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Breathe Architecture have designed the Orrong Road House in Melbourne, Australia. One of the most beautiful features on this home has to be its roof and how it slants downwards to the south end. The floor in this home has embedded hydronic heating coils. By peeling away the former addition and reorientating the floor plan to maximise solar access, the new building enhances the quality and functionality of the interior throughout.The ‘Orrong Road House’ by Breathe Architecture also allows for natural ventilation and sunlight to pass through. Read the rest of this entry →

The Beach House Q is one of the many completed fortresses by the innovative Longhi Architects. This structure is so much more than your typical beach house with its contemporary kitchen designs and bright color scheme composing of red, white and gray. The upstairs of the beach house is propped up by concrete and overlooks the gorgeous Misterio Beach in Cañete, Peru. Some of its other built works include the Alvarez House, the Lefevre House, the Pachacamac Hill House and the Panfichi Beach House. The Longhi Architects have created some of the most stunning luxury beach homes in Peru, and the Beach House Q is unique, modern and brings a new meaning to relaxation. Read the rest of this entry →

Dima Loginoff is making the rounds on the blogosphere for her ‘Kisses’ sofa—another winning design from the talented furniture designer. Set to show at Florence Design Week, this is a couch with character. The bright red couch, crafted with fabric, steel and wool, is a definite attention-grabber and is perhaps better classified as art rather than furniture With the three X-shaped backings, the ‘Kisses’ sofa is divided into distinct sections, resembling three equally awesome chairs fused together. Read the rest of this entry →

Designed by the folks at 3Deluxe, the Kaffee Headquarters is as sleek and elegant as the German coffee brewer’s products. the designers sought to combine form and function into one remarkable architectural workplace. The four-story layered structure blends into the skyline, creating a seamless integration with its surrounding environment. The interior walls and furniture maintain the undulating form as they transition seamlessly into one another. The zen composition eliminates unnecessary clutter, thus allowing workers to concentrate on their creative ideas. Employees are also encouraged to sample the Kaffee products at the office coffee shop. Kaffee headquarters emphasizes the brand’s constant pursuit of innovation and functionality in its products and services. Read the rest of this entry →

Designed by Karin Wallenbeck, John Astbury and Bengt Brummer of Whatswhat for a school project, the Greta Pendent Lamp boasts an easily manipulated fan-like aesthetic that encourages people to open or close it at whim. the Greta Pendent Lamp may look like a basic light fixture with a playful design. Upon further inspection, however, it becomes quickly apparent that the design is not only playful, but extremely practical as well. According to the designers, “The inspiration came from the concept of potential energy about movement and rest—how we can change not only the character of the lamp but also the light it emits through motion.” Read the rest of this entry →

Modern interior design now has an added flavor of Mother Nature with the Noe Duchaufour Lawrance ‘Borghese Sofa.’ Its design looks completely natural and equally stunning. This is a sofa that has been built in memory of the stone pines of the Villa Borghese in Roma. The sofa’s backrest is not one solid piece; instead, it has been split into three different pieces that have minute space between them. This is what brings out the couch’s stony appeal. For those who wish to embody nature in their interior design, this Noe Douchaufour Lawrance piece is the finest. Read the rest of this entry →

Designed by CuldeSac studio, The Urbatek Showroom is a 900 sq-m presentation space created for a flooring company in Castellon, Spain. this sleek and simplistic interior shines a spotlight on sharp linear elements that vary in opacity and transparency.These glass elements are layered atop one another and displayed with a multitude of cut-out carpet pieces that are surrounded by LED borders. From reflective architectural elements to patterned porcelain flooring, this stark interior relies on subtle details for a strong focal point. Read the rest of this entry →

Parisians might be known for their quaint and classic style, but the Lighting by Ozone shows that they are well in-tune with contemporary furniture design as well. Clean, classy and steeped in sophistication, which is only to be expected for this prim and proper culture, the collection is also subtly experimental and a tad futuristic. Lighting by Ozone is comprised of floor lamps, pendant lamps, table lamps and even wall-mounted light fixtures. Read the rest of this entry →