November 24, 2009
NZI Centre by Jasmax
Introduction
The NZI Centre is a commercial office building located in Auckland’s CBD. It is an integrated design, with the architectural and interior/workplace elements both designed by Jasmax alongside one another, but with two different clients. (more…)
November 24, 2009
Dwelling transformation by Inarchitecten
In an old warehouse, in 2000 transformed to lofts by Claus and Kaan, INarchitecten made one big city-residence out of two appartments. The concept of the loft-dwelling developed into a more spacialplan. From each position you allway look towards the light and by putting the stairs after each other you can look, diagonal through the whole dwelling for over 30 meters. (more…)
November 24, 2009
Click Immaterial Lamp by Blank Bubble
Patrick Martinez has sent us an unique virtual light that use your computer monitor to create an stunning ambient color light. (more…)
November 22, 2009
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa – Jewel in the middle of nature
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa one of the famous Bali resort with breathtaking design melting with stunning nature landscape. Located in Ubud area as it’s well known by the most of tourist with it’s sacred original Balinese traditional life. The resort has won many awards for their hospitality, spa facilities and it’s also choose by TripAdvisor for 2006 Best Hidden Gem. (more…)
November 21, 2009
Embryocare Clinic by MAB architects
Greek architectural practice MAB architects recently has completed the Embryocare Clinic located in downtown Athens, Greece. (more…)
November 21, 2009
Toast Restaurant by Stanley Saitowitz & Natoma Architects
Toast Restaurant serves comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is the second branch at the new Hamiltonplace shopping mall in Navato, north of San Francisco. The mall is one story Mediterranean kitsch in a parking lot. (more…)
November 21, 2009
The Magpie’s Nest by Kristin Jarmund Architects
Norway-based Kristin Jarmund Architects recently has completed the exhibition design for the Bergen Silver Collection, Bergen, Norway. The design is conceived as a magpie’s nest and be seen from all sides. (more…)
November 21, 2009
Forest classrooms, Windermere, UK by Robert Gaukroger
Robert Gaukroger Designers has just completed this project of three classroom pods for a prep school in the Lake District, UK (more…)
November 21, 2009
Divinatio Restaurant, Havenpost by Sluijmer & van Leeuwen Architects
Sluijmer & van Leeuwen Architects with interior designer 123DV designed this Divinatio restaurant which located in Netherlands. (more…)
November 20, 2009
Q House by asensio_mah + J.M.Aguirre Aldaz
The house is a conscious exercise in developing an alternative domestic environment to the surrounding villas of the new suburban neighborhood. The solutions for the development so far have typically been compact villas located on abruptly leveled gardens, irrespective of the complex topographical condition of their sites. (more…)
November 20, 2009
De La Espada at the 2009 London Design Festival
During the 2009 London Design Festival, De La Espada held a series of exhibitions which focused on craftsmanship in modern design, and featured their latest products from designers such as Autoban, Leif.designpark, Matthew Hilton, and their newest collaboration with Studioilse. (more…)
November 20, 2009
Beignet Bathtub by Spiritual Mode
Want your bathroom to be “out of this world?” This stunning sci-fi bathtub by Spiritual Mode is just the thing to send all your senses awhirl! The Beignet bathtub features fashion and function, and is designed to relax and rejuvenate. (more…)
November 20, 2009
Wintergarden at the Northern Club by Fearon Hay Architects
The Northern Club was founded by a group of prominent professionals and business men in 1867 when the popularity of a gentleman’s club was at its peak throughout the British Empire. The four storey building, a high-rise in its own time, was originally designed as a hotel and built on the first section sold at Auckland’s inaugural land sale in 1841. (more…)
November 19, 2009
Refuge in the Countryside by Juan Herreros Arquitectos
The project converts an existing vernacular structure that formerly served as a refuge for shepherds into a small residence for occasional use. The approach consisted of replicating the original volume symmetrically to conserve the original conditions and technical function of an apparently innocent construction that was designed intelligently where its orientation, ventilation and water collection facilities, etc. were concerned. (more…)
November 19, 2009
Espacio C Mixcoac by ROW Studio
The first training facility called Espacio C (C Space -C for the initials of Coca Cola, Training, Quality, Commitment and Creativity in Spanish-) is located at the Mixcoac Distribution Center on the southwestern area of Mexico City. It includes three separate rooms that can be joined together for common activities, a mediateque, snacks bar, souvenir store, data and electrical connections and storage space. The brief also required to include elements from the different brands of Coca Cola FEMSA and to reinforce the company’s values in the space. (more…)
November 18, 2009
Island House by IROJE KHM Architects
Floating site on the river
This site, where is floating on river and confronted the graceful landscape, was strongly recognized to me as a part of nature, from the first time that I met. (more…)
November 17, 2009
Rain Spa Shower Heads by iB Rubinetterie
From the Italian bathroom design experts, these new rain spa shower heads are innovative and illuminating – literally. Bathe yourself in water and light with these stylish shower heads by iB Rubinetterie. (more…)
November 17, 2009
Wellington Zoo Amphitheatre by Jasmax
The Wellington Zoo Amphitheatre is a multi purpose performance space. The primary challenge was to create a powerful and symbolic building with a very tight budget. The most difficult – and hence innovative aspect of the project – was opening up the rear of the theatre in a way that was technically simple, robust and yet elegant whether open or closed. (more…)
November 17, 2009
Quay-house by Inarchitecten
In an expansion of Woerden, the Netherlands, by West 8 cityplanners and landscaping, we have designed the Quayhouse. The house is on a covered parking and adjacent to the water. The access is via a ramp, creating division in the three longitudinal, which also forms sightlines. The kitchen is designed by the stairs to the first floor and forms a separation between the living and dining room. The loft provides light in the middle of the house and the relationships between the levels. (more…)
November 17, 2009
House Bierings by Rocha Tombal Architecten
From a basic form, defined by the municipal urban plan, sculptural “eyes” emerge with direct views to the varied countryside landscape. The form and orientation of the building avoid visual contact with the adjacent houses: at the ground floor the angled ceiling of the kitchen accentuates the intensive contact with the garden. On the first floor, the different shaped openings in the roof and façade offer, like “fingers of light”, varied daylight experiences. (more…)
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