Modern Villa Displaying an Original Geometry in Brazil

Vila Castela was designed by Anastasia Architects and is an original looking modern home located in Nova Lima, Brazil. The cantilevered volumes are a result of the site characteristics: “We have chosen this concept not only for aesthetic reasons, but above all to reduce the interference of the building mass in the topography, keeping the site as natural as possible. As we placed the ground level of the residence 7 meters below the street , we were able to preserve the pedestrian view of the forest, at the same time that keeping the privacy of the owners, because the main apertures and the glass walls are oriented to the east, on the opposite side of the street. The urban impact of the residence is minimized, in benefit of the beautiful view of the woods“. According to the architects, the total constructed area is 650 sq meters and the residence has three floors: the basement with sauna, Jacuzzi, and an wine cellar, the ground floor (living area and the kitchen and external terrace) and the first floor, where the bedrooms are located. We have to know: do you find the geometry of this residence appealing?

Fun, Fresh and CMYK Based: Serpent Modular Shelving System

Once in a while, an item is so simple and provocative, that it immediately stands out in the crowd. This time, we are talking about a shelving unit that is not only versatile, but also simple and fresh. The fun, colorful and minimalist piece of furniture that drew our attention is the Serpent Modular Shelving System by Bashko Trybek. Its effective design leaves little room for clutter – it encourages you to keep it as tidy as possible in order to enhance the modern design. The fun part is that you can interact with the shelving system, creating your own dimensions and displays. This makes it easier for you to personalize the living or working space while displaying a colorful collection of adjustable wires. Easy to recycle, the Serpent Modular Shelving System displays a CMYK color scheme that will make it easy to fit in with a modern interior design.

House in Connecticut Blending Tradition and Contemporary Design

For today we would like to present an intriguing residence, initially built in 1932 for the renowned American muralist Ezra Winter. The impressive 6,600 square foot house was designed by Winterhouse Studio and is located in a privileged landscape in Northwestern Connecticut. The natural environment within which this home is integrated features landscaped gardens, open land, hiking trails, streams and a beautiful natural waterfall. The house consists of four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a large painted studio with 30’ ceilings and 24’ high windows, contemporary kitchen, garage and barn. The generous living room (or family room) can be recognized by the original stone fireplace and floor to ceiling bookshelves. The dining room looks royal and inviting. How do you like the mix of old and new in this particular project? [Photo Credits: Albert Vecerka/Esto & Michael Moran ]

Fascinating Loft Occupying an Old Flour Mill in Denver

Occupying one of the most amazing reinvented buildings in Denver, Colorado, the Flour Mill Lofts display a collection of residential spaces that maintain the charm of the old building and enhance it with the power of contemporary interior design. The Pride of the Rockies Flour Mill building was transformed into an exquisite residential building and later a newer building containing 30 luxury lofts was built next to the old one. The old flour mill built in 1920 was abandoned until 1998, when it was restored and converted into 17 lofts. One of these lofts is for sale here for $973,000 and you can enjoy its exquisite interiors in the photos below. Situated in the building between downtown Denver and the Platte River Parkway, this Flour Mill Loft features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, entertaining, living and dining spaces and a terrace, spread over a total surface of 2,198 square feet. How would you like to call this loft home?

An Original Contemporary Weekend Retreat in Japan: Tube House2

Tube House2 was designed by Japanese practice Hideki Iwahori in order to serve as a getaway for a married couple who lives in the heart of Tokyo. The urban racket called for a home that is secluded, peaceful and comfortable. The architecture of the project is based on an assembly of partitions resembling a series of giant tubes. A simple rectangular shape that opens up towards its environment through floor to ceiling windows was the perfect solution. According to the architects, “the living space maintains a level of openness that is both efficient and clear. a ceiling arrangement of synthetic wooden beams gains a dominant presence in the space, with roof lights between gaps illuminating the space below. featuring a thermal storage layer in the foundation, the micro-climate is passively preserved by the sun, enabling the inhabitants to freely live in open air without compromising on room temperature“. How would you comment on this home’s design, if you were to take the modern Japanese architecture trends into consideration ?

Sun-Flooded Sustainable Dream Home in the Netherlands: Villa 4.0

Surrounded by an exceptional landscape, Villa 4.0 seems to be the modern equivalent of a dream home. Each and every detail constructs an amazing single family residence that was transformed from a 1967 bungalow that was renovated once before, in 1972. Re-designed by Amsterdam-based studio Dick van Gameren Architecten, the Netherlands villa expresses a transitional charm from a 1967 bungalow architecture to a contemporary villa inhabited by a young family. Sustainability is the word that best characterizes the design and daily use of the house. The architects kept most of the old building intact and constructed a low maintenance residence: “Key points of departure were maximum reuse of built elements and materials already on site and the use of sturdy and proven techniques to achieve the lowest possible energy consumption.” Both the renovated and the new walls were insulated and the old wood window frames have been replaced with new aluminum – framed insulated glass walls. Skylights and retractable windows further illuminate the interiors and compose a fascinating atmosphere once accompanied by the vividly colored furniture. Exceptional dream home, isn’t it?

Vintage Charm Captured in a Metal Framework: Suitcase Drawers

Old vintage items can become part of new and modern furniture in the hands of the right artists. These interesting drawer towers were created by the English design duo of James Plumb. By bringing new life to items that would have probably become just part of a pile of trash, the designers created a way of looking at old objects through the lens of modern design. Old suitcases were given another chance to surprise and delight by pairing them up with simple, metal frameworks that were customized to fit in with the different sized suitcases. Because of the charming differences in each suitcase, the design was altered according to the dimensions and shapes of the vintage elements. Available in different sizes and widths, the Suitcase Drawers can adorn your interiors with the revived charm and elegance of two separate but adjoined elements – an old selection of travel helpers and a modern definition of storage spaces.