Stylish Open-Layout Apartment Design in Saint Petersburg by GEOMETRIUM

Stylish Open-Layout Apartment Design in Saint Petersburg by GEOMETRIUM

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Stylish Open-Layout Apartment Design in Saint Petersburg by GEOMETRIUM

Posted: 04 Nov 2014 07:16 AM PST

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Designers Alexei Ivanov and Pavel Gerasimov of studio GEOMETRIUM completed a modern apartment design in Saint Petersburg, Russia. A contemporary crib with plenty of natural materials was the main request forwarded by the client. The basis of the design scheme is a combination of marble, wood and black graphical elements. The apartment layout is divided in two areas: personal (bedroom, dressing room, zone make-up) and social (kitchen-living-dining room). Between the two, there are the bathrooms and a guest room. According to the designers, this arrangement is very convenient for the inhabitants. design modern crib Stylish Open Layout Apartment Design in Saint Petersburg by GEOMETRIUM
The hallway is separated from the living room by vertical wooden slats. A wardrobe between the kitchen and hallway comes in handy for storing various clothing items. The dining room area (with 3 tapered black lamps above it) was envisioned for a group of six people. A reading corner and a small library were conveniently placed near the window. Vertical elements in the bedroom (doors, curtains, headboard, mirrors on the walls) in conjunction with light, visually increase the height of the ceiling. There is a whole dressing room behind the mirrored door. See any other interesting details? [Photos and information provided via e-mail by studio GEOMETRIUM]
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Sumptuous Contemporary Architecture in South Africa: Cove 3 House by SAOTA

Posted: 04 Nov 2014 02:21 AM PST

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SAOTA and Antoni Associates sent us photos and information depicting Cove 3 House, a family residence in Knysna, South Africa. The site enjoys spectacular sea views and it was important that the connection to these views was maximized. The primary idea driving the design was to create a single living space with a single roof element floating over it that responded to the slope of the site. The roof is set at a sufficiently high level so that it is out of one's line of sight from the living space, creating the illusion that one is sitting in the landscape rather than in a room looking out into a landscape. A large triangular cut-out in the roof reinforces a connection with the sky.
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A midlevel horizontal sunscreen was added to the double height glass façade and the skylight is protected by a timber screen that hangs into the space to mitigate the scale of the double volume space. The building is orientated towards the view; one enters at the upper level of the double volume looking towards the ocean. The contrast with the external approach is very powerful. A grand stair pulls on onto the living level which holds the kitchen, dining room and living room. To the right the landscaping is pulled into the building, blurring the distinction between the inside and the outside.

A spiral stair connects the living level to a private lounge and the master bedroom on a mezzanine level. This stair was conceived as a sculptural element in the large volume to again mitigate the scale of this space. This spiral drops through the floor to a lower level which houses a guest bedroom, a home theatre and a living room. An L-shaped extension to the South West houses the two children's bedrooms.”The furniture is modern, and a number of bespoke pieces were sourced from the designer's retail outlet OKHA. A neutral palette of ivory, stone and shell complement the natural architectural timber and concrete finishes selected throughout," says Mark Rielly of ANTONI ASSOCIATES. [Information provided via e-mail by SAOTA; Photos: John Devonport & Micky Hoyle courtesy of VISI ]
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Minimalist Lighting Combo With an Industrial Twist: Vialattea Lamp by Formabilio

Posted: 03 Nov 2014 09:57 AM PST

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Minimalist, yet with a very demanding character, the Vialattea Lamp envisioned by designer Paolo Manganaro for Italian-based company Formabilio is able to add a creative twist to modern interiors. The project features four different pendant lighting units hanging from a metal tube structure. Its diversity, coupled with a clean geometry can easily add a “wow”-factor to contemporary desks and/or dining table. Due to its unconventional personality, the design is likely to become a visual focal point in a home or office.
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This constellation of lampshades with different shapes and finishings seems to fit right at home in an industrial-inspired scheme, yet we would rather imagine it in a minimalist decor, its role being that of boosting originality. For those of you interested in purchasing this product, we found out the price for a single piece is currently €459.00. The producers also mention this is one lighting unit that will not cause trouble in the assembly process, as it is easy to fix to the ceiling. [Photos and information provided via e-mail by Maria Chiara Salvanelli on behalf of designer Paolo Manganaro and Formabilio]

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