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Mediterranean Charm and Freshness in This Former Garage in Barcelona

September 1, 2015 / Renovation Projects

This is an old house in Barcelona, recently renovated by José Luis Hausmann. The house has two floors and a terrace and was once a dark and dilapidated garage.

Mirrored Ziggurat for Underbelly Arts Festival Sydney

September 1, 2015 / Original Ideas

Mirrored Ziggurat was designed in August 2015 by artist Shirin Abedinirad for Underbelly Arts Festival Sydney. Description by Shirin Abedinirad: In this installation I have been inspired by the pyramidal structure of Ziggurat, a common form of temple in ancient Mesopotamia, attempting to connect earth and sky, so humans could be nearer to god. The

Matakana Barn by Strachan Group Architects

August 31, 2015 / Contemporary Houses, Jackie Meiring Photography, Strachan Group Architects

The clients required a functional, single level home, engaged with the surrounding landscape. Approach to design was informed by the local vernacular architecture of rural sheds and barns …

Attic Loft Reconstruction in a Late 19th Century House

August 31, 2015 / Lofts

Project: Attic Loft Reconstruction Architects: B2 Architecture Author: Barbara Bencova Location: Prague 6 – Dejvice, Czech Republic Photo Credits: Alexandra Timpau Czech studio B2 Architecture designed this attic loft to become a modern home. The apartment is located in Prague and has an area of 220 sqm. This loft apartment located in a late 19th

Calera del Rey House: Stone Structure with a Vaulted Roof

August 31, 2015 / Contemporary Houses

Calera del Rey House was completed recently by Gualano + Gualano Arquitectos. The house has an area of 144 sqm and is located in Maldonado, Uruguay. Desciption by Gualano+Gualano: Mountains, distant horizons, rustic and soft landscape. 20 hectares of land. The enclave, a set of rocks and a crown (Scutia Buxifolia) that position the piece. A