Archive for May 15th, 2009
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Matryoshka (Nesting) Dolls: Russian Treasures
Matryoshka, or Russian nesting dolls, were born in 1890 in a children’s educational workshop near Moscow. The workshop was developed by Sava Mamontov, an industrialist and patron of the arts. Mamontov was one of the first to patronize artists with a passion for creating a new Russian style. At a workshop meeting, someone showed the [...]
Los Andes House by Juan Carlos Doblado
Peru-based architect Juan Carlos Doblado has complete a spectacular new private house in the foothills of the Andes. With two concrete pavilions, one nestled into the shallow slope, the other cantilevered forwards across the site, the single storey building is all about simple geometry. The Los Andes House features floor to ceiling glasses and sliding [...]
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The Fluid Faucet by Kohler Design, Doubles as a Drinking Fountain
An amazing concept that exudes style and elegance, Fluid is a flexible faucet by German-based Kohler Design. With a sleek design, the Innovative faucet brags highly functional usage by doubling up as a drinking fountain. All it needs is a simple flick of your wrist to twist the knob on the side to control temperature, [...]
This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.
The Fluid Faucet by Kohler Design, Doubles as a Drinking Fountain
Cutler House in Montauk, New York
We at Freshome think that the Cutler House is the ultimate vacation home. Put up together in Montauk, New York, by the creative folks from Murdock Young Architects, the building was meant with a minimal impact on the surrounding landscape. The house is clad with a textured wood paneled exterior (that goes great with [...]
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Mountain and Ocean: Sea Ranch Residence
San Francisco-based Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects have built a minimalist house with amazing views over the Pacific Ocean. Secluded on a hilly mountainous landscape, the Sea Ranch Residence is almost entirely clad in wood. Simple on the outside, the house charms with its warm interior that features cedar ceilings and sheetrock walls. With large windows [...]
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