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I think it should be exciting to live in an ancient tower. The architects from De Matos Ryan presented such unusual project. The Round Tower is an ancient tower in England, which was reconstructed and turned to contemporary family residence. An underground extension, designed around a fully glazed courtyard, was added to the tower where an open living room, pool and terrace are situated. There is also a guest house and garage there. The main living areas are equipped in the tower, which became a modern dwelling with four bedrooms. The roof of the tower features a viewing platform for relaxation, with a magnificent view of the surroundings where you can enjoy privacy.

The design studio PRODUCTORA from Mexico created a private House in Chihuahua. It is located on the golf course and occupies an area of ??4,840 square foot. The residence was designed to meet the special climatic conditions in this region, because the difference between day and night air temperatures can reach twenty degrees. To balance these extreme drops, the house was partly built in the hillside to use the heat of the earth. The interior of the mansion is organized around a series of terraces and holes in the roof, which provide natural lighting and ventilation, as well as allow you to enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Bookshelf is a necessary item in every home. But what can you say about a shelf for a bicycle? Italian designers from BYografia created a unique Bookbike bookshelf, combined with a bicycle rack. This symbiosis between CD’s, books, objects and bikes is ideal for those who are fond of cycling and have to save space of an apartment. It is distinguished by minimalism design and functionality at the same time. The structure and accessories are available in opaque chalk white and iron grey anthracite, the hook is adjustable in height, so even young generation can use it.

The Italian design company Esedra has created a modern furniture collection called Domino. Its uniqueness lies in the use of moulded sheet metal structure that looks like snow patterns. This modern perforated furniture plays with light and shadow and creates a special atmosphere in your interior. The collection includes kitchen and dining tables and chairs, shelving and room dividers. So the chair features lacquered metal frame where carved sheet creates games of empties and solids. You can choose between table with lacquered metal frame basement, printed or not glass top. For more information on Domino, visit Esedra.

The project of Kitzbuehel Mansion was presented by Splendid Architecture. Located in the Austrian Alps, it is ideal for two people to live and a large number of guests. The mansion is divided into three parts, each of which carries a functional load. On the first floor there is a guest unit, an office space, a laundry room and a wine cellar. At the middle level the main entrance, a kitchen, a dining room, a master bedroom and terrace. The upper floor includes a spacious living room, a library and spa. It offers most magnificent mountain views. Comfort and coziness, which are felt in every room, were created by the use of warm materials and colors.

It’s very romantic to spend evening with a bottle of wine and a soft glow lighting fixture. Italian lighting company In-Es has designed original Luce Liquida lamps – it has managed to put a light in a bottle. A unique material 'nebulite', which gives a very organic, Moon-like textured look, was used for these mat items. One more feature is smart and modern “Touch System”, so you will turn on the light by a simple interaction with the label: there is the option of three different intensity of light, one for every touch. In-Es offers lamps of different shapes, colors and sizes, and it means you can create your own wine collection. For more information visit the site.

Outdoor furniture company Dedon created casual, contemporary and luxurious City-Camp collection, which offers a new concept of the Outdoor Living Room. Taking inspiration from the base camps of ancient explorers, CITY CAMP serves as an all-in-one outdoor living unit for modern people. And it doesn’t matter where you are, on the sea coast, in the desert or on a metropolitan rooftop, CITY CAMP is your retreat, your shelter, a place you can relax and have a good time with family and friends. The collection includes the Daybed With Roof, swathed in billowing fabric, the Tatami mats and the roofed Garden Swing. Via

The design studio Bates Masi Architects has completed this original Robins Way Residence in New York, USA. The client, an interior designer and DJ, has planned a complete renovation of the house, built back in the 1960s to come here on weekends. The main goal was to bring modern spirit in this historic building, paying great attention to acoustic and lighting. Thus, a natural rope was appeared as a key design element. Between the existing ceiling joists, the rope was woven through a digitally fabricated framework. A large sliding door is woven with the same rope to provide privacy from the neighbors and shield the sun at various times of the day. The skeleton of the house and was history preserved, so this project combines old and new design solutions. Via