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Remodeling A Multi-Level House On A Sloping Site

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 02:23 AM PDT

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Texas-based studio Mell Lawrence Architects took it upon themselves to recreate this 1981 multi-level home and offer it the surroundings the respect it deserves – a dream home reborn out of its ashes. Located in Austin, Texas, the Mt. Bonnell Remodel was re-imagined for a couple and their three dogs. Most of the existing walls were demolished to make space for an open floor plan, and an office space also became part of the new design. The walls were redone and the ceilings and floors were changed, preparing the rooms for showcasing modern furniture items and charming details. Spreading over 2,700 square meters, the house displayed a huge space potential, translated into a light-filled kitchen connected to the dining and living spaces. I love the modern pantry- straight wooden shelves that display every kitchen accessory, gathered in a long and narrow space. New, larger aluminum windows were installed, connecting the modern interiors to the outside views. Horizontal galvanized corrugated metal siding update the exterior look to a contemporary level, while the rolling frosted plexi-glass doors that partition the interiors were a smart, low-budget solution for this particular project. Outside, two terraced levels connected by broad concrete steps provide the inhabitants with different vantage points for enjoying the surroundings. Perfectly reshaped, right?

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Original Motorcycle-Friendly Apartment Building in Tokyo

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 10:37 AM PDT

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This unusual motorcycle-friendly apartment building in Tokyo is the result of a design collaboration between Akiyoshi Takagi Architects, Nakae Architects and Ohno Japan- it wouldn’t come as a surprise if all these three companies shared a common interest. Structured on three levels and consisting of eight separate homes, the project was especially developed with adventure in mind, and when we say adventure, we mean the endless passion for the road shared by its inhabitants. Each of the eight housing units has its own built-in garage space to store the roaring motorcycles. The building itself is defined by concrete and was envisioned around a central courtyard. Its innovative architectural design ensures plenty of space for each apartment, not to mention room for the wheelers to ride a bit and make a complete turn. Talk about cool exclusive buildings!

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Michael Wolf’s Intimidating Architecture of Density Photographs

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 07:33 AM PDT

Michael Wolf Architecture of Density 1 Michael Wolfs Intimidating Architecture of Density PhotographsOne of the world’s most recognizable vertical city – Hong Kong – became subject to an interesting artistic endeavor. Photographer Michael Wolf‘s interpretation of the city was captured in a fascinating set of large scale color photographs entitled “Architecture of Density“. The verticality of the most densely occupied major city in the world inspired vertical, horizontal and square patterns that can be admired in the photographer’s works. Defined by a complex dynamics, these high-rise buildings are home to a great deal of people, some briefly captured in the photographs. Similar to the growing verticality of another major island city – New York – the Chinese sky scrapers offer inhabitable spaces for the country’s growing population, but displaying a different collection of cultural and design elements. Michael Wolf captured in his works the extreme density of the city’s buildings, every once in a while interrupted by laundry left out to dry or scaffolding promising a revised facade. The German-born photographer shows us why Hong Kong was named the “Skyscraper City” – a bit scary, right?

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