Family Home in Slovakia Paying Tribute to Comfortable Modern Living: Villa M

Family Home in Slovakia Paying Tribute to Comfortable Modern Living: Villa M
Surprising Edwardian Building Renovation in Australia: The Brick House
Ingeniously Versatile: REK Extending Coffee Table by Reinier de Jong Design [Video]
Luxurious Modern Interior Scheme Uncovered by The Appealathon House in Australia
Five-Bedroom Residence Near Toronto Unveiling Luxurious Living: 166 The Kingsway

Posted: 28 Oct 2014 06:23 AM PDT

The architects at Atrium transformed an existing building on a harsh terrain into a contemporary residence able to respond to the growing needs of a family in Kosice, Slovakia. Villa M is structured on three levels and displays a powerful modern geometry. Two terraces, each one oriented in a different direction, contribute to a good indoor-outdoor connection, while better defining the architectural language of the buildings. The black silhouette with large expanses of glass stands out in its neighborhood, yet offers a high level of privacy due to its design.

The back of the house is linked to a beautiful wooden deck, offering opportunities for spending time outdoors, in a healthy environment. Step inside and you will discover spacious interiors, enlivened by an abundance of natural lighting and added a breezy feel through generously-sized curtains. A color palette in gray, beige, brown and white ensures a feeling of calmness, gently disrupted by a few more daring hues sprinkled here and there. Bedrooms are hosted on the upper level, offering expansive views of the surroundings. How would you personally characterize the atmosphere exhibited by this house in Slovakia?

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Surprising Edwardian Building Renovation in Australia: The Brick House

Posted: 28 Oct 2014 01:58 AM PDT

In search of a new architectural language, Clare Cousins Architects envisioned an original looking residence entitled Brick House and located in Prahran, Victoria, Australia. The project is an addition and renovation to a single fronted Edwardian-style dwelling. Privacy from looming neighboring flats was one of the main requests mentioned in the owner’s brief, which is why two new structures were conceived to cocoon a private central courtyard space between them. Despite its imposing, seemingly closed exterior, the Brick House can be defined as joyful and inviting.

A healthy lifestyle is induced through the clever layout and good indoor-outdoor connection: “Designed for a young family the house caters for their needs now and in the future. A flexible space, referred to as the studio, is housed on top of the new garage forming a double story mass at the rear of the site to help screen large neighboring buildings. The single story addition to the house engages with the garden with its meandering facade of glass and brick”. Have a look at the photo gallery below and let us know what you believe are the details that make this place a home! [Photos by Shannon McGrath]

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Ingeniously Versatile: REK Extending Coffee Table by Reinier de Jong Design [Video]

Posted: 27 Oct 2014 03:56 PM PDT

REK extending coffee table by Reinier de Jong Design is a flexible furniture piece available in two new versions: oak veneered and all-white. According to the designers, one of the two new versions is almost entirely white except for the subtle black lines. The edges are finished with solid hpl instead of wood. The dark core of the hpl enhances the sculptural nature of the table. Another new version has an oak wood finish all over, on special request of a client. In order to show how REK coffee table actually works, the producers have created a short video, uploaded by Freshome below:

You can extend REK in various ways, straight or sideways, whatever you like or fits best within your place. Built-in stops make sure that you will not extend the table too far or in the wrong direction. The bevelled edges function as a cut-out grip to start sliding the table parts from their basis position. A small example of creating something by taking something away, a recurring theme in Reinier de Jong’s work. The dimensions vary: from 60 by 80 cm to a maximum of 60 by 160 cm and 80 by 120 cm. REK coffee table is related to REK bookcase, the shelves that grow with your book collection. [Photos and information provided via e-mail by Reinier de Jong Design]

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Luxurious Modern Interior Scheme Uncovered by The Appealathon House in Australia

Posted: 27 Oct 2014 11:57 AM PDT

Appealathon House in Perth, Western Australia is a compact modern residence developed by Australian home builder Grandwood by Zorzi. The architectural language of the project is defined by simple lines, order and proportion. A minimalist exterior palette in gray and white is extended indoors, where things seem to really come to life: “The ground floor Guest Suite is complete with built in robe and luxurious ensuite. A unique entry opens to a stone laid floor extending through the main living areas. A wall of windows opens to the north bringing an abundance of natural light into all levels of the home.”

Frameless stacking doors open out to the terrace, thus ensuring an optimum connection with the outdoors. Access to the upper level is provided by an open tread timber staircase with an artificial pond beneath. This unconventional passageway is one of the focal points of the overall design, visually connecting all the other elements together. According to the official description provided by the builders, at the top of the stairs a bridge divides the Master and Junior suites. “The bridge, with floor to ceiling glass windows overlooks the large dining area and external alfresco. A functional study/activity room prefaces the entry to the two Junior Suites, one with its own ensuite. A private balcony adjoins the activity room.” Next up, the master suite, especially envisioned to encapsulate the feeling of an exclusive hotel. Enjoy the virtual tour! [Photography by Grandwood by Zorzi]

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Five-Bedroom Residence Near Toronto Unveiling Luxurious Living: 166 The Kingsway

Posted: 27 Oct 2014 08:33 AM PDT

An intriguing play of geometric shapes and exterior finishes defines 166 The Kingsway project, a modern house located near Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom dwelling is currently on sale, listed at approximately $2.4 million and is briefly defined as “a custom home with exceptional modern lines, signature outdoor space and finishings inspired by couture and luxury modern living.” Structured on three levels (including basement), the residence boasts a total surface of nearly 4000 square feet.

A black&white color palette, spiced up with powerful red elements adds up to the overall elegant feel of the residence. Special features of this contemporary house in Canada include a Master bedroom floor to ceiling custom built-in closet by PEROLA KITCHENS, an ultra modern open concept bath and shower area in the master en-suite bedroom, in floor heating in the basement and two bedrooms, glass and stainless steel interior railings, custom designed front door and garage door, sound system throughout the home and exterior landscape lighting. Enjoy the gallery below and feel free to share your thoughts! [Photos by: BirdHouse Media]

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