Created for French furniture brand Coedition, the Luna cabinet by Patricia Urquiola holds items within a drum-shaped volume divided into compartments. The top half of the cylindrical display case remains permanently open, while items in the lower portion can be hidden away behind two panels. These quadrants can rotate 90 degrees around the centre of...
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33 Unique Pivot Doors With Pros And Cons
Homeowners give a lot of thought before selecting new architectural elements for their homes. We all usually want something that looks appealing and makes a statement, moreover, for something that is strong and convenient in using, so a pivot door is a frequent choice for many families. Whether you are looking for exterior or interior...
Modernist Well-Crafted Vacation House In Corsica
Architect Amelia Tavella was commissioned to transform a 1950s rundown house into a modern holiday retreat in her native land, Corsica. Located right by the sea, Casa Santa Teresa is blessed with beautiful views of the gulf of Ajaccio which Tavella has elegantly framed throughout the house. Pairing modernist purity well-crafted natural materials, the property...
Minimalist Steel Barn House With An Asymmetrical Roof
This may look like your average rustic barn from a distance but as you get closer a modern and sophisticated house starts to take shape. Located in Jackson, US, this lovely home was designed and built by CLB Architects. It occupies a flat piece of land with 360 degree views of the surroundings. On the...
Contemporary California Home With A Peaked Roof
MAK Studio has designed a new house in Burlingame, California, that features distinct lines and dark accents topped by a peaked roof. Minimalist concrete stairs lead from the sidewalk up to the front door. A pivoting dark wood front door welcomes visitors to the home. Inside the front door is a foyer with high ceilings...
Bicoca Lamp That Pivots To Offer Illumination
The Bicoca lamp by Barcelona-based brand Marset is born with the optimism of brightening life and accompanying the good times, wherever you go. Designed by Belgium designer Christophe Mathieu for Marset, the Bicoca features a cylindrical base that tapers to a triangular point at the top like a pencil. The circular-shaped shade rests on top...
Soft Work Seating System For Maximal Comfort
The workstation is going the same way as the dining room – it’s disappearing as an archetype. The desk has had its day. With mobile technology you need a place to sit occasionally, or a comfortable place to hang out. Soft Work is a minimalist seating system designed by London-based studio Barber & Osgerby for Vitra....
An Old Winery Turned Into A House Covered With Red Mortar
Lisbon-based practice Extrastudio has converted a winery in southern Portugal into a family home by covering its walls with red-pigmented mortar, introducing light wells and adding a black-bottomed swimming pool. To maintain coherence between new and the old parts of the walls, the architects covered the building in a red-pigmented lime mortar. The application creates...
Industrial House With Rough Brick Walls And Much Wood
The property for the Sydney-based Truss House has an industrial past, which led Carterwilliamson Architects to incorporate salvaged roof trusses, hence its name. The reused materials created a pitched skillion roof with the exposed structure forming an intrinsic piece of the new build’s overall character. The design is a playful variation of a traditional terrace...
Modern Luxurious Townhouse With A Private Garden
A part of an 18-unit housing development designed by Baan Puripuri, this modern townhouse is situated in a lively area of Bangkok, Thailand. The three-story project blends its Thai roots with modernity to become spacious, light-filled residences with private gardens. The facade is made of vertical concrete dividers that break up the rectangular structure with...