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Costa Esmeralda House by BAK Arquitectos

December 16th, 2012



BAK Architects is known for creating beautiful concrete homes in Mar Azul, Argentina. This house was also built in Mar Azul as a summer home. Words from the architect:

We decided to solve the house in two volumes perpendicularly intersecting in “L” at different levels, opting to provide more privacy to the volume that contains the private uses of the house by resting over the level of the lot and placing it perpendicular to the front. The higher volume, of public use, is resolved alongside the front line taking advantage of the acacia trees that provide privacy and allow the enjoyment of the far views into the wilderness environment, in turn its elevated position sought to provide the house some presence from the street leaning out slightly above the level of the acacias. This volume was generated as an elongated prism, supported at one end over the volume of the bedrooms.

Found on Contemporist.

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Casa el Pangue by Elton + Leniz Architects

November 25th, 2012



Elton + Leniz is a diverse architecture firm based in Chile. Casa el Pangue is one of their stunning wood and cement projects. The home is very spacious and has a beautiful view overlooking the bay. Found via Contemporist.

Photography: Natalia Vial

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Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills

November 11th, 2012



Last week I checked out the Avalon hotel in Beverly Hills. At first it seemed unlikely that the interior was nice because of the size and location, but the hotel had an amazing cool, mid-century vibe. The original architecture consisted of three buildings. Koning Eizenberg rennovated the building in 1990 to maintain historical style, but also make it a stylishly retro hotel. My favorite part about this hotel is the courtyard and amoeba shaped pool in the center.

Photos via inhabitat

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Chalet C7 in the Andes Mountains

October 29th, 2012



Chalet C7 is located in the Andes Mountains of Chile. The house is tucked into the slope to help blend it into the surrounding landscape. The home has two levels. The lower level includes the bedrooms and private spaces, and the second floor is a wonderful open view of the landscape and mountain lake.

via ArchDaily

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Sheats Goldstein Residence: Interview with James Goldstein

October 24th, 2012


John Lautner was one of the greatest architects. He designed this home back in the 70s in the hills outside of Los Angeles and eventually James Goldstein purchased it from the original owner. This glass walled home in the Hollywood Hills has been used many times in photoshoots and in movies. To live in this home would be extraordinary.

View more images of this house or of Lautner’s work.

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Sagmeister & Walsh Renovated New York studio

October 15th, 2012





Here is a look at Sagmeister & Walsh’s New York studio. They recently renovated the whole space, turning it into a much more clean, minimal approach than they previously had. Photographs by Mario De Armas.

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Omaha Beach House

October 10th, 2012



Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects is the Auckland based architectural firm that designed this awesome house in Omaha Beach in 2007. The part that I like most about this house is the expansive views out over the water and the large deck.

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44 Belvedere Residence in Ontario, Canada

September 6th, 2012



Guido Constantino designed this modern residence in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Though there isn’t much about this home, it does appear to be very large. The home is accompanied by a backyard pool illuminated by foot-level lamps.

Found via Contemporist / Photos by Peter Sellar.

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John Lautner’s Arthur Elrod House in Palm Springs

August 27th, 2012



John Lautner is one of my favorite architects, ever. The Arthur Elrod home was designed by Lautner in 1969 and it went up for sale in 2009 for $13,890,000. It’s a five-bedroom, five and a half bath home on a 6.5 acre plot of land. The living room is 60 feet long covered by a concrete dome. The entire north end of the living room opens up to the outside. To top it all off, the home was featured in the James Bond movie, Diamonds Are Forever.

Check out many more photos on Dave Stuka’s Flickr.

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A Real Life Batcave Home Cinema

August 13th, 2012





A Batman fan is spending $2 million to create a cinema in his home that looks exactly like the batcave. The 12,000 square foot cinema includes full bat suits, a bat mobile, 180 degree bat screen (film screen), gargoyles, secret tunnels, and bat computers. These 3D images are what the cinema will look like when completed in November. Amazing.

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The Seidenberg House

July 3rd, 2012



A house with an Eames Lounge Chair is a house I can love. Metcalfe A&D Architects reconstructed this house turning it into a romantic, warm home. Here is a brief excerpt from the home owner:

MA&D reconstructed this mid-century kit house, taking advantage of its location by creating a bedroom nestled in the treetops. A glass connector bridge links the bedroom to the rest of the house. This house reflects our focus on play and romanticism. Trees and bridges evoke peace, solitude and memories of the escapes of childhood.

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Hillside Residence by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects

July 2nd, 2012



Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects built this home into the hillside outside of Kentfield, California. The house is tucked into the hillside looking out to Mount Tamalpais and San Francisco Bay. Three volumes housing the living room, kitchen-dining area, and master bedroom rise up above the living roof with shed roofs angled to capture the sun for photovoltaic and solar hot water panels. The house also incorporates passive and active heating and cooling systems, battery storage, and a cistern for water runoff management. Via Contemporist.

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