Traditional barns are very rustic, rugged and earthy. When it comes to the space and function, it carries on a minimalist theme–very open, very practical. No doors for the interior areas, just divisions to make certain spaces distinct. In short, traditional barns are very simple structures and modern designers have found a way to give [...]
Picture out an ordinary barn for me now would you please. Is it the traditional rectangular structure standing on four walls with the large triangular roof on its head? Does the inside look like a web of wooden beams either supporting or crossing one after the other? Yup, you just had an ordinary barn in [...]
A light house on the mountains of Spain. A floating roof in the night. This is how you would see this modern mountain house designed by Architects Cadaval & Sola-Morales . This house sits opposite the Spanish Pyrenees–a view that can definitely take you breath away. However, whether during the day or late at night, [...]
Collingwood in Ontario, Canada can only mean two things–cool ski spots and warm cabins. At the foot of this hill is exactly where a modern ski cabin belonging to a family of six can be found. A project by AKB (AtelierKastelicBuffey), this cabin has definitely redefined the heights for what a modern and chic ski [...]
Lighthouses have always been the star of the horizon. They are very simple structures that play a significant role in navigating ships to or away from shore. This is probably the reason why one home along the southern coast of the UK took the concept of the lighthouse’s nature and made it its inspiration. It’s [...]
As the saying goes, “if you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen” but when you’re in the middle of the desert, do you even have a choice? Living in the desert is a challenge. Without enough vegetation in the surroundings and exposure to very high temperatures, it can surely take away the [...]
For years and years people have been trying to imitate the beauty of nature, incorporating it in architectural designs, interior concepts, and using it as inspiration for furniture and fixture. Organic designs and eco-friendly has become a popular theme for homes nowadays. The more nature you have the better. Sad to say living on tree [...]
What do you get off living by the ocean? A bigger view of the sky, endless days of breathtaking sunsets, the relaxing sound of the waves, and of course living everyday like your on vacation. No wonder people are drawn to live by the shore. It is the perfect spot for anybody’s dream house. People [...]
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