Summerhill Residence, San Francisco – Daily dream home

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Summerhill Residence, San Francisco – Daily dream home


Posted by on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 8:54 am.

The Summerhill Residence fascinates with contemporary architecture and a natural choice of building materials. Perfectly integrated in its surroundings, the 4,095 square feet house is a weekend retreat for a couple from San Francisco. Located in Kenwood, Sonoma County, the residence is actually made of three volumes displayed in a geometric shape, protective of a [...]

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Inspiring minimalist wooden furniture collection by Andrew Kopp

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Inspiring minimalist wooden furniture collection by Andrew Kopp


Posted by on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 8:00 am.

Iowa-born furniture designer Andrew Kopp creates and builds stylish modern wood furniture displaying bold contours. The designer’s enthusiasm lends energy to his works, allowing each item to become more than just functional – it becomes alive. The minimalist approach to some of the furniture items depict a fantastic style. The Dark Blue table, for example, [...]

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Family House at the Empordà by Ricardo Bofill

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Family House at the Empordà by Ricardo Bofill


Posted by on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 7:30 am.

Well-known Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill designed a complex and fascinating summer house for his parents. Built on the ruins of an old country home, the Family House at the Empordà is located in Girona, a city in north-eastern Spain, in the Catalonia region. Spaces organized around a brightly red central courtyard capture different views of [...]

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Colorful modern furniture by alle: The Hybrid collection

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Colorful modern furniture by alle: The Hybrid collection


Posted by on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 7:18 am.

An attractive, vividly colored furniture collection can brighten up any space. All these furniture items below, part of a well-designed collection, showcase an elegant shape adorned with lines and perfectly composed shapes. Youthful colors compose a fascinating pattern for all the items in the Hybrid Collection. Produced by allê in limited editions, all the furniture [...]

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San Francisco’s Museum Tower Penthouse at St. Regis Hotel

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San Francisco’s Museum Tower Penthouse at St. Regis Hotel


Posted by on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 at 12:19 pm.

On top of the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco, the 20,000 square foot property is largest newly constructed condo on the market. Commandingly sited atop the highest floors of the 5-star St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco, a rare two-story penthouse with 360-degree views has become one of the world’s most extraordinary residences. Showcasing [...]

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Historic Haddaway Hall in Tacoma on the Market

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Historic Haddaway Hall in Tacoma on the Market


Posted by on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 at 9:00 am.

On the market in Tacoma, Washington is one of the most historic and regal properties found in the Pacific Northwest. Previously used as a Baptist seminary for the better part of the past 30 years, the grand Tudor estate known as Haddaway Hall (also called the Weyerhaeuser Mansion) has been listed for $6.4 million. Timber [...]

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Daily Dream Home – House Aboobaker

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Daily Dream Home – House Aboobaker


Posted by on Sunday, May 13th, 2012 at 2:04 pm.

Today’s dream home is located in Limpopo, South Africa – a perfect place to build a residence that would encompass a laid back lifestyle in spaces flooded by natural light. House Aboobaker was re-designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects and now proudly displays a wonderful collection of space. “The brief was to transform the [...]

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Danish Modern Revived – Grete Jalk Chair and Nesting Table

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Danish Modern Revived – Grete Jalk Chair and Nesting Table


Posted by on Sunday, May 13th, 2012 at 1:33 pm.

Some furniture items are so well designed that they need to be revived. After designing the GJ Chair and GJ Nesting Table in 1963, Grete Jalk – one of the major exponents of Danish Modern in the 1950s and 1960s – became a legendary designer. Thanks to Lange Production, we can still enjoy the elegant [...]

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Outdoor Light by Thomas Sandell for Zero4

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Light House Indoor/Outdoor Light by Thomas Sandell for Zero


Posted by on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 12:00 pm.

Indoor/Outdoor Floor Lamp with an Elemental Form Design: Thomas Sandell Create a new atmosphere with Light House. A freestanding floor lamp with soft light that filters through a matt opal acrylic diffuser. Light House is available as both an indoor and outdoor version, so you can place it in your garden. The outdoor version has [...]

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Golden Oak Homes at Walt Disney World Resort

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Golden Oak Homes at Walt Disney World Resort


Posted by on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 9:28 am.

Have you ever wanted to live at Disney World? Well, now you can! Golden Oak is a new luxury residential resort community from the Mouse House, designed by the Disney Imagineers. The Golden Oak community is named after Walt Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch in California. They offer single-family, custom homes priced between $1.5 million and [...]

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Topsider Tree House In The Pennsylvania Woods For Sale

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Topsider Tree House In The Pennsylvania Woods For Sale


Posted by on Friday, May 11th, 2012 at 8:26 am.

