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• Small, Smart & Easily Movable Hut On New Zealand’s Shoreline
• Experience Remote Islands in the Maldives: Four Seasons Resort
• Exemplary Use of Pebbles, Irregular Lines And Cycladic Inspiration
• Red Walls and Glistening Fins Defining a Modern Home in Australia
• Geometric Light Fitting Inspired by Crystalline Structure
• Eight Green Roofs Under One Remarkable Project in Sweden: Arlevagen
• 10 Most Popular Projects Presented in April 2012
• One Week Left Until May’s Biggest Architecture Event: ROCAD 2012

Small, Smart & Easily Movable Hut On New Zealand’s Shoreline Posted: 08 May 2012 07:14 AM PDT Set in a serene environment on the shore of New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula, this modern hut is a small and simple holiday retreat. Easy to remove from this coastal erosion zone, the contemporary hut named Whangapoua was built on two thick wooden sleds that can be loaded on a barge and moved. Designed by Crosson Clarke Carnachan, which you might remember built the Rahimoana Villa, this 48,8 square meters holiday beach hut encompasses all the necessary amenities for a family of five. Entering through a double-height set of glass doors from the beach deck, the living/dining/kitchen zone continues in the back with a bathroom and a three tiered bunk kids room. Upstairs, a mezzanine bedroom for the parents opens towards enchanting stretches of water. Displaying a Monterey Cypress (Macrocarpa) cladded facade and sides, the hut’s rear was clad in a cheap, traditional building material called “flat sheet”, merging recognizable materials in a movable display of modern architecture. You're reading Small, Smart & Easily Movable Hut On New Zealand's Shoreline originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Experience Remote Islands in the Maldives: Four Seasons Resort Posted: 08 May 2012 05:47 AM PDT Perfect beaches, pristine nature, sophisticated interior and first-class cuisine – these are all features of the Four Seasons Resort Maldives, very difficult to forget, once experienced. Kuda Huraa and Landaa Giraavaru are the two locations chosen by the staff at Four Seasons, for their breathtaking beauty. In these two remote islands, guests can enjoy natural wilderness and ultimate pampering. Here is an open invitation from the resort developers, for the island of Kuda Huraa: “An enchanting garden island infused with traditional village charm, a mere 25-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport, our private coral island is home to the charm of a Maldivian village by the turquoise sea. Here, palm-thatched pavilions and bungalows line the white sand or dip their feet into the crystal water. An island spa offers soothing Asian secrets. Sunrise, sunshine and sunset paint the endless sky“. You're reading Experience Remote Islands in the Maldives: Four Seasons Resort originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Exemplary Use of Pebbles, Irregular Lines And Cycladic Inspiration Posted: 08 May 2012 04:28 AM PDT Combining  golden sand beaches, rocky hills and desert-resembling landscapes, Greece’s Mykonos Island is a heavenly place to visit during the summer. Part of the exquisite Hotel Andronikos located just 10 minutes walk from Mykonos town, the Cocoon Suites display an exemplary contemporary interpretation of unique vernacular cycladic architecture seen in Greece. KLab Architecture were the studio who designed a set of 13 rooms that start the renovation of this island hotel dating back to 1990. “Refurbished following the principles of purity, simplicity, fluidity and surprise“, these 13 out of 57 rooms capture the essence of the island in a modern set of irregularly -shapes furniture and undulating, unaligned walls. Plaster and cement-based flooring construct a world where glass and pebbles are reminiscent of the textured island itself and huge stretches of water, while bamboo canes were used to provide a natural sense of relaxation while embellishing walls and ceilings. Architects pride themselves with a mixture of local charm, low budget and simple, clean inspiration: “All the design was conceived as a low tech construction that the local builders using their so far knowledge would create something that would exceed their practice. Budget had to remain low but the feeling and the sense emerged from the room had to be the opposite. Our effort was to create a sexy but pure, a vibrant but calm, a modern but classic room that would compose all these juxtapositions and paradoxes offering to the user an overwhelming experience.”   