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Rd's Blog – November 2012 Archive (58)

Traditional House Extension by MJ Architects

Architects Marielle Camoin and Jonathan Inzerillo of MJ Architects designed the recently completed La Grange de Mon Père located in Marseille,…

Added by rd on November 30, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Move the Body + Still the Mind | Inspiring Typography on Landscapes

Don't you just love quotes that still the mind? If so, you'll enjoy this series by Julian Bialowas. This is a collection of inspiring snippets (that will make you think about life) set on beautiful photos of landscapes and mountains taken by Julian himself.…

Added by rd on November 30, 2012 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Intrinsically Sustainable + House Reduction by Make Architects

Australian studio Make Architecture designed the House Reduction located in Abbotsford.

This award-winning sustainable home was cited for reduced footprint while improving the quality of space. Completed in 2011.

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Added by rd on November 29, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Admirable Aesthetic of the Ocean House by Robert Mills Architects

Australia based studio Robert Mills Architects designed the Ocean House located in the countryside of Lorne, Australia.

This chic and contemporary beach house offers an extraordinary experience to visitors. It's made of glass and timber that sprucely blends in the wilderness with panoramic…

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The Skate Park House + Beautiful Compromise

Japan-based studio Level Architects designed the Skate Park House for a couple with totally contrasting interests. One loves to play the piano, the other a skateboarding enthusiasts. The design compromise was to have both of their favorite past times in the same dwelling

The result is a rustic, playful and contemporary home located in the Shibuya…

Added by rd on November 28, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Sensational Renovation of The Blurred House

Australia-based studio Bild Architecture designed The Blurred House, a major renovation and extension project located in Melbourne, Victoria.

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The first in a series of studies into the adaptation of vernacular Australian suburban typologies, ‘Blurred House’…

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Reconstruction of Two Derelict Cottages by Peter Legge Associates

Dublin based studio Peter Legge Associates designed the Follan Cottage, a reconstruction of two derelict cottages in Ireland.

This for-rent cottages embody the traditional Irish countryside architecture with a touch of modern.…

Added by rd on November 27, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Modernistic Kibuts House by Sharon Neuman Architects

Israel based studio Sharon Neuman Architects designed the Kibuts House. Associate design team Sharon Neumann and Sharon Wellman briefly describes this modern home as a a minimalist cube covered bricks with a beautiful ecological garden.

While outside, this home has a traditional look, inside is a clean mash-up of…

Added by rd on November 27, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Dreamy Kobayashi Residence of Tokyo

Outdoor clothing and gear designers Setsumasa and Mami Kobayashi test camping equipment for a living. A dream job that takes place in an equally dreamy mountain retreat that is the Kobayasahi Residence.

Shin Ohori of General Design Co designed this get-away home which is located in the remote areas of Chichibu…

Added by rd on November 26, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Art + Landscape of Housing 4 by A-cero Architects

Madrid based studio A-cero designed House 4. The massing and volume of this contemporary home is atypical for most of A-cero's residential designs with emphasis on art.

This 800 square meter home is integrated in its natural environment with dedicated views of lakes and fantastic…

Added by rd on November 26, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Top 10 Popular Home + Interior Decorating Blogs

Virtually any individual who owns or is renting a home immediately seeks options to personalize their homes in such a way that show their own ideas, style or to follow trends.

With the huge amount of…

Added by rd on November 24, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Captivating House Haller by Haller Jürgen and Peter Plattner

Austria based studio Haller Jürgen and Italy based Peter Plattner collaborated in designing the House Haller. This captivating contemporary home is situated in Mellau Austria.

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Added by rd on November 24, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Tecido Platter by Gonçalo Campos

Designer Gonçalo Campos shares with us his latest project. Veil inspired porcelain wares called Tecido Platte.

Gonçalo says,

After a complex process of essentially giving substance and…

Added by rd on November 24, 2012 at 7:00am — No Comments

Stunning Hillside Home by Pete Bossley Architects

Auckland based Pete Bossley Architects designed the Okitu House. This contemporary single storey home is located on a ridge above the east coast with spectacular views from Poverty Bay to Tatapouri Point.

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Added by rd on November 23, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Compact + Modern Sustainable Port Ludlow Residence by Finne Architects

Seattle based studio Finne Architects designed the Port Ludlow Residence, a simple living space with several sustainable building features. This modern home is located at the north end of the Hood Canal, western Puget Sound.

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Added by rd on November 23, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Artistic Minimalism Design of Alan-Voo House by Neil M Denari Architects

Neil M Denari Architects designed the Alan-Voo House. A creative and minimalist home renovation for a family of five, located in Los Angeles, California. Completed in 2007.

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Added by rd on November 22, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Quickly Assembled Cedar House by Hudson Architects

U.K. based studio Hudson Architects designed the Cedar House located in North Elmham which is a village in the English county of Norfolk in England..

This residential project brings to mind a traditional functional farm building. Completed in 2005.

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Added by rd on November 22, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Beautiful + Treasured Beach House in Costa Rica

Architect Michael Poirier designed The White House of Costa Rica. This beautiful beach home is a treasured architectural piece of Costa Rica's Pacific coast, located on Playa Santa Teresa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central…

Added by rd on November 21, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Top 10 Easy DIY + Modern Mini-Christmas Trees To Spruce Up You Home

DIY Yarn Wrapped Christmas Tree @Please Note Paper

In four weeks, Christmas is here! Have you finished decorating your lovely home yet? If you're looking for some (old and new) ideas, here are our Top 10 easy DIY and modern Christmas trees of…

Added by rd on November 21, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments