Tuesday 15 May 2012

Amazing Apartment in Sydney by Stanic Harding Architecture

 

After having been stripped clean, the whole apartment was redesigned to take advantage of the breathtaking views of the city, the harbor and the tree canopies of Darling Point. A beautiful walnut lining delimitates the core space and sliding doors make the connection between individual rooms. The combined living and dining offer a wonderful view of the skyline and the Rushcutters Bay.

Words from Architects : “The existing air conditioning cabinet was clad in curvaceous metallic silver paneling to create niches for display, storage, a fold down bar and housing for the sound and audio visual equipment. This once unsightly element was now a very useful space maker, separating TV area from general living/dining. A splayed cast plaster bulkhead was installed in the general living space to enhance the curve theme, and conceal air conditioning grills while the general ceiling plane stays shy of the edge. The curved walnut paneling to the core is designed to contrast with the glazed perimeter and to anchor the occupant.”

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Saturday 12 May 2012

Casa Acapulco in São Paulo, Brazil by Flávio Castro


Casa Acapulco was designed by Flávio Castro and has a diverse modern architecture. Located in a subdivision in the coastal city of Guaruja, a municipality in the São Paulo state of Brazil, Casa Acapulco has a well defined personality. The residence occupies a constructed area of 340 square meters on a plot of 520 square meters. The exterior design of the house blends perfectly with the recreational lawn and the generous pool. Floor to ceiling windows encourage a good natural illumination throughout the day as well as a strong indoor-outdoor connection.

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Friday 11 May 2012

Contemporary Residence in Tel Aviv by Oded & Elizabeth Tal Architects

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The house was built on a beautifully sloping site, on a hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, in a suburb north of Tel Aviv, Israel. In order to give all spaces within the house views to the sea, the house was built along the length of the road at the top of the site, leaving the western half of the site for the pool and garden areas. Glass walls open the rooms of the ground floor to the outdoor living space, which is elemental to living in a climate with nine months of summer. A built-in hot tub and full outdoor kitchen facilities make entertaining around the pool a year round pleasure. The house is comfortably modern, built with highly insulated walls and double glazed windows to protect from days of extreme heat. The roof is finished with grey zinc paneling. The exterior is punctuated by pillars of volcanic stone from the Galilee Sea area which support the exposed wood roof structure and pergola painted in creamy white. Interior furnishings were imported from Italy for a clean contemporary look to complement the sculptural glass and steel stairway to the gallery above the salon. Within the house are five en-suite bedrooms plus a master suite on the top floor within the sloping roof. In the basement are a home cinema, spa and staff quarters to assure personal pampering.
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