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The hole house in Vals

This amazing house is the brain child of architects Christian Muller and Bjarne Mastenbroek. A great example of modern architecture set into the Swiss hillside The idea for this house came about in 2004, the house was finished in 2009. It w...

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Panton chair

The Panton chair has won several design awards worldwide and graces numerous museum collections. It offers great seating comfort thanks to the cantilever base and it’s truly shaped to do justice to the human body. The Panton Chair has under...

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This caught my eye

The other day (after finding the hex tiles) I was surfing the net, looking for interesting tiles, sheets and other interesting items and surfaces that could work well in a modern home… then I came across Robin Reigi and their lacquere...

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Smart Glass – Electric Tint

No matter what you call it, it’s cool! In short, smart glass or electric tint is basically a coating on your glass (glazing if you will) that reacts to an electrical current. When there is no current, the glass is opaque but when you hit th...

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Keeping the bad guys out!

I think it’s pretty safe to say that personal and home security are always a priority for anyone living in the big city, and even those who live in smaller towns. After all, there really isn’t anything that’s more important, except maybe go...

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Wiggle it, just a little bit…

Photo by Frank O. Gehry & Associates.and borrowed from This Page Remember the song? How about the chair? Frank Gehry designed the Wiggle Chair as part of his “Easy Edges” series (1969 – 1973) and in doing so created one of the most str...

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Metal, Concrete, Glass… oh my!

Both pictures represent the work of Cheng Design and photography that belongs to Matthew Millman, who is the is owner of their copyright Nothing says “Modern Interior” like commercial building materials. Things like metal, glass and concret...

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When money grows on trees…

Check out this video of a newly renovated SOHO loft space… nice. I think my title says it all but you can feel free to add your comments....

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You only get one chance at a first impression

It’s true, so why not make it a good one? This post, as well as the next few that will follow will deal with making a good first impression… your home that is. It’s the little things that make all the difference in the world when you want t...

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Architecture Magazine

Architecture is the nations leading professional design publication. As the name implies, it’s all about architecture, design and so on. It’s a magazine that’s (in my opinion) targeted more at the professional reader. It’s full of very inte...

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