MARKUS Swivel chair. Modern Furniture Beds. Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN. Hi everyone, I thought I would introduce myself and post some photos of my garage. My name is Rick and I am an elementary school teacher from Calgary, Canada. My wife and I have been living in our new build for over a year and the garage is my pride and joy. It's a work in progress, but I'm pretty close to wrapping up all the major stuff. It's a standard builder's size garage with a 4' extension. House - 03439 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr House - 03470 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr House - 03535 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr House - 03575 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr House - 03609 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr House - 03651 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr House - 03906 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr IMG_3170 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr IMG_3157 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr IMG_3519 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr IMG_4979 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr IMG_5127 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr IMG_5442 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr IMG_5093 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr.
The 12-Gauge Garage. Some current pictures: It's a working garage: And I do have a fancy sign for it: I first posted a thread about my garage back in March of 2009. I called it the ‘Poor Man’s Retro Retreat’ back then because my budget for it had been low ($500) and I’d used a kind of old-fashioned color scheme when I painted it. It’s a garage I’ve liked a lot. It’s had everything I’ve needed. I’ve gotten a lot of work done in it. So naturally, I had to go through and re-do pretty much every component in the place. Why? Since so much has changed, I’m going to start a new thread about it. The garage can’t really be called the ‘Poor Man’s Retro Retreat’ anymore because I’ve spent too much money on it. But by my own personal standards (I’m very cheap), it’s now a pretty expensive operation. During the 2007 Writers Guild strike, I went through my completely useless junk bin of a garage and tried to get a little organized for the first time in my then 43-year-old life.
I was pretty happy with it. Mark's Monster Garage....3800 sq ft. Man you guys are tough on this garage forum. I guess I have been hanging out in some of the sissy forums and was used to getting my way. Ok, I know I threw out all of the hype and just left you hanging. As a "type A" person I wanted to post all of the build pictures in order...........however, somehow I can't seem to find the beginning stage pictures. I guess I am not going to be one of the guys with the 5 stars on his thread. I am going to post some plans in the next few days so you can see the layout. As many garages start, it was on a plain sheet of paper. So here you go, one single photo of the front of the garage. The Garage Journal Board - Powered by vBulletin. Stunning Loft Overlooking Brasov's Splendid Views. The next loft designed by In Situ Architects in Brasov, Romania is a slick, hip place to entertain family and friends.
Situated on the top three floors of a new building, this amazing apartment offers beautiful views over the mountain and historical center of Brasov. The architects managed to create an open, clear space with a lot of large windows and skylights that embrace natural light. The first floor houses the kitchen, dining and living rooms, office and access hall. The stairs are made out of wood and the railing out of glass in order to keep the flow throughout the entire space.
On the second level of the loft you can see another living area that has a cosy fireplace, sleeping room, bathroom and storage. But wait that’s not all, the last floor is only for the master bedroom and a funcky bathroom that is high style and has a lot of colored light fixtures for every taste. With comfortable spaces, this loft doesn’t lack style.
A loft with a functional, industrial-style interior. This loft was designed by Maxim Zhukov for its young owners. The plan was to take advantage of all the space and to create a series of functional spaces that don’t necessarily have to seem like they have been carefully decorated but rather just featuring a thrown-in style. They wanted this to be a casual home.The loft was separated into several spaces. However, it was not the traditional delimitation you would expect to be where the apartment is divided into social and private spaces. This casual loft features a bedroom area that, on top of it, has an office. It’s a very unusual space. The loft features a strong industrial influence. Haiku Ceiling Fan for Commercial Applications.
Pothra by Nooka. While recycling has become second nature to many people, it's easy to forget that we still throw away tons of useful materials every single day. Designer Matthew Waldman of Nooka took a short break from creating cutting-edge timepieces to do his part by saving up his daily coffee grounds for a year, with the plan of finding them a new life. "Living in New York City is a bit frustrating as there is little or no recycling for organic refuse," says Waldman.
"When organic garbage is put in a landfill sequestered by plastic bags, it does not biodegrade and return to the soil. " Though he originally thought the grounds would become home to an under-sink mushroom colony, eventually Waldman got the idea to use them in a composite material so he could make something more permanent with his coffee. But going from a single successful prototype to a mass-produced product has proved to be quite the challenge.
The results though, are worth the trouble. Images by Nooka. Peacock Chandelier by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance. Spectacular plumage is the direct inspiration for the Peacock Chandelier by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance, twelve repeating elements patterned after the "smooth graphic style of the elegant peacocks tails. " (Click the images below for full sized images) Designed for and produced by Kundalini. Everyday Constructions Table Clock by Hanna Billqvist. Referencing weather vanes, Everyday Constructions Table Clock by Hanna Billqvist suspends the timekeeping mechanism under a wooden arch supported on a marble base. (Click the images below for full sized images) The Everyday Constructions collection, by new Swedish designers Billqvist and Sofie Samuelson, seeks the beauty in purely functional aspects of common objects. Via MOCO Submit. Photos by Maja Brand.
Time Machine, Daniel Duarte Design's Portfolio. Privacy Contrasts with Startling Openness in Thai House. A private oasis of a top-floor bedroom and a master bathroom with a glass wall facing the swimming pool are the two main contrasting features of Wonderwall House, a split-level residence in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Designed by local architecture firm Situation-based Operation, the home is designed as a series of both indoor and outdoor rooms that flow into each other in a meandering path from the front door to the sleeping quarters. The bathroom off the pool is a potentially controversial element, with its entirely transparent wall of windows removing the expectation of privacy while bathing or using the toilet.
