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• Multi-Generation Apartment House Changing With The Family
• Diverse Family Home in Australia Showcasing an Original Architecture
• Almost Secluded Villa On Uruguay’s Southern Coast
• Emmanuelle Legavre’s Vintage Luggage Furniture

Multi-Generation Apartment House Changing With The Family Posted: 21 May 2012 06:13 AM PDT Elegantly imposing, this contemporary home employs the traditional Asian concept of multi-generation living in a modern residential structure. Singapore-based studio Formwerkz Architects imagined a house that would care for different needs of each inhabitant and unify the family in a set of common spaces. The three story Apartment House project in Singapore is not only a family fortress, but also an adaptable dwelling that can easily be expanded or changed, according to each generation’s needs. Even the scale of this residential unit hits towards its function – a residence prepared to construct a new lifestyle for the many members of the family: “The house is organized in two linear volumes, split by a common pool in the middle but connected on the upper floors by the family space. The 2-storey volume houses the parents' master en-suite on the upper floors, floating above the main living space. A lawn garden sits above on the roof. The 3–story block primarily, apart from the dining and kitchen on the ground floor, are tailored to the lifestyles of the 3 siblings yielding to their individual narratives.“These spaces have a remarkable adaptability feature both on the exterior architecture – the two volumes can easily be transformed into 2 bungalows – as well as on the inside, where service spaces are arranged to one side.   You're reading Multi-Generation Apartment House Changing With The Family originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Diverse Family Home in Australia Showcasing an Original Architecture Posted: 21 May 2012 04:30 AM PDT The Elwood House was designed by Jost Architects and displays an interesting mix of volumes, each functionally distinct. With a total living area of 430 square meters, the residence serves the needs of a family in Milton St, Elwood, Victoria, Australia. According to the architects, "the client wanted a house that was clean, distinctive and enjoyable to use without feeling like they were an object in their own home purely because it was of a contemporary design". Visually and structurally, the residence consists of two levels, the bottom one giving the impression “that a block has been carved and hollowed revealing areas of the interior from different external views which in turn create views of the surrounding area“. The upper floor is defined by timber and acts as a shelter for some of the open areas of the house. Enjoy the photo tour below and don’t forget to give us your feedback! You're reading Diverse Family Home in Australia Showcasing an Original Architecture originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Almost Secluded Villa On Uruguay’s Southern Coast Posted: 21 May 2012 02:51 AM PDT A monolithic residential structure named Buenos Mares Villa rises from the sloping terrain of this resort village in Uruguay. Stonework and wood envelope the building designed by RDR Arquitectos and were also used to create the stunning interiors. Light curtains hint towards the slightly visible separation line between the indoors and outdoors. While the night sets in, the main living space becomes comfortable and almost secluded, overlooking the southern coast of Uruguay. An infinity pool on the edge of the stone terrace steals the attention away from the thick white overhangs shaping a covered terrace guarded by a tree and guiding footsteps towards a sunny courtyard. Lower levels were reserved for social zones, while the upper volume concentrates the views on large stretches of water. Bunk beds in the children’s room display wood elements that link the entire interior design, while the master bedroom delights parents with a light and breezy space composition. Uncomplicated in design and following the contours of the land, this textured residential structure compliments the surroundings and borrows views to filter through sliding doors and large dark framed windows. A terrace surrounded by the green roof on the main bedroom’s level offers still moments, when inhabitant, house and nature meet in a part man-made, part natural setting. You're reading Almost Secluded Villa On Uruguay’s Southern Coast originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Emmanuelle Legavre’s Vintage Luggage Furniture Posted: 21 May 2012 12:57 AM PDT This fantastic collection by French designer Emmuelle Legavre really helps to bring a sense of discovery and adventure into the home. Inspired by times gone by, journeys on The Orient Express, the escapades of The Great Gatsby and the adventurers of the post war boom, the collection of nomadic furniture features eight different pieces all made using the finest leather and burnt oak. Providing a perfect solution to your storage needs, Les Valises, literally meaning “suitcases” in English, not only adds a touch of vintage charm to home decor but will have you constantly thinking about that next exciting getaway.     What do you reckon? Does this furniture make you dream of holidays and adventures abroad? You're reading Emmanuelle Legavre’s Vintage Luggage Furniture originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

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