We recently received inspiring photos on a Modern Villa in Hungary. Built in the suburbs of a vineyard-intersected provincial town in Hungary, the modern home sits on a slightly sloped terrain. This allowed architects Polla Bauer and András Ónodi to design a sober, elegant and modern residential construction that displays a two-storey front facade continued under a gable roof with a single story floor plan in the back. A simple yet effective geometry combines the subtle front facade with a challenging set of vantage points unveiling different design angles. Set at the end of the street, this white contemporary villa sits under a dark roof and is shaded by dark cladding in the front and along the roof line. These effects create a homogeneous contemporary composition soften by wood insertions pierced by ...

West 21st House is a sustainable family residence designed by Frits de Vries Architect and located in Vancouver, Canada. Outdoor patios and gardens at every level define this home and ensure a good indoor-outdoor connection. Here is more from the architects: “Designed and oriented for passive solar usage the project also employs ultra high efficiency windows, solar hot water heating and a high performance heating / cooling system, including heat recovery that allow the home to operate with low energy consumption. The careful selection of appliances, plumbing fixtures, and lighting also reduce energy and water consumption. Interior elements, such as flooring and millwork, include recycled materials and low/no emission finishes. Planters on the roof reduce heat reflectance and rainwater runoff”. The interiors pay tribute to modern design and inspire openness ...

If you are in search of a home that provides ultimate comfort, combining “Thailand” and “infinity pool” means you are on the right track. In my case, the eye-catching element of this mansion was the lush vegetation surrounding it. Perched on top of a cliff in Phuket, Villa Yang is a four-bedroom home with quite a few spectacular features. Here are just some of them, according to the official project description: “The villa’s ‘yin yang’ sensibility is a study in complementary opposites, mixing elements of classic, soft-lined Thai architecture and tropical gardens with the hard, crisp lines of contemporary furnishings. Lounge and entertain over the wondrous Andaman Sea in Villa Yang’s open-plan kitchen, dining and living area or outdoors from the 15-meter infinity pool deck. The four-level villa offers individual ...

We received a lovely small apartment from Architect Flavio Castro, with an inspiring design and layout. Apartment Putti is home to a young couple, meaning that its structure had to offer expansion possibilities for the family. New hybrid functional interiors had to be created. This is the case with the office, which can also be used as a place for gatherings, by simply adding extra cushions and poufs. According to the project description, the premise for the reduced space (60m2), was to define a functional layout and gain further detailed control of the sizes of furniture, without invading areas of minimal movement. From the dark brown wood panel to the beige sofa, the project sought to compose integrated functional spaces, with complementary colors. We like the feel of this place, ...

A contemporary beauty center concept encompassing a youthful spirit and modern technologies shows how shape, color and material can create a certain atmosphere. YOUD! by All-In Living displays a bold and luxurious design, where guests can feel safe and comfortable and enjoy their “transformation”. Except for the colors, lighting and layout, everything in this beauty center was custom designed by interior designers of Netherlands-based All-In Living. YOUD! Beauty Center in Rotterdam welcomes guests within an open, bright space where treatments and visual appeal pamper the clients. Youd! describe themselves as filling “the gap between the current range of cosmetic treatments and plastic surgery” and their central headquarters had to express this unique feature, about which you can read on their website. Spotted on Retail Design Blog, the beauty center’s interiors ...

We received some photos and information about a series of bathtubs from yourStoneBath, combining comfort with a feel for the natural. Here is the press release we were sent: “The Natural Stone Bathtub is the work of inspired bathroom interior design firm natural element. The stone bathtub combines both modern and natural elements, making it perfect for anyone craving a piece of nature within their luxurious bathroom. Each bathtub is hand-cut from a single large stone so owners can be assured that their bathtub is truly one of a kind. The exterior shape of each bathtub is governed by the natural features of the stone. The inside shape is designed to follow a similar shape to exterior except that the inside in finished with a smooth polished surface which allows ...

La Boyita Residence was designed by studio Martin Gomes Arquitectos and is a contemporary beach home located in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The residence was built using concrete, iron, glass and wood. Here is more information from the architects: “The project consists of five blocks and a main block with a living and dining area with the best views to the sea and towards the swimming pool, completely protected from the wind, as it is placed in the center of the project. The other blocks contain a service area and other guest room blocks. This independence was crucial to make his guests get the feeling of being in alone in a hotel. The galleries that sorround these concrete blocks end up creating the idea of outdoor living rooms and lead ...

We ran across an interesting series of handmade faceted vessels and light-shades on Core77, that captured our attention. Created by Phil Cuttance, by using a relatively simple, but original technique, the designs in the FACETURE Series stand out due to their odd shape.According to the designer, each piece is unique, and has a special number at the bottom to mark this fact. Here is the process of production, as described by Phil: “First the mould of the object is hand-made by scoring and cutting a sheet of 0.5mm plastic sheet. This sheet is then folded, cut and taped into the overall shape of the product that is to be cast. The mould’s final shape, and strength, is dictated by which triangular facets I pop in and out. I then ...

Built on a steep slope in Cornelio Procopio, a town in the southern part of Brazil, Casa AS takes advantage of the site’s topography to construct two levels featuring a series of spaces encompassed between 7,5 meter high walls, which protect the owner’s privacy needed in a the center of the city. With a total surface of 565 square meters, the modern residence was designed by Studio Guilherme Torres, well known for their residential projects like the GT House or Casa SF. Displaying wooden garage doors and part of the upper floor, the front facade is closed to the passers-by, but the backside captures sunlight straight from above. The two floors of the house are arranged around a central courtyard with an inviting swimming pool with palm trees mirroring on the ...

Swedish photographer Bruno Basic sent us a set of wonderful photos of a contemporary home he photographed in Sweden.  This is the story behind the inspiration and a few details about the materials and owner: “In 2011, I had the honor to photograph a house that was “modern” as my clients described it. What I saw at the driveway to the house I noticed that this house was a little different than regular houses that I see around me. This was more square and appeared to be incredibly well designed. I had never been in contact or met the owner of the house and honestly, I thought it lived a young design-interested couple there. But I was wrong. The house was owned by a middle-aged businessman who had exquisite taste ...