Mush House by Studio 0.10 Architects
The Mush house by Studio 0.10 Architects is a single-family residence located on the strip of Sawtelle Blvd. in Los Angeles. The house is actually two independent structures with a courtyard space in the middle. The front unit is a 4-car carage, which is also an art production space, and an integrated apartment on the ground floor with an art studio on the second. The main house which is situated in the back has three structures. The living room, dining area, and kitchen are in the main floor. The home office and guest rooms are on the second, and the master suite is on the third. More images of the house after the jump.
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Tetsubo Book Stand
Bookstands don’t have to be mammoth sized pieces of furniture in your room. Take for example the Tetsubo Bookstand by Koizumi Makoto. This book stand for the Miyakonjo brand takes the v-shape form for simplicity and ease of access to your reading material. It features iron rod legs and a simple natural wooden finish. It’s simplicity at its best, plus it won’t take up a lot of space.
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Luxury Austrian Mansion by ProjectA01
Vienna based architects ProjectA01 completed this luxury home located in the small town of Kloterneuburg, Austria. It’s a home that overlooks the valley and consists of several levels that are divided into functional living spaces. There’s the fireplace, lounge area, kitchen, and terrace, which are all somehow connected to the main living space. The swimming pool outside gives the illusion of connectivity to the home giving it a seamless appearance. Above the ground floor is a cantilevered structure, which houses the private rooms. The home also has a small gallery, library, guest quarters, and of course a master bedroom. There’s also a rooftop terrace that gives a great view of the valley. Continue after the jump for more information on the house as well as pictures.
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Modern Interiors & Furniture by BassamFellows
BassamFellows’ belives that, “nature is a key part of luxury living; that contemporary design can also be exceptional quality, handcrafted, and warm.” This project for a mid-century modern house in New Canaan, CT was completed with the goal of renovating an architecturally significant home by creating larger rooms and improving its interior flow. This was achieved by making the home look more graphic and organic. Details and furniture of the home include a solid walnut stool based on the ergonomics of a tractor seat, a floating oak and glass pavilion crafted by Swiss cabinetmakers. Read more to see the rest of the interiors and furniture.
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Tsun-miya House by Taira Nishizawa Architects
The Tsun-miya House by Taira Nishizawa Architects is designed with minimalism in mind, both exterior and interior. What you’ll see with the Tsun-miya House is how it is able to connect to the outside world. Privacy is controlled through the walls, giving the home owner the option of letting others see inside. The roof is translucent as to let natural light in, and to experience the motions of the day in real time. The interior however is small, but very comfortable. There is even a small square foot backyard area that leads to the laundry room.
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Ocean Front Residence by Grant + Sinclair Architects
This ocean front residence by Grant + Sinclair Architects was recently featured on Canadian ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN magazine’s September/October issue of 2008. The West Vancouver home is not only a beautiful and ultramodern piece of property, it is also sustainable. It features a geothermal system, uses solar panels for energy, and collects rainwater for use. The interiors of the house features Pennsylvania bluestone walls and beechwood acoustic ceiling panels. To access the pool area, there is a retractable door which also leads you to a fantastic view of the ocean.
Tunto LED Lamp
From Finnish Design Shop: Tunto has won one of the most prestigious and coveted design awards in the world – the international RED DOT DESIGN AWARD 2009 – with their new, groundbreaking LED lamp, designed by Tunto owner and founder Mikko Kärkkäinen. The LED lamp – operated by gentle touch, containing no visible switches – received the award in the red dot award’s Product Design category. The products that compete in the category are evaluated according to the highest standards, by an international jury made up of renowned designers and design experts from all over the world. The innovative Led lamp combines modern technology, wood and simple design language in a creative way. The hidden touch-sensitive switch gives the user a true feel of the material and finishing of this unique product. You can get Tunto at the Finnish Design Shop.
Huf 9 Fachwerkhaus 2000 Art Home
The Huf 9 Fachwerkhaus 2000 Art Home by Huf Haus Architects has a very distinctive build with emphasis on posts and beams. Division of walls is no longer a concern, as its timber frame concept allows for a freer design and living environment. A solar power system allows the owner control of heating and cooling circulation throughout. What you’ll also find inside are vast and spacious interior rooms as well as an open ceiling that makes the house feel like its really part of its natural green surroundings. Check out more images after the jump as well as a video of the home.
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Modern Backyard House by SHED
The Modern Backyard House by Seattle Based architects SHED can be described as contemporary retro cool. The box shape, square wooden tiles, and mixture of brown and orange color really makes it feel like a quaint and welcoming home. The inside is a big plus also with its white interior, wooden walls and cabinets, and clean marble surfaces. There is a nice terrace, as well as a small backyard/garden. Continue reading to see more images of the exterior and interior.
Ikea PS Brygga
Ikea still manages to uphold its artistic integrity in their furniture items while marketing on a broad scale.
The Brygga chair most resembles your local park bench, and yet this does not look like an outdoor furniture piece. It’s modern in its linear horizontal wood planks and is most deserving of a stand-out feature to any living set. Their PS Brygga chair comes in red or black.
