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Penthouse Apartment With Cosmopolitan Chic In East Village

Located in a historic 1830s brownstone in trendy East Village in New York, this duplex penthouse apartment has been exquisitely renovated to provide luxury and comfort of a modern home. The spacious 140 meters (1,500 sq. ft.) apartment occupies the third and fourth floors of the building with its own small terrace garden on the top floor with a stunning view of the Manhattan skyline. The bedrooms are elegantly decorated and the bedrooms with glass and marble complete this chic penthouse apartment design in a historic atmosphere.

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Museum Of Islamic Art In Doha By I. M. Pei

Built on a man-made island on the edge of Doha harbour just off the corniche, the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar houses one of the world’s most complete collections of Islamic artifacts. Designed by Pritzker Prize laureate I. M. Pei, who embarked on a journey across the Muslim world to grasp the essence of Islamic architecture which he borrowed for the design of the museum. The result is an architectural icon composed of a five-storey minimalist building and a two-storey education wing with the geometric patterns and aesthetic details of the art and architecture of the Muslim world. Inside the building, a soaring atrium with a stainless steel domed ceiling above the grand staircase is a stunning centrepiece of the interiors.

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Prefab Loblolly House Redefines New Architecture

Loblolly House on Taylors Island, Maryland is a 2,200-square-foot prefab house composed entirely of fabricated components made off-site. Designed by Kieran Timberlake Associates, this contemporary home named for the tall loblolly pines that characterize its site on the Chesapeake Bay was built in environmentally ethical ways. There is minimal disruption to the ground with the house resting lightly on the site using timber piles as foundations. Architects Stephen Kieran and James Timberlake believe that the construction process today should be streamlined, so they boldly took on the project which has become a model for componentized prefab houses.

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Luxury Designer Loft Apartment In Paris

Paris Apartment Interior Design

One of Europe’s best city apartments is located in the Montorgueil neighbourhood in the 2nd arrondissement in Paris, France. This 310 square meters (3,337 sq. ft.) state of the art luxury designer loft apartment has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a lower level integrated gym equipped with a sauna. The main living area has an open floor plan with a gourmet kitchen. The wraparound mezzanine has sitting areas all around and overlooks the main living area below. The master bedroom has access to a balcony with view of the courtyard. There is a stone wall in the lower level which provides an interesting contrast to the modern staircase. The apartment design includes a two-storey high cathedral window and skylights which allow plenty of natural light to spread through the entire loft.

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Innermost House Inspirational Small Home Design

Located in in the coastal mountains of Northern California, Innermost House is a very small house built by Diana Lorence and her husband. This tiny house is about twelve square feet with five distinct rooms. The living room is eleven feet by seven feet. The kitchen, study and bathroom are five feet by three feet each. A sleeping loft above is accessible by a wooden ladder. The porch provides a shelter for the front door and a place to relax in the open outdoor space. This amazingly small house makes possible a simple life of reflection and high conversation.

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Hotel Tropico Latino – Tropical Retreat With Modern Room Design In Costa Rica

Hotel Tropico Latino is a small beach side resort in Malpaís, Puntarenas, Costa Rica on the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. This cozy retreat of beachfront bungalows and garden view rooms is tastefully decorated with modern interior design using local materials. Exotic hardwoods and artistically designed bathrooms provide the feeling of being in paradise. The hotel is surrounded by lush tropical gardens located on Santa Teresa Beach which has been named by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 10 beaches in the world.

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Modern Pool House With Eclectic Decor

This modern pool house in Chappaqua, Westchester County, New York designed by From the Desk of Lola mixes contemporary style decor with eclectic elements. The casual elegance of the furnishings and the exotic touches such as the Moroccan lanterns, leather pouffes and rugs work seamlessly together to create a relaxed atmosphere. The stone fireplace and high beamed ceilings complete this cozy little hideaway.

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