Building in the World Unveiled in China Awesome Sculptural Home in Somosaguas : Spain Modern Architectural Masterpiece Inspired by a Historic Covered Bridge Skid Row by Philippe Malouin Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Modern Chilean Residence Taking In the Spectacle of Nature Posted: 18 May 2011 04:18 AM PDT The modern residence was designed by Schmidt Aquitectos Asociados and is located in Lo Curro, Santiago. The gentle slope of the site is covered with a forest of eucalyptus trees planted 30 years ago and crossed by an irrigation canal. It faces north and has a front view of the southern slope of the hill with vegetation, and a side view of the area east of the city. This site brings together the best of central Chile, in addition to being just minutes away from major highways. The owners wanted a “small, but cozy home”, so the architects respected their decision and envisioned a home made of boxes placed on the ground, turning the inhabitants into spectators of nature. To make the house comfortable and to dilute the boundary between inside and outside, natural textures such as stone walls and wood floors were used. The floor to ceiling windows provide amazing views over the surrounding landscape. Have a look! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Personalized Modern Island Living: the Lopez Island Residence Rustic Design with Modern Lines Sofa Modern White Residence Which Seems to Rise from Water: Carrara House Inspiring Californian Residence with Luxurious Features in Los Angeles Modern Response to an Architecturally Challenging Site: Monk’s Shadow Residence The Rising Glen Residence: Seamless blend of the indoors and outdoors Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Fresh Handmade Alternative to Every Day Lights: The Manila Rope Lights Posted: 18 May 2011 03:13 AM PDT The Manila Rope Lights forecast a new trend in lighting. Created with a clearly distinctive vision by Toronto based art and design studio Atelier 688, the lights measure 12ft sections, but you can contact the designer for custom lengths. Measuring 2″ in diameter, the ropes have a simple yet extremely efficient design. Because all the items sold by the design atelier are handmade, the uniqueness of this product can not be questioned. Focusing on reclaimed, revitalized and vintage pieces, Atelier 688′s mission was successful when creating such a bold and simple design that creates a strong connection to all things natural. Used as an alternative to usual lighting, these beautiful ropes have a strong versatility and simplicity that can easily dominate the room. They can be tied in many ways and can change the whole appearance of a room. Visit Atelier 688′s Etsy shop if you want to have your own Manila Rope Light for $ 350. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Sticky Lights Lights and Lumiers For The Perfect Designer Garden Disguised Lighting into Your Home Decor : Torn Lighting Fantastic Christmas Lights Display : The Ultimate Holiday Home Light Show Blue Rope Meltdown Chair by Tom Price Luján & Sicilia's Zona Lights Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Lucky Japanese Architecture: Clover House by Katsuhiro Miyamoto Posted: 18 May 2011 02:06 AM PDT Are you a superstitious person? Then may this residence with an interior resembling a four-leave clover bring you only fortunate inspiring moments. The highly original Clover House was designed by Katsuhiro Miyamoto & Associates and is located in Nishinomiya-City. According to the architects’ description, “a cloverleaf hall with 4.6 meters ceiling height is a common space for the family, and following this space, there are some laterally excavated spaces that looks like a “Modong”, meaning a Chinese traditional underground house. Three loft alcoves on the ground level are private bedrooms.  Moreover, each bedroom relates to the exterior space. One can approach directly to their own bedrooms through the outside stairs. In structure, a matter of great interest is how to resist sliding caused by earth pressure of adjacent lots on the north and east side. 9 mm thickness steel plate is used as both a mold and finishing material. The mold is filled with concrete so that resistance to the pressure is gravitationally solved. The steel plate used for the finishing side was prefabricated dividing it into 16 blocks, and all of the joints were merged for extra resistance”. Enjoy the creativity of this “lucky” home design as well as its clean lines and minimalist, Japan-worthy interiors! [Photography by James Silverman] Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Kouichi Kimura Architects Stun With Black-White Contrast Inflatable Japanese Teahouse Sublime Contemporary Residence Inspired by Traditional Japanese Architecture Japanese Dining Room Furniture for a Minimalist Japanese Style T-House by Den Nen Architecture Ecodecor's Tatami Flight Chair by Chris Gurney Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Kids Locker That Never Gets Messy: Training Dresser by Peter Bristol Posted: 17 May 2011 11:50 PM PDT Designer Peter Bristol came up with an original idea that can help kids everywhere be organized when it comes to their clothes. Sounds like scenario sprung out of a fantasy movie? Have a look at this simple, yet very practical children’s locker. The items imprinted on each drawer are enough to create a minimum interaction with any naughty kid. This type of dresser will definitely make them think twice about where to place their pants, socks and so on. Could you imagine not having to clean the children’s room three times in a day? The product is available in two different designs, one for girls and one for boys. Hand crafted by assembling several screws, pins, staples and glue, this design could prove to be a real time saver for both children and adults. Imagine if this idea could be applied when it comes to ladies’ lockers. What do you think- would this type of dresser be useful in your home? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! A Solution for Storing Small Baby Items, Milan 2010 Cool Modular Shelving Inspired by Paper Sheets Inovative Children’s Furniture from Masahiro Minami Interesting Colorful Locker, Milan 2010 Kitchen Cupboard With a Clue on What’s Inside, Milan 2010 How to Revamp an Old Dresser with Old Maps Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Unique Circular Residence on the Coast of Japan: Villa Ronde Posted: 17 May 2011 09:15 AM PDT Villa Ronde is an impressive green-roofed residence designed by company Ciel Rouge and located in Japan. The round shape of this luxurious crib was chosen in order to take full advantage of the surrounding views. According to the architects, the residence “is thought as a wide free organic space in which rooms can be closed or in continuity to each other around a patio. The round shape is the best to cover the beautiful view around as well as to resist and glide in the strong typhoons winds. The building itself seems to grow from an hill in which air system circulate to ventilate permanently the house. Everything is thought for the best thermal natural ratio with a double facade for protecting from winds and sun, as well as the roof is covered by one foot of soil including a watering system”. Villa Ronde features an impressive swimming pool, a private museum, a beautiful terrace and a large guest area. Impressed? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! VILLA-K, a Contemporary Hilltop Residence in Japan Circular Walking Bookshelf by David Garcia Modern Floating Villa – Villa Nackros Villa Kanousan, Amazing Cube Home in Japan Exotic Villa with Infinity Pool and Spectacular Views in Mexico Villa Storingavika in Norway, a Stunning View Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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