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Carola Vannini, Italian designer, has created a Celio Apartment, a true work of art, with an area of 2,580 square foot. This luxurious apartment, located close to the Colosseo, in Rome, has been reorganized through a complete and detailed design project. The client’s main need of opening the space toward the outside landscape, generated a design characterized by light and airy rooms. Main space of the day area is the kitchen volume, which is designed as an isolated volume, separated from ceiling and floor through continue lines of light. The living room has a minimal flair and its furniture has been designed by the architect. The private area includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms and an office. Via  

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Company Koji Tsutsui Architect & Associates presented a draft InBetween House. Represented by a series of cottages in the mountains near Tokyo, the residence was designed as a place where customers would be happy to come back after a hard day in the bustling metropolis and to have a rest in natural surroundings. The total area of ??residence is about 180 sq.m. and it consists of five separate cottages under one roof. They are made from wood in a traditional Japanese-style. Each cottage is different in size and shape to set on site at 30 degree increments to best fit the topography. The passageways between the blocks resemble the streets and join premises, rather than divide them, creating an atmosphere of unity with nature.

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Swiss studio Savioz Fabrizzi Architectes presented a draft mountain residence Maison Val d'Entremont. This modern three-storey family home is situated at the top of a mountain village, in Valais, Switzerland, and is famous for its panoramic view of 360 degrees. Surrounded by pastures and rolling hills, there is an atmosphere of calmness and deliberateness. The residence has a simple geometric form and it was built according to tradition of this region, so it blends well with the background of the neighboring houses. And only windows around the perimeter of the second floor add some originality. The facades are made of pre-weathered wood which will gradually get darker and adapt to the barns of the village to be integrated and become a timeless building.

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Lieven Musschoot has created a contemporary Pure C bar and restaurant in the Netherlands. The relaxed atmosphere, lots of light, mainly white interior with some accents embody a comfort and coziness of family restaurant. In the interior decoration designers use the furniture from Piet Boon and Max Alto. Pure C is able to accommodate up to 180 people and is divided into zones. Guests can choose from a large table for good company or private place for two, hidden behind curtains, and an atmosphere of relaxation is reinforced by the warm of a fireplace. So Pure C is the place where it’s a pleasure to meet with friends, spend romantic evenings with your loved ones and enjoy the life.  

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BYTR Architects have renovated  house in Utrecht, The Netherlands by adding an extra floor. The exterior of the new floor is clad in perforated aluminum panels that protect the building from prying eyes and provide privacy. An one more interesting feature of facade design is magic play of light: at night, the metal is lit from the back, while in the day, the perforations provide diffuse daylight into the interior. And could you imagine a modern house without outdoor place for rest? The designers have organized a cozy rooftop terrace where the owner plants herbs garden and enjoy the view of the canal.

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The project of Nakahouse was presented by XTEN Architecture. The mansion is located in Los Angeles, California, and occupies an area of ??250 sq.m. Nakahouse is an abstract reconstruction of a 1960's hillside home with overview of the Hollywood hills. The old house featured a series of interlinked terraces, and its base has been preserved. However, the interior spaces have been completely redesigned. Besides, additional terrace were added. One of them connects the kitchen and dining area with living room, a steel staircase leads from it to the roof, which is equipped with a place for rest. Exterior finishing is black while inner space is contrasting white. Bright upholstered furniture in the living room dilutes the white interior.

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Aatrial House is an interesting project by KWK PROMES. The residence was built near the city Opole, Lower Silesia, Poland, its area is 660 sq.m. Located right near the forest, the residence is known for its nature around. It is obvious that the large number of terraces was necessary to absorb the surrounding beauty. The structure results from various transformations of a cube. After all the houses in the district were built in the 1970s and had a simple geometric form. That's why the exterior of Aatrial House looks modest. Huge windows, modern interior design and rich decoration embody good taste. Visit the architects’ site for more information.  

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Canadian designer Keith Baker from  KB Design  has created the Armada House located designed in Victoria, BC, Canada. The area of ??residence is 490 square meters, and its abstract design blends harmoniously with the surroundings. The basic materials are wood, steel, stone and glass, and you feel balance everywhere in this project. The main characteristic of Armada House is the terraces, which are designed for relaxation and entertainment and overlook the ocean and surrounding hills. Getting into the house guests will see the grandiose the hall and the winding staircase leading to the living room with panoramic windows from floor to ceiling. There are 3 bedrooms, an open spaces kitchen, dining room and living space in Armada House which appear to be part of a bright story of comfort.

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