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Casa Elíptica by Mário Martins Atelier
When unveiling the designs for the Casa Eliptica, you would envisage that one of the first questions Architects Mario Martins Atelier faced was “But why..?”. Having seen the finished outcome there can of course be no further questioning, as even the most ardent rationalist would have to attest to its beauty. I am of course…
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FRAMED | HOUSE OF YARDS
The truth is, no one really likes the idea of working because if we did, then it wouldn’t really be work. That’s not to say that there is anything wrong with enjoying your work, but to prove my point, if there were no monies to be made, would you still do what you do…? I…
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NOBU Hotel Shoreditch
Opening in June 2017, located in the heart of London’s artistic quarter, Nobu Hotel Shoreditch is the first European hotel from the internationally renowned Nobu Hotels brand. The hotel’s 143 guest rooms and 7 suites offer a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of one of the city’s most culturally significant districts, as well…
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Hekerua Bay Residence by Archimedia
Despite the Hekerua Bay residence being located in New Zealand, the ethos behind the design actually comes from Mediterranean culture and to be more precise, Cypriot heritage. A collaboration between the agency Archimedia and a client, the open property is located above a rocky cove on an elevated promontory at the western entrance to…
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JMF Residence by Ivan Rezende Arquitetura
The Rio Olympics will (hopefully) be taking place this August, and as such all eyes will once again be cast firmly on Brazil. With this in mind we take a look at a residence by Ivan Rezende Arquitetura in Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro. With a large terrace overlooking spectacular views, the JMF Residence is a…
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Peter the Apostle & St. Helen the Martyr Chapel
Historically, some of the most awe inspiring spaces have created in the name of religion, but in recent times, these spaces have become more utilitarian, with more Church buildings seemingly being converted for alternative uses. In fact it was only yesterday that I came across a scheme in the UK by the National Churches Trust to…
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Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech by Studio KO
Studio KO – a French architecture firm – recently released the first design images showcasing the forthcoming Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech, Morocco. “When Yves Saint Laurent discovered Marrakech in 1966, he was so moved by the place that he decided to buy a house and regularly go back there. It feels perfectly natural,…
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Tadeo 4909 by Proyecto Cafeína
Created to be a modern living space in an upcoming area of San Judas Tadeo, Mexico, Tadeo 4909 offers an urban mix of expressive and personal dwelling. Designed by Proyecto Cafeina, the building consists of 8 2-floored lofts, each being unique in their composition and design. Central to the concept behind the build are communal areas…
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House in Yatsugatake
Set on a sloping mountain ridge at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains – a volcanic mountain range bordering the Nagano and Yamanashi Prefecture – is a disparate property, as unusual as it is seemingly misplaced. But this property is anything but misplaced, much rather a painstaking search for the perfect view spanning many years.…
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CHALET ANZERE
The design for a ski chalet has been fairly standardized for the last few decades, after all it’s part of the skiing experience and the embodiment of a mountain lifestyle. But the Chalet Anzere by SeARCH agency in Holland have embraced the traditional, and given an all-new modern aesthetic to the definitive Chalet. The agency…
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Ammoudi House In Zakynthos
There is nothing wrong with dreaming, after all why else do we work? The dream serves as the fuel to reify your daily exertions, and make sure that you actually bring them to fruition. One such dream is the Ammoudi House In Zakynthos by Katerina Valsamaki Architects, whose simple yet ultramodern design gives you a…
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