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Modern Concrete House (15 photos) When you first think about the words concrete house, you might imagine a cold, sterile environment, perhaps something similar to a prison. If that's the case, this one story house designed by architecture studio A-cero will likely change your mind. Located on the outskirts of Madrid, Concrete House II features a façade that boasts a spectacular view of the whole house. The first impression that visitors usually get is that the building seems to be hidden between concrete walls and ramps that extend up to the roof. Upon further inspection, they find a vegetation area that climbs towards the sky! The back of the house opens up towards the garden where the lounge, dining room, library, study, and bedrooms are found.

Outside, the plot includes an elegant garden and small lake, while the roof features solar panels and a renewable energy system. A-cero. Bedroom Designs: Modern Interior Design Ideas & Photos. Do you prefer plush padding a minimalist pillow, a decked-out design or toned-down interior? From dazzling abstract designs to humorously offbeat sleeping spaces here are seven brilliant bedroom designs to inspire your imagination. Who knows, with a few decorative adjusts you might be able to remodel your own bedrooms to similar effect. If you love soft illumination and hate to sacrifice privacy, this bedroom interior has a brilliant combination of strategies from uplighting around the bed itself to wall panels that block direct views and sunlight but let light in around them. If you are more of a minimalist, this simple bedroom space has a rhythmic modularity and combines soft white walls and ceiling with variegated wood furniture and furnishings for a pleasantly mixed aesthetic experience.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, how would you like to have your bedroom be in the middle of your pool room? Luxury Resort Ayada, Maldives & Luxury Furniture, Property, Travel... - StumbleUpon. Luxury Resort Ayada, Maldives Ayada Maldives is a brand new awe-inspiring destination comprising an opulent 112 villa resort located on the 150,000 square meter paradise island of Maguhdhuvaa in the stunning Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. From the moment you arrive on the luxury resort’s delicate, powder white sands you will be immersed in a fantasy of luxury, quality and style unique only to Ayada Maldives.

Delight in the impeccable service and superb amenities of the seven indulgent restaurants, bars and cafes offering world-class cuisine to tantalise taste buds, the extensive 3,500 square meter AySpa Spa & Health Club by ESPA will take you to a blissful level of relaxation. Ayada further includes a kids’ club, scuba diving centre and an array of water sports.

The luxury Maldives resort with natural beauty at its heart where you can truly discover the exceptional. About Assif Majid Assif is a freelance British journalist who spends his time between Leeds, Manchester and London. Luxury Home For Sale in Whistler & Luxury Furniture, Property, Travel... Luxury woodland property in Whistler Sothebys Realty Canada have recently listed this luxury property situated in the prestigious location of Whistler for sale at a price of $14,995,000 The 4,800 sqft home, constructed in 2004, features 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms each finished off to the highest of standards, and features a host of luxury appliances and contemporary furniture. With all the privacy and seclusion one could hope for this perfectly designed home has been built with every detail in mind. Set on one acre of meticulously landscaped grounds and surrounded by five acres of lush parkland, this gated home is just minutes from the base of both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.

About Richard Barker Love Interior Design & Exotic Travel? November 9, 2011 | Property | View comments Luxury design & ocean views at Promenade Residence, Australia Gold Coast-based architectural practice, BGD Architects, have designed the Promenade Residence project. Fashionable boutique hotel Ses Pitreras, Ibiza. 20 Awesome Products And Design Ideas. September 2, 2011 | 48 Comments » | Topics: Design, Pics Hot Stories From Around The Web Other Awesome Stories. 3D Interpretations of Real People, by Michael O. - with Exclusive Interview. Today, PxlEyes has the great pleasure of interviewing a professional digital artist: Michael O. He has given an exclusive interview for us and our readers, which will inspire many other artists. Along the way, we also present a showcase of his brilliant work.

He has the unique talent of making ultra-realistic 3D interpretations of people. Let’s get started… enjoy! Q: When did you take the first step into digital art with Photoshop? A: When I started high school in ’96, the computer had not yet taken the design world by storm so all of the classes I had were in traditional art mediums. “Last Race” Q: How did you make the transition from amateur to professional? A: By luck of course! “Under My Skin” Q: What’s the hardest part about being a freelance artist? A: The unpredictable paycheck can be very frustrating. “AmalgaMATE 3″ Q: Can you give an example of how your artistic knowledge about drawing and painting helped you with Photoshop? “Apple” A: For 3 reasons.

