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• Bulgari Resort In Bali Speaking A Hybrid Design Language
• Oscar Mesa’s Family House Rising From Between Huge Stones
• Two Buildings in a Single Compact Volume: Private House in Sassuolo, Italy
• Lakefront +HOUSE Embracing The Canadian Landscape
• Unique Kitchen Made From Recycled, Eco-Friendly Paper
• Six Senses Resort in Vietnam Showcasing 50 Beautifully Designed Villas

Bulgari Resort In Bali Speaking A Hybrid Design Language Posted: 22 May 2012 06:17 AM PDT Resonating with its surroundings, the Bulgari Resort in Bali speaks a hybrid design language, combining traditional Balinese shapes and high class Italian style in an unforgettable destination. A sophisticated atmosphere intertwines with exquisite services in a successful attempt of creating a sublime experience. Gathering views across the Indian Ocean, the resort sits 150 meters over the sea, implementing natural inspiration and creating a dreamy setting for guests. This is the second luxury property from Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, and it gathers 300 square meter villas where you can wholeheartedly enjoy exquisite views across the nearby Ocean. Beautiful alang alang roofs made out of coconut thatch combined with luxuriously designed interiors and exteriors compose a breathtaking merger between traditional and modern: ” The floor plan makes a sharp distinction between the quiet and reserved private area and the glamorously festive social area. The construction faithfully respects local techniques, and each stone has been cut and chiseled on site by hand.” You're reading Bulgari Resort In Bali Speaking A Hybrid Design Language originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Oscar Mesa’s Family House Rising From Between Huge Stones Posted: 22 May 2012 04:01 AM PDT Set in a picturesque surrounding, the 900 square meter property in Medellin, Colombia, rises from the natural landscape in a successful effort of displaying modern architecture across the semi-rural landscape. Adorning one of the hills surrounding Medellin, the private family house was designed by renowned architect Oscar Mesa. The excavation brought huge stones to the surface – these were kept on the site to compose a splendid arrangement that beautifies the exteriors and can also be seen from the dining room, recreating the feeling of being outside while having dinner by the stairs leading to the private upstairs bedrooms. A single floor structure separated from the two floors building by a lap pool creates a prolongation of the internal spaces. In between these two volumes, the pool rounded on one side mirrors the surrounding and passing clouds. The imposing character of the house found on ArchDaily constructs a modern setting in which stones, grass and scarce greenery complete the fascinating approach to blending modern architecture with the natural landscape. You're reading Oscar Mesa’s Family House Rising From Between Huge Stones originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Two Buildings in a Single Compact Volume: Private House in Sassuolo, Italy Posted: 22 May 2012 01:50 AM PDT Private House in Sassuolo is a project implemented by Bologna-based studio Enrico Iascone Architetti and located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The building accommodates two buildings in a single compact volume, with more than enough space to serve the living needs of two families. According to the architects, the building was envisioned like “a closed volume, which bifurcates into two  separate units, each with its own garden and no introspection. The rooms of the house are arranged around the patio, allowing the penetration of light into the core of the house. The privacy and quietness of the patio is combined with the aesthetic qualities and the expression of elegance given by the dark walls“. With focus on energy-efficiency, the building features thick ceramic panels mounted on a ventilated  wall and a photovoltaic roof, visually integrated in the design of the project. You're reading Two Buildings in a Single Compact Volume: Private House in Sassuolo, Italy originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Lakefront +HOUSE Embracing The Canadian Landscape Posted: 22 May 2012 12:09 AM PDT This inspiring award-winning design displayed by studio Superkül’s +HOUSE is located in Mulmur, Ontario, Canada. Sustainability features were incorporated in the design, creating a house for the future that naturally rests on the sloped land. Designed by Toronto-based practice Superkül Inc Architect, the impressive sequence of spaces welcome daylight into the social zone, creating a powerful bond to the surrounding landscape. The lakefront residence is accompanied by a full-length wooden deck linking the interiors to the pontoon. Seen through 14 feet high glazing, the lake’s seasonal changes become part of the everyday experience. Based on a rectangular floor plan, the house boasts private bedrooms on both ends. Materials used to build the+ HOUSE were carefully adjoined to shape a fantastic result: “ Built of inert cementitious blocks that inhibit the growth of fungi and molds, the walls are finished with a natural clay plaster that requires no paint finish. A soy-based sealer was used for the concrete floors and counters, and untreated silk and hemp fabric was used for the curtains.” Covered with a green roof, shaded by overhangs and naturally ventilated while being caressed by daylight makes this residential development an eco-sensitive home. You're reading Lakefront +HOUSE Embracing The Canadian Landscape originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Unique Kitchen Made From Recycled, Eco-Friendly Paper Posted: 21 May 2012 09:01 AM PDT Sustainability has been THE buzz word of the past few years and manufacturers have been under increasing pressure to reduce the carbon footprint of the products that they bring to market. Using recycled materials is one way that they have sought to do this. But one company has taken this in a very unexpected direction by producing a kitchen made from recycled, eco-friendly paper. Italian kitchen manufacturer Key Cucine has used PaperStone, an innovative new material composed of recycled paper fiber and non-petroleum-based resins to create the Eco kitchen designed by Alessio Bassan. The original design features a checkerboard modular surface in four different shades suspended on a recessed base. Meticulous attention has been paid to details, such as the PaperStone sink with sunken taps and the board, which provides extra preparation space. The kitchen also benefits from recessed handles making  the doors easier to open without interrupting the smooth, clean design. Are you surprised to see a kitchen made from paper? You're reading Unique Kitchen Made From Recycled, Eco-Friendly Paper originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Six Senses Resort in Vietnam Showcasing 50 Beautifully Designed Villas Posted: 21 May 2012 06:46 AM PDT The Six Senses Con Dao Resort in Vietnam, designed by AW², is a holiday retreat bringing together 50 beautifully designed villas, sandy beaches and forested hills. With materials and colors blending seamlessly into the environment, the Six Senses Resort was developed using natural, sustainable sources, acquired locally where possible. Each of the villas is an inspiring combination of rustic and modern. Wood is the element which predominates, both in the exterior finishes and indoor wall paneling. The interiors are tasteful and inviting, perfect for ultimate relaxation. At the edge of the beach there is a softly curving pool, shaded by wild and mature mahogany trees, one of the many spotlights of the resort. A holiday escape in this resort will give you a chance to practice snorkeling, diving around the best coral reef in Vietnam and simply take in the natural beauty of the Con Dao archipelago. You're reading Six Senses Resort in Vietnam Showcasing 50 Beautifully Designed Villas originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

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