The glass doors can be folded back to make the bathroom part of the top-floor pool deck. Architect Narang Othavorn didn’t necessarily have exhibitionism in mind with this feature; he told Dezeen “I just wanted the owner to be able to shower right after swimming.” The Sad Demise of the Williams + Tsien Designed American Folk Art Museum. The last time I wrote about an endangered building it was Richard Neutra’s 1963 Cyclorama at Gettysburg. After years of legal battle, the 50 year old building was demolished just last month. It’s a disappointing outcome, but the building did stand for five decades which is longer than many buildings. Sadly, one of those buildings that will not make it to the fifty year mark is the American Folk Art Museum by Tod Williams and Billie Tsien. Completed just twelve years ago, the distinctive and small museum sits next to MoMA on 53rd street in Manhattan. It won several awards upon its completion and has a remarkable facade that uses folded planes of a bronze alloy called tombasil in a way which looks hand-forged.
MoMA officials said the building’s design did not fit their plans because the opaque facade is not in keeping with the glass aesthetic of the rest of the museum. Manhattan Micro Loft by Specht Harpman Architects. It’s really hard to make 425 square feet look spacious but Specht Harpman Architects managed to do just that in this once awkward New York City apartment that’s set at the top of a six-story building. Rendering By creating “living platforms,” they were able to accommodate all the necessities an apartment might need while keeping the space open and bright. Helping with that was the fact that they were working with over 24 feet of vertical space, making it possible to create the multiple layers of “rooms.”
The compact bathroom is hidden away on the bottom floor beneath the staircase. While the kitchen is small, it remains open to the living room. They kept the cabinets and countertops white which helps keep it bright and airy. Every detail was kept simple as not to overwhelm the tight quarters and it really appears larger than the actual square footage. The space under the stairs doesn’t go to waste… It’s packed full of storage spaces! That’s the view when you go out to the garden. Jose Maria Saez - Project - PENTIMENTO HOUSE. Bearing Flowerpots A garden and a client with no fear. A naked architecture connected with their surroundings. Built with a single precast piece that can be placed in four different ways (assembly) solving structure, wall systems, furniture, ladders, and even a garden facade, the project´s starting point. Outside it is a neutral grid that camouflages like a fence or hedge. Inside, each wall is different and fitting scale needs, function and position.
A concrete platform serves as foundation and adapts to the topography by letting trees passing or incorporating to it. The interstices between precast pieces are left open at some points and close in others with a transparent or translucent acrylic or wooden strips, becoming vegetation or light filters. The house ignores possible finishes. The Blessing of the Low Budget Economy, simplicity and clarity. Liberating austerity, allowing the enjoyment, the sensory and the connection with nature. Fields of Windstalks Harvest Kinetic Energy From the Wind. Some consider wind turbines to be garish blips on serene landscapes. Not so with this Windstalk concept, which utilizes a series of 1203 kinetic energy-generating “stalks” to harness power. Designed for Abu Dhabi‘s Masdar city, the project takes its inspiration from the way wheat fields blow in the wind. The 55 meter-high stalks, which are made of carbon fiber-reinforced resin poles, contain piezeoelectric discs and electrodes that generate current.
The current is stored in two chambers that act as a battery. The Windstalk remains a concept, although its creators say that “It is based on a set of systems that already exist and work. . ” + Land Art Generator. Casa escalonada hacia el paisaje / 05 AM Arquitectura. © José Hevia Arquitectos: 05 AM Arquitectura – Joan Arnau, Carme Muñoz Ubicación: Casavells, Girona, España Colaboradores: Jordi Sánchez, Saida Dalmau Estructura: David Codinach Arquitecto Técnico: Gloria Casadevall Constructora: Burgos-Guasull S.L Superficie: 303 m2 Fecha de Proyecto: 2006 Fecha Construccion: Abril 2007 – Julio 2008 Fotografías: José Hevia La casa se sitúa entre medianeras en una parcela estrecha y alargada en el límite urbano de Casavells.
Su estado original era ruinoso por lo que se plantea conservar únicamente la fachada de piedra situada hacia la calle, orientada al norte y en contacto con el pueblo. En la fachada sur el contexto urbano desaparece y tiene unas fantásticas vistas hacia un paisaje abierto con una fuerte componente horizontal. La planta semisótano avanza para adaptarse a la rasante del terreno. Plantas El garaje se entiende como un espacio de transición entre el interior de la vivienda y el jardín donde se pueden desarrollar otros usos. Modern Chilean Residence Taking In the Spectacle of Nature. The modern residence was designed by Schmidt Aquitectos Asociados and is located in Lo Curro, Santiago.
The gentle slope of the site is covered with a forest of eucalyptus trees planted 30 years ago and crossed by an irrigation canal. It faces north and has a front view of the southern slope of the hill with vegetation, and a side view of the area east of the city. This site brings together the best of central Chile, in addition to being just minutes away from major highways. The owners wanted a “small, but cozy home”, so the architects respected their decision and envisioned a home made of boxes placed on the ground, turning the inhabitants into spectators of nature. To make the house comfortable and to dilute the boundary between inside and outside, natural textures such as stone walls and wood floors were used.
The floor to ceiling windows provide amazing views over the surrounding landscape. Have a look! 10 Beautiful Staircases.