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- 33 Exceptional Walk-In-Closets To Accentuate Your Fashion Collections
- Decaying Victorian Houses Made of LEGO Pieces by Mike Doyle
- Office and Meeting Space Combined in an Eye-Cathing Building: KIT pavilion
- Modern Villa Displaying an Original Geometry in Brazil
- Fun, Fresh and CMYK Based: Serpent Modular Shelving System
- House in Connecticut Blending Tradition and Contemporary Design
- 10 Most Popular Projects Presented in September 2011
- Fascinating Loft Occupying an Old Flour Mill in Denver
| 33 Exceptional Walk-In-Closets To Accentuate Your Fashion Collections Posted: 04 Oct 2011 06:53 AM PDT
Walk-in-closets respond to many needs and wishes, from the need for a customized space for all your clothes and accessories to the wish of owning the most fabulous, exquisite and roomy walk-in-wardrobe there is. We would like to present you a list of beautiful closets that range from dark and mysterious to bright and luxurious. Some closets have a skylight that naturally lights your fashion collections and enhance their display, other closets feature exceptional dark furniture used to accentuate the idea of pure luxury and then there are those bright, vividly colored spaces where fashion and design meet to construct the perfect background for your clothes. Whether the walk-in-closets are long and narrow with floor-to-ceiling storage or large, roomy spaces with plenty of different storage areas built from beautiful furniture elements and displaying boudoir furniture, all the closets in this posts have something special that will remind you why walk-in-closets have become a trendy space in any home. Enjoy the photos and express your love for one or many closets in the comment section below.
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| Decaying Victorian Houses Made of LEGO Pieces by Mike Doyle Posted: 04 Oct 2011 05:49 AM PDT
One look at these photos is enough to make anyone remember that creativity comes in many shapes. These impressive abandoned Victorian homes were all built with the help of LEGO bricks. The original idea belongs to Mike Doyle, who not to long ago finished his third collapsing home in this amazing series. According to Laughing Squid, the projects made so far are called Victorian on Mud Heap, achieved with the help of about 110k-130k pieces (first photo), Three Story Victorian with Tree, made of 50k-60k LEGO pieces (second photo) and TwoStory with Basement (third picture of this post). And in case you were wondering, each house took from 450 to 600 hours to build. But the creative mind behinds them explains: “To my eyes, patterns of decay find a more pleasing path than an untouched object. A roof collapsed by the weight of snow, side shingles ripped by the force of winds, substructures rotting, insects and weather gnawing the exposed surfaces. I can picture those windy days where a shingle flies off. Or the sudden creaking, cracking and burst of tinder giving way under snow’s heavy hand“. We find these decaying Victorian homes absolutely spectacular and are looking forward to seeing your reactions.
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| Office and Meeting Space Combined in an Eye-Cathing Building: KIT pavilion Posted: 04 Oct 2011 04:45 AM PDT
KIT pavilion was designed by Japanese Architects Atelier K and is located in Kyoto, Japan. The building was especially designed as an office and meeting space for the Kyoto Institute of Technology. A giant cantilevered roof creates a dramatic visual effect and differentiates the project from its surrounding buildings. According to the architects, the multi-functional design “draws from and integrates the adjacent landscaping into the conditions of the interior. To the south, an ‘active yard’ consisting of a curvilinear ramp becomes the approach path to the entrance, while a ‘static yard’ finished with a carpet of white sand is tucked into the layout with three rooms arranged around it. Clearly read from the exterior as a folded surface, the roof and wall form cuts away sections of its elevation to enable natural daylight to enter from the west.” The interior design is clean and tasteful, with lovely modern arrangements, creating an environment that is highly fit for professional discussions. [Photography by Taizo Furukawa]
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| Modern Villa Displaying an Original Geometry in Brazil Posted: 04 Oct 2011 03:39 AM PDT
Vila Castela was designed by Anastasia Architects and is an original looking modern home located in Nova Lima, Brazil. The cantilevered volumes are a result of the site characteristics: “We have chosen this concept not only for aesthetic reasons, but above all to reduce the interference of the building mass in the topography, keeping the site as natural as possible. As we placed the ground level of the residence 7 meters below the street , we were able to preserve the pedestrian view of the forest, at the same time that keeping the privacy of the owners, because the main apertures and the glass walls are oriented to the east, on the opposite side of the street. The urban impact of the residence is minimized, in benefit of the beautiful view of the woods“. According to the architects, the total constructed area is 650 sq meters and the residence has three floors: the basement with sauna, Jacuzzi, and an wine cellar, the ground floor (living area and the kitchen and external terrace) and the first floor, where the bedrooms are located. We have to know: do you find the geometry of this residence appealing?
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| Fun, Fresh and CMYK Based: Serpent Modular Shelving System Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:39 AM PDT
Once in a while, an item is so simple and provocative, that it immediately stands out in the crowd. This time, we are talking about a shelving unit that is not only versatile, but also simple and fresh. The fun, colorful and minimalist piece of furniture that drew our attention is the Serpent Modular Shelving System by Bashko Trybek. Its effective design leaves little room for clutter – it encourages you to keep it as tidy as possible in order to enhance the modern design. The fun part is that you can interact with the shelving system, creating your own dimensions and displays. This makes it easier for you to personalize the living or working space while displaying a colorful collection of adjustable wires. Easy to recycle, the Serpent Modular Shelving System displays a CMYK color scheme that will make it easy to fit in with a modern interior design.
