modern Architects : Cabin by Olson Kundig

 The cabin is five hundred square feet and is a private writers retreat and guest cottage.  Located on San Juan Island, Washington, the owners wanted the cabin to feel contacted to its setting, the climate, the wildlife and views. They also needed a structure that could be easily secured when not in use.


The cabin was designed as a glass house surrounded by three wooden slat decks that can be raised by a hydraulic system of wires, rope, pivoting sheaves and lead blocks, that serves as shutters.  When open, the shutter decks are outdoor living spaces; when closed they secure the cabin.  The fireplace rotates 180 degrees to be enjoyed indoors or out.  An inverted roof with deep overhangs forces water to  drain to the rear of the cabin.

The cabin is a single room with a small kitchenette and a bathroom.  Finishes are restrained, punctuated only by a blackened steel inlay that bisects the floor from the fireplace to the slot window at the rear of the cabin.

visit the site : contemporist

The Most Beautiful Gardens In The World

 Nature works wonders. Impact on her person, as a rule, affects not the best way. But when it comes to botanical gardens, our intervention is intended only to highlight key points, leaving Mother Nature right to please us with their beauty. Here is a selection of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Enjoy!

visit the site : nature-hd

Tori Tori Restaurant by Rojkind Arquitectos and Esrawe Studio

Mexico City-based studio Rojkind Arquitectos and design workshop Esrawe Studio have completed the Tori Tori project in 2011.
This Japanese restaurant is located in Polanco, a group of seven official neighborhoods in Mexico City.

visit the site : homedsgn

House R by Roger Christ

 German architect roger christ designed a home that’s simplified by an elegance of contemporary style. The House R is a four-storey home where each floor is connected by an open stairway and an elevator. Access to this home is attainable through a forecourt and a ramp.

visit the site : gessato

JUG WATER CARAFE AND CUP BY ALDO BAKKER

 From Particles Gallery, a curvy porcelain water jug that requires thoughtful handling, it can rest spout up ready to serve or spout down to "shelter" a matching cup.

"When full, the Jug balances on the table; when empty, you can turn it upside down again to cover the cup." More at Aldo Bakker. Photos: Erik and Petra Hesmerg.

visit the site : mocoloco

THE OBEROI UDAIVILAS HOTEL | UDAIPUR INDIA

The Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur is located in a city of majestic palaces and beautiful lakes. Designed as a traditional Indian palace, the Oberoi Udaivilas captures all the romance and splendor of a royal era. Walking inside the hotel is like traveling back in time. The semi-open rooms with balconies and private swimming pools are a unique feature of Udaivilas. Its luxurious spa overlooking the lake is a haven of serenity, experts take care of the body and soul of guests. The grand setting combined with palatial architecture and a beautiful spa offers an experience created exclusively for those who know there is nothing like too much luxury.

visit the site : blessthisstuff

Flat Yellow Renovation shelf and wardrobe

 Remember when we spoke earlier in the week about orange always reminding us of fall the most? Maybe we spoke too soon. This big old wall of yellow sure is getting our fall fires started in our souls, too. In Porto, Portugal, this project was a remodel, and we can’t help but smile when we think of what a strong punch of color, personality and joy this big yellow functional wall of storage has infused into this modern space. Created by Pedro Varela.


“Walls were remade out of carpentry work and house different solutions, from storage, to seating, partitioning and doors. Playful solutions such as assymetric round holes substituing knobs, and a smiley face substituting a handle, are carved in a yellow closet which is the project’s inner core.”

visit the site : 2modern

Farmville founder selling San Francisco mansion

 We just received pictures of this gorgeous home from Teed Haze Real Estate, which stands out boldly among the other houses in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California. With six gorgeous bedrooms that all provide ample living space and six and a half marvelous bathrooms, this property truly does define luxury living. Intentionally pulled back from the street for privacy, the steps up to the house bring you to a beautiful courtyard. Extremely balanced, all the public rooms on the main level connect, ideal for flow and entertainment. The kitchen includes a family room area. There are the large doors that open onto the tranquil grass garden from both kitchen and formal dining rooms. The second level features four bedrooms, including the master suite. There is a full floor pent level with terrace and office. The lower level has an au pair suite and media room/large play room.

visit the site :1kindesign

Ayada Maldives Resort

Ayada Maldives, a fascinating place of retreat is located on the island of Maguhdhuvaa, in the lovely Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll district. The resort consists of 112 luxurious villas and is due to open on October 30, 2011. Impeccable blue waters, powder white sands and lush vegetation- they all seem to be a given in this miniature paradise. The accommodation units have a beautiful warm and traditional feel and are fully-equipped, providing comfort beyond expectations. Even though there is a generous pool connecting all the small homes together, each villa comes with its own rectangular pool, for complete privacy. The services here are said to be excellent and the area is neighbored by seven restaurants, bars and cafes.

visit the site : cuded

Elegant Interior Bara Funda I Apartment by Kwartet Arquitetura

The elegant interiors in a modern apartment designed by Quartet Arquitetura. some changes that enhance and rearrange the master bedroom and closet in order to make the area a unique and comfortable,

In our living room creates a “trip point”, which features are most important, where they can display all the gadgets they brought from their travels.

visit the site : mytopinteriordesign

Modern Home Extension Displaying a Clever Architecture in Germany

Architecture company dmvA designed a modern and original home extension entitled “vB4” and located within the countryside of Brecht, Germany. According to the project developers, “the extension from the existing  form resulted in a floating volume built with trapezoidal wooden structures. The new timber parts followed the same frames and studs as the original. These borders next to each other connect the old and new space creating a new library, washroom and entrance area. The exterior is recladded in black stained siding positioned vertically to create a similar repetitive motion as the surrounding forest. The back and front of the home is fully glazed with a movable partition wall which allows for uninterrupted views of the adjacent garden and pond.” The new addition was planned on a challenging surface of only 26 square meters, while considering the strict building regulations of the municipality. Have a look at the photos below and tell us if you believe the lack of space had any negative effect on the “look” of the new building.

visit the site : freshome

Modern Glass and Stone Residence at La Concha House by MOOARC

This classic modern house is just the kind of home design that i like. The house looks very exotic to us. The UK-based architectural studio MOOARC had transformed 15th Century barn on the Island of Guernsey into a high-end, luxurious modern home. This house was later named La Concha House. It’s a smart design, the architect remodeled the old structure and combine it with recycled building materials at this private residence.

visit the site : besthousedesign

Swoon in Bushwick

Swoon in Bushwick, a photo by LoisInWonderland on Flickr.

I love this close-up that Dani captured of this stunning Swoon piece. We were thrilled to discover this in Bushwick last week on a block we've seldom walked on. It's obviously been up for quite a while.

A-Z Graffiti Alphabet Letter Font

This is an example of graffiti in one package. Sketch graffiti alphabet has three different designs (wildstyle, throw Up / Throwie, a simple sketch). You can create graffiti design as your inspiration. Personally I am very pleased with this graffiti.