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• Sweeping Views Over Crab Creek From Inside A Stunning Home
• Modern Approach to Highly Practical Family Apartment in Central Slovakia
• Re-Shaping A Bridge Into An Enormous Lego Passage
• Solid Wood Eyewear Stands Protecting Your Favorite Pairs of Glasses [Video]
• Rotating Partitions Allow Instant Conversion of Four Rooms Into a Single Interior

Sweeping Views Over Crab Creek From Inside A Stunning Home Posted: 10 Jul 2012 06:31 AM PDT Another successful renovation focuses the spotlight on architect Robert Gurney‘s portfolio. This new residence was named the Crab Creek House after being positioned on the foundation of a 1960s post and beam modern house in Annapolis, Maryland. According to the architect, “the foundation was kept in an effort to retain it's proximity to Crab Creek, an estuary that feeds the Chesapeake Bay.” Also, the strict environmental regulations challenged the resulting architecture to take the shape of the existing foundation. All the spaces were arranged around a linear white stucco bar, with an artistic collage of building materials adorning the facade. Wood and metal siding compose a beautiful modern geometry alongside glass walls and openings. From inside, views open towards the pool in the back and sweep over Crab Creek. Light-flooded living spaces oriented towards the panoramas display high ceiling and a powerful connection to the surroundings. A covered porch makes the transitions between interiors and exterior smooth, almost unnoticeable. Another excellent display of how to use the power of natural light, just as seen in the Harkavy Residence. You're reading Sweeping Views Over Crab Creek From Inside A Stunning Home originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Modern Approach to Highly Practical Family Apartment in Central Slovakia Posted: 10 Jul 2012 02:07 AM PDT Neopolis sent us photos and information regarding their newest project, an apartment design in the city of Banská Bystrica, Central Slovakia. According to their description, “the interior is designed for three people – married couple and son. There is an entrance hall with decorative floor tiles which continues up along with the side frame of a mirror. Kitchen and living room are joined into one big open space. The most interesting part of the living room is the fireplace – it has no chimney. A bio-ethanol burning system with nice flame effect and no smoke creates a great atmosphere.Cream-brown colors contribute to the warmth of the space. The apartment also features a guest room which is temporary a home office as well, accommodating a lot of book-shelfs and storing cabinets. Master bedroom is quite large, with a bright an airy feeling. The children’s bedroom stands out: using of green color palette makes this room more fresh and less conservative than the rest of the flat. A bathroom with two wash-basins also acts as the technical room with wash machine and dryer. The main materials used in the design were massive wood, special glossy furniture materials, Italian leather, and high-end ceramics. This is also the reason behind using a very simple design, consisting of straight lines without curves and wild decorations”. How would you comment on the overall design of this apartment in Slovakia? You're reading Modern Approach to Highly Practical Family Apartment in Central Slovakia originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Re-Shaping A Bridge Into An Enormous Lego Passage Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:12 AM PDT LEGO has inspired many artists to create using their iconic building blocks. From using 20,000 of them to build colorful staircases to photographic works displaying Lego additions, these tiny objects have been through many hands and inspired many minds. In Wuppertal, Germany, the underside of a bridge was painted by German street artist Megx in a playful Lego-inspired pattern showcasing red, yellow, green and blue building blocks, with a large darker green platform on top. Martin Meuwold – by his real name – transformed the old train overpass with the help of a construction team’s supervision. It took 4 weeks to complete the 250 square meter project, but the results brighten up the street below the bridge that used to be a train rail but is now a pedestrian and bicycle path. How many Lego-inspired designs have you seen during your trips to different places or Internet addresses? Share them with all of us, maybe one of us will be next in creating stunning Lego art. You're reading Re-Shaping A Bridge Into An Enormous Lego Passage originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Solid Wood Eyewear Stands Protecting Your Favorite Pairs of Glasses [Video] Posted: 09 Jul 2012 01:59 PM PDT San Francisco based Bushakan sent us photos and information of their solid wood eyeglass stands that hold three or pairs of glasses. According to the producers, each stand starts as one solid piece of solid FSC certified hardwood. The pockets are then carved out to create the perfect space for all shapes and sizes of eye-wear. The multi-pair stands have an extra large pocket at the bottom which will fit even the largest Hepburn frames. The stands are finished with a water-based environmentally finish that maintains the woods’ appearance while protecting and enhancing it’s beauty. For someone who easily misplaces their glasses, you have to admit this is not just an original idea, but a practical one as well. And with this elegant design, keeping your favorite glasses where you can see them all the time is no longer an issue. Have a look at the presentation video below for more information! You're reading Solid Wood Eyewear Stands Protecting Your Favorite Pairs of Glasses [Video] originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Rotating Partitions Allow Instant Conversion of Four Rooms Into a Single Interior Posted: 09 Jul 2012 12:47 PM PDT Taiwan based KC Design Studio completed a project entitled “Tsao residence – room partitions” and consisting of a creative and highly practical apartment renovation. The studio introduced the idea of using rotating partitions to divide four spaces into one open-plan area. A moving screen (also acting as a TV support) pivots to either combine or divide the living room and kitchen, while a second panel (the elegant bookshelf) is positioned between the bedroom and study. Both partitions have sharp edges, making them really interesting to observe from certain angles. The result is a versatile living space, that can be rearranged according to the needs of the inhabitants. It is difficult not to be impressed by the overall design of this recently renovated Taipei apartment, showcasing minimalism and originality. With a simple black and white color palette, the space gets a touch of elegance, enhanced by the use of dark timber flooring. Find this apartment as captivating as we do? You're reading Rotating Partitions Allow Instant Conversion of Four Rooms Into a Single Interior originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

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