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We’ve presented a few versions of the classic Eames chair on Freshome, but here is one that is said to “add comfort to culture” from Vitra. Originally made from fiberglass in 1950 by Charles and Ray Eames, this famous chair “suffered” a series of upgrades throughout the years. This new version is fully upholstered which makes the chair both…

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The OH House gets its name from the family that will inhabit this unusual, but fascinating looking residence. Designed by Atelier Tekuto (Yasuhiro Yamashita) from Japan, this home is 1,5 meters lower than the road in front and was constructed on unleveled terrain. Even though its exterior seems to state that this home isn’t all that roomy, the…

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After the stunt IKEA pulled in Paris, by allowing subway passengers to freely test their furniture, it is now time for a different type of testing. IKEA UK recently let loose 100 cats in their Wembley store overnight  “just to see what happens”. In the video below you can see the crazy felines jump on the furniture, play with…

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Designed by Andrés Remy Arquitectos, Casa Orquidea gets its name from the owner’s passion of growing orchids. This exotic residence is said to have its architecture plans based on the structure of the orchid: the flower, stem and roots. We tried to find out more information on the similarities between this home and the fore-mentioned flower, but in the…

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Who says living in a 16 square meter home can’t be comfortable?  This small, but well organized and friendly crib for two! is an extreme example of space maximization in the busy city of Seattle. Did you ever think that a 182 square foot living space could house a living room, a bedroom, hallway and bathroom? Naturally, for such a…

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