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Called Villa UH1, this residence was created by RB Arkitektur in Stockholm, Sweden. The architects tried to make the building as much a natural part of the site as possible. It was conceived as a part of the surrounding landscape. The house carefully transforms the relief creating a living space covered with moss which is integrated with nature. The inner yard provides the maximal privacy, while floor to ceiling glass finish allows the sunlight to get into the residence. This Villa seems to resemble a German bunker from the Second World War. It is actually a minimalist home with contemporary accents. The green moss is also covering the roof, and blending this house with the surrounding nature just like the boundaries between construction and landscape dissolve. Have a look at the photos.

Karawitz Architecture has created the first passive house in Parisian region, Bessancourt, France. This efficient project is quite successful to receive the European labeled certification PHI ?Passiv Haus Institut?. The residence has double facade, and the exterior is clad in non-treated bamboo that building envelopes the frame in solid wood panels. Although, the shape of the house is traditional, it looks original due to bamboo finish. The house design is closed on the North to limit energy loss and opened on the South to take benefit of free sunshine. The designers also used photovoltaic panels on the roof to supplement the eco program. The interiors are very warm and cozy because of wooden finish.

Beautiful Casa de La Flora Resort has been completed by VaSLab Architecture in fantastic Khao Lak, Thailand. The resort offers minimalist box-houses for its guests, made of wood and concrete. Each villa is located in front of  sea and provides breathtaking beach views. So, you can enjoy the sunset and listen to the sound of the waves while lying on a king-sized bed or swimming in the pool in front of the villa. The bathroom equipped with a small whirlpool where you can relieve stress and relax. No doubt everybody who stay in this piece of first-class tropical beauty will get unforgettable impressions and perfect rest from the city bustle.

Do you like to relax in a soft armchair after work? CROP, Italian design studio, have presented bright and extremely cozy PomPon chair. This handmade masterpiece has polyurethane structure with memory foam, covering in wool, linen and cashmere. The idea was taken from the technique of wool pompoms.  The set  consists of two elements such as donuts and pompons. So you can use them separately or together, depending on your taste. The color is subject to change depending on the availability of materials. Being a handmade product and made from scrap fabrics each piece is unique. So that you'll have convenient seating and add some originality in your interior design. Diametro 120cm, h 25/55cm

A beautiful house designed by the architectural studio Parque Humano is located in Valle de Bravo, Estado de Mexico, Mexico, weather ranges from 33°C to -2°C. It faces Avandaro Lake and the protected forest area of Cerro Gordo. The weather and climatic conditions in this area are very complex. Its main feature is maximal integration with the surrounding nature and the area in which it is situated. The concept was to create the house the interior and exterior design of which would organically mix with the forest showing the respect to the nature and support the connection between it and the human. The house consists of living room, dining room, kitchen, multipurpose room, and 2 bedrooms. The material used in the exterior are specially made tile and glass limiting the boundaries between in and out, while the interior is finished with wood and plaster. Well done!

This original project was realized in Copenhagen, Denmark by PLOT. Despite the problem of a polluted site the architects found an original decision. They covered the entire site with a wooden deck (1600m2), so it wasn?t necessary to clean the plot and some money for project was saved. And even more, the building looks unusual and really amazing due to wooden curves. Maritime Youth House combines two different purposes. It?s a sail club and a youth house at the same time. That?s why the places where the deck rises, are designed  for boat storage underneath and become an exciting play areas for the kids. The common room, where most of the daily activities take place, you?ll find in the front house, the workshop and storage are located in the back corner building.

Eugenia House is a unique versatile residence project by Joao Diniz. The so-called primitive or elementary cottage is built on the sloping site of 1650 sq meters, but the building itself occupies only 86 sq. meters. To make construction more affordable and open view to the river the house has single slope curved roof supported by metal pipes from the old sewage systems. The roof at the same time is a back wall. The interior of this compact home is very well planned and features a big living room with kitchen on the first floor and a cozy bedroom on the second. Sloping ceiling focuses and connects the interior to the beauty of surrounding groves. The exterior is decorated with unique lace reminding of African tribes - this little twist completes the house.

Italian designers always impress us with elegant furniture items. This time we are glad to present beautiful SLEEPY bed designed by Angelo Tomaiuolo and produced by Tonin CASA. The item features organic shape, fabric or eco-leather finishes and sculptural headboard. Due to original shape, the Sleepy provides high level of comfort and sweet dreams. Production processes studied in order to guarantee each product with the right ?dress? and to exalt the organic feel that Sleepy transmits. It?s not small, so this king-sized bed will decorate any spacious bedroom and create romantic atmosphere. Minimalist bedside table, you can see on the pictures, will perfectly fit it.  Visit the Tonin CASA site for more details.