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After a week long art and architectural feast in Spain, I have a lot to share; from Goya to Picasso, from Santiago Calatrava to Antonio Gaudi! Let’s start with Madrid, the capital. Normally, capital cities are too stiff and bureaucratic for my taste. Madrid has its own share of government buildings; however, its historical buildings, [...]

If you are looking for an interesting cabinet then you should take a look at the Wha Cabinet. Designed by Tembolat Gugkaev, the cabinet is versatile closet that duals as a lamp. During the day, it’s a cabinet, and works as lamp at night. Dressed in curvy look with a color backlit shelves, these cool…

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This Curved Table with rotating drawers is called Push and Grab and it was designed  by designer Nenad Kostadinov this table is really useful for hiding stuff that you don’t need all the time and keep the living room more clean. The curved table has four rotating drawers that are supported by two cylinders, each of…

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Japan is known all throughout the world for its over crowded cities. This is why we were truly impressed to check out this ingenious crib which makes the most out of a very narrow site. The project comes from FujiwaraMuro Architects and is located in a city called Showa-cho. Being given that the construction lot…

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Polyhedron Habitable is a charming tiny relaxation space from Colombian architect Manuel Villa located in Bogota, the capital city of Colombia. The owners of the home near by wanted a special miniature crib in their back yard where the parents and their small child could spend some time quietly. “Polyhedron Habitable” is meant to…

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The decision to hire a housekeeping or maid service is a personal one that has its pros and cons.  For some, the idea of strangers entering your home and cleaning is an invasion of privacy.  While others would argue that the time, energy, and peace of mind saved by having a cleaning service is well worth…

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Here is an interesting contemporary residence that caught our attention from Pitagoras Architects. Located in Guimarães, Portugal, this modern project had to be integrated within its unleveled landscape and “defeat its accentuated slope”. The residence has three floors, but only two of them are above ground. A strong indoor outdoor connection was the main…

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