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• Warehouse in San Francisco Converted into Contemporary Loft
• Amazing Rooftop Garden Nestled Between Skyscrapers
• Exceptional Folded Architectural Works By Simon Schubert
• Casual Refrigeration with Smeg’s Fab Denim Fridge
• Gradually Descending Towards the Beach: Casa Q in Peru

Warehouse in San Francisco Converted into Contemporary Loft Posted: 29 May 2012 06:28 AM PDT Oriental Warehouse Loft is a project skillfully implemented by studio Edmonds + Lee Architects and located in San Francisco's South Beach neighborhood. The result of a warehouse conversion, this eye-catching modern duplex pays tribute to the notions of space and openness. Here is more on the renovation process from the architects: “Opaque guardrails at the sleeping mezzanine were replaced with frameless glass guardrails in order to provide a direct visual connection to the living room below. A large over-sized sheet of transparent glass further eliminates privacy in the master bathroom by allowing views into and out of the bathroom to the rest of the loft beyond. In contrast to the existing heavy-timber and rusticated brick structural shell which are left exposed, sleek new interior finishes were replaced throughout including wall and floor finishes, kitchen and bathroom mill work and a new steel cantilever stair that connects the living areas on the ground floor with the sleeping areas on the mezzanine.” What are the details you find most inspiring in the photos below? You're reading Warehouse in San Francisco Converted into Contemporary Loft originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Amazing Rooftop Garden Nestled Between Skyscrapers Posted: 29 May 2012 04:52 AM PDT After presenting 38 Garden Design Ideas post last week, today we ran across this high altitude garden hidden between the skyscrapers in Sydney, Australia. Found on Design Rulz, this spectacular rooftop haven was designed by Secret Gardens and provides an unusual place of relaxation, far above the racket of the city. The landscaping process was focused on maximizing the vistas and creating a green oasis, 25 floors above the ground: “Buxus hedging and topiary cones add a formal element whilst iris and lavender create a whimsical effect. Timber seating frames the garden providing a place to sit and enjoy the garden and the amazing harbor views.” How would you comment on this project? Do you find this type of vantage point appealing in a city as dynamic as Sydney? Or would you rather have a similar terrace in a more secluded part of town, at a lower altitude? You're reading Amazing Rooftop Garden Nestled Between Skyscrapers originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Exceptional Folded Architectural Works By Simon Schubert Posted: 29 May 2012 03:36 AM PDT Folded paper can be transformed into amazing things, but never before have I seen such a breathtaking way to creatively use paper. German artist Simon Schubert uses the paper’s properties to transform it into an architecturally-inspired piece of art. Folding paper to shape creases that compose architecture can explain how inspiration works for some people. Instead of staring at the blank piece of paper, the artist created this fascinating set of “drawings” named Papierarbeiten (meaning “paper work” in German). The series displays different paper sheets folded in patterns to create interiors, staircases, facades or corridors. No pens or colors were used to create these inspirational works – they are simply the result of the artist’s skillful play with paper. Meticulously folding and unfolding paper creates a series of carefully designed lines that shape each stair, railing or door detail. You will be amazed by what the artist conjures from a plain sheet of paper. You're reading Exceptional Folded Architectural Works By Simon Schubert originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Casual Refrigeration with Smeg’s Fab Denim Fridge Posted: 29 May 2012 02:21 AM PDT It is undeniable that materials are high on the list of priorities when it comes to product design and with so many new and innovative materials hitting the market, manufacturers have no shortage of options. Whilst many seek out materials with new or improved properties, there are also those who prefer to look to the past for their material solutions. Italian appliance company Smeg has done just that for its latest incarnation of its popular retro FAB refrigerator. In a quirky collaboration with fashion retailer Italia Independent, Smeg’s limited edition FAB28 denim refrigerator was launched at the Salone del Mobile in Milan. Combining and reinterpreting two classic design icons, the FAB28 Denim, available in a limited run of 500, is the epitome of casual style. With a needle and thread Smeg has managed to sew together the heart and soul of Italian style with almost surgical precision. But is denim really the ideal material to cover a fridge? According to Smeg, in order to use the material in a domestic context, it had to be treated with Plasma, a nano-technology that protects the surface of the fridge from splashes of water, oil, milk and fruit juice.  So what do you reckon? Are you convinced? You're reading Casual Refrigeration with Smeg’s Fab Denim Fridge originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

Gradually Descending Towards the Beach: Casa Q in Peru Posted: 29 May 2012 12:56 AM PDT Located 72 miles south of Lima, Peru, this 4,350 square-foot contemporary house entitled Casa Q displays an unusual architecture, gradually unfolding towards the Misterio beach. According to Longhi Architects , the residence “materializes the dreams of a young couple in a floating volume which embodies the spaces for a future family. The volume is supported by circular columns placed by intuition, as a dance, instead of forcibly in a grid. The dancing columns are accompanied by sliding glass panels that define the common area of the house; living-dining and terrace are integrated or separated by the option to open or close the glass panels depending on social and weather conditions. The rest of the house – guest rooms, kitchen and services – are tastefully secluded at the back of the sloped site thus providing visual contrast with a volume of water in the front which has been unearthed for the enjoyment of swimming.” Each room of the house is connected to the outdoors through generous windows or terraces. [Photos by: Juan Solano, CHOlon Photography] You're reading Gradually Descending Towards the Beach: Casa Q in Peru originally posted on Freshome. If you've enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Freshome on Twitter, Facebook and Google+

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