Two-storey Period Home Residence

The postcard attributes of this two-storey residence flow from the romantic facade and into the fully-renovated interior by reknown Melbourne architects; BE Architects. A stylish ambience, meticulous attention to detail plus quality finishes are the hallmarks which have transformed this period home into a stunning, spacious, living environment. Tall ceilings adorned with chandeliers and colourful brushstrokes... 

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The Middle East Centre of St. Antony’s College by Zaha Hadid Architects

The Middle East Centre of St. Antony’s College is the University of Oxford’s centre for interdisciplinary study of the Modern Middle East. The centre was founded in 1957 and it is focused on research on humanities and social sciences with a wide reference to the Arab World and its geographic adjacencies. The Centre research core is a specialized library and substantial paper and photographic archive... 

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Tattoo House by Andrew Maynard Architects

An extension to an existing 3 bedroom house in Fitzroy North to provide new living and kitchen space for a growing young family. Many of the design decisions were generated by the tight budget. The form is a simple box- the strongest form an architect can achieve at a bargain basement price. Every element needed to perform multiple functions for maximum return- hence the kitchen bench becomes part... 

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Yoo Apartments New York

When Philippe Starck designs luxury apartments, his collections for Axor, which have created a furore in the world of design since 1994, are always part of the concept. One of Starck’s clients is Yoo, one of the most innovative and successful real estate companies of our time. London, Miami, Buenos Aires, Sydney, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv … There are already more than 4,000 Yoo apartments around the... 

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Purism and straight lines for pure bathing pleasure

A return to simplicity. The Puro from Kaldewei is a new bathtub for devotees of pure, clear design contours. The purist design of the Puro in durable Kaldewei steel enamel reflects the modern approach of architects and interior designers in reducing everything to the essentials. Bathroom design, in particular, still attaches special importance to this approach. It takes up the desire for a timeless... 

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Refuge Pavilion by Francisco Portugal e Gomes

The project anticipates the rearrangement of an already existent construction annexed to a small house, in a refuge pavilion with 50 m². The implanting of the new building follows the limits of this existent construction in the west side, recycling small stone. The opposite side is rebuilt, realigned and, reusing the granite header from the best walls, is created an uncovered yard that serves... 

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Ford Calumet Environmental Center by Studio Gang Architects

In order to educate visitors on the past and present of the Calumet region’s unique patchwork of industrial and natural areas this project re-conceptualizes the way the building is constructed. Like a ‘nest’, materials for the building are collected from things abundant, nearby, and discarded. The design is composed of salvaged steel from the Calumet industrial region and other discarded... 

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Plaza Las Lilas by Rodrigo Searle and Marcela Puga

This project arose from the charge to develop a real estate project on a site of approximately 1000m2. The first task consisted of defining the product. To achieve this, the varying conditions aon the borders of the site were noted: three limits towards the interior of the block opposite to the end of the site, that opens onto an extensive plaza. The western orientation is highlighted for its potential... 

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Twin-Bricks Glass Block House Design by Yasuhiro Yamashita

Twin-Bricks, consists of two wings – the five rental dwelling units and the owner’s two-family house is located in a quiet residential area, just 20 minutes by train from Tokyo. In order to secure some space for the owner’s car collections, the Owner wing (RC Wing) stands nearer to the road than the Rental wing (S Wing). The Rental wing partly has ALC panels as well as glass blocks. This... 

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Contemporary Crystal Brick house, Japan

The major request from the client is the space both for two family should be sunny and bright like the various crystals which gathered by the client as their hobby. We had intended to make architecture which wall is made of glass blocks which works as the structure itself considering the request from the client from the beginning. We collaborated with structural engineers, manufacturing interests,... 

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