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A Unique Combination of Architecture and Nature: Golden Residence [Rocky Mountains, Colorado]

August 23, 2010 Filed Under: Green Residence
A Unique Combination of Architecture and Nature: Golden Residence [Rocky Mountains, Colorado]

This wonderful house was created on Rocky Mountains of Colorado at a height of 8,500 feet. This is a work of Gibson Architects which was initially a doubtful project due to the natural uneven characteristics of a hill and the difficulty imposed by the height. Nevertheless the plan was executed to give such a successful outcome. The interesting element of the interior is the use of natural stones and... 

A Startling House Made of Shipping Containers [Marseile, France]

August 25, 2010 Filed Under: PreFabricated Buiding
A Startling House Made of Shipping Containers [Marseile, France]

There is no boundary for an artist’s imagination. How wonders creativeness creates can be explained by this example. You must have seen numberless copycat houses in your life but have you ever heard of a house built of shipping containers? French engineers Claire Helene Drouin and Jean Marie Sanchez have done it! They have constructed a house by using the storage containers that you often see near... 

Hobson Bay House by Stevens Lawson Architects [New Zealand]

January 18, 2010 Filed Under: Modern Home Building
Hobson Bay House by Stevens Lawson Architects [New Zealand]

The Hobson Bay House was designed by Stevens Lawson as a typical contemporary house. The house is ideally located on a north-declining slope looking out to the picturesque Hobson Bay in Auckland, New Zealand. Next to Hobson Bay house is an enclave of modern houses. To make full use of the breathtaking Hobson Bay views, the living area, sky deck and main bedroom are located on the upper floor. The... 

Moebius House: A Remarkable Living Experience Given by Tony Owen Partners [Sidney, Australia]

August 30, 2010 Filed Under: Modern Home Building
Moebius House: A Remarkable Living Experience Given by Tony Owen Partners [Sidney, Australia]

For the fans of residential art and masterwork this residential project of Tony Owen Partner is a real treat. Located in Sidney, Australia this house is built with modern and inventive design technique called “micro design”. Another striking feature of this house is that it is created to be environmental friendly. As said by the architects, the geometry of this house is a complex one for... 

An Incredible Residence: The Egg House [Prague, Czech Republic]

August 26, 2010 Filed Under: Sustainable Home Design
An Incredible Residence: The Egg House [Prague, Czech Republic]

This is an architectural masterwork of 69, a Czech Republican company. The design of this house was not like what is perceived to be, intentional. The location before the construction had a different look altogether as the garden seemed to be not taken care of properly and there was an old building adjoining the modern one. These features gave complication to the project. Nevertheless the place was... 

House in Carabbia by Davide Macullo [Switzerland]

January 29, 2010 Filed Under: Modern Home Building
House in Carabbia by Davide Macullo [Switzerland]

One of the remarkable contemporary house design is portrayed in a Ticino house called House in Carabbia. The house was planned by architect Davide Macullo in Switzerland. The owner of the house wished for an intimate and closed shell-like house. Carabbia is a small village with overall population of 600 people. The village rests on a slpe in a beautiful valley at the Western side of Mount San Salvatore. The... 

The Triangle House by JVA [Nesodden, Norway]

January 28, 2010 Filed Under: Modern Home Building
The Triangle House by JVA [Nesodden, Norway]

The Triangle House is a contemporary Norwegian home planned by JVA, Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Arkitekter MNALT. The house is located in Nesodden, Norway. The house is surrounded by pine-forest. But one could still look out to the sea from inside the house. The aerial building lines accentuate the design, especially the roof line. Different windows, defining various spaces of the house, highlight the external... 

Multiplicity With Fashion: George Balan’s Private Wooden Residence [Romania]

August 22, 2010 Filed Under: Green Residence
Multiplicity With Fashion: George Balan's Private Wooden Residence [Romania]

George Balan, the architect has created a brilliant piece of architecture in the fine-looking natural, hilly region of Romania. The residency seems to be in integration with its atmosphere. The exterior is made of wood and concrete which not only give it a fabulous look but is also weather resistant. To give the interior a natural touch, a combination of wood and marble is used. Purposely the windows... 

The Artfully Designed Art Gallery by StudioMAS Architects & Urban Design [Johannesburg, South Africa]

August 31, 2010 Filed Under: Modern Company Building
The Artfully Designed Art Gallery by StudioMAS Architects & Urban Design [Johannesburg, South Africa]

Are you a fan of contemporary art and modern sculpture and paintings? If you are there is a dual delight for you in this art gallery called Circa Art Gallery situated in Johannesburg, South Africa. Coming from the StudioMAS Architects & Urban Design, this gallery is an art in itself. The building is designed with three levels connected by a hefty spiral ramp surrounding it. The last floor is beautified... 

Ratzeburg School Complex: A Powerful and Unique Landmark [Ratzeburg - Lauenburg - Germany]

August 16, 2010 Filed Under: Construction Higlights
Ratzeburg School Complex: A Powerful and Unique Landmark [Ratzeburg - Lauenburg - Germany]

Mikou Design Studio creates a powerful and unique landmark in the city of Ratzeburg , country of Lauenburg – the Ritzeburg School Complex. This schools complex is composed of one specialized, one primary, and a secondary school which is of lower form. Why has it become a powerful and unique landmark? Because the schools complex is located in the mostly residential area of the city, where low-density...