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May 09

Small, Smart & Easily Movable Hut On New Zealand’s Shoreline

Extreme Architecture, Interiors, Photos

Set in a serene environment on the shore of New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula, this modern hut is a small and simple holiday retreat. Easy to remove from this coastal erosion zone, the contemporary hut named Whangapoua was built on two thick wooden sleds that can be loaded on a barge and moved. Designed by Crosson Clarke Carnachan, which you might remember built the Rahimoana Villa, this 48,8 square meters holiday beach hut encompasses all the necessary amenities for a family of five. Entering through a double-height set of glass doors from the beach deck, the living/dining/kitchen zone continues in the back with a bathroom and a three tiered bunk kids room. Upstairs, a mezzanine bedroom for the parents opens towards enchanting stretches of water. Displaying a Monterey Cypress (Macrocarpa) cladded facade and sides, the hut’s rear was clad in a cheap, traditional building material called “flat sheet”, merging recognizable materials in a movable display of modern architecture.
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May 09

Eight Green Roofs Under One Remarkable Project in Sweden – Arlevagen

Green Architecture, Interiors, Photos

Architecture company Helhetshus developed an intriguing project entitled Arlevagen in Gothenburg, Sweden, consisting of eight similar houses. The landscape surrounding the buildings is defined by giant oak trees and the beautiful lake Sävelången, which partially determined the orientation of each dwelling: “By using the existing conditions of the site and placing the houses halfway over the edge of the hillside; each house got a nice view towards the lake and at the same time it created more space on the sunny side of the plot towards southwest. The boomerang-shaped building leaves an open space towards the street and a more secluded garden space south of the building witch is maximised by placing the buildings as far north as possible on each plot”. Half of each building’s weight is supported by pillars, leaving the ground beneath almost untouched. Green roofs ensure insulation, while adding a great aesthetic factor. [photography: Bert Leandersson]
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May 08

Extremely Modern Cocoon Suites on One of Most Famous Greek Islands

Design, Interiors, Photos

KLab Architecture have designed the Cocoon Suites, which are part of the Hotel Andronikos on Mykonos Island in Greece. Architects wrote about this project: “A modern interpretation of vernacular cycladic architecture was used into the redesigns of this hotel in Mykonos that was built in 1990. Through a total refurbishment that gradually will be developed, 13 rooms out of 57 have been redesigned by KLab architecture and refurbished following the principles of purity, simplicity, fluidity and surprise. The room, conceived as a modern Mykonian room, uses forms and the essence of Mykonos.”
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May 08

Architect and Designer Kapil Gupta Talks About his Work and Ideas Associated with Architecture in India

Interview, Movies

This video shows an interview with Kapil Gupta who is the principal of Serie Architects India and a director at the Urban Design Research Institute, Mumbai. He graduated with honours from J J College of Architecture, Mumbai and completed post-graduate studies at the Architectural Association, London. His works have been published extensively in design publications including A+U, Arch+, Architectural Design, Archiworld, Tatlin, Wallpaper, Art India, Indian Architect & Builder, A+D and Space Time & Architecture. During the interview, Gupta talks about his work and ideas about architecture in India.
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May 08

19 Tastefully Elegant Bathroom Designs

Design, Interiors, Photos

A space should always be designed and decorated according to its function. When you think about the function of a bathroom, it’s easy to see why tranquility and a spa-like atmosphere are the first concepts that come to mind. If nothing else, the bathrooms in your home should be comfortable and polished with surfaces that are both simple and easy to clean.
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May 08

Only One Week Left Until May’s Biggest Architecture Event – ROCAD 2012

Architecture competitions, Design, Extreme Architecture, Lectures and presentations, News

The University of Architecture and Urbanism „Ion Mincu” of Bucharest celebrates this year its 120th anniversary in an ample event that is going to take place at Parliament Palace in Bucharest, on 16-18th May: Romanian Convention of Architecture and Design (ROCAD). ROCAD’s unique concept – a balanced mix of conferences and exhibitions – has created a stir among the architects and designers from Romania and thus over 1200 professionals at the May event are expected. ROCAD has begun to welcome its guests – 18 top international architects and designers among which Eduardo Souto de Moura (Pritzker Prize 2011), Gottfried Bohm (Pritzker Prize 1986), Mario Botta, Mies van der Rohe Prize – Esteve Bonell (1992), Peter Bohm, Antón García-Abril, Matias del Campo, Rene Davids, Sandra Manninger, Gaetano Pesce, Kostas Terzidis, Elia Zenghelis and Carlos Ott.
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May 08

Exclusive Tropical Retreat in Maldives – Reethi Rah Five-star Resort

Extreme Architecture, Interiors, Photos

Located on North Malé’ atoll, in the constantly-fascinating Maldives, Reethi Rah five-star resort developed by One&Only, awaits guests with great services and an array of activities, making each holiday here memorable. According to the official resort description, “One&Only Reethi Rah is home to 130 private villas discreetly placed along the shore – with 98 Beach Villas secluded by lush tropical greenery, and 32 Water Villas set above the clear, protected waters of the lagoon. Amongst the largest resort villas in the world, each is detached, expansive and equally luxurious. Designed with a contemporary elegance, their stylish feel is combined with a diverse Asian influence, blending clean lines with the skillful use of natural materials such as coconut shell, sea grass, silk, rattan, teak, mahogany, terrazzo and thatch. Generous exterior spaces range from beach verandas to private swimming pools and large over-water decks“. Enjoy the timber and thatch villas below and let us know what holiday plans they trigger for the upcoming summer.
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May 07

Impressive Warehouse Conversion in Melbourne, Preserving Inspiring Details

Design, Interiors, Photos

When completed tastefully, a warehouse conversion can provide a strong appeal to a dwelling. This is the case with this inspiring property located in Abbotsford, a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Preserving original industrial elements and making the most out of the existing brick walls, this dwelling cleverly and aesthetically combines some of the features of the old warehouse with the best in comfortable living. The result is a three level home, with a structure perfectly suited for the modern day needs: the ground floor features a large bedroom with courtyard, open plan study and living space, large bathroom with laundry, courtyard and lock up garage. The middle floor is where the core of the residence is located, an impressive open plan living and dining space. The upper level accommodates an over-sized master bedroom with city views, plus a wrap around balcony and sun deck. See any details you love?
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