“Frank Lloyd Wright would have LOVED it here!” trumpets the listing description of this unique octagonal Topsider house in Erwinna, PA. Indeed old Frank would have felt quite at home in this verdant abode, as would Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, or any other of our nature-loving creatives. And with good reason: the exterior walls [...]

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Carla Sozzani is Curating a Courtyard of the Cool

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Carla Sozzani is Curating a Courtyard of the Cool


Posted by on Friday, May 11th, 2012 at 7:16 am.

10 Corso Como is a global cool hunting zone—a Milan-based art gallery, design depot, bookshop, publishing house, eatery and hangout for the chic elite who traipse through Italy’s fashion and design center. There, you may bump into the likes of British soccer star David Beckham or South Korean pop recording artist Taeyang. Brands from Gap [...]

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Taking a journey to the imaginary – Egyptian Inspired Lamp Collection by Zenza

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Taking a journey to the imaginary – Egyptian Inspired Lamp Collection by Zenza


Posted by on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 8:59 am.

Egypt has a fascinating culture that inspired many modern designs – one of which is the splendid Egyptian Inspired Lamp Collection by Zenza. Made up of oversized pendant lamps or smaller versions of patterned globes, this bouquet of lights compose an unforgettable atmosphere, whether lit by natural light or sharing artificial light from behind the [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Casa Luz

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Daily Dream Home – Casa Luz


Posted by on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 8:59 am.

This pleasure of constantly enjoying the surrounding views from inside a modern, comfortable home led to the design of many residences that benefit from extensive use of glass throughout. The three-story Casa Luz in Guatemala city is one of these inspiring residential structures using the material’s transparency to create a strong relationship with city panoramas. [...]

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A House Made Of Redwoods Among The Redwoods In Mill Valley, CA

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A House Made Of Redwoods Among The Redwoods In Mill Valley, CA


Posted by on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 8:01 am.

Cradled among the towering trees of Mill Valley, CA is a home that is as dramatic as the forested backdrop that surrounds it. Made of solid redwood beams, weathered barn siding, and glass, the $1.8 million property evokes a certain sense of arboreal living, much like that of the tree house found in the 19th [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Laranjeiras Residence

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Daily Dream Home – Laranjeiras Residence


Posted by on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 9:16 am.

Escaping into a modern paradise every time you come home is part of the dream home experience. The Laranjeiras Residence is a perfect example of how nature and modern architecture connect at a complex level. A hybrid between finished and unfinished wood details, between rustic and high-tech, this luxurious residence on Rio de Janeiro’s southern coast [...]

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Celebrating Poltrona Frau‘s 100th Birthday With The Juliet Armchair

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Celebrating Poltrona Frau‘s 100th Birthday With The Juliet Armchair


Posted by on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 9:13 am.

An elegant yet playful combination of classic capitonne upholstery embraces the wooden frame of this vivid armchair. Named the Juliet Armchair, this piece of furniture was created by British designer Benjamin Hubert to celebrate Italian brand Poltrona Frau‘s 100th birthday. He was one of the twelve designers invited by the company to design an armchair [...]

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Melted Aluminum Bounding With Burnt Wood – Hilla Shamia’s Wood Castings

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Melted Aluminum Bounding With Burnt Wood – Hilla Shamia’s Wood Castings


Posted by on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 12:29 pm.

Presenting a striking combination never seen before, these wood-casted pieces of furniture were created by designer Hilla Shamia. These Wood Castings promise a constant visual of the merger between two splendid materials – wood and aluminum. The reaction between hot aluminum and burnt wood creates a clear boundary between the two elements, combining them into [...]

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Green and Luxurious: Maximum Garden House in Singapore

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Green and Luxurious: Maximum Garden House in Singapore


Posted by on Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 11:41 am.

When it comes to keeping your home insulated, green walls are the aesthetic way to go. Maximum Garden House, designed by Singapore-based studio Formwerkz Architects, is a perfect example of a green and spectacular looking modern residence. Structured on three levels, this welcoming home in Singapore was especially developed for a family with two children. [...]

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Stylish Bloom TV Stand by Designer Léon van Zanten

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Stylish Bloom TV Stand by Designer Léon van Zanten


Posted by on Monday, May 7th, 2012 at 10:28 am.

TV stands are usually neglected in today’s interior design. Adding a dynamic touch to any room it is placed in, this particular project is visually hard to miss. Seen on Contemporist,  Bloom TV Stand was envisioned by Dutch designer Léon van Zanten and comes with a highly original appearance, easy to integrate in contemporary minimalist [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Harborview Hills, California

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Daily Dream Home – Harborview Hills, California


Posted by on Sunday, May 6th, 2012 at 9:17 am.