You're reading Exemplary Use of Pebbles, Irregular Lines And Cycladic Inspiration originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Red Walls and Glistening Fins Defining a Modern Home in Australia Posted: 08 May 2012 03:21 AM PDT The creative team at WoodWoodWard Architecture completed the design for Finn House, a modern residence settled amid the trees and coastal scrub on the Silverleaves Foreshore, in Victoria, Australia. The architecture of the project stands out due to the use of red glazed brick walls, functionally separating the areas of the residence. Here is more information from the official description provided by the architects: “Reminiscent of a Serra sculpture, the two striking red glazed-brick blade walls cut through the site, organizing the program into linear bands including a services strip, private program and public program. Vertical circulation through the house is via a continuous corkscrew staircase connecting all five levels. Cleverly located between the two blade walls, the staircase requires the visitor to pass between the three distinct programmatic zones through thresholds in the brickwork, emphasizing the red walls as the separator and mediator“. How do you appreciate the use of color in this particular project? [Photography: John Gollings] You're reading Red Walls and Glistening Fins Defining a Modern Home in Australia originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Geometric Light Fitting Inspired by Crystalline Structure Posted: 08 May 2012 01:56 AM PDT American designer Bec Brittain is the mastermind behind the SHY light, a geometric light fitting that has a highly adaptable shape. Brittain, who studied industrial design at Parsons, earned a BA in philosophy from New York University, before gaining an architecture degree from The Architectural Association in London, chose the name of the light by combining her grandmother’s initials. By using  thin LED tubes, the function of Brittain’s light fitting creates its form and vice versa. She was inspired by the shape of crystalline structures and the way that they grow so the light mimics this. The modular hardware can be configured in a number of ways and new shapes can be created depending on the requirements of the room in which it is to be used. The light can also be hung in any orientation or for those who prefer, it is also available as a floor lamp. We would love to know what you think about this light. Please let us know in the comments below. And if you like it don’t forget to share it on Facebook or tweet it to your followers on Twitter. You're reading Geometric Light Fitting Inspired by Crystalline Structure originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Eight Green Roofs Under One Remarkable Project in Sweden: Arlevagen Posted: 08 May 2012 12:52 AM PDT Architecture company Helhetshus developed an intriguing project entitled Arlevagen in Gothenburg, Sweden, consisting of eight similar houses. The landscape surrounding the buildings is defined by giant oak trees and the beautiful lake Sävelången, which partially determined the orientation of each dwelling: “By using the existing conditions of the site and placing the houses halfway over the edge of the hillside; each house got a nice view towards the lake and at the same time it created more space on the sunny side of the plot towards southwest. The boomerang-shaped building leaves an open space towards the street and a more secluded garden space south of the building witch is maximised by placing the buildings as far north as possible on each plot”. Half of each building’s weight is supported by pillars, leaving the ground beneath almost untouched. Green roofs ensure insulation, while adding a great aesthetic factor. [photography: Bert Leandersson] You're reading Eight Green Roofs Under One Remarkable Project in Sweden: Arlevagen originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

10 Most Popular Projects Presented in April 2012 Posted: 07 May 2012 09:49 AM PDT On Freshome, we publish hundreds of projects each month, making it interesting to see which ones you liked the best. Based on your Facebook shares, we put together a list with the most popular posts and we share it further  By clicking on the pictures, you can see more photos and details about each project. Enjoy and tell us if your favorite project made the list for the month of April! #1. In at number one, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa in the southern most atoll of the Maldives stretches across the sparkling waters, offering a luxurious place to retreat and forget everything – just concentrate on yourself in direct connection with the natural environment. Awaiting guests with its 142 villas, the resort surrounded by white sands accompanies a carefree vacation surrounded by 3.5 miles of Indian Ocean coastline. #2. The patent-pending Rocking-2-Gether Chair designed by Houston architect Paul Kweton creates this shared moment routine while displaying a carefully mastered design. Made out of CNC milled birch plywood, the modern rocking chair can be customized to display different density and sizes for the wooden spacers, so you can control the visual connection between you and your pet. #3. Virtually rising 140 meters in the air over Indian ground, the Bandra Ohm Residential Tower was supposedly designed for a location in Mumbai, India. James Law Cybertecture imagined a cluster of highly contemporary spaces