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- Impressive Modern Architecture Developed in Relationship to a Gothic Church
- Colourful and Oversized Parquet Flooring Inspired by Nature
- Contemporary Home Dominating an Arid Landscape: Palm Desert Residence
- How to Beautify your Space with a Bay Window
- Original Decorating Idea for Canine Lovers: Dog Prints
- Exotic Hawaii Retreat with Astonishing Features and Amazing Views
- Functional TV-Audio Furniture with a Chic and Minimalist Appearance
| Impressive Modern Architecture Developed in Relationship to a Gothic Church Posted: 17 Dec 2010 05:46 AM PST 12+ Alder is a remarkable design project belonging to Skylab Architecture. Located in Portland, Oregon, next to a beautiful and imposing Victorian Gothic church, the modern residence is an interesting addition to its neighborhood. Jeff Kovel, founder of Skylab Architecture stated: "The church is amazing. It was a real no-man's-land down here, and one of the things we wanted to do when building 12 + Alder was to feed off the church and to extend the context of [the] architectural experience." The result? A large living room that offers spectacular views of the monument across the street. The new building currently serves as an office for Skylab and two other companies. Moreover, the structure accommodates a 2,000 square-foot crib on the second floor where Kovel’s family lives. Have a look at the photos below and tell us if you like this extreme architecture contrast between 12+ Alder and the Presbyterian Church.
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| Colourful and Oversized Parquet Flooring Inspired by Nature Posted: 17 Dec 2010 04:37 AM PST Inspiration can be found anywhere, as long as the artist opens his eyes and his heart. Once the idea is captured, all the designer has to do is arrange it in such a manner that it will impress because of its uniqueness. An empty apartment in Stockholm, Sweden, was recreated by Tham & Videgard Architects to capture the wonderful colours of autumn. The artists played with shades of green, yellow, brown, red, orange and pink to create an amazing puzzle on the floors and walls of the apartment. Multicoloured and fun, the oversized parquet flooring was inspired by the proximity of the Humlegarden Park, an amazing display of natural colours that can be seen from the windows of the home. This is also why the apartment was named the Humlegarden Apartment. All the colours were ingeniously arranged in the rooms of the apartment to represent the four seasons: “From winter grey and black, to bright and deep green in summer, to orange, red and yellow during autumn.”
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| Contemporary Home Dominating an Arid Landscape: Palm Desert Residence Posted: 17 Dec 2010 01:47 AM PST Palm Desert Residence was developed by Heliotrope Architecture in collaboration with Audrey Alberts Design (company in charge of the interior finishes) and is located in Palm Desert, California. We were impressed by the refinement and harmony of its interior design and decided to showcase this project on Freshome to see if you guys share our views. According to the architects,”the house found its inspiration in the classic west-coast ranch house style – a single story structure with low-pitched sloped roofs and an open, asymmetrical floor plan centered around the backyard pool and patio. The house is clad in a protective layer of stone cladding and zinc roofing against the harsh desert sun. Views out to the desert landscape, sunlight, shade, easy outdoor living, grandkids racing about; these are the qualities that most factored into the design.” A few more similar architecture projects and we will certainly change our perspective about living in arid environments. (Photos: David Glomb) Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below !
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| How to Beautify your Space with a Bay Window Posted: 17 Dec 2010 12:40 AM PST Do you have a bay window in your home, that you're not quite sure what to do with? Sure it makes the room feel larger in that area, but how can you make a better use of the space? Bay windows are a beautiful feature to homes, as they allow more light to pour in, while increasing the usable space. Bay windows can serve to hold more furniture, or add an aesthetically pleasing ambiance to your room. Here are some ways to make the most of your bay window.
If you want to expand your square footage in your room, or add more seating and visual appeal, a bay window may be perfect. While bay windows are easier to install at time of initial construction, smaller bay windows that fit above kitchen sink areas allow for display area for plants, and kitchen décor. While these bay windows don't extend to the floor, they still are a great way to add a functional and beautiful addition to your space. Take a look at your home and determine where bay window could beautify your home, or take advantage of your existing one, with one of the above tips. Freshome readers do you have a bay window in your home? Do you use it to its full potential? We'd love to hear your comments. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below !
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| Original Decorating Idea for Canine Lovers: Dog Prints Posted: 16 Dec 2010 11:19 PM PST We know that we have a lot of Freshome readers who are dog lovers, which is why we would like to dedicate this post to them. Pets or no pets, every canine enthusiast’s room could be “upgraded” with the help of a cool blueprint rendering of his or her favorite breed. Here is a statement from the Animal Blueprint Company regarding this original decorating idea : “Many people ask us about the idea and how we came up with it in the first place. These dog prints are a combination of our love for dogs and our passion for architecture and modern graphic design. Animal Blueprints are unique renderings of canines in the style of a 1950′s blueprint. Each print highlights the physical traits unique to each breed. Robert Redding, former VP of design for Quicksilver for 12 years expresses his passion for dogs in a classical architectural drawing. A blueprint rendering of our favorite pets to hang with pride on the walls of our office or living room, bedroom or garage.” There are currently 50 different blueprints with dog breeds available, but special orders are also welcomed. For further details or for ordering a print online, you can contact the producers here.
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| Exotic Hawaii Retreat with Astonishing Features and Amazing Views Posted: 16 Dec 2010 01:04 PM PST If you ever dreamed of visiting Hawaii, now there is one more reason: an amazing architectural retreat that will have you feel relaxed and at ease if you choose to rent the property named Hale Kana Kohola. Situated in Big Island, Hawaii, the retreat features 4 bedrooms with their own bathrooms and an additional 2 bathrooms, an open floor gourmet kitchen and dining area, a media room and a significantly relaxing living area. Even your clothes will have a vacation in the walk-in-closets that can be found near the bedrooms. The outside deck has a covered lanai adjacent to the infinity pool that will have you playing in the water all day long. The most amazing feature of the entire retreat remains a unique way to take full advantage of the 3rd story whale watch retreat that offers 360º views across the land and bay shore from the sunrise over Mauna Kea to the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Being so close to the water it`s only natural for the retreat to offer challenging exotic outdoor equipment like: kayaks, snorkeling equipment and stand-up paddle boards. All you need to bring is excitement, happinessand a camera.
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| Functional TV-Audio Furniture with a Chic and Minimalist Appearance Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:13 AM PST Designed by Ronald Knol for Odesi, this stylish TV-audio furniture perfectly combines aesthetics and functionality. Here is a description of the project sent to us by Odesi: The RKNL Audio leaves equipment up front (TV on top, audio underneath) and out in the open for easy access, while tucking away all those unseemly cables and cords into a double back case. Ronald Knol says: ' For an attractive form, the deck on top follows the basic shape, and your eye will follow the line and makes the open structure complete'. It has the very own signature of the designer, which you can see in his other designs. This cabinet is available in 120 and 180 centimeter, with up to 16 cm. space to put your audio in between. Total height is 40 cm and depth is 52 cm. The RKNL audio is made of high quality MDF with a hard finish in silk or high gloss white, red or gray lacquer. It has 2 drawers where you can leave your blue-ray or DVD-disks. All your audio in a safe and pretty home.
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