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Books in this series prove very useful even though they focus heavily on European construction.

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In an urban space that gets more and more crowded with each passing day, there is a dire need for practical solutions. What do you think of this one? “Pop-Up” is a project from Dutch designers Carmela Bogman and Rogier Martens meant to turn a crowded public area into a “breathable” space. As you…

Old fashioned values are often espoused as something we’d like to aspire to, whether in our personal lives, or in business. When a deal used to be sealed with a handshake, the world must have been grand. Take a quick glance at advertisements from long ago, and those that are frightfully recent, and you can [...]

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When I first saw this chair my first reaction was : “Wow!”. This fun and funky chair is called the Bomb and is made by italian companyAdrenalina. Aptly named and designed after the aforementioned object widely used during the WWII, this armchair can sure spark some conversation. I’m pretty sure that all your friends will want to…

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If you are a fan of Apple products I’m pretty sure that you are waiting for the new Iphone 4G, but until then you should check this cute Iphone shaped pillow. The iCushion is another Apple themed accessory for your apartment ( we presented before the iPod Touch Themed Bedding ), a pillow shaped like the iPhone…

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Designed by Vancouver based artist Judson Beaumont the Little Black Dresser is a fully functional piece of chic art furniture shaped like a dress. The little black dresser by Judson Beaumont of Straight Line Designs Inc. represents the designer’s foray into sexier fare. Finally we can say that this piece of furniture is cute, but a dresser you…

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Australian designer Jared Poole has designed and developed the magnificent Seafarer Residence. Located in Surfers Paradise, Australia, this is an opulent home which had to respond to the constraints of its building site. Doesn’t it seem lately that the best architecture projects are built on the toughest terrains? Anyway, this residence stretches on an area of…

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Here’s a beautiful furniture element you don’t see every day. From Hayon Studio comes “The Lounger”, a sophisticated wing chair- or should we say “armchair”?- whose shape breaks the rules in matters of chair design. Created in order to “satisfy those who have more classical tastes”, the product goes great in a variety of interiors. Leaving aside its…

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