Today’s Daily Dream Home is California luxury at it’s finest. Designed by Laidlaw Schultz Architects, Harborview Hills is a contemporary residence located in Corona del Mar, California. With dramatic white walls contrasting the warm color palette of the chosen materials, the amazing house ranks high in elegance and modernism. From the architects: “Bordering the street, [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Island House

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Daily Dream Home – Island House


Posted by on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at 10:30 am.

This stunning, almost transparent riverfront property was designed by Seoul-based studio Iroje KHM Architects. Created to be a place for recreation and contemplating while enjoying spectacular changes in the foliage across the river, the Island House displays a series of naturally lit living spaces on two levels gathered around a central courtyard overlooking the river. [...]

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Modern and youthful PS #1 Elementary School Aftercare design

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Modern and youthful PS #1 Elementary School Aftercare design


Posted by on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 7:40 am.

The PS #1 Elementary School Aftercare in Santa Monica, California, stands as proof that educational buildings can display a modern and creative facade and contemporary interiors that help enhance the students’ creativity. Designed by john Friedman and Alice Kimm of JFAK Architects, the elementary school strives to connect all its elements in a unifying space. [...]

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Davide Bianchi’s “Screw me up” re-design of the iconic Sound Chair

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Davide Bianchi’s “Screw me up” re-design of the iconic Sound Chair


Posted by on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 7:17 am.

Italian designer Davide Bianchi creates unique furniture items, beautiful interiors and bespoke pieces. This specific design is a luxurious-looking chair prepared for showcasing creative ideas during the well-known London Design Festival. Created in collaboration with Natuzzi, the artistic Screw me up version of the iconic Sound Chair stands as an artistic expression of the designer’s [...]

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Elegant and sophisticated Lounger by Jaime Hayon

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Elegant and sophisticated Lounger by Jaime Hayon


Posted by on Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 7:08 am.

Created by Spanish designer Jaime Hayon for BD Barcelona Design, this elegant and vividly colored Lounger  is sure to become the focal point in the room. By displaying a sophisticated design enhanced by the bold choice of color, the Lounger earned its place in the classical wall of fame of modern design. The contrasting elements [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Altamira Residence

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Daily Dream Home – Altamira Residence


Posted by on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 3:34 pm.

Built on a 20-acre property along California’s Palos Verdes Peninsula, this contemporary residence was designed to encompass memories and a brand new lifestyle for its inhabitants. Named the Altamira Residence, this intriguing new home reminds the family of childhood camping trips, family picnics, and romantic times spent on these grounds by the couple now owning [...]

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Textured Kohler Karbon Kitchen Faucet For Modern Homes

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Textured Kohler Karbon Kitchen Faucet For Modern Homes


Posted by on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 3:33 pm.

Brilliantly manufactured and designed to complement even the most elegant kitchens, the Kohler Karbon Kitchen Faucet steals the spotlight with its articulating body that swivels in the needed direction to give you the control over the water direction. Not only versatile, this exquisite modern kitchen faucet also display a high-end, slightly industrial look that would [...]

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Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Buy $16 Million London Dream Home

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Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Buy $16 Million London Dream Home


Posted by on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 pm.

Actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reportedly bought a house in Richmond, West London, for an amazing $16.18 million, the Sun said. The Hollywood superstars have taken the opportunity to buy the home, called Whornes Place, after having rented it for $50,000 a month last year. (See pictures of the home here) “They loved [...]

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Historic Shingle-Style Loring House On Market For $4.1 Million

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Historic Shingle-Style Loring House On Market For $4.1 Million


Posted by on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 8:38 am.

Listen up, class – it’s time for your regularly scheduled architecture lesson. Today we’ll be exploring an interesting little movement, and will take a look at a beautiful example of this architecture in Massachusetts. During the late 1800s, a revived interest in 17th century colonial architecture influenced the rise of a new design trend: shingle-style [...]

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Daily Dream Home – Oberen Berg House, Germany

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Daily Dream Home – Oberen Berg House, Germany


Posted by on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 6:32 am.

Presenting a generous floor plan of almost 5,000 square feet, the Oberen Berg House in Stuttgart, Germany, is a contemporary residence made of several different sized white volumes that project a unified image from far away. Individually constructed, the volumes were created to delimit each space without losing the feeling of a seamlessly designed space. [...]

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Wood and steel rocking furniture from Shiner

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Wood and steel rocking furniture from Shiner


Posted by on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 at 6:28 am.

We recently came across some interesting seating systems. By combining the comforting movement of a rocking chair and the rigidity of natural hard wood and steel, designers and manufacturers from Shiner used their experience with the CNC router to create fascinating modern furniture for contemporary spaces. The Pant Rocker and Ottoman showcase a beautiful, oval [...]

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