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• Modern Rehabilitation Project in Portugal: House in Estoril
• Elegantly Crafted Folding Table From Royal Botania
• Volumes of Different Heights Combined to Implement Mario Rocha House in Portugal
• Handmade Yachiyo Metal Rug Designed to Last for Generations
• Holiday Atmosphere All Year Long at Island Hideaway Resort in Maldives
• New Boca do Lobo Limited Edition Sofa : Versailles Sofa
• Creative Cardboard Furniture for Light and Eco-Friendly Interiors

Modern Rehabilitation Project in Portugal: House in Estoril Posted: 17 Apr 2012 06:14 AM PDT House in Estoril, Portugal was developed by Frederico Valsassina Architects in the shape of an imposing modern residence, with large windows, capturing its surroundings. The house is a result of the rehabilitation project: “Through simplicity, and taking as a premise the redevelopment and rehabilitation of an existing house, the intervention tries to overcome the irregularity of its original form. Thus, massive volumes that are subtracted from each other promote a monolithic image, on which the controlled choice of materials intended to enhance the shape as whole. Inside, the adaptation of existing spaces for the new housing program aims to reveal a clear fusion of the social realm, more exposed, and the service area, which appears in the continuity of this zone to a more protected area in the backyard“. A dematerialized stairway connects the two levels of the residence, allowing quick access to the bedrooms flooded by natural light on the second floor. You're reading Modern Rehabilitation Project in Portugal: House in Estoril originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Elegantly Crafted Folding Table From Royal Botania Posted: 17 Apr 2012 04:35 AM PDT Part of the Taboela Collection, this beautifully crafted table is perfect for any type of space – small or large, indoor or outdoor. Its defining feature is a mixture of simple and effective design and versatility. Just imagine yourself wanting to have breakfast in the garden – this table easily unfolds to allow you to enjoy a meal in the presence of your beloved greenery and folds up again for easy storage. A steel frame supports the tabletop made out of teak wood and an X-shaped base that folds down ensures the table is stable and comfortable. If unexpected guests show up, you can have two or three tables like this one ready to be adjoined for an enjoyable meal either indoors or outdoors. Designed by Royal Botania, the Taboela Table found on DecoeStilo is available in white, black, gray and the wood version you can see in the photos. You're reading Elegantly Crafted Folding Table From Royal Botania originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Volumes of Different Heights Combined to Implement Mario Rocha House in Portugal Posted: 17 Apr 2012 03:29 AM PDT Carlos Nuno Lacerda envisioned and implemented the Mario Rocha house in Valongo, Portugal, a contemporary residence composed of various volumes with different heights. The project is partially enclosed on the side facing the street and opens up towards the inner courtyard. Here are further details from the architects: ” The program was conceived according to functional requirements, and adjusted to the needs of the project, ensuring through the study of light, natural ventilation and circulation, a succession of different and adapted spaces with different uses. Thus, the compartments were designed with height differences, gaps and openings of light, resulting in a multitude of volumes that relate differently. On the other hand, there was a particular concern about the limits' dilution between interior/exterior in the room, kitchen and gym/spa. This was seen as an extension to the outside through large glazed surfaces, taking the maximum advantage of the site and simultaneously ensuring adequate privacy, achieved through the design of landscape architecture“. You're reading Volumes of Different Heights Combined to Implement Mario Rocha House in Portugal originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Handmade Yachiyo Metal Rug Designed to Last for Generations Posted: 17 Apr 2012 02:22 AM PDT The creative team at Philippe Malouin came up with an original approach to rug designing. The studio envisioned a project that would last for generations, that is “virtually indestructible”, due to the metal used to create it and the intricate elaboration process. According to the official description, the Yachiyo metal rug required more than 3000 meters of galvanized wire and 3000 hours of work to achieve it. If you are interested in the production process itself, here is a short, but relevant description: “The metal rug is completely handmade from galvanized steel wire, the same type of wire that is used to make animal pen fencing in farms. The looped wire is taken and, using a metal rod connected to a power drill in a timber frame jig, wound into a tight coil. This coil is then removed from the metal rod and hand cut into small rings. These are riveted together one-by-one in the Japanese '12-in-2' pattern, which consists of 2 central rings with 12 perpendicular rings connected around. This process is painstakingly repeated to create the rug“. Find this approach for a rug design as interesting as we do? You're reading Handmade Yachiyo Metal Rug Designed to Last for Generations originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Holiday Atmosphere All Year Long at Island Hideaway Resort in Maldives Posted: 17 Apr 2012 01:08 AM PDT Island Hideaway is one of the many fascinating refuges in the Maldives. Located on the crescent-shaped island of Dhonakulhi, the resort has complex accommodation options, plenty of facilities and a design inspiring comfort and relaxation. Here is more from the official description, as provided by the staff of the resort: “Guests are whisked to The Island Hideaway in the North of the Maldives by a 45-minute scenic photo-flight from the international airport at Malé, the capital city, to Hanimaadhoo (Domestic) Airport followed by an exhilarating 20 minute speedboat hop to Dhonakulhi Island.The crystal clear turquoise waters of the shallow waist-deep lagoon surrounding the Island stretch as far as the eye can see. The Island is unique in its reef formation, the reef system it sits on having a natural channel splitting it in two distinct parts, and thereby forming a natural harbor for the marina“. The guests on Island Hideaway resort can choose between a variety of accommodation units, from family villas to water or garden rooms, each of them “equipped” with a holiday atmosphere. You're reading Holiday Atmosphere All Year Long at Island Hideaway Resort in Maldives originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

New Boca do Lobo Limited Edition Sofa : Versailles Sofa Posted: 16 Apr 2012 11:45 AM PDT Boca do Lobo is a luxury furniture company that takes furniture to another level or how they like to say “We strive to encourage sensational experience“. Today Boca do Lobo sent us a New Limited Edition Sofa called Versailles Sofa that takes us to the 17th century where grandeur and pageantry reigned in the French Court. As we said in the beginning of this article ..Boca do Lobo pieces look sensational, but for some people these pieces might be to much. Created from a long process of inspiration and dedication, this art object recreates the "Versailles Spirit." Abandoning the restrictions and rigidity imposed during the Middle Ages, it opens the way to freedom and the need for bringing extravagant creations to life. Versailles Sofa will be presented tomorrow ( 17/04/2012 ) in Most Salone in Milan and is available in limited edition for 17.300 €. a You're reading New Boca do Lobo Limited Edition Sofa : Versailles Sofa originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Creative Cardboard Furniture for Light and Eco-Friendly Interiors Posted: 16 Apr 2012 09:06 AM PDT Admit it: you find the idea of having cardboard furniture a bit out there. To be honest, so did we, before seeing these incredible interiors with cardboard furniture found on Karton. Here is a short description from the producers, shedding light on the items exhibited below: “Each flat-packed, home-delivered KARTON paper stack folds to reveal an impossibly strong, exceptionally handsome and conveniently cheap way to sleep, sit, store or live. A clever (and relationship-saving) system of folds and tabs makes assembly a cinch with no tools or glue required. The result is stunningly simple cardboard furniture you can live with; equal parts brute strongman and lightweight drifter. Move it, store it, recycle it or leave it exactly where it is“. From sitting and sleeping furniture to unconventional storage ideas, the products showcased at Karton are not only practical and Eco-friendly, but also conveniently priced. Have a look! You're reading Creative Cardboard Furniture for Light and Eco-Friendly Interiors originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

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