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Casa Cambeses was developed by architects Rui Grazina… and is located on a 3300 square meter inclined surface in Cambyses, Barcelos, Portugal. The residence stands out due to an original concrete exterior and a few interesting landscape architecture details. Given the steep terrain condition, the 300 square-meter dwelling has two levels oriented to the east and one to the west.

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It’s not “official” word, but John Hamm (who you would think would know) apparently let it slip during an interview that Mad Men will finally return in March – March 25th to be specific. Here’s another article as well. AMC is still declining to confirm the date at all.
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Welcome to an intriguing looking residence designed by Fuses i Viader… and located in Cologne, Spain. According to the  architects, Casa de Verano is located at the bottom of the plot to facilitate the proximity to the beach and is cleverly separated from the street and neighbors. Two copper-roofed wings are connected in a central point where the entrance and

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With offices in Bridgehampton, Stelle Architects… were the team challenged to design the Ocean Guest House project – a contemporary residence in Bridgehampton, New York. The house located on the street side of an ocean side property was originally built in the 1970′s and was renovated and added on in the 1980′s. Challenging the architects to create a stunning contemporary

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Did you ever think you could use driftwood to create a functional, remarkable design? The Bare Bones Ghost Chair is an organic, visually light furniture piece that was developed by using six worn out pieces of wood and an acrylic sheet. Its appearance combines the roughness of unprocessed wood with the elegance and refinement given by the translucent acrylic. The…

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South Yarra – based studio David Luck Architecture… created a magnificent single story weekend retreat that can be considered a fantastic mixture of modern architecture and untamed natural surroundings. Dark and modern, the contemporary weekend retreat is situated on the Victorian Mornington Peninsula, south-east of Melbourne, Australia. A glass skin defines the Red Hill Residence reached via a steel bridge

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Choosing flooring for your home is no easy task and there are many variables that need to be taken into account such as what room it will be used in, the size of the space, the climate in the room, who will use the room and what it will be used for, how long the flooring needs to last, what…

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