Six Senses Resort in Laamu, Maldives

By : lau | 21 Mar 2013 2:39 pm | Hotels & Spas

The Six Senses Resorts are renowned for the incredible experiences they offer in places of great beauty and along experts from all the fields such as famous chefs, marine biologists of astronomers and even paragliding experts, something that everyone should experience. With all this diversity their aim is to provide a truly unique and long lasting experience with a lot of attention on the details. Although this description would fit any of their hotels, resorts or spas, we will now…

The Wanangkura Stadium by ARM Architecture

By : lau | 21 Mar 2013 2:14 pm | Indoor Arenas, Sport Arenas, Stadiums

The Wanangkura Stadium is designed by the practice of ARM Architecture as a multi-purpose center in South Port Hedland, Australia and the odd name was chosen through a poll from a lot of submissions. Its significance is ‘whirlwind’ in the native Kariyarra language. The name, according to the locals, tries to describe the cyclone pattern that tries to change the flat geometry of the landscape, although from our point of view it hints more towards the high-tech architecture with its…

Bo Zen Bar by Central Arquitectos

By : lau | 21 Mar 2013 7:39 am | Restaurants & Bars

The practice of Central Arquitectos created in 2012 the Bo Zen Bar in Braga, Portugal which is designed in a stylish combination of oriental and occidental mélange that takes luxury as its main target and offers a cozy and splendid ambiance. The space, spreading over 465 square meters, is located in a preexisting building and the client wanted the Bar to have the aspect of a private living room, thus making the visitors feel more at home than in the…

Dinesh Mill Bungalow by Atelier dnD

By : lau | 21 Mar 2013 7:16 am | Homes

The architectural practice of Atelier dnD designed the Dinesh Mill Bungalow located in Baroda, India, just outside of Vadodara city. They used the minimalism current as their guide and created a transparent space with a simple geometry to permit the building to connect with its surroundings. The location is filled with vegetation and this had to be preserved as much as possible while constructing the home, an aspect that caused several changes in the design. The house also had to…

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building by Kenzo Tange

By : lau | 19 Mar 2013 8:37 pm | Skyscrapers

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building was competed in 1991 and was designed by the renowned architect Kenzo Tange, with the idea of making it look like a computer chip, while other symbolic elements can also be found in the design like the inspiration from the gothic cathedrals. The building is located in Shinjuku and now houses the Tokyo Metropolitan Government governing the entire Tokyo Metropolis, the largest metropolitan area in the world. The complex is composed out of three structures,…

Zelenogras apartment by Alexandra Federova

By : lau | 19 Mar 2013 8:28 pm | Apartments

This apartment is located in Zelenogras, Russia and was designed by the Moscow-based Alexandra Federova to offer a neutral colored blend of contemporary design with classical elements which provide elegance and comfort. The overall décor combines the black and white contrasts balancing them with different textures and with different shades of brown to create a warm environment that is also very stylish. The brown color also adds a bit of nature in the apartment and it fits well with the…

Gemini Residences by MVRDV

By : lau | 19 Mar 2013 8:25 pm | Urban

The trend of reconverting old abandoned buildings into new projects usually gives really interesting results and also provides the bonus of turning the forgotten parts of the city into something exciting and different. Located on the Port of Copenhagen, the Frøsilos seed silos were built in 1963 and were a part of the Soya Bean Cake Factory that was closed in the 1990s when the area was redeveloped into a residential and office area. The silo’s conversion started in 2002…

Terrace2 by Galeazzo Design

By : lau | 19 Mar 2013 8:18 pm | Apartments

The architectural practice of Galeazzo Design created the interior of this space in Sao Paulo, Brazil using a large array of styles and furnishings in order to provide a unique home that has both style and comfort. Named Terrace2 the space covers 88 square meters and uses a lot of colors trying to blend the oriental and occidental cultures into a contemporary mélange that gets the best of both worlds. The walls have several areas of paint that differ in…

Agua House by Barrionuevo Sierchuk Arquitectas

By : lau | 19 Mar 2013 8:08 pm | Homes

This marvelous house will draw the eye of everyone who happens to pass by it through the pure white geometric design of the exterior that complements perfectly the rustic stone wall and the vegetation nearby. But once we inspect it in more detail we will see a surprising combination of classical and modern elements that offer a unique ambiance. Named the Agua House, since it is entirely surrounded by water, the wonderful residence was designed by the practice of Barrionuevo…

Casa Viva by Gomez de la Torre & Guerrero Arquitectos

By : lau | 19 Mar 2013 8:03 pm | Homes

Although the first impression might leave you wondering, once you get to explore it in more detail, the Casa Viva will start to reveal its secrets and get you to fall in love with the ingenious design. The packed overall image makes you think of a crowded space where there isn’t enough room to breathe, but once inside the house changes into a very spacious home due to the careful planning done by the designers. Designed by Gomez de la…

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