“Carve Your Own Destiny” “Dexteria” Who Doesn't Want To Live In This Dream House? | Gizmodo Australia - StumbleUpon. Luxury Villa Amanzi, Thailand by Original Vision Studio | Luxury Furniture,... - StumbleUpon. Luxury Villa Amanzi, Thailand by Original Vision Studio The Villa Amanzi by Architect firm Original Vision Studio is a stunning modern vacation residence located in the exclusive Cape Sol on the West coast of Phuket, Thailand. Villa Amanzi is a stunning six bedroom residence with a 15m infinity pool and breathtaking views over the Andaman Sea. This luxury villa enjoys a spectacular headland location along Kamala’s exclusive Millionaires Mile and captures cool gentle breezes all year round with uninterrupted sea views from every vantage point, in one of the most breathtaking locations Phuket has to offer.

The contemporary design features ultra modern architecture and interiors that combine to provide guests with the optimal environment to relax and unwind in unspoilt luxury. Photograpghy by Marc Gerritsen & Helicam Asia Aerial Photography About Richard Barker Love Interior Design & Exotic Travel? May 19, 2011 | Phuket Thailand Travel | View comments. The Infinity Room. With this immersive installation, French artist Serge Salat invites visitors to take a journey through endless layers of space, decked out with cubic shapes, panels of mirrors, shifting lights and music. “Beyond Infinity” is a multi-sensory, multimedia experience that blends Eastern Chinese with Western Renaissance. Inspired by the Suzhou Gardens, a masterpiece of Chinese landscape, the three-lined trigram of I Ching is the main pattern that organizes the space of the work.

Salat uses mirrors as optical illusions, exploding a single room into spatial infinity. via [Architizer] Views: 422998 Tags: Serge Salat, The Infinity Room, architecture, design. Staircase, Northampton - Philip Watts Design - Nottingham. 10 Architecturally Wondrous Staircases & Curbly | DIY Design Community... A friend forwarded me one of those emails her husband got at work. It was full of photos of amazing staircases plus some strange magic eye type puzzles. Being the visual person that I am, I became completely fixated on the staircases and even went so far as to search for more and more visually indulging photos of creative staircases. I couldn't get enough. Who thinks of these designs? Photo: www.flickr.com{ Photo: www.mytalkings.blogspot.com Photo: www.dailyartcocktail.com Tagged : architecture, stairways, staircases, form and function, design, art. Tangga House by Guz Architects | HomeDSGN, a daily source for inspiration... - StumbleUpon.

By Eric • Mar 23, 2011 • Selected Work The Tangga House is another Singapore’s dream home designed by Guz Architects. Completed in 2009, the 7,663 square foot residence is located in Holland Village, an elite district of Singapore that is famous amongst the expatriate community. The luxury single-family home gives the owners the opportunity to live in harmony and comfort with nature, in Singapore’s hot tropical climate. Tangga House by Guz Architects: “The house is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional courtyard house, laid out around a central green courtyard with a double height stair and entry area forming the focal point of the project.

The L-shaped plan creates open spaces which encourage natural ventilation and offer resident’s views over the courtyard to the veranda, roof gardens and beyond. The large roof above the courtyard creates an indoor and outdoor space leading to the gardens and swimming pool which wraps around two sides of the house. Photos by: Patrick Bingham-Hall. TechEBlog & 5 of the Coolest Staircases Ever. Anyone wanting or already in the process of redesigning their multi-level home should take a look at these cool staircases, which break away from the standard design and add some creative flair. Continue reading to see them all. [via Toxel] 1. Slide 2. 3. 4. 5. Interesting Posts Around the Web. Dream Bedrooms. Caroline Andrieu. A graduate of the Atelier de Sèvres and EPSAA, Caroline Andrieu is the art director of Condé Nast digital’s department for its Vogue & GQ websites.

Caroline, fascinated by drawing and realistic outlines, has contributed to magazine such as Vanidad and SoChic, designs for the young Gat Rimon brand and regularly contributes to Diesel Fragrance Factory website. Sidewalk chalk guy. Sidewalk chalk guy «« back to gprime.net all material copyrighted by its original creator | Hanse Colani Rotor House. Designer Luigi Colani has created a space-saving house with a six square meter cylinder inside that contains a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. + hanse-haus.de The cylinder rotates left or right bringing the room you want into view of the main living room.

There's a separate toilet and a small hallway, and everything is controlled with a remote. View of the cylinder from the living room. The house was designed for young professionals who need minimal space while they focus on career. The bathroom. The bedroom. The kitchen. Pretty Beach House | Miss Design.