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casa franz
Check out this really beautiful and simple 900 sq.ft. summer home in Argentina by BAK Architects. I love how the compact scheme is able to work with the challenges of the site to enhance the project,...
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Trees in the sky! We have all seen it in architecture school projects but this is actually getting built in Milan, Italy. It will be really interesting to see how this looks ten or twenty years down...
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Would Macklemore Shop Here?
This is one seriously gorgeous thriftshop... much better looking that what we see in Seattle!Designed by Dutch firm BYTR, this project is one part social justice, one part innovative design, and a...
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garage remodel
Check out the great use of space in this garage turned small apartment remodel by FABRE/deMARIEN in Stalingrad. This 450 sq.ft. dwelling is maximized through the clever use of a 12x9 'box' console...
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lucky shophouse
Formerly the Lucky Book Store in Singapore, this gorgeous home by CHANG Architects is a great modern renovation that respects the character of the site, exposing existing structure to tell the story of...
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2 By Peter Bristol
Everyone know that I love design with a sense of humor. These two pieces by Peter Bristol are just great...
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positive/negative
This ceramics studio by Sambuichi Architects in Hagi, Japan is really interesting in how the architecture helps to tell the story of what happens inside. The shop houses separate spaces for each phase...
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Three Norwegian Cabins
These cabins designs by Norwegian designer Ole Petter Wullum are gorgeous.Very simple and very clean.
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crescent house
The Crescent House by Andrew Burns Architect is a stunningly beautiful pavilion created for the Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation in Paddington, Sydney. The curvilinear walls and perforated steel...
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hong kong apartment
We are really enjoying this small apartment in Hong Kong by Urban Design & Build. The 630 square-foot unit merges raw industrial finishes with a clean, modern aesthetic that contrasts its...
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Love this local brand!
I've been following Iacoli & McAllister's work for some time now and continue to get me excited about their work. I love seeing a local Seattle design company producing such light, energetic,...
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Colorova Patisserie
Our office is currently working on a French Patisserie... And as a bit of a Francophile and a foodie who loves to learn about new hip restaurants, I've been keeping my eye out for interesting pastry...
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elizabeth beach house
Check out this really nice summer beach home in Elizabeth Beach, Australia by Bourne Blue Architecture. The home abuts a pristine nature reserve to the east of the site, taking full advantage of the...
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Another House in the Trees
This house in the trees is currently inspiring me on a project we are working on here just north of Seattle. While, the house will be smaller and simpler, we're aiming for a similar relationship to the...
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kook restaurant
This week we are feeling inspired by this very cool and unique restaurant in Rome by Noses Architects. KOOK Restaurant has a nice balance and attention to detail that creates a fun and harmonious...
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Living on the Beach - a dream come true
This house by Aires Mateus would be pretty much a dream come true for me. A minimal structure, living on the beach, modern forms and a rustic materiality... what is not to love? Very little makes me...
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'architectural anthropomorphism'
This installation at the Palais de Tokyo by Henrique Oliveira is quite spectacular. As she describes it, the expression of the twisting organic trees breaking free of the existing columnar structure...
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attic workshop
I'm really loving this simple and clean attic loft space from Polish studio PL.architekci. Great use of the limited space, the modern white aesthetic complements the exposed heavy timber structure...
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mercato
Check out Mercato, a new Shanghai restaurant from renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Love the simplicity of design and material palate that seamlessly integrates with the existing structure....
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aim lamps
There is something really intriguing about these whimsical lamps from Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec that seem suspended from vine-like cables. Seems like there is a lot of versatility to how you could...
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