The Fletcher Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands opened in January 2013 was designed by KOLENIK eco chic design with a sustainable and highly original interior. The design is futuristic and natural, using materials that at the same time evoke luxury and a warm environment. The overall motif is that of an underwater space with a lot of air-like bubbles spread through the rooms. The 19th floor has a roof terrace for smokers and right underneath it is the Pi Sky Restaurant…

The architectural practice of Foster and Partners designed the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan which is the largest airport in the country, with an interesting design which also proves to be very functional. Taking their inspiration from the Bedouin tents, the canopy of domes that cover the airport terminal spreads over its entirety and allows it to expand further due to the modular design. The plan is to extend the airport to increase its capacity annually until it…

Designed by Felix Raspall and Federico Papandrea the Fresno House is located in Carilo, Argentina, near the Atlantic Ocean, and it features a great contemporary design that does a great job in mingling with the environment. The house is raised in a small forest clearing and is perpendicular on the slope so that it has transversal transparency. The ground floor of the house hosts the living room, the dining room; the kitchen and the studio all of them with floor…

One of the world renowned landmarks when it comes to stadiums is the Wembley Stadium in the Borough of Brent in London, England. This football stadium was opened in 2007 and it was built in the Wembley Park right on the spot where the previous stadium was, which was built in 1923 and was also one of the most famous stadiums until its demolition in 2003. The stadium was designed by the Foster and Partners architects together with Populous and…

This penthouse offers a modern design with a lot of strong elements in the otherwise relaxed and minimalist combination of white walls and wood flooring. The designers at HOLA Design show their skill by combining the simple elements with attractive artworks and contrasting furniture to create a unique and lasting impression. The Wilanow Penthouse is located in Warsaw, Poland and also includes a spacious terrace which offers wonderful views from above the city. The living area and the bedrooms have…

Developed for the Work in Progress’12 contest the project was proposed as an experimental exhibition module for the architecture and design event of Projecto Casa’12. Called by the interesting name of 5-OC.STRIPES, the designer was the practice of A2OFFICE and the main purpose for it was to present the opportunities and qualities of the thermo formable property of Corian, the material created by DuPont. With this purpose in mind, the piece doesn’t want to offer an abstract meaning to the ensemble…

The Blue Planet is the largest aquarium in Europe and it is the latest update of the Denmark Aquarium located in Copenhagen which was built in 1939. The project redesign was started in 2007 with an international competition and the local practice of 3XN won the contest. The construction was completed in 2013 and the official opening date was on 22nd of March 2013. What 3XN wants to envision is a vortex that pulls the visitors into its whirling dance…

With the simple name of Ranch House, this exquisite project has been designed by the practice of Galeazzo Design and is located in the countryside near the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The designers used a large variety of materials to create a large and inviting home that combines the modern and the organic styles of architecture in a unique way. Spreading over 1900 square meters the purpose of the home is to provide a meeting place for a big…

Electric is the new cultural platform in Paris and it was designed by Mathieu Lehanneur and it offers an innovative and amazing design. Spreading over 1380 square meters with several trunk-like electrical braids connecting the ceiling and the floor and with the illumination spots placed like branches over the entire ceiling, the image the space provides is that of a gothic landscape during the day, while at night everything begins to transform into a dazzling spectacle of light and color.…

This apartment offers a good example of Scandinavian interior design with a joyous, youthful ambiance and a few defining touches that predominate the overall space. The apartment offers a blend of light colors that combine very well into a contemporary and comfortable décor, the flooring being of natural wood, with a white ceiling and a light grey or pastel blue on the walls. The furniture is minimalist and tries to blend with one of the three predominant colors and an…