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Located in a charming 19th century building in Barcelona, Spain, this renovated apartment has a hip modern look that offers pleasant surprises. Area rugs serve as elements that divide the space. Nice touches such as a bookworm shelf and book shelves under the staircase are functional and unique.
Balancing Barn is situated by a small lake in the countryside near Thorington in Suffolk, England. The traditional barn shape modern country house cantilevers over a slope at midpoint. The rigid structure of the house makes it possible for 50% of it to balance in free space. Reflective metal sheeting covers the exterior. The highly ventilated and insulated house is warmed by a ground source heat pump resulting in a highly energy efficient building. The interior theme is dominated by timeless timber and a neutral palette.
The iconic Hotel California is a charming boutique hotel located in the colonial town of Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. First built in 1947 by a Chinese immigrant, Hotel California evolved into a popular hot spot with a colourful history.
There are stories, whether fact or myth, that this is the same hotel that inspired the song “Hotel California” by the 70’s rock group The Eagles. Regardless of the legends, the hotel today has a delightful eclectic interior decor and inspirational atmosphere.
Located in the heart of the Left Bank in Paris, France, this stylish modern duplex apartment has a terrace with view of the Eiffel Tower. The 66 square meter (710 sq. ft.) apartment is housed in an 18th century building on a quiet cobble stone street. The living area has an original stone fireplace and oak hardwood floors and a modern open kitchen. The bamboo-and-plant terrace features a seating area for meals and relaxation.
Apple has submitted plans for a new Apple campus to the City of Cupertino in California. The city has revealed that the project will very likely be approved. The plans, designed by Foster + Partners, comprise of a main spaceship office building and research facilities for 13,000 employees. There will also be a 1,000 seat auditorium, a fitness center and a parking structure.
Traditional meets modern when classic interior decor is given bold pops of pink. Kevin Walsh of Bear-Hill Interiors created a classic bedroom suite for a young girl using patterned fabric and wallpaper by Thibaut blends with a silked checked fabric by Kravet. The playroom is enliven by pink accessories including pillows from John Robshaw Textiles and Pablo Mekis.
The Popomo by Tumbleweed is a small house that is very affordable to build. This 172 square foot tiny house is small enough that no special permit is required to tow. A three panel sliding back door maximizes the view and allows plenty of light to filter through. It has a tiny kitchen, bathroom and a bedroom that sleeps two people. It also has a stainless steel propane fireplace to warm the house. A ready made house costs $44,997, or you can build it yourself for $20,000.
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in the old port city of Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel, this contemporary apartment was completely redesigned by Pitsou Kedem Architects. The structure of the original building — which is hundreds of years old — features stone arches which were preserved to merge with the contemporary minimalist interiors.
