This is the concept a new project office building in Amsterdam called matchboxes. This building design by Allard Architecture. The office building is fittingly dubbed the Matchbox building, given the segmented quality of the stacked and angled boxes that lend themselves to a facade characterized by large picture windows and units that cantilever out over the sidewalk. Source:architecturesdesign.com
The design of Taichung convention center is conceived as a continuous weave of architecture and landscape that blurs the boundary between architecture, public space and urban landscape, proposing a futuristic vision based on the East’s naturalistic philosophy. This project inherits Chinese architecture’s long standing attitude towards holistic integration and order of space. The city of Taichung requires a metropolitan landmark that goes beyond the local to renew urban life and redefine the cultural landscape of the city, that, through unique architectural concepts and proposing a new kind of architectural philosophy, launch Taichung into the arena of world class cultural cites. The site for this project is inherently characterized by an energy rich landscape.
Acqua Liana is a luxury small houses in 15,071 square foot mansion that sits on 1.6 acres of oceanfront property near Palm Beach in Manalapan, Florida. This house have 7 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms it has a lot of other features of luxury home design. Some of these features are: an oversized garage with windows to the pool above, fitness studio, swimmable water gardens, glass office, glass wine cellar, glass staircase, glass elevators, 2,000 gallon aquarium bar, waterfall spa with fireplace, yacht dockage and so on. LEED certificate became possible because the house utilizes enough solar power to run two average-sized homes, energy efficient appliances and air-conditioning, roof design that collects runoff water and several pools and ponds which reduce site’s temperature. [Frank McKinney]
The 35,000 square foot chateau is located on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Jaw-dropping features include the grand parlor, two story library, plush red art deco theatre, the indoor pool and spa with Jerusalem pavers and the 5,700 square foot, seven-room master suite. It comes furnished right down to autographed first edition books, and multiple sets of china, silver and crystal. The 100-acre estate also includes a guest house, a separate studio house, and a separate beach house with steps that lead to a sun pier on the shores of Lake Michigan. It is now listed at $25 million but that may still be an ambitious price unless there is the perfect buyer out there with a love of faux finishes and floral wallpaper.
This is the Chocolate Museum by Rojkind Arquitectos. The author deal with studies of childrens behaviour, childrens as a main visitants, from which interiors disposition arised with huge entrance lobby, that invite people to come in. The shape of the building could remain origami or spaceship, but in a real, it is a result of precise planning.
Leeser Architects design of the Helix Hotel won the invitation-only competition sponsored by Al Qudra Real Estate and QP International. In cooperation with environmental design consultants at Atelier Ten, the Helix Hotel, which nearly floats right into the Persian Gulf, will maximize use of local natural resources likes sun, wind, and ocean water while keep guests comfortable in all 208 rooms. This is real extreme architectural design of the hotel. The hollow center keeps foot traffic flowing while infusing interior spaces with coastal air and natural light, while on the outside GROW panels are fast at work harnessing solar and wind energy.
Underground House, designed by EM2N architect, located in Greifensee, Switzerland.Haus Gross in Greifensee, Switzerland, looks like a typical house by all accounts. But this modern and inventive design proves that looks can be deceiving. This understated, low-profile house holds a buried treasure in the form of an underground living space. The 721-sq.-ft. sub-grade home addition includes two sunken open-air courtyards leading into the three children’s bedrooms, a bathroom and a state-of-the-art home theater for private film screenings. A two-storey glazed façade lets light flood every corner, above ground and below.View more information about underground house [via] modern house design.
This is an innovative apartment inspired by popular game called Tetris is located in Ljubljana. Architect — Ofis — designing buildings standing on the edge of the rules of the urban block is 3 floors high and 65 meters long.
The modern geometric home, designed by Santa Monica, located in Los Angeles, California. The modern geometric home is composed of a collection of daring folds, sharp angles and various volumes connected on the 10,000-sq.-ft. property. This contemporary design based Tighe Architecture incorporates a number of buildings, which are structured around a private central courtyard that invites the outdoors into these modern living spaces. From the outside, this cool house is characterized by its unique folded roof and walls. Windows, seemingly scattered about the facade, were strategically placed to frame the fabulous views. Inside this two-storey home, the details are simple, and simply impeccable. A soaring focal wall features cut-outs that echo the home’s windows, with a skylight at the top as its crowning glory. The finishes are minimal yet luxury, like the rich wood floors, and the gorgeous kitchen featuring warm woods and cool stone tiles, enclosed in a wall of windows with a pool-side walkout. A guest house and pool house are mirror images of one another. The modern geometric home [via] luxury home
fresh wooden homes Other home design garden décor might include a bench, which is perfect for just taking a moment to relax and enjoy the scenery. You might also want to consider a water fountain of some sort. These too come in a variety of different styles, designs, and sizes. www.larryshomedesigns.com
log home with green touch This style goes through the same footing preparation, but that is where the similarities end. While this type of foundation wall is not completely non-porous, it is much denser than the concrete block used in block foundation walls. With the addition of the waterproof sealer on the outside, you are looking at a very tight, virtually waterproof foundation wall. It is the common choice of many homeowners and home design experts.
wooden home balcony The downside to concrete block foundation walls is the fact that they are porous. International building code laws require that the outside of foundation walls be covered with a water repellent tar-like material. That is a good step to try to waterproof your block foundation wall, but it is not foolproof. It is simply the first step of many you will end up taking to keep your basement dry. Keep your dream home design simple yet very effective, this helps you every way in getting the project done in time. www.larryshomedesigns.com
Boxhome is a 19 square meter dwelling with four rooms covering the basic living functions: kitchen with dining, bathroom, living room and bedroom.The project focuses in the quality of space, material and natural light, and tries to reduce unnecessary floor area. Boxhome is a prototype building, yet the same attitude could be taken further to bigger family housing and consequently to work places. It seems that we have given the right to produce our homes to uncontrollable groups of actors who seek mostly maximum income. Moreover, meeting the official construction restrictions and laws usually seems to equal to the using of the building industry products and services, thus limiting the possibilities of a real change and development into minimum.
House of inclusion designed by FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects, located in Shiga, Japan.Here’s some text from the architect: This house, located in a new residential area, is for a 30-something couple. Surrounded by other houses, the design goal was set up to block out the outside world while avoiding too much closure, as well as to provide rich and sensuous spaces.First, a small patio and a path connected to it were laid out between the living or dining room and exterior. They are surrounded by a wall that blocks off the line of sight from outside. Planting and pond are laid out at the patio, so that the picturesque images of green and water are viewed from the rooms. Enclosed by walls that create indirect light filling softly the entire room, the house presents sentimental scenes here and there. The living spaces and the life lived there are enveloped by green and light, creating an affectionate environment.Architects: FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects Location: Shiga, Japan Client: Private Construction Year: 2009 Site Area: 215,35m2 Constructed Area: 151,71m2 Photographs: Takumi Otmore information about the inclusion of house [via] best house design.
Living with nature, dreaming the the perfect rest house. James Bourret architects created this house n a land above a deep valley which is surrounding with redwood forest. This house consists of 5 bedrooms, 4,5 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, and a pool. Mostly constructed in natural material make this house looks even more fascinating. Built in 6070 sq ft area this house provides the entire owner’s need from entertainment to peace relaxation. This fabulous house is constructed in top site, a quiet place for relaxation, and the house design is blended with the natural environment. Visit the James Bourret website to get more information.
Jonas Retamal Architect recently designed a sustainable house in the coast of Chile’s Valparaíso Region. This house created with wooden material with 2 space. Interior was designed with contemporary style, with warm and cozy ascend.
