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Aquarium Sink

Shelby White — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:58:24 +0000

Who doesn’t want an aquarium sink? This is a really cool idea but would be even cooler if there was a shark or jellyfish lurking around inside. Unfortunately that would spike the current price of $4,500 through the roof.

The top glass rises in case you need to rearrange the decor and both sides offer a large, circular entry for fish feeding. A large sink light in the back is included and a powerhead is also provided for filtration, oxygenation and water circulation. The aquarium requires electricity.

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London Metro Map Ottoman Slip Cover

Shelby White — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:43:35 +0000

Enjoyed this London & Paris Metro Map slip covers for an ottoman. $75 and it’s yours—there are even different versions. I’d really love to see this as a wallpaper or a mural on my wall.

Retro Futuristic Photography by Ben Sandler

Shelby White — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:28:33 +0000

Paris-based photographer Ben Sandler created these beautiful vintage feeling fashion photos. The photos were taken at a home designed by Alvar Aalto. Did you see that stunning hover car? Talk about retro-futurism.

The Ross Residence

Shelby White — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:20:18 +0000

Griffin Enright Architects built this unique house nestled between a stream and hillside outside of Ross, California. The most interesting aspect to this house is the split roof that allows for more light to stream in and also for a more intimate interior spaces.

Modern Lounge Chair Bed

Shelby White — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:19:04 +0000

The form of this modern looking lounge chair / bed is quite interesting. Though it was built for recently, it seems that there has to be a retro-futuristic connection with the design. Regardless this is on my want list.

Found on Designspiration

Modern Timisoara Residence

Shelby White — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:04:08 +0000

Architect Mihai M. Tudose created this beautiful modern home in Timisoara, Romania. Tudose designed the house to be practical—the interior is simple by modern design aesthetics. As the architect mentions in a brief statement, we all know how easy it is for modern design to start to feel “cold”. However, this house does a great job of doing just the opposite.

Found on Freshome

Galvani House by Christian Pottgiesser

Shelby White — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:45:35 +0000

Architect Christian Pottgiesser transformed a pre-existing three story mansion in Paris, France into a much more interesting space powered by angles and a slight mid-century modern feel. The new house consisted of six spaces: entrance, cooking/eating/light, hosting/light, hosting/not being seen/light/garden, watching movies with friends, car. The urban garden serves as the upper skin of the concrete surface, containing the kitchen, dining area and garage. These are lit by two patios, jotting through the surface.

The power of three dimensional design proofed its right in a single amorph surface that structures all these complex demands. Linking the doorstep of the old building and the new entrance it stretches, curves and bends, adapting to the program beneath, above and in face of it. From the street it’s acting in stealth mode, where the only element drawing attention is the few hundred tons weighing brick block, hovering above the garden and two glass walls, pierced by a preserved lime tree.

Found on Arch Daily

Menlo Park Bal House

Shelby White — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:54:08 +0000

Terry & Terry Architects transformed a once mid-century ranch house into a very attractive 2,000 square foot residence in Menlo Park near San Francisco. The home was designed for a retired couple who wanted an open and accessible floor plan. Many of the rooms have floor to ceiling windows that allow the outside to feel a part of the home.

Terry & Terry Architects has been on the blog once before, but this house takes the cake.

Converted Australian Warehouse

Shelby White — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:13:18 +0000

An old warehouse converted into a home? This looks unreal! The architects did an absolutely stunning job turning the warehouse into a very welcoming home with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a very cool looking heated indoor pool. Aside from the pool, the home also has an wide open upstairs with more rooms and a theater. All of this could be yours if you move to Surry Hills in Sydney, Australia.

New Zealand Under Pohutukawa Residence

Shelby White — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:32:22 +0000

The Pohutukawa tree is found in New Zealand and its crimson flower has long been part of the Christmas tradition. The house received its name because of its location around a dense Pohutukawa grove near the beach. The architects did an outstanding job mirroring the interior design, materials and the structure of the house to the complex form of the surrounding Pohutukawa trees.

Shared via Fresh Home / Photos by Patrick Reynolds

Pantone Chair & Christmas Ornaments

Shelby White — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:28:16 +0000

Nearly anything Pantone is awesome. These chairs and ornaments are no exception. The chairs come in an assortment of colors and are surprisingly comfortable to sit in. Sure they aren’t as comfortable as your Aeron, but they would make great corner of the room or conference table chairs.

The christmas tree ornaments are made of glass and also come in an assortment of colors. The only place I’ve seen them available so far is from Seletti. The chairs can be purchased here

Park City Luxury Mountain home

Shelby White — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:44:14 +0000

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Architects designed this enormous 13,000 sq. ft. luxury home just outside of Park City, Utah. The first thing I noticed about the house is that it fits nicely in the surrounding environment. The material selection of wood, concrete, rock crops and glass also give it that up-to-date look while also maintaining a stem of ruggedness.

The home is/was for sale for a hefty $9.8 million. Also did you notice the 25-meter lap pool with infinity-edge style end cap?

Via Trendir / Photos by Nic Lehoux

33rd Street Oceanside Malibu Residence

Shelby White — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:58:15 +0000

Houses in Malibu are intriguing. To live that close to the ocean and hear the roar of the waves throughout the day while there is a perfectly lit sky above you for the majority of the year. It’s charming and it does pull you in like quicksand.

The architects Rockefeller Partners took the 420 sq. meter lot and designed the home accordingly. The contemporary design contrasts with the surrounding houses as if sitting amongst several ugly ducklings.

Shared via Fresh Home

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Menlo Park 2 Bar House

Shelby White — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:24:51 +0000

Feldman Architecture designed this house for a family in Menlo Park, California. The goal of the house was to have a cost-conscious design and consistent from indoor to outdoor implementation of environmentally friendly materials. On the second story of the house, the space can be opened up by sliding slat doors.

Photos by Joe Fletcher

Australian Flipped House

Shelby White — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:42:17 +0000

Australian based architecture firm MCK Architects, dubbed this home the “Flipped House” for the reason that they’d literally flipped the original house plan and outdoor elements to create a more systematic cohesion of the interior and exterior. The original home was built in the 1960′s but was dated. Some of the original fixtures still remain in use in this new version.

Found on Arch Daily / photography by Willem Rethmeier