“Smart Home” Concept Applied to Three-level Penthouse in Johannesburg
This luxurious three-level penthouse in Johannesburg, South Africa is the result of a design collaboration between SAOTA (Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects) and OKHA Interiors. According to the architects, the client desired a home that would “showcase the evolution of 21st Century urban living, reflect individualism as well as evolve the technological aspects of the smart home, with tailored lighting ...
Penthouse: Made in China
House Of The Tree rises above the city of Shenzhen, China, drawing in natural light through a defining feature of the space – a two-floor interior space partly glazed and open to the idea of “living between the city and the nature”. Designed by Kokai Studios, the penthouse apartment occupying the 48th and 49th floors of a ...
Innovative & Ergonomic Kitchen System
Kitchens are one of the hardest places in the house to keep tidy. They are constantly in use and no sooner have you cleaned up, washed the dishes and put everything away, another meal comes round and the cycle starts all over again. Then there are all the appliances and gadgets that you use regularly so ...
Brick Flowers Pots
When we start talking about outdoors and all the fun things to make, build or plant, there is always one project that immediately comes to my mind: cinder block planters. They’ve been on my DIY must do list for years now and maybe this year — this year will really be the year! The appeal ...
Modern Villa in Mallorca with Generous Interiors and Unique Furniture
We recently received photos and information about a modern villa design implemented in Mallorca, Spain. Currently available for sale on Leading Luxury Real Estate, the 242m² villa “lends itself to both formal and informal gatherings with an open floor plan and expansive outdoor living areas. Reflecting the crisp simplicity of the design, the interior decoration is ...
Unique Bathroom Furniture
This original collection of bathroom furnishings and fittings takes its inspiration from the natural wolrd. The purity of water, the energy of stones, and the warmth of wood all combine to create a unique collection that creates a pleasurable new approach to well-being. From sinks, tubs and shower floors to shelving, all the products in ...
Versatile Smallroom Seating Configuration Designed By Ineke Hans
Functional furniture- we all love it, especially those living in small spaces. Eco-friendly features – we all search for them and hope they become more and more familiar. The Smallroomcollection of seating elements combines function and modern design and hides the story of wanting to create a greener office space. These elements were gathered in the ...
Beach Home in Peru Displaying a Striking Modern Design
Beach House E-03 was designed by Lima-based studio Vértice Arquitectos and is located in Palillos Beach, 72 miles south of Lima, Peru. This modern residence has a total surface of 3,186 square feet and was built on an irregularly-shaped terrain, having unobstructed sea views: “Taking advantage of the slope of the lot, the project features different materials and textures ...
Tom Kundig about Furniture and House Design
Seattle-based Olson Kundig Architects is widely considered to be one of the best architectural firms in North America, and it has won over 100 awards from organizations around the world. Founded in 1967 by architect Jim Olson, in their over 40 years of existence the firm has designed a wide range of projects, from luxurious ...