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May 15

Incredible Modern Home Built Using Four Shipping Containers – Casa El Tiamblo

Design, Extreme Architecture, Interiors, Photos

Looking for unconventional materials to build a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing home? Designed by studio James & Mau Arquitectura and built by Infiniski, the unusual looking Casa El Tiamblo was developed using four 40-feet shipping containers. But as you will certainly observe from the photos below, the residence has a highly intriguing appearance, ranking high in originality. The blue containers give the home a playful exterior and a dynamic one as well. The interiors are surprising to say the least. Subtle rustic decorative elements and wood accents are mixed with modern furniture units. The result?- an elegant home, filled with warmth and inspiring decors, one that does not betray the fact that it was constructed using shipping containers. You tell us if you find this approach bad or good; to us, it is simply crazy (in a good way!). [Photos by Pablo Sarabia]
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May 15

Dutch Architects 2012architecten Make Stylish Buildings From Waste Materials

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The construction industry is a big polluter. While there are rapidly developing trends in ‘green’ design and architecture, building materials and transportation still leave a huge carbon footprint. Worldwide, construction makes up about a third of CO2 emissions. Steel and cement production are the main offenders, with the iron and steel industry accounting for four per cent, cement for five per cent of global man-made greenhouse gas emissions. A group of forward-thinking architects at the Rotterdam-based company 2012architecten have come up with an alternative way of looking at construction. They create buildings and other structures made almost entirely from reclaimed and recycled materials. All their work is based on the idea that design should not follow a linear process, but is much rather part of a continuous cycle of creation and recreation, use and reuse. The focus is very much on local sourcing, to reduce the need for emissions-heavy transportation as much as possible. This innovative and eco-friendly concept, which underpins all their work, is called “superuse”, or “recyclicity”.
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May 15

Stage set at the Greek Theatre in Syracuse by OMA

Extreme Architecture, Photos

Renowned architectural firm OMA have created a stage set for an ancient outdoor theatre in Sicily that dates back to the fifth century BC. A circular wooden platform provides the main stage, while the backdrop is a seven-metre-high tilted disc that can spin around or split down the middle. A ring of scaffolding completes the circle of the tiered amphitheatre to form an elevated walkway behing the stage. Here’s some more information from the architects:
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May 15

Remarkable Restoration of a 19th Century Corner Building in Ghent, Belgium

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This 19th Century Corner Building was restored by Graux & Baeyens architecten. The project called Project House GS, and it is located right on the beach and overlooking the port city of Ghent, Belgium. The architects restored the initial structure and also gave it a contemporary appearance. Developers said about this project: “the project started by stripping the dilapidated house of all excess. The essence was conserved by means of the façade, the stairwell and the roof truss, each of them serving as a rough coat to envelop the new spaces.The rooms and living spaces are conceived as a stack of volumes, a white sculpture inserted in the existing casing. Several strategically located cutouts offer a variety of well-defined views“. The interiors of the residence showcase a visually appealing contrast between old and new. The layout of the house is original as well: bedrooms are located on the ground floor and the living area on the first floor. The kitchen and dining room occupy the top level, which also shelters an adjacent enclosed patio.
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May 14

38 Garden Design Ideas Turning Your Home Into a Peaceful Refuge

Design, Green Architecture, Photos

If you are looking for inspiration in garden designs, you have come to the right place. This post gathers quite a few landscaping ideas that can get you started in planning the garden you’ve always dreamed about. You will find a variety of garden styles in the photos below, all you have to do is pick your favorite and begin further research. The right garden accessories and plant species can set the tone for an incredible outdoor atmosphere, an invigorating place of retreat. You can embark on a memorable gardening adventure yourself, or you can hire a landscape architect to help with advice. Either way, designing your garden should be a fun, relaxing experience. Green labyrinths, cobblestone pathways, small ponds, water fountains, colorful flowers and small round trees flanking your way around the yard- these are all elements that can induce a wonderful state. After all, there is nothing like enjoying a fresh morning surrounded by your own green refuge, or taking some well deserved time off in the afternoon, after a long day’s work. Enjoy the photos below and tell us if you find these garden ideas helpful, by leaving a comment below. What sort of gardening tips would you like us to help with in the future ?
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May 14

Architect David Chipperfield Speaks About Common Ground, his Theme for the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale

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This video shows an interview with architect David Chipperfield, the director of the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale. He has offices in London, Berlin and Milan, and a representative office in Shanghai. Uncompromisingly modernist in outlook, his practice is driven by a consistent philosophical approach, rather than a ‘house style’. Chipperfield studied Architecture at Kingston Polytechnic, graduating in 1976 along with the Architectural Association in London. He worked at the practices of Douglas Stephen, Richard Rogers and Norman Foster, and in 1984 established his own practice, David Chipperfield Architects. The architect got the recognition thanks to  the award-winning River and Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames designed from green oak cladding, concrete and glass. He has been awarded with many architectural awards including RIBA’s Royal Gold Medal and Stirling Prize, Andrea Palladio Prize and Tessenow Gold Medal. During the interview, Chipperfield speaks about Common Ground, his theme for the biennale, and gives his views on the contemporary architecture scene, comparing architects to “perfume brands at Duty Free, on a pedestal, singular and isolated”.
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May 14

Unique Retreat Residence in the Countryside of Austria – Summer House in Southern Burgenland

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Wien-based practice Judith Benzer Architektur have completed the ‘Summer House in Southern Burgenland’, a retreat residence in the countryside of Oberbergen, Austria. Surfaced with untreated larch planks, the external faces of this dwelling may be closed during winter months becoming an unobtrusive silhouette in the landscape. Typical of the region, the volume’s exterior appearance is derived from the ‘Kellerstöckel’ or ‘Wine house’. The two-level structure with rooms for residential use are enclosed with a strictly wooden framework while the sub-grade cellar for wine production and storage is formed with ferroconcrete massive construction.
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May 14

Nestled Between Lush Tropical Mountain Greenery – Banyan Tree Seychelles

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Perched between natural vegetation overlooking the exquisite beaches of the Indian Ocean, the Banyan Tree Seychelles resort lays lush tropical mountain greenery at your feel just below the carefully designed villas. Located on the south-western coastline of Mahé Island, this collection of 60 beautifully welcoming Creole-style villas await guests with their elegant and bright interiors and swimming pools guarded by imposing palm trees. Two of the villas, the Intendance Pool Villa and Presidential Villa are uniquely remarkable. The first one has a spacious terrace, private jet pool and swimming pool and draws you with its embedded hill structure, in between imposing granite rocks. Inspired by charming local colonial architecture, the villa’s indoor sunken tub with deluxe shower will prove a paradise for those in love with water. The second villa’s striking tropical outdoor shower and private free-form infinity swimming pool across the granite boulders will leave you breathless, but slowly become part of your favorite places. A spa and botanical and spice garden guide your mind towards relaxation and beauty, trying to keep up with the offerings of surrounding nature.
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