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Architect Zaha Hadid Named Dame For Service To Architecture

Posted: 19 Jun 2012 06:30 AM PDT

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Well-known architect Zaha Hadid has recently been awarded the title Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for her services to architecture acknowledged in the Queen's 2012 Birthday Honours list. The Baghdad-born, London-based architect proves that family is a big part of her life and inspired her journey towards this moment. Having been raised in one of Bagdhad's first Bauhaus-inspired homes and encouraged to enroll in London’s Architectural Association School of Architecture, the illustrious architect’s thoughts at the ceremony revolved around this relationship: “It is a tremendous honor for me to receive this award. I would like to thank all my colleagues and clients for their hard work and support. I am delighted that architecture has been recognized in this way. My father went to the London School of Economics in the 1930s, and everything he learned at the time is why I have always leaned towards the UK.”

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Urban Inspiration: NYC Sewer Cover Pillow For Casual Spaces

Posted: 19 Jun 2012 04:54 AM PDT

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How would you like to have an original photograph of a NYC sewer canal printed on a comfy cushion? It would definitely change the atmosphere in the room, creating a design wormhole into the streets of Big Apple. The NYC Sewer canvas printed pillow from Brooklyn-based In the seam will have your sofa looking urban and modernly stylish without compromising the integrity of your color palette. Found on BookOfJoe, this pillow would also make an awesome gift, reminding friends or family of this amazing city’s charm in a unique, creative way. Printed canvas in the shape of a manhole cover was attached to a black fabric back and stuffed to become a comfy solid-looking focus point. So this pillow joins Vintage Camera Pillows from the same artist or PillowMob’s Faces and Objects in an effort to offer you creative alternatives to boring cushions.

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Strikingly Clever Layout Making the Most of a 21sqm Swedish Crib

Posted: 19 Jun 2012 03:53 AM PDT

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Provided that the inhabitant is not “burdened” with lots of household belongings, this small, 21 square-meter apartment is just perfect. It is incredible how the designers managed to turn such a small space into an airy and comfortable crib. A wonderful example of Swedish design, the project found on Skeppsholmen is characterized by tastefulness and originality. As you enter, a small hallway divides the bathroom in two functional small interiors. The only room is flooded in natural light from three spectacular windows and features a lovely table for two, an expandable sofa and an extra bed (which means three people can comfortably sleep here!). There is even space for a small cooking area, with storage for tableware and whatnot. No compromises have been made; everything looks great, from the lovely black and white wallpaper to the colorful tiles above the tiny counter-top. Find this small apartment as inspiring as we do?

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Three Identical Homes Taking Advantage of a Steep Slope in Sweden

Posted: 19 Jun 2012 02:35 AM PDT

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Waldemarson Berglund Arkitekter designed three identical houses situated on a steep slope in the mountainous north of Sweden. Defined by wood and having a minimum impact on the environment, the residences were especially developed for recreational purposes. The layout of the houses is a consequense of the building regulations and a response to the topography of the site. The great scenery and the mountains across the Ĺre lake can be enjoyed trough the piercing windows. Here is more from the official architects’ description: “A connection axis extents along the building's long side, divided in four generously-sized sets of stairs. This space allows a view of the whole house from the entrance to the opposite end. Height difference between the highest and lowest point is 31 stairs, as in any other 1 ½ story house with two staircases. The difference, though, is that these buildings have 5 individual levels. The upper floors shelter the hall, two bedrooms, bathroom and sauna, and the two bottom levels accommodate the kitchen and the living room, with a terrace facing south“. Talk about using terrain irregularity to your advantage!

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Densely Greened Contemporary Family Residence In Vietnam

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 11:39 PM PDT

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A family with three young children needed an up-to-date residence where family life would revolve around the need for an open, inspiring cluster of modern spaces. Located in the Go Vap District of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the private residence was completed this year and showcases the customized needs and wishes of this particular family. Vietnamese architecture studio MM++ Architects transposed a sense of calmness and respect in the refreshing layout of the House in Go Vap. Spread over 255 square meters of luscious interior spaces, this light-flooded crib welcomes nature inside through the extensive use of green details. The living zone, kitchen and dining space were designed to be part of a single open space, large enough to accommodate comfortable interactions between family members. Opening both to the outside garden and to an interior garden, this space is linked to the volume containing the children’s bedrooms on the ground floor and the master and guest suites upstairs. This layout and the extensive green space transform the house into an oasis of comfort and provide inhabitants with indirect natural light encouraging high-quality details to stand out.

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