inspired by the ripple effect. A rounded outline shapes a magnificent residential building resembling the Ohm (Ω) symbol. #4. This white home located in Queensland, Australia received plenty of attention this month. Built on an impressive lot of 824 square meters, the residence features four bedrooms and four bathrooms, an outdoor entertainment area, a swimming pool, and a three-car garage. But how do you clean such a residence? #5. Living Walls is a street art project initiated by artist Nikita Nomerz , from the western Russian city of Nizhniy Novgorod. The graffiti and street artist seeks decaying buildings and paints them into living characters. Just click on the photo below for more examples of his incredible work. #6. The Coco Palm Bodu Hithi Hotel in the Maldives fascinates with its collection of 100 villa designs to choose from, each luxuriously displaying a welcoming interior design and being strongly connected to the astounding surroundings. Located on a private island in the Maldives, the resort boasts contemporary designs merged with traditional influences. #7. Interior designer Rees Roberts collaborated with Steven Harris Architects to create a stunning modern house located in Cabo San Lucas. Composed of private courtyards and elegantly designed interiors, the house on the Baja Peninsula overlooks sparkling waters and was designed to appear as part of the landscape, with large expanses of glass opening the interiors towards the views. #8. What is it that people want from an apartment? Space, comfort, style, a constant feeling of a welcoming space, a private retreat from the world? Let's see how many of these features we can spot in this rendering of a 300 square meter apartment designed by Alexander Chervinskyi for Azovskiy & Pahomova Architects. #9. Meant to connect Hong Kong to Beijing, the Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus is said to become the largest underground high-speed rail station in the world. This modern concept was designed by Andrew Bromberg of international architecture studio Aedas and its completion is programmed for 2015. #10. The Isaly Residence is a stunning home designed for the Isaly family in a 1848 Gramercy Park townhouse in New York City. By adding a 620 square feet penthouse on top, the building was split into two apartments of equal value. The open floor upper part was to become a beautiful showcase home inhabited by the Isalys. Fractal Construction collaborated with light designer Ingo Maurer and sculptor Emilio Garcia to create an up-to-date residence, displaying plenty of inspirational elements.     You're reading 10 Most Popular Projects Presented in April 2012 originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

One Week Left Until May’s Biggest Architecture Event: ROCAD 2012 Posted: 07 May 2012 08:18 AM PDT The University of Architecture and Urbanism „Ion Mincu" of Bucharest celebrates this year its 120th anniversary in an ample event that is going to take place at Parliament Palace in Bucharest, on 16-18th May: Romanian Convention of Architecture and Design (ROCAD). ROCAD's unique concept – a balanced mix of conferences and exhibitions – has created a stir among the architects and designers from Romania and thus over 1200 professionals at the May event are expected. ROCAD has begun to welcome its guests – 18 top international architects and designers among which Eduardo Souto de Moura (Pritzker Prize 2011), Gottfried Bohm (Pritzker Prize 1986), Mario Botta, Mies van der Rohe Prize – Esteve Bonell (1992), Peter Bohm, Antón García-Abril, Matias del Campo, Rene Davids, Sandra Manninger, Gaetano Pesce, Kostas Terzidis, Elia Zenghelis and Carlos Ott. Over 7 representatives of the most prominent educational associations in Europe are expected to arrive in Bucharest to celebrate the 120th anniversary of "Ion Mincu" University of Architecture and Urbanism on May – European University Association (EUA), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), International Union of Architects (IUA), European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE), The European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA), Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE). The design exhibition gathers market leaders in 7 industries such as: furniture, lighting, outdoor design, kitchen and bathroom, textiles, ecodesign, retail. ROCAD searches for the latest trends and products on the market, the most fashionable and the most exquisite. On the other hand Romanian architecture and design are celebrated through a unique series of exhibitions displaying the best works of Romanian architects over the last 120 years and fashion clothing inspired by Ion Mincu the name of which the university bears. For more information, please access www.rocad.org.ro or www.facebook.com/rocad.ro. You're reading One Week Left Until May’s Biggest Architecture Event: ROCAD 2012 originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

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