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The Cracked House was presented by Mass Studies in South Korea. On an area of ??290 sq.m., there are six bedrooms, five bathrooms, three kitchens and a living area, combined with the dining room and library. The project was initiated by a married couple from Seoul, which was preparing for retirement and would like to have their house located in a quiet suburb. The owners have three children so it was important to create enough space when they visit their parents. The two-storey building with three bedrooms and adjoining guest house became a kind of "mini-hotel", which is perfect for large families. Exterior is clad in concrete, which blends with the environment.

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Le Caméléon Boutique Resort is located on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast within the tropical forest of Puerto Viejo. With its laid back attitude and Caribbean lifestyle, Puerto Viejo has it all: long walks on the pristine beaches, exotic flora and fauna in a wildlife refuge, snorkeling or diving among the many reefs in crystal clear waters, world-class surfing, mountain biking, kayaking and cultural visits to indigenous communities. Smart, contemporary design cleverly melds with the rustic ambience and intriguing lighting that changes color each day, adding a sophisticated warmth and sense of fun. Le Caméléon offers 23 beautiful rooms as well as spa programs and wonderful restaurants. So, guests could dive into serene atmosphere of wonderfully relaxing.

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The designers from Arch Group realized a contemporary project, called SLEEPBOX. This is an original idea to create a place to rest for a modern traveler. If you wait for your flight on the airport or train in the station or just don’t booked a hotel, SLEEPBOX will help you to spend your time with comfort. Located at railway stations, airports, exhibition and shopping centers, in hotels and even on city streets, these boxes can be a real discovery! Made from MDF, metal and glass, equipped with a ventilation system, lighting, sockets, security system, Wi-Fi and integrated payment terminals, such retreats may become very popular. Today, the only authorized worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of these items is OOO Sleepbox, Moscow, Russia.

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Design Studio GH3 from Toronto presented a draft of Williams Studio. Located on Stony Lake in Ontario, Canada, this glass house was built for the photographer, who wanted to live and work with comfort under one roof. Due to the successful location and the wishes of the client the exterior was designed as transparent as possible. So there was a full glazed facade, which can be closed by roll-curtains to ensure privacy or to hide from the sun during the hot summer days. Interior of the house was designed in minimalist style. The predominance of white palette combines well with dark accents.  

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We have already reviewed a lot of projects of white house design, that always look fantastic and modern. This time we are going to describe an unusual house with original black exterior. Architects from Boetzkes | Helder  presented a draft of VDVT House, modern home in the Netherlands. This residence is a prime example of that departure from accepted standards in architecture is not only possible but necessary. The shape of the house resembles a box with specially coated black aluminum facade that reflects sunlight and changes color. The inner design of the mansion is decorated in minimalist style with use of contrasting light colors. Photography by Merel van Beukering.

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Apiacás Arquitetos studio has completed the Juranda House, located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. On the narrow urban plot with dimensions of 6 x 24 m the house is straightened up. The total area of ??residence is 150 sq.m. The terrain has led to differences in the levels from the road and back yard, so  the building was distributed over half levels, separated by a three storey void which contains the staircase access to the floors. The main goal of the architects was to make the house as spacious and open as possible. It was achieved due to the glass facade and an open plan. The absence of a clear division of the floors gives the impression of one large room. But in fact the house is very functional. On the first floor there is a living room, dining room and kitchen. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, office and terrace are placed on the upper floors.  

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Designers Erich Gassmann and Tina Aßmann have completed the interior of VIP WING Lounge at Munich Airport. Bavaria is famous for its unspoiled nature of countryside and pulsating modern city life simultaneously. This combination of tradition and progress is reflected in the work of designers. The recreation area of VIP WING Lounge is located in the south wing of Terminal 1 and covers an area of 1,200 sq.m. High quality materials, traditional to this region, such as oak, felt and leather were used in the decoration. This is a real haven of peace and quiet in a noisy airport, where you can relax, take a shower, eat and work productively in a separate room.

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The company's designers ixdesign  gave new life to this loft  in New York City?s West Village.  The project was called 130 Barrow Street Loft. The total area is  1,050 sf  and apartment is located within a structure built as a truck garage in 1931. In 1983 it was turned into a condominium complex, but the crazy geometry of apartments and a limited amount of natural light betrayed the past. Designers had a lot to change to create a functional and warm interior. White color is dominated and creates the effect of additional space and lighting. Wood and velvet furniture have been added to provide the feeling of coziness and elegance.

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