House in Nakameguro by Level Architects

House in Nakameguro by Level Architects: "

Japanese studio Level Architecs have completed a house in Tokyo, Japan, with a slide connecting all three floors.

Deconstruction: Fusillo by Marco Goffi

Deconstruction: Fusillo by Marco Goffi: "

good blog: Deconstruct takes us through the full process from Concept to Construction - a very good resource.

Skim Milk: KGA by Dash Marshall

Skim Milk: KGA by Dash Marshall:

Love the illustration: Pixelated people

Creative Renovation Unveiling a Contemporary Residence in Sydney

Creative Renovation Unveiling a Contemporary Residence in Sydney: "

The Vader House is a strong visual concept built on 120 sqm in Sydney, Australia. Designed by Andrew Maynard Architects, the residence that rises in the middle of the city is an extension to a Victorian terrace that has high boundary masonry walls delimitating the property. The fact that the house was constructed long before new building regulations were established allows it to have a non-standard height along the northern boundary. The raised roof falls abruptly to meet the height building requirements. With a budget of $500,000, the architects managed to recreate the charm of the old building by adding a steel structure that supports the building and leaving part of the property untouched. A spacious interior was thus created, fully taking advantage of the double height ceilings. A mezzanine level filled with light from the large windows looks out on the interior courtyard. Playful combinations of colours and materials create a colourful and surprising palette, with accents created by the masonry walls of the old structure visible in the kitchen. The master bedroom with en-suite rests at the second floor and a spa unveils itself from under the retractable wooden deck of the courtyard.

Sleeper Cells by Suzanne Husky

Sleeper Cells by Suzanne Husky: "

I want to plop one of Suzanne Husky‘s Sleeper Cells in my backyard to use as an office.

[via Little Paper Planes]

Get Out! Urban Garden Challenges

Get Out! Urban Garden Challenges: "

The term walled garden has a very romantic appeal… in the country. In town, it rings like a nightmare. Feeling boxed in is a real no no, especially when you have limited space. And a lack of light will take away any pleasure from using the space.

That is why I found this design, created by Maria Örnberg and Gavin Goldwyer of Greenlines Home & Garden Ltd, brilliant.

They have also mastered the art of going minimalist without transforming the space into a clinically perfect magazine showroom. By the way, she refers to planters by Urbis, a UK-based studio offering very beautiful pots, planters and benches in variations of concrete. Definitely look them up.

From the designers:

The client was looking for a low maintenance, elegant treatment of the space delivering stunning all season views from bedroom and lounge, whilst improving privacy from the surrounding tower blocks.

The Challenges
We had a very major need to mitigate the enormous imposition of the 5-metre high walls surrounding this basement garden whilst retaining light.

The Schaffer Residence

The Schaffer Residence: "

A reader recently emailed me and asked why I’m always posting sterile architecture with cold hard lines. Well, it’s because I happen to like that type of architecture — minimalist, clean, simple… sometimes cold. However, today’s house is IMHO the opposite of cold and sterile.

Located in Glendale, CA, The Schaffer Residence is a warm, inviting cozy space. Not only is it a fully restored and meticulously cared for 1949 mid-century home by John Lautner, it had a cameo in the movie A Single Man. And it’s for sale, so that means you could live here.

[via Take Sunset]

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Galeria.Solar.S.Roque by Manuel Maia Gomes

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What Happens When by The Metrics

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