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Contemporary Kooyong House, Melbourne
Matt Gibson Architecture an Australian design studio has completed the Kooyong House project. The contemporary building was completed in 2012 ans can be found in Melbourne, Australia. “The existing site contained a grand Victorian double front dwelling badly in need of repair. Upon persuasive encouragement and expert advice the client agreed to retain the front elements of the building. “Following the removal of a previous addition, the extensive brief requested an upper level addition, garage and pool. Our choice (given depth of the site) was to separate rather than attach the new works to the rear of the existing building which availed textured areas of external space between old and new … Continue reading Contemporary Kooyong House, Melbourne
Ultra Chic D-Hotel, Turkey
Combining the exotic elements of the East and modernity of the West through minimalistic style, the most exciting new hotel opening in Europe, D-Hotel Maris in Turkey opened its doors in April 2012. Located in the stunning reservation area of the Datca Peninsula and situated high up on the hillside, D-Hotel Maris resort offers the most spectacular and breath-taking views of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, small islands, natural private beaches, luscious pine forests and volcanic mountain ranges. With a luxury seaplane, private helicopter or chauffeur transfers, there are a variety of options to arrive at the resort. By car, D-Hotel Maris is 30 minutes from the city of Marmaris … Continue reading Ultra Chic D-Hotel, Turkey
Contemporary Banyon Treehouse, California
Rockefeller Partners Architects a California-based design studio has designed the Banyan Treehouse. Completed in 2009, this adult guest house is located in Nichols Canyon, Los Angeles County, California, USA. According to the architects: “Located on a high eastern-facing ridge with views downtown Los Angeles in the distance, the Banyan Treehouse is a diminutive art studio and sanctuary. Rockefeller Partners was originally commissioned by this client to design a contemporary Californian house that was ultimately never realised. Working together once again on this project, architect and client were able to revisit some of the design elements that they had originally explored in a different context, such as the striking butterfly roofline. … Continue reading Contemporary Banyon Treehouse, California
Modern Mar de Encinas, Spain
Madrid-based design tudio ÁBATON has completed the Mar de Encinas project. This two-storey contemporary home can be found in Las Marías, Torrelodones, Madrid, Spain. According to the architects: “Due to the characteristics of the land and the vegetation, the contemporary Spanish house was envisaged in two parts linked by a transparent passage. One of the units was built on pillars on top of highly resistant granite rock. In order to support the structure, special drilling machines with diamond disks were used to perforate in the exact place. “The contemporary Spanish house is not just part of its surroundings but overlooks them because they can be seen from all angles. Our client … Continue reading Modern Mar de Encinas, Spain
Futuristic Plak Residence, Vienna
Propeller Z a Vienna-based design studio has completed the Plak Residence project in 2011. This four-storey contemporary home is located in Vienna, Austria. The contemporary Austrian property reminds us of the Star Wars character Darth Vader but in white. The interior design of the property is minimalistic—all white with some brown in the form of wooden stairs and flooring. The luxury Austrian property also benefits from a wonderful large balcony, terrace and spacious wet room, which we love. The property benefits from unobstructed views of Vienna city and another advantage to the configuration is the minimal disturbance to the land below maintains garden spaces. The property would suit a young couple … Continue reading Futuristic Plak Residence, Vienna
