The Prospect House was designed by architect Jonathan Segal and is located in La Jolla, San Diego, California, on a previously abandoned 7200 square feet lot, vacant for almost 20 years. Here is a description from the project developers: “ The architect/owner used the space to build a private, urban residence for his family with an on-site architecture studio. The residence is a stucco box resting on and supported by Corten steel wall planes, providing both privacy and noise attenuation. The main living area is surrounded by a reflecting pool on one side and a glass floor on the other. Below grade, where the office...

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Laranjeiras Residence was designed by Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados and is a fascinating 10,225 square foot summer retreat located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to the architects, “ both for its technical features and for the design freedom it provides, steel was the material of choice for the house structure. Its outward look, however, is covered in wood, a device used to protect it from the sea air and make it more familiar-looking amid the green Mata Atlntica. In order to provide maximum integration between the internal and external areas, large glazed windows were used, allowing virtually every room in the house ample interaction...

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The Riverside Museum of Transpor t is one of Glasgow’s most recent modern cultural buildings, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and officially opened on June 21, 2011. The museum is said to host various exhibits and displays of transport relics, engineering and shipbuilding items, some of them strongly connected with the industrial achievements of the city: “‘ Glasgows history as an industrial giant, a global leader in engineering and shipbuilding, is celebrated in an architectural masterpiece which shows that we remain at the cutting edge of design and technology. on the same spot where ships and paddle steamers were built, the launch of the riverside...

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Florida based studio Gardenhouse stick to their motto at all times: the “vintage gone modern” feature can be seen in each one of their pieces of furniture. The beautiful collection of outdoor furniture is created by Cheryl Maeder Antonio and her husband, Gary, who is a metal sculptor. United under the name Gardenhouse, the two artists used to “ search flea markets, antique stores and meet dealers who had a shared passion for vintage furnishings. ” This is how the studio came into being. Their common passion ignited a collection of well-designed garden furniture. The pieces you can admire below and others are part of...

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Woodbury Dermatology Clinic was designed by Archimania and is located in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The aim of this project found on ArchDaily was to create a warm and appealing setting, where the clients would feel comfortable. The clinic consists of three different parts, differentiated by contrasting exteriors: one clad in stone (private space for employees), a wood and glass volume (public waiting area plus rear seminar room) and a section with stainless steel panels (the clinic itself). All the interiors are bathed in natural light and the overall feel is friendly and unique. We were delighted to see a dermatology clinic that managed to turn...

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