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• Inspired by Works of a Spanish Sculptor: A-cero’s Open Box House
• Exceptional Container Home by and for Industrial Designer Debbie Glassberg [Video]
• Dreamy Miami Castle Surrounded by a Moat: Architect Charles Sieger’s Residence
• Inspiring: Garage Converted Into a Wecoming 41 Square Meter Crib

Inspired by Works of a Spanish Sculptor: A-cero’s Open Box House Posted: 04 Apr 2011 06:23 AM PDT Located in the outskirts of Madrid, A-cero’s wonderful Open Box House forecasts a world of modern architecture and comfortable living. The sculptural 750 m2 house has a surprisingly artistic shape, inspired by Spanish sculptor Jorge Oteiza, renowned for being one of the main theorists on Spanish modern art. Featuring three storeys, the Open Box House dominates the surroundings with the help of architecturally significant forms. Here is a description of the Open Box House from the designers: “Open box is notable for its façade in concrete granulated in some face and brandering in other faces. The house´s plot has is 2.600 m2. The basement takes the garage and facilities and the ground floor has the living room, kitchen and servant's quarter. In the first floor are the private rooms (4 bedrooms) and a library. The interior design includes furniture designed by A-cero and the Italian company Fendi. The landscaping has been designed by A-cero too. It is a Japanese garden as a conclusion, an A-cero work in which you can see its looking for the quality, comfort and design excellence.” Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! House with a Modern and Attractive Design Glamorous Table Design Resembling the Signature Red-Soled Louboutins Inspired by the Fine Lightness of Textile : Wave Coffee Table Open Door House by Meneghetti Architects One Really Cool Idea for an Original Swimming Pool Wood Furniture, Wood House, Everything Wood Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Exceptional Container Home by and for Industrial Designer Debbie Glassberg [Video] Posted: 04 Apr 2011 04:21 AM PDT Who would have thought that containers will serve much more than their original purpose? Industrial designer Debbie Glassberg says she is driven by design and this is what helped her overcome ordinary architecture. Debbie Glassberg’s home is a 2,600 square feet structure made of five shipping containers that has a rather unusual appearance. Located in Kansas City, the extraordinary dwelling has it all: space, light and life. Featuring a white galley kitchen with energy efficient appliances as the heart of the house, Debbie’s home welcomes guests with a radiant ambiance and offers moments of admiration. Other rooms on the first floor have the same open floor plan as the bedrooms upstairs. On the roof of her new residence, Debbie grows a rooftop edible garden. The produce is stocked in an almost invisible pantry, protected by a large, white sliding door, as you can see in the first video below. Apart from having a green roof, the residence also features geothermal heating, plant foam insulation and some passive solar. The good news is that Debbie will be constructing homes for anyone interested. Her project, Home Contained, is one that could turn into a large scale industry, especially if the construction costs are lower than average. Would you live in a container home? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Top 10 Trendsetters Of Industrial Design Light Handed to You On a Platter – The Light Container Transforming a Basement into a Family-friendly Colorful Entertainment Room SG Blocks Container House – Made of Shipping Containers The modern mariner: Crafting a dazzling home from old shipping containers Awesome Business Card Idea for an Architect or Interior Designer Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Dreamy Miami Castle Surrounded by a Moat: Architect Charles Sieger’s Residence Posted: 04 Apr 2011 03:14 AM PDT Who here never dreamed of living their perfect life in a castle? I know I have, but i could never imagine how the castle would look like. Now I see someone is living in my dream castle! Owned by architect Charles Sieger of Sieger Suarez, the extraordinary property Charles Sieger is a renowned architect who has designed over ten billion dollars in real estate properties. Now his own residence, the “Sieger Residence” expresses his work and seems to be a constant reminder of his success. Surrounded by a large, lake-like moat, the exceptional construction has a balanced symmetry that guides the design lines. Upon entering the property, elegant black gates welcome the guests and take them to a beautiful pathway towards the residence, flanked by trimmed hedges and trees. Crossing the bridge, the view opens to the magnificent castle. A river runs right at the edge of the property, making the aerial view even more spectacular. See the construction of the moat surrounding the mansion in the last photo. And for those of you who love hip-hop music and would like to take a tour of the castle, check out Birdman’s “Fire Flame” video (careful, explicit content) filmed on Sieger incredible property. Enjoy the tour! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! The EPIC Miami Hotel and Residences White Interior Design Inspiration : Long Island White Castle Indoor Fairy Tales: Beds Shaped Like Castles for Young Ladies Stunning Residence Perfectly Integrated in the Surroundings Adventurer's Bridge House by Max Pritchard Architect Villa Roxie in Miami, the Former Crib of Lenny Kravitz Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Inspiring: Garage Converted Into a Wecoming 41 Square Meter Crib Posted: 04 Apr 2011 12:44 AM PDT Garage conversions are very popular nowadays. It is amazing what some can do out of an old rusty room and today we have yet another project that proves impossible is nothing. French architects at Fabre | de Marien managed to completely transform a 41 sqm garage located in Bordeaux into a welcoming living space. Here is more information from the project developers: “The buildings (A/N in the neighborhood) face the length of a private route meaning each property owner possesses half of this space. The garage's only elevation onto this passage was one of 6m in length yet the other faces were either blind or shared party walls. A patio measuring 4m long by 2.20m wide was created and placed within the new building. The interior is completely hollowed out and now glazed by the patio. In order to clear the largest space possible and to benefit of its varied special qualities despite its size, all the main essential living requirements excluding the kitchen which fronts the passage, is concentrated within a box measuring 3.60m long by 3m wide by 3m high.” Freshome readers, did you convert any provoking interior lately? If so, what was the biggest challenge that you confronted?   These are the BEFORE photos: Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Australians Have the World’s Largest Homes, According to a Recent Reuters Study Extreme Design Makeover: Garage Turned into Modern Living Area High Quality Garage Doors from Silvelox Red Nest, an Incredible 23 Square Meter Apartment in Paris Freshome’s 10 Most Popular Apartment Designs of 2010 Inspiring Modern Home Architecture Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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