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Stylish LA Residence Makes the Most of Its Mountain Landscape

By Micle Mihai-Cristian on May 22, 2013

This super stunning residence is a project developed by Meridith Baer and La Kaza. Ravishing and one-of-a-kind, the private residence located in the spectacular city of Los Angeles aims to offer a unique living experience... Continue reading

architecture

Thatched-Roof Residence Marries Romance with Modernity

By Micle Mihai-Cristian on May 13, 2013

House N, by Rotterdam-based architectural firm Maxwan, is a reinterpretation of a residence initially built eight decades ago in Noordwijk, Netherlands. By preserving the character of the original building that had eroded over time, the... Continue reading

real estate, buying

How To: Choose the Right Neighborhood

By Micle Mihai-Cristian on Apr 29, 2013

Where we choose to settle down and plant our roots is just as important as the home in which we cultivate our lives. A happy home is often so because of where the home is... Continue reading

architecture

Impressive Colorado Home Makes Sustainability Look Good

By Micle Mihai-Cristian on Apr 23, 2013

Sustainability started to become a major conversation in the architecture world. A home has to be both energy efficient and constructed with eco-friendly materials in order to give you that “green state of mind”. The... Continue reading

interior design

How To: Make Your Home Look More Expensive

By Micle Mihai-Cristian on Apr 16, 2013

We’d all love to live in multi-million dollar homes with high ceilings, wide, elaborate moldings, architectural fixtures and oversized windows with expansive views of majestic mountains, glittery city skylines or the ocean’s waves crashing ashore.... Continue reading

architecture

Shabby-Chic Farmhouse Seemingly Floats on Water

By Micle Mihai-Cristian on Apr 11, 2013

A farmhouse from the 19th century was recently renovated and transformed into a comfortable living space. The most impressive feature? Its porch actually floats on water. Theaptly named Floating Farmhouseis located inEldred, New York, resonates... Continue reading

architecture

Simple and Striking Modern Home in Melbourne, Australia

By Micle Mihai-Cristian on Apr 10, 2013

The New Old residence is a project completed in 2012 (Melbourne, Australia) by the bright architect, Jessica Liew, who tried to create a home that is both luminous and intimate. The project spreads over 360... Continue reading

architecture

Versatile French Retreat Blends Naturally into its Surroundings

By Micle Mihai-Cristian on Apr 09, 2013

Meet this versatile space, a house that is so flexible that can be used as a calm retreat when you are getting enough of that too-fast-moving-forward world called city, as the coolest party spot or... Continue reading

architecture

Modern Swiss Chalet Adds Fresh Updates to a Classic Style

By Micle Mihai-Cristian on Apr 07, 2013

Chalet Gstaad is a private holiday chalet in the Swiss Alps, designed by Laurence Rouveure of Ardesia Design in collaboration with Amaldi Neder Architects. The architects looked to create a warm, cozy atmosphere using a... Continue reading

architecture

Contemporary Australian Home Inspired by Summer Fun

By Micle Mihai-Cristian on Apr 03, 2013

The Canterbury Residence, designed by Canny is a graceful contemporary home in Australia, inspired by the summer breeze and sun. Let’s start with the terrace. Perceived as a floating wooden “island”, lost in the middle... Continue reading

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