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Architecture: Small House Designs

Sunday, May 8, 2011

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This small house is organized as a series of volumes nested one inside another. At the core, a suspended meditation chamber acts as the physical and spiritual center of the project. The internal energy of the meditation chamber is encapsulated within an open glowing frame. An alternating tread stair engages the participant to deliberatley ascend [...]

House Renovated and Transformed into two Striking Luxury Homes

Friday, May 6, 2011

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The existing buildings date back to 1867 and are heritage listed. Extensive community and heritage consultation ensured the balance between conserving the integrity of the buildings, the subtle introduction of contemporary elements, and the relationship with the surrounding area. First a church then a theatre, a slice of Brisbane’s heritage has been saved from demolition [...]

Modern Dream Houses with Beautiful Panoramic Lake Views

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

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It features truly beautiful views of this lake as from terrace as from inside of the house. Simple shapes, clean lines are things that characterize its design. Very few materials were used in its construction. Limestone, silvery white ash, matte white painted walls and ceilings characterize the house from the inside. The exterior is done [...]

Great Open Plan Tropical Dream House Designs

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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The house is composed of five separate buildings, linked by broad covered ways and wrapped around an open courtyard. The pool in the courtyard and many small water canals make it possible to hear water flowing from any outdoor patio or terrace which could be found anywhere on the site. Even though the concept of [...]

Popular Mediterranean architecture displaying a modern design

Sunday, May 1, 2011

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A series of transition spaces between the inside and the outside – very common in popular Mediterranean architecture – work together to build a relationship between the houses and their exteriors and provide a sense of order and control. The interiors can be extended and adapted with sliding glass doors, opening up new areas of [...]