Captivating Spanish Villa in Port d’Andratx Boasting Exceptional Views

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Captivating Spanish Villa in Port d’Andratx Boasting Exceptional Views
Outdoor-Oriented Dream Home/Office Implants Modern African Aesthetic in Switzerland
Cozy Private Residence Defined by Camouflaged Contemporary Appeal
Convert Vase Collection in Stainless Steel Inspired by Architectural Geometry
Complex Bachelor’s Apartment in Taiwan with an Industrial Personality

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 04:44 AM PDT

With sweeping views over Port d'Andratx, it is fair to say that this Spanish Villa has one of the most privileged locations in Mallorca for those in search of a highly modern way of living. Spotted by Freshome on Home Designing, the five-bedroom residence has a total surface of 900 square meters and boasts an infinity pool with lounge furniture, sauna with fitness area, a separate guest house and a double garage. Its most striking feature is the swimming pool waterfall, an entertaining focal point for the inhabitants and guests alike.
We truly appreciate the mix of materials employed: Italian antique marble, stone, wood and glass were combined, resulting in beautiful interiors filled with personality. The design takes full advantage of the crib’s mesmerizing views, by framing them from every room. While the living area features wooden beams inspiring a charming traditional vibe, the kitchen for example comes with an ultra modern look. All five bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and some extend outdoors through spectacular terraces. This massive Spanish villa is currently available for sale and estimated at 9.800.000,00 €. Think the cost fairly reflects its value?

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Outdoor-Oriented Dream Home/Office Implants Modern African Aesthetic in Switzerland

Posted: 16 Jul 2014 02:32 AM PDT

We’re used to SAOTA‘s impressive and imposing residences and pleased to see each of them unravel before our virtual eyes. This time we’ll be admiring a fascinatingly transparent Lake House in Geneva, Switzerland. Attracting the eye with an unusual architecture, the building acts as both a residence and an office. The client is a fan of the illustrious architecture team and this 2,800 sqm family home and office is the 4th home SAOTA has designed for him. The owner can boast about a wonderful collection of homes in Cape Town and Paris and Senegal. This one is located on Lake Geneva, and features sculptural design lines shaping a provocative architecture.

The contemporary structure designed in collaboration with SRA Kössler & Morel Architects reflects the promising new African aesthetic in a European context. The open, bright and inviting interiors were imagined by Antoni Associates as a luscious cocoon resting on this triangular lot where creativity shaped an outdoor-oriented dream home. The main house is connected to the annex via the cinema, spa area, auditorium and garages on basement level. Combining rounded edges and triangular lines, architects designed a home where the double-height living room offers an ideal view of the lake. A curved wall in glass offers the possibility of creating a welcoming, sleek outdoor living area with a sculptural roof canopy anchoring the design. The upper level contains private spaces like the bedrooms, a lobby and en-suite, accessed via a glass cylinder encased lift. What do you think?

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Cozy Private Residence Defined by Camouflaged Contemporary Appeal

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 10:41 PM PDT

Fancy in its essence, this modern Australian private residence displays a contemporary appeal defined by lines and materials and enhanced by the choice of colors, furniture and furnishings. You wouldn’t guess it from the facade, but a world of serenity and comfort hides from prying eyes. Named the Elwood Residence, it is a result of the collaboration between Robson Rak Architects and Made by Cohen.

The dark volumetric addition in the back of the house hints towards a modern layout and increased functionality, while the bright and open interiors flooded with light helps you relax when you look closely. Just imagine how it must feel for the owners living here, inside their dreamed and then customized heaven! Dotted with color throughout, the fabulous private residence occupies a lot in Melbourne, Australia. Completely redesigned by a talented team, the Elwood Residence was photographed by Shannon McGrath to showcase its cheery atmosphere and space functionality.

I’m sure you already found your favorite space looking through the photos. We would love to know which one is it: the sun-kissed window seat? The perfectly hidden kitchen? Or maybe the illusion-like library?

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Convert Vase Collection in Stainless Steel Inspired by Architectural Geometry

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 12:34 PM PDT

Another Studio shared photos and information regarding The Convert Vase collection, a trio of architecturally inspired geometric vessels, each constructed from a single sheet of stainless steel. The sheet is folded and shaped by hand in order to create a cylindrical structure. The steel has a semi-matte finish with patterns embossed into the surface to create a soft tactile aesthetic from an otherwise hard industrial material. Clever locking and folding techniques were used to shape each sheet of steel without using adhesives or soldering. This carefully engineered process creates a hand crafted design that is lightweight yet robust in structure.

The Convert Vase collection was influenced by a diverse selection of London architecture ranging from the concrete brutalism of The National Theatre to the sleek Bermondsey Square Bicycle Station and the robust surface of One Coleman Street. Each vessel includes a plastic container inside to hold water and flowers and comes in protective sleek black packaging. Prices range from £30 (for the small model) to £48 (the largest of the three). [Photos and information provided via e-mail by Another Studio]

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Complex Bachelor’s Apartment in Taiwan with an Industrial Personality

Posted: 15 Jul 2014 09:08 AM PDT

Kaohsiung city, Taiwan is the home of this 92 square meter bachelor’s apartment inspired by traveling and exuding a charming industrial feel. The idea for this unusual combination belongs to House Design studio, who adapted the crib to the living needs of a single 30-year-old engineer: “After the client doing a lot of research, he came to us and hoped to have a home with natural cement-based environment for him to relax in after long working days. During construction, he had to keep his parents from knowing the truth that we applied cement finish to walls since normally senior people think of cement-finish house as unfinished house“. Construction site was always locked to avoid his parents' visiting.

The design scheme is packed with original elements: a suitcase board was employed for drawers and a metal mini-bar was considered the proper choice for dining. Steel bars were applied to the shelving units to avoid heaviness in the study room. A glass see-through shelf inspires lightness in the living area. What we like best about this Taiwan apartment is how the designers creatively combined a variety of materials and textures, without the place feeling cluttered. Enjoy the photos below and tell us what decorating ideas you like best! [Information provided via e-mail by House Design studio; Photography: Hey! Cheese]

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