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• New Design Hotel Topazz In Vienna’s Smallest Central Building Sites
• Absolute Comfort Shaping Nevada Desert Vacation Home
• Expansive Use Of Glass : Sophisticated House On The Hill
• Dogi Bathroom Collection by GD Cucine
• Environmental-Friendly Modern Home in Australia: Rosalie Residence

New Design Hotel Topazz In Vienna’s Smallest Central Building Sites Posted: 02 Jul 2012 06:34 AM PDT The collaboration between Austrian architects BWM Architekten und Partner and interior designer Michael Manzenreiter resulted in erecting a fascinating hotel in central Vienna. The new Hotel Topazz rises 10 stories in the air on one of the city’s smallest building sites and its dark mosaic facade pierced by rounded windows cannot be ignored. Each of the elliptical windows corresponding to a hotel room/bath are lined with cushions to offer guests the possibility of enjoying surrounding views from the window seat. Roundly – cornered and topped off with a selection of the finest textures both on the outside and on the inside, the new design hotel boasts unconventional lines and comfortable, luxurious rooms that make up for the very small building lot, only 153 square meters. Sustainable materials are part of the hotel’s energy-saving concept, as well as linen and locally- sourced food and drinks. Described as “reminiscent of a sculptural creation by Koloman Moser – a sparkling cylinder, studded with large, oval precious stones“, Hotel Topazz is defined by its elegance and Viennese charm showcased in the heart of Vienna. You're reading New Design Hotel Topazz In Vienna’s Smallest Central Building Sites originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Absolute Comfort Shaping Nevada Desert Vacation Home Posted: 02 Jul 2012 05:02 AM PDT Capturing the surrounding Navada desert land, the Rondolino Residence lends the name of its owner – Fabrizio Rondolino, an independent Italian writer. Designed to occupy 1,200 square feet of building space and 900 square feet of exterior deck, this vacation residential building is actually the prototype of the T-modulome, a prefabricated building system first developed in 2002 by Nottoscale. This stretch of desert near Scotty's Junction, Nevada, had to be transformed in order to accommodate a modern lifestyle – a well was dug and a leach field created, electricity was brought to the site and a dirt path was built to lead up to the wood, concrete and glass house. The owner’s love for the desert and the collaboration between designers and contractors made all this possible. The powerful connection between the inside and outside was created by placing floor-to-ceiling windows in all spaces and slightly raised the building on a concrete plinth to take advantage of the views. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms welcome owner and friends to this modern secluded vacation house. Social spaces are composed of a large open kitchen, a dining room and living room area easily extendable to the outside deck. Here, a sunken-in hot tub completes the idea of relaxation and seems to be a welcoming luxury feature almost impossible to find in the desert. You're reading Absolute Comfort Shaping Nevada Desert Vacation Home originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Expansive Use Of Glass : Sophisticated House On The Hill Posted: 02 Jul 2012 04:01 AM PDT The Austin-based architectural team James D. LaRue Architects sent us photos of their beautiful work named House on the Hill. This is their description, focusing the main elements in an encompassing vision: “This contemporary gem exudes a curb appeal with an inviting entry, expansive glass, and an open floor plan. While nestled along a steep hillside, this home captures a beautiful hill country view while offering a private coziness to the homeowner.“Wood floors and ceiling beams compose a sophisticated atmosphere lightened up by natural light bouncing off white walls. Remember the impressive Westlake Drive House, part of the same architects’ portfolio? The sophistication of spaces seen in the bridges and breezeways is translated here by exceptional expanses of glass framing the architecture. Photographed by Coles Hairston, the beautiful single story residence is a strong inspiration source for open, bright residential spaces. You're reading Expansive Use Of Glass : Sophisticated House On The Hill originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Dogi Bathroom Collection by GD Cucine Posted: 02 Jul 2012 02:42 AM PDT Dogi is a contemporary new bathroom collection by GD Cucine. Known for its sleek kitchen designs, the Italian company has branch out into bathrooms with this fantastic range designed by Enzo Berti. Marrying the natural elements of stone, water and wood, the collection presents a soothing aesthetic whilst bringing the spa experience into the home. Crafted from solid ash in light and dark tones, the Dogi collection includes wall-mounted and freestanding furniture, washbasins, vanities, storage columns, open shelving, mirrors, towel racks and wood clad bathing tubs. Counters tops and basins come in a selection of 8 different stones, including carrera marble, black Corian and solid lunar Quartz. So what do you think of this bathroom collection? We’d love to hear your thoughts so be sure to leave us some feedback in the comments section below. You're reading Dogi Bathroom Collection by GD Cucine originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Environmental-Friendly Modern Home in Australia: Rosalie Residence Posted: 02 Jul 2012 01:16 AM PDT Wrapped in zinc cladding and rising up three levels, the modern Rosalie Residence takes advantage of a hillside location in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The environmental friendly home was envisioned by Richard Kirk Architects and boasts a total of five bedrooms- more than enough space for a family haven. The exterior is given an original touch with the help of operable timber screens and venetian blinds, which ensure both sun-shading and privacy. The inner structure and use of materials is briefly characterized by the architects as follows: “The planning of the house is organized to address the views towards the city on the North-East and Mt Coot-tha on the South-West. The resulting building footprint provides private courtyards and landscaped terraces adjacent to the main living spaces. The interior is an ensemble of Red Mahogany timber flooring and Jarrah timber paneling on backdrop of white plaster walls and white-set ceilings”. Sustainable features of the residence include solar hot water, in-ground rainwater storage for landscape irrigation and low energy lighting. You're reading Environmental-Friendly Modern Home in Australia: Rosalie Residence originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

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