Its asking price of $10 million holds a bit of contention amongst Hollywood area real estate junkies, but a few photos of this listed West Hollywood house offer a clue as to why. Savor the vast great room plan, three bedrooms, airiness and walkability. It also features a media room for those screening their own . . .
Tag: modern
KUAN Studio Contemplates Senses
KUAN Studio takes its name from one of the divination symbols in the classic Chinese book the I Ching, which is also known as the book of contemplation. The firm, based in Montevideo, Uruguay, manifests this essence through projects that seem to encapsulate the nature of the senses as they relate to design: sight, smell, . . .
Unconventional House: VMX’s Minimalism Marries Ruralism
It’s not warm. It’s not inviting. And to a novice its aesthetics wouldn’t likely be considered attractive. The Sodae house by VMX Architects bears a vast floor plan that opens more like an urban loft than an island house. Some might see the Eastern European or Russian Communist austerity in its facade. The house was . . .
Japanese House in the Forest (Visualized)
Here is a neat little structure rendered by Israel based designers Ando Studio for TNA Architecture. The house set in a forest environment looks like the perfect kind of place to move in if you are planning to escape the noisy city life. We at Home Designing are big fans of these type of houses . . .
Photo Wallpapers for Every Room
The wallpaper mural of the 1970s could easily be described as tacky or kitschy, even, but a similar movement is afoot. Today’s version of wall treatments, however, are exciting and suitable for those who prefer the professionally designed look. This wall treatment evolution furthermore has more dimension that its predecessors. Today’s wallpaper murals allow designers . . .
The World’s Most Stylish Surgery Clinic (Visualized)
Wouldn’t doctor’s visits be a pleasure if those medical buildings had interiors that looked anything remotely like this? Set in a futuristic style, these medical facility spaces resemble more of a luxury showroom than anything else. Floor to ceiling artwork and unique lighting techniques add to the overall unconventional look of this clinic. And if . . .
Safe House: The Brilliant ‘Transformer’ House That Can Become a Fort
If you have always been a fan of open house layouts and the security issue was the only thing holding you back have a look at this concept from architects KWK Promes. With the mere press of a button the open architecture transforms the house into an impenetrable concrete cube designed keep its inhabitants safe. . . .
Beautiful Indoor Renders
We came across the work of a very talented designer who goes by the name of iceci3 on Flickr. He employs all manner of techniques and styles in the interiors however one element remains constant. In all of the renders there is a high level of detail and they are luxuriously fitted out, making for . . .
Personalized Kitchens from Logoscoop
There are so many companies now that specialise in kitchen design. The difference with Logoscoop lies in the fact that they don’t restrict themselves with what is popular rather they respond to each design brief individually and try to reflect the end user’s personality in the design. They pay attention to the lifestyle and habits . . .
Schools with a splash of color
The driving force in the design of schools is the well being of the student’s. With this in mind the Australia based architects smith+tracey have come up with solutions that both engage the students and deviate from what they would normally expect for a school environment. These spaces are adaptive and interesting. The use of . . .
Beautiful Architectural Photography by James Silverman
UK based photographer James Silverman has a delightful portfolio. His eye for imaginative perspectives is quite evident from these shots and it is no surprise that some these have graced magazines like Architectural Digest and Elle Decor. Check them out. Recommended Reading: Home Decor For Photography Lovers
Modern Medieval Apartment
Overlooking the Plaça de Sant Domènec lies the recently renovated property Alemanys 5 in Girona, Spain, by architect Anna Noguera. The property was renovated uniting its 16th century roots with the more practical and streamlined requirements of the modern lifestyle. It has sensitively integrated the modern and the medieval to create a unique living experience . . .
Secluded Luxury House Sporting an Open Design
This exclusive house has been designed with privacy as the key priority. Despite its close proximity to its neighbours it exudes an air of secluded tranquility, utilising its internal simplicity and openness of the floor plan. The house has been renovated, altering the residence, which was originally built in 1928. This renovation has taken painstaking . . .
Hemeroscopium House: Not your average neighborhood house
Okay, here is something you don’t see every day. The Hemeroscopium House by Ensamble Studios pushes the limits on what prefab architecture can be. The house is built from three giant concret I-beams, two concret segments of an irrigation canal and two steel girders, all anchored by a 20-ton granite slab. The entire structure took . . .
Beautiful Modern House Rendered by Marc Canut
We were impressed by the work we came across of designer Marc Canut who specializes in 3D architectural renders. Marc’s rendition of home interiors using computer graphics is impressive and the command he has over light and form is very much on display in these images. With open architecture, designer chairs and tasteful minimalism, the . . .
House With Insane Sea View
Are you willing to shell out $25,000,000 for a house? If so, this is what you could gun for. Sprawled on 11,000 square feet, the Razor house commands mind-boggling views of sea and nature. Designed by Wallace E. Cunningham, (one of AD top 100), the house sports 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, a fabulous two level . . .
The Stunning ‘Glass Pavilion’ by Architect Steve Hermann
This just hit our inbox. The format of the email was quite familiar – ‘Home of <insert favorite celebrity name here>’. Yes, we have had our share of these before and it didn’t take us too long to find the original whereabouts of this home either. This modern marvel is the magnum opus of California . . .
Luxury Living Rooms from Ligne Roset
We love luxury furniture house Ligne Roset’s 2011 collection. With this new line, the company makes several bold steps that deviate from conventions. The sofas sport unusual hues and we even see some ‘lockable’ configurations of furniture. (Actually the bright colors remind us a bit of COR) Targeted almost exclusively at the luxury end of . . .
A Super Stylish Small Space Apartment
‘The Inhabited Fold” is what its makers would like to call it. We would call it a peek into a new way of life. Made to showcase a vision of what the future might hold, Whirlpool gives the onlookers several chances to gasp for comfort. But the nonconformist design wont let you. A white geometrical structure runs . . .
18 Modern Style Living Rooms from MisuraEmme
Last week we featured teen rooms from MisuraEmme and while we were browsing the site, we made it a point to put in their nifty futuristic living rooms too in our queue because we believe they are worth a feature on their own. Generally most of these incorporate a modern style of living though there . . .
House with stunning views in Cape Town, South Africa
Unusual architecture:check; Seemingly impossible location:check; Rim flow swimming pools: double check. If this stunning 7 bedroom villa commanding a 270 degree view of mountain, downtown and ocean doesn’t generate E-N-V-Y from you we don’t know what would. Designed and furnished by Stefan Antoni Architects this little gem in Cape Town comes with Poggenpohl kitchens, top . . .