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| House in Connecticut Blending Tradition and Contemporary Design Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:35 AM PDT
For today we would like to present an intriguing residence, initially built in 1932 for the renowned American muralist Ezra Winter. The impressive 6,600 square foot house was designed by Winterhouse Studio and is located in a privileged landscape in Northwestern Connecticut. The natural environment within which this home is integrated features landscaped gardens, open land, hiking trails, streams and a beautiful natural waterfall. The house consists of four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a large painted studio with 30' ceilings and 24' high windows, contemporary kitchen, garage and barn. The generous living room (or family room) can be recognized by the original stone fireplace and floor to ceiling bookshelves. The dining room looks royal and inviting. How do you like the mix of old and new in this particular project? [Photo Credits: Albert Vecerka/Esto & Michael Moran ]
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| 10 Most Popular Projects Presented in September 2011 Posted: 03 Oct 2011 09:50 AM PDT Dear Freshome readers, it is time for us to draw a line and see who created what in the month of September. We are happy to see that each posts gets your appreciation expressed through voting, sharing, comments and relevant advice. We are certain you guys want to see the best of the best, so here are the 10 most popular posts presented in September 2011, according to your Facebook shares. Remember that by clicking on the pictures, you can see more photos and details about each project.
#2. Japan's water fountains are in touch with technology. Have a look at this incredible display of patterns as the succeed in Osaka City Station. You have to admit this is an original why to find out what time it is. Aside from showcasing a collapsing digital clock, this Osaka water fountain displays plenty of other patterns (some of them quite artistic), made up of a variety of shapes.
#3. This impressive residence is located in a modern residential tower called "100 11th Avenue" and designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. Offering expansive 360 degree views of Manhattan, the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty, the penthouse also features 14 foot ceilings in a successful attempt to match the grandeur of the panoramic view.
#4. We are extremely proud to see this project that was completed in Timisoara, Romania (aka the city where most of the Freshome team is located) on number 4 in the monthly Freshome “most popular posts” list. The photos below were taken in the X3 offices, an international web design company. The people responsible with the interior design were Stefan Lazar si Alexandra Avram from Ezzo. The X3 office in Timisoara has a total area of 250 square meters, two levels and a design that is fresh and rewarding in itself.
#5. The collaboration between German architectural studios Karl Dreer and Bembé Dellinger Architects gave birth to this amazing residence that borrows its name from the natural acrylic stone used in its construction. The residence located in Bavaria, Germany, very close to the Ammersee Lake and overlooks the green forests of Upper Bavaria displaying a contemporary architecture spread over 395 square meters on a 1,200 square meters property.
#6. In at number 6, we have a beautiful comntemporary residence displaying an inspiring layout. 57Studio designed the impressive Fray Leon House, located on the east side of Santiago, Chile. The residence was built around native trees an in relationship with them.
#7. Pitsou Kedem Architect completed a home restoration above the harbor in Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. One could easily resemble its exterior with a medieval fortress, as inspired by its centuries-old facade. But the similarities stop there. When redesigning this home, the architects kept its mysterious stone exterior, but combined it with state of the art modern details. Just click the photo below for more.
#8. We found this Scandinavian apartment that is quite different from the Swedish cribs we usually publish. With a total living area of 185 square meters, consisting of four rooms plus kitchen, you could say this crib is addressed to those used to an opulent style. And did you notice the silver stag?
#9. With a total area of 98 square meters and a beautiful terrace, this two bedroom apartment found on Oskar-Makleri displays quite a few inspiring details. The most spectacular part of this crib is the attic, where a bedroom, bathroom and roof terrace are located. Exposed beams enrich the design of the upper duplex level, creating a feeling of warmth.
#10. Black Beauty Tierra Villa is an impressive modern residence located in the Black Beauty Village in Ostional, Costa Rica. The 2,992 square foot project features three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and has unique surrounding landscapes. And here is a photo that will definitely make you want to see more.
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| Fascinating Loft Occupying an Old Flour Mill in Denver Posted: 03 Oct 2011 07:36 AM PDT
Occupying one of the most amazing reinvented buildings in Denver, Colorado, the Flour Mill Lofts display a collection of residential spaces that maintain the charm of the old building and enhance it with the power of contemporary interior design. The Pride of the Rockies Flour Mill building was transformed into an exquisite residential building and later a newer building containing 30 luxury lofts was built next to the old one. The old flour mill built in 1920 was abandoned until 1998, when it was restored and converted into 17 lofts. One of these lofts is for sale here for $973,000 and you can enjoy its exquisite interiors in the photos below. Situated in the building between downtown Denver and the Platte River Parkway, this Flour Mill Loft features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, entertaining, living and dining spaces and a terrace, spread over a total surface of 2,198 square feet. How would you like to call this loft home?
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#1. According to you Facebook shares, the top project presented in September pays tribute to …pets. By combining upcycled, vintage and hand-made, Oregon-based Atomic Attic has created fantastic furniture for your favorite pets. Vintage suitcases and TVs were transformed into fascinating pet furniture that add color and style to your pet's favorite corner of the house. Just click the photo for the original post and more details.
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