Style of Design

Living on water is so exotic and so unusual that more and more people are willing to give it a try. This mind-blowing residence comes from Rost Niderehe Architects and combines the comfort of a modern home with the shape and eccentricity of living on a boat. We think the most fascinating aspect of this project is its location. This boat house lies in the middle of Hamburg and it is surrounded by the Eilbek-canal. When its inhabitants get tired of the landscape, they can move their home a few meters to the left or to the right by using a tug. This residence has two levels also known as the upper deck and lower deck that host the living and working areas. Once inside, there is little trace that may lead one to believe this is a house build on water. The interior design is spotless and the decorative elements are simply surprising. Living in the middle of nature in your large city without being a part of the urban racket- how great is that?

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From Workshop Architecture|Design, this impressive building houses three apartments with views of downtown Seattle. The Colman Triplex was built following a few “rules” imposed by the customers. First of all, the project had to be constructed while obeying strict area limitations. The individual dwellings had to vary and feature a good indoor/outdoor connection. The outcome is an interesting looking building with inspiring interior design elements. Here is more information from the architects: “Within a primary box-like form the design team responded to budget and strict land use limitations on building height and lot coverage to configure three separate dwellings that each provides direct and visual access to landscape and exterior space.” We particularly like the horizontal rain screen which is both functional and aesthetic.

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We noticed an intriguing trend lately concerning office buildings. More and more multinational companies bend over backwards to create imposing, sometimes energy efficient structures with an impressive architecture. Whether this happens because they need to create a strong brand identity or want their employees to be a bit more motivated, the end results in matters of design are sometimes mind blowing. And this is where we come in. The Galilée Office Building from Studio Bellecour is located in Toulouse, France and has a distinctive, easily recognizable look.

The project consists of two separate buildings connected together through a white “veil” made out of concrete. This gives the construction a light, aeronautical shape. Here is more on the structure of the building from the architects: “A central square constitutes the central space, the place of privileged pedestrian access towards both halls. The square is slightly heightened to allow for a level of half-buried parking lots organized around a central garden with natural air circulation. A large white concrete form looking like a shingle offers space for bikes within the landscape. The sun shade, a major element of the façades’ composition, bring the bright comfort crucial to the offices and open-spaces of the building.”

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Here is an interesting contemporary residence that caught our attention from Pitagoras Architects. Located in Guimarães, Portugal, this modern project had to be integrated within its unleveled landscape and “defeat its accentuated slope”. The residence has three floors, but only two of them are above ground. A strong indoor outdoor connection was the main objective when planning this project Here is a small description from the architects: “All floors are contemplated with covered or uncovered verandas and patios that are closed off or open to the landscape, creating variable possibilities of inhabiting spaces, taking advantage of the light and scenery that change with the different seasons. Thus, the dense white volume acquires, with its large openings and differentiating materials, contrasting hollows.” An impressive pool turns this house into a fun and entertaining crib, aside from being extremely functional.

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Pool Pavilion is a very interesting project designed by Peter Gluck and Partners Architects and located in Adirondack mountains, New York, near Lake George. The residence has two levels and was built in order to have a recreational purpose for the owners, their family and friends.  The exterior is highly original, especially the undulating roof which also serves as a green terrace for leisure. The ground level looks like a rift in its environment while the upper floor serves as a home office and as a “guarding point”. Floor to ceiling windows allow unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape here, as opposed to those from the first floor, that offer a limited perspective. This fun retreat houses a gym, a theater and  a spectacular pool flanked with glass and iron panels. What do you think- appealing enough for a family vacation?

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This beautiful beach house is located in the vicinity of a famous surfing spot, close to Slaughterhouse Beach, Maui and was designed by Olson Kundig Architects . The landscape looks amazing and at a first glance the pictures could give the impression that perhaps the construction is not real. The unusual building is said to take the concept of a surfing hut forward and combine its traditional features with a contemporary way of living. Here is more from the architects:”The structure’s walls are constructed from rammed earth. In this process, different local earth-based mixtures are packed together, and the resulting striated layers are visible both inside and outside the building. The walls blend in with the surroundings, are low maintenance, virtually fireproof, and a strong barrier to sound.” Three “huts” were combined in order to complete this residence, each with their well defined purpose: living space, guest rooms and a general sleeping area. Enjoy the photos!

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The iPad is a game changer in the gadgets’ world and it can definitely be a nice addition to your home. If you need a device that offers you quick access to various resources of the web while you’re at home then why not get the right wall-mount for it? Wallee is such a device and it will quickly help you mount the iPad on the wall you need it on the most. Are you just teaching yourself how to cook? Use Wallee in the kitchen and access all those recipes on the iPad instantly. Want it by the phone, just in case you need to have personal information at hand? Mount Wallee next to your main home phone line in a landscape, or portrait position. For $49.95, the Wallee also doubles as a protective case, which will certainly keep the iPad very secure while resting on your chosen wall. From

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The visually stunning Universe House is nestled among the breath-taking landscape of Roca Blanco, Mexico and is quite an architecture marvel. This unique futuristically-styled beach house has been designed by Gabriel Orozco with Tatiana Bilbao who managed to make it both progressive and minimalist. The highlight of the entire property is no doubt the infinity pool and the browns, soft whites and wooden interiors.

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Located in the Czech Republic, this modern wooden home was built by the architects Prodesi | Domesi to serve as a weekend retreat for the clients. And what a way to escape! This modern wood home was built in a beautiful and peaceful natural environment, close to a river. This is not only a beautiful and relaxing place to get away, but a private retreat as well. Intimacy is achieved by a facade with no windows, all the rooms pointing to the interior yard and ensuring the connection with the surrounding landscape. The interior design is minimalist, practical and modern, with contemporary furniture items that are integrated within the wooden decor. How do you like this type of week-end escapade ?- via Arch Daily

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Building a house for 6 families (10 adults and 8 children) with a low budget  is an incredible challenge. This is why we decided to show you the “Candela House”, an amazing looking compact home in Spain, by Zigzag Arquitectura built in a beautiful and remote location, surrounded by mountains. The initial plans for this house wanted to capture the nature of the incredible near-by landscape. Perhaps you can see the resemblance of this building’s exterior to a hollow mountain with many eyes- this was the main idea behind the project’s design. It is said that all rooms have great views and that the large windows act as good intermediaries. A stylish porch is links the interior with the open spaces outside the construction. The materials were all adapted to the requests of the region- for example it was mandatory that the architects used flat concrete tiles for the roof, which had to go with the overall design.- via Designboom

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