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The House With Simple and Diagrammatic Geometry

The House With Simple and Diagrammatic Geometry

Along the crown of a long oval shaped bluff range that extends to 30 miles is the place where the Bluff House is situated and was designed by Bruns Architecture . The house approaching the former logging road carving by passing through the rhythmic woodland part that is in the site, the silhouette of the [...]

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Minton Hill House

Minton Hill House

Minton Hill House is design by Affleck + de la Riva Architects. The Minton Hill House strikes a delicate balance between the engaging of its panoramic hilltop position and the provision of a protective domestic environment. The house is at once an environmental filter, a view-framing device, and a series of interior and exterior [...]

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The Wood Block Residence by Chadbourne + Doss Architects

The Wood Block Residence by Chadbourne + Doss Architects

Located on the west side of Mercer Island, Washington, this house is a reconstruction of one of iconic Seattle architect Fred Bassetti’s earliest designs built in 1962. Fronting a busy street, we wanted to root the house to its sloping wooded site and provide a protective shelter for family life. The plan is opened up [...]

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Modern Wood Containers by Ak47

Modern Wood Containers by Ak47

Ak47 – probably has the most stylish wood containers. Their products go beyond traditional styles and product function. Unique designs and everlasting appeal are their main focus. You will want to display these contemporary pieces in full view. Their material selection is perfect; wood, metal, glass, leather, leatherette, hide or fabric contain your precious fire [...]

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A Chair That Seems to Defy Everything We Knew About Gravity

A Chair That Seems to Defy Everything We Knew About Gravity

One piece of furniture trickery standing upright on only two legs, this pair of Shadow Chairs by British designer Chris Duffy seems to defy everything we knew about gravity. It looks like the lack of back legs is being substituted by the apparent black shadow that is part of the chair’s metal frame and functions [...]

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Stilt House by Treehouse Architects

Stilt House by Treehouse Architects

This stilt house, the Froschkonig Treehouse by treehouse architects Baumraum, sits among the treetops of this private garden in Munster, Germany. Steps lead residents and guests through the lily pad-covered pool to the base of this stilt house, where a wood and steel staircase leads up to a tatajuba-wood terrace. This contemporary wood clad house [...]

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Overflow Bathtubs from Kasch

Overflow Bathtubs from Kasch

Designed with simple shapes and inspired by the sound of nature, the overflow bathtubs from KASCH are characterized by a refined abundance of style. Available in round, oval or rectangular, these tubs are firmly grounded into the floor to create a subtle fit in your home environment. With wood, pebbles and glass accents, the luxurious [...]

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Birdcage Backpacks Lets You Take Your Birds for a Walk

Birdcage Backpacks Lets You Take Your Birds for a Walk

If you are a bird lover and you’ve actually pet one, this Pak-O-Bird Carriers will let your carrying your lovely pet easier than carrying by hand. The design of Pak-O-bird carriers looks like a travel bag, where you can piggybacked on your shoulder. inside you will find one roam space with food storage and horizontal [...]

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Piet Indoor Stove by Fredrik Hylten-Cavallius

Piet Indoor Stove by Fredrik Hylten-Cavallius

Piet is a chimney-free indoor stove by Fredrik Hylten-Cavallius. It uses ethanol instead of wood. With a brass reflector, this stove gives off no smoke or soot and can be placed wherever convenient. There is a layer of rock wool fire insulation between the reflector and the outer ceramic shell, so Piet can be placed [...]

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