Freshome.com - Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

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• 15 Urban Furniture Designs You Wish Were on Your Street
• Amazing Mountain Residence with Spectacular Views: La Campana House
• Hotel Le Seven, Bringing Together Exquisite Design and Famous Movie Themes
• Take AutoCAD on Your iPhone and Work Mobile with the New AutoCAD WS! [Video]

15 Urban Furniture Designs You Wish Were on Your Street Posted: 04 Oct 2010 06:06 AM PDT We all want out streets to look as beautiful as our homes and to bring colourful accents to our life. Fresh, inspiring furniture is meant to be enjoyed by everyone. Freshome loves all design that makes our life better and that is why we decided to tell you a story about our favourite urban furniture designs. All the architects that take part in this exterior make over have worked on designing our interiors and exteriors and have decided to extend that feeling outdoors. These wonderful creations remind us to have faith in the visual artists that shape our world and to never forget to stop and smell the roses. 1. Pablo Reinoso`s Spaghetti Wall: This Portuguese chestnut and iron bench seems to have a mind of its own. Trying not to fit in but to create its own world of escapades, Pablo Reinoso`s Spaghetti Wall bench brings a new concept to a classic design. The tangling ends of the bench express the artistic approach to a familiar design by adding courage and a sense of continuation to modern landscaping. 2.    Reef bench : This superb bench by Dutch designers  Remy & Veenhuizen was created for a high school in Zoetermeer, Netherlands.  Students must be able to play with the environment in order to enjoy relaxation and creativity. The lively bench makes use of natural elements in trying to offer an escape from the modern, static impression left behind by the high school building. 3. Union bench by Jangir Maddadi : This versatile bench offers something very important to the tired passer-by – it offers the freedom of choice. Union bench brings a 360 degree view of the surroundings, making it the perfect shape for admiring everything around. Made from concrete and wood, the bench also has two more versions: the Union bench for indoor – made from fiberglass and covered with a comfortable cushion- and the Yacht bench – made from fiberglass and certified teak seats inspired by yacht decking. 4. Rolling bench : Some people love the rain: small drops touching the skin, the feeling of washing away the problems and the fresh, frisk air.  Once the rain stops and you need a moment to take in all the peace around, the Rolling bench is a life saviour: although it might be soaked with water, it has a handle that brings up the dry side in a moment. 5. Muscle bench : Alexandre Moronnoz`s Muscle bench solidifies the modern idea of restful places in the great outdoors. Placed in a modern environment the bench offers the possibility to sit or lay on the sinuous lines of this intriguing design. The steel Muscle bench filters the sunlight to add another dimension to the dazzling visual effect. 6. Sliding Bench : Wouldn’t it be nice if you could slide away when you want to be alone? Even in a public space, it is possible with the sliding bench. Mutlu Kılınçer has designed the bench with this in mind: the freedom of choice. With its modern sliding feature, this bench accomplishes a modern look and takes sitting in the park to a new level. 7.  Spiro Spiral : Designed by Zoran Sunjic, this beautiful bench was named Spiro Spiral. The design speaks by itself: a luxurious urban seating area that wraps around and around, giving the impression of a braid in motion.The design allowed Zoran to play with the form  creating quite a few variations. 8. Ensemble bench : The Ensemble bench was created by Roel Vandebeek  for the urban street furniture manufacturer Wolters. Simple lines were used to create this beauty but the contemporaneity comes from how Roel managed to think a network of stands on which the bench rests. It looks as if white shadows were cast in the process. 9. Twig concrete seating : Suited for a very modern area, the Twig concrete seating offers resting space for the urban traveler. The design resembles the form of a twig but the concrete masks any idea of eco-friendly  intention. Twig is the perfect touch in a modern urban area. This system of benches invite to rest and enchant with  its round edges and modular design. 10.  Loop Bench : This part art form, part bench, part slide wonder created by Jeppe Hein uses interaction to bring people closer. Having fun and resting actually goes very well together – especially when a cool design like this brings generations closer. 11. Piano street furniture : This piece created by ADDI saves space while looking beautiful: it is part bench part bike rack.  With the rising demand for ecological means of transport this bench is perfect for any city. The 90 degrees angle simplicity blends well with the city`s ever changing face. 12.Urban Adapter : Rocker Lange Architects created this proposal for an urban furniture seating area. Made for the streets of Hong Kong the Urban adapter seeks to brand a city with its unique shape. The designers merged different concepts into this beautiful bench and offered a resting place and a visual gem. 13.  Urban hardwood : This walnut slab bench by Urban Hardwoods incorporates nature into a concrete, changing environment. Naturally beautiful, the wood was cut by taking into account the imperfections of nature. These are the ones that offer the feeling of escape. The hardwood rests on aluminum legs that make the connection to modern age. 14. Diamond teak benches : New designs from Diamond Teak combine natural wood and modern craftsmanship. Golden teak and stainless steel make these bench designs an artistic statement. They look like optical illusions created for a deep visual experience and sustain the idea of natural enhancement. 15. Rubber loop bench : An unusual design from Asedo Designs tries to give a new meaning to urban furniture. Made from rubber cord and maple wood this bench reminds us of bungee jumping. We can consider it an inspiration for the urban dwellers and a constant reminder of fun in the city. These 15 benches have an inspiring design for the modern society, but they have one flaw: very few people can enjoy them. There are only so many in the world. How about your street? What benches make your neighbourhood special? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! 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Amazing Mountain Residence with Spectacular Views: La Campana House Posted: 04 Oct 2010 03:34 AM PDT Designed by Alejandro Dumay Claro and Francisco Vergara Arthur, this amazing looking residence is located in Ocoa, Chile, in a spectacular mountain valley.  “La Campana House” was meant to bring the fabulous landscape indoors and also to create common spaces where the family members would interact and spend time together. The living room, kitchen and the outdoor covered patio have a unique and warm feel, perfect for socializing. You are looking at a home that is not only beautiful and inviting, but also sustainable.The residence is equipped with solar panels and was build using “green” materials, such as Trombe walls allowing cross circulation of air. Floor to ceiling windows bathe the interiors in natural light and together with the friendly wood, creates a very peaceful atmosphere. The interiors are bright and tasteful, combining charming rustic elements with modern design ideas. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Beautiful and Spacious Rustic Home in Chile Amazing Wooden Home in Barcelona Contemporary Residence with Spectacular Panoramic Views in Austria Mountain and Ocean: Sea Ranch Residence Incredible Underground Residence in Switzerland $4,95 million 8400 Grand View Drive Residence in LA Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Hotel Le Seven, Bringing Together Exquisite Design and Famous Movie Themes Posted: 04 Oct 2010 02:20 AM PDT Hotel “Le Seven” is located next to the Latin Quarter, in the heart of old Paris, an enchanting tourist area, filled with various restaurants and commercial centers. The hotel features seven unusual looking suites and a few “levitating furniture” rooms which the customers can book online. Each of these apartments has its own special design theme: 007, The “Alice” Suite (a tribute to Alice in Wonderland), Marie Antoinette (a colorful reminder of the French Royal court), Sublime, On/Off suite (an apartment which can change its design with the push of a button), The Black Diamond, and Lovez-Vous. The subtle and sophisticated luxury of all these suites will certainly make a big impression on anyone visiting them. The themes were chosen and redefined by four experienced designers: Vincent Bastie, Virginie Cauet, Sylvia Corrette and Paul-Bertrand Mathieu. The price shown on the official site for one night’s stay in Seven Hotel starts from 485€ for a themed suite and from 134$ for the “Levitation” rooms. We are eager for you to check out the photos and tell us which theme would be your first choice. “007″ “Marie Antoinette” “Alice” “Sublime” “On/Off” ” The Black Diamond” “Lovez-Vous“ “Levitation” Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Exquisite W Hotel in New York by BBG-BBGM Frame Bar: Flowing Bands For Exclusive Interiors Famous Hollywood Sign to Be Turned into Hotel? The Opposite House Hotel by Kengo Kuma & Associates The Worlds Most Inspiring and Creative Hotel Rooms Pop Culture and Home Decorating Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Take AutoCAD on Your iPhone and Work Mobile with the New AutoCAD WS! [Video] Posted: 03 Oct 2010 11:09 PM PDT AutoCAD WS is the new mobile application recently launched by Autodesk that makes viewing, editing and sharing DWG files possible on three types of very popular devices: iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. This means you can take your ideas and projects anywhere with you and edit them once the ideas strikes. This is a highly innovative application which will allow many designers and architects to make use of the comfort of mobility. This way the laptop will no longer be a necessity, as one can easily present a project one on one by using the iPhone. The new application is easy to use and will soon be available for free. We are looking forward to see what all of you architects out there think of AutoCAD WS. Are you anxious to give it a try, or is your notebook enough “trouble” already? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Slick and Practical iPhone and iPad Duo Charger iCushion : Iphone 3GS Shaped Pillow iPhone Inspired Cutting Board for the True Apple Fans Sleek, Sexy and Natural : Bamboo iPhone 4 Case from Grove Made Living on the wheels in Japanese style Space Saving Furniture : Kenchikukagu Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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