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• Nature And Modern Architecture Intermingle In Modest Bungalow
• Thinking of Summer: Husk Outdoor by Patricia Urquiola
• Will We Be “Growing” Organic Furniture In The Future?
• Inspiring Redesigned Interiors Of A Gramercy Park Townhouse
• Updated Oscar Niemeyer Apartment Where Social Meets Private
• Graceful Wood Veneer Link-S Lamps For Fancy Spaces

Nature And Modern Architecture Intermingle In Modest Bungalow Posted: 10 Apr 2012 06:18 AM PDT Blessed with the chance to live in a beautiful home and needing more space, the owners of this modest bungalow commissioned Australian studio MCK Architects  to enlarge the house and create a stronger connection to the outside. The Skirt and Rock House – as it came to be named – is located on a hill in the Vaucluse suburb of Sydney, Australia. The name was inspired by the modern architecture displayed by the new residential structure and the existence of a large rock on the property, that became part of the design. According to the architects, “the garden was very important, and it became intrinsic to the design. A large rock that sat in the hill to the rear of the house became our focal and pivotal natural element in the new architectural composition. With the underlying philosophy of relative modesty, the new form is setback, maintaining existing amenity enjoyed by neighbors. The first floor is concealed in the black roof form, providing a recessive appearance from the street, nestling into the landscape. ” Customized to suit the family’s modest lifestyle but designed to display a beautiful set of interiors strongly connected to the garden, the improved Skirt and Rock House gives better access to sunlight and fresh air. You're reading Nature And Modern Architecture Intermingle In Modest Bungalow originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Thinking of Summer: Husk Outdoor by Patricia Urquiola Posted: 10 Apr 2012 04:35 AM PDT If you are already thinking about the summer to come, we can help you decide what outdoor furniture you can use to decorate your deck, patio or terrace. Husk Outdoor was designed by Patricia Urquiola for B & B Italia. This outdoor version of the Husk Chair presented at the last Milan Design Week bares a strong resemblance to the one used for interior spaces: “Like the indoor version, Husk Outdoor is made of recycled and recyclable materials, highlighting B&B Italia’s keen awareness of topics such as ecology and environmental sustainability.” Each component was carefully designed not only to offer the best version of an outdoor furniture item, but also to facilitate recycling by easily separating its components, reducing the environmental impact. The hard shell made of Hirek – a non-toxic, resistant multi-layered composite technopolymer with differentiated density – and soft, vividly colored cushions offer an inviting design and a comfortable seating experience. Completed with the round Husk coffee table, the outdoor furniture set is ready to accompany the new year’s entertainment and relaxation moments. You're reading Thinking of Summer: Husk Outdoor by Patricia Urquiola originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Will We Be “Growing” Organic Furniture In The Future? Posted: 10 Apr 2012 03:25 AM PDT Some organically-shaped furniture pieces manage to capture the inspiration seen all around us in a modern design – this helps compose interiors with a fascinating arrangement. For example, the Mutation Series by Belgian designer Maarten De Ceulaer express the need for nature-inspired design in modern homes. Wanting to show a possible future for furniture items, the unusual-looking series explores the future possibility of growing organic furniture, similar to cloning animals. Another explanation given by the designer includes experimenting with classic upholstery: “ It reminds us of the famous and iconic deep buttoned (Chesterfield) sofa's, interpreted in a highly contemporary and sculptural way. Instead of upholstering springs and foam with leather or textile, these pieces are created by carefully composing patterns with cut-offs of foam spheres of various sizes, and applying them onto a structure. In the end the entire piece gets coated, with a durable rubber or tactile velvet-like finish. It is hardly impossible to ever recreate such a specific pattern, so every piece is completely unique.”  Chairs, armchairs, poufs and sofas part of the Mutation collection offer an alternative to modern furniture pieces, but does this design encourage you to see a different method of composing furniture items that would be suited for a contemporary lifestyle? You're reading Will We Be “Growing” Organic Furniture In The Future? originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Inspiring Redesigned Interiors Of A Gramercy Park Townhouse Posted: 10 Apr 2012 02:16 AM PDT The Isaly Residence is a stunning home designed for the Isaly family in a 1848 Gramercy Park townhouse in New York City. Turning a large triplex into two separate dwellings proved to be a challenge and the renovation involved replacing the old steel frame, as well as the electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. By adding a 620 square feet penthouse on top, the building was split into two apartments of equal value. The open floor upper part was to become a beautiful showcase home inhabited by the Isalys. Fractal Construction collaborated with light designer Ingo Maurer and sculptor Emilio Garcia to create an up-to-date residence described by the constructors as follows: “The walls and ceilings of the living and kitchen area are punctuated with the sensuous sculptures and exploding light fixtures of Garcia and Maurer. The bricks-and-mortar rear wall of the two main floors has vanished, replaced by a glass curtain fitted with tiny diodes, invisible by day but glinting at night like a private constellation. The outdoor terrace leading from the living room has a glass floor and overlooks the private gardens below. With every available patch of roof converted into usable space, the house boasts two more terraces as well as a roof deck.” Sheltering an open space where the living room, kitchen and dining space merge, the social spaces of the upper apartment fascinate with exquisite details, while the TV room, office space, three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms compose a collection of relaxing private rooms.  Finished with a sparkling powered glass wall, glass terrace and a large skylight in the backside, the Isaly Residence emerged from the hand of the constructors as an inspiring residential redesign. You're reading Inspiring Redesigned Interiors Of A Gramercy Park Townhouse originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Updated Oscar Niemeyer Apartment Where Social Meets Private Posted: 10 Apr 2012 12:44 AM PDT Architects Felipe Hess and Renata Pedrosa updated this 140 square meter apartment originally designed by Oscar Niemeyer and the result is fabulous. Named Copan Apartment and located in Sao Paolo, Brazil, the contemporary residential space was demolished to the point of an open, fluid space, adorned with remaining columns and shafts. A core volume was built, dividing the private rooms from the social ones and sheltering closets on the private side and a concrete set of details on the social side. Part of the exposed common space, this concrete divider holds the client’s prizes and memorabilia, giving the apartment a very private, inviting feel. The kitchen is defined by a central block acting as a kitchen island/dining table, while the columns compose a visual connection to the rest of the room. Exposed concrete walls and original ceiling beams were paired up with large steel dividers offering the possibility of opening or closing the private bedroom. Overlooking the city’s skyline from the 31st floor, this iconic apartment merges classic and modern design in a unique arrangement. You're reading Updated Oscar Niemeyer Apartment Where Social Meets Private originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Graceful Wood Veneer Link-S Lamps For Fancy Spaces Posted: 09 Apr 2012 10:35 AM PDT Lighting up a room can bring forward sumptuous design lines and outline each nook and piece of furniture. Based on the need for elegant, organically shaped lamps in today’s growing market, Spanish lighting manufacturers LZF commissioned Irish designer Ray Power to create a family of lights to be used in both residential and commercial spaces. Handmade exclusively out of wood veneer, this collection encompasses pendant lamps and floor lamps that radiate a delicate light, creating a relaxing atmosphere. The Link-S Lamps are the result of a rigorous study of form and geometry, featuring Moebius strips undulating to shape an elegant light/shadow playfulness. Awarded the Design Plus Material Vision'07 for the use of LZF's Polywood® material, the shades are available in two versions – the 42 cm or 69 cm in diameter, long or short – and come in many colors and finishes to ensure harmony when used in different settings. You're reading Graceful Wood Veneer Link-S Lamps For Fancy Spaces originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

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