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Contemporary Courtyard House, Philippines
Buensalido Architects a Phillipines-based design studio has renovated a dilapidated warehouse into a contemporary family abode. Completed in 2010, this single storey home is located in Parañaque City, Philippines. According to the architects: “Upon seeing the old, original, dilapidated structure, we were quick to agree that the structure could be converted into a contemporary Philippines property by giving focus to an open, pre-existing courtyard right in the middle of the house. “Instead of an excluded outdoor space, it is now stitched to all its rooms as they all flow into it both physically and visually. By employing a series of glass skylights above the courtyard, it now becomes part of … Continue reading Contemporary Courtyard House, Philippines
The Luxurious Elysium 169, Australia
Australian design studio BVN Architecture with offices in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney has designed the Elysium 169 House. Completed in 2009 the luxurious property can be found in Noosa, Queensland, Australia. According to the architects: “This contemporary Australian house was designed as a part of the 189 house Elysium Noosa development. “This generous and open house celebrates its wonderful location on the edge of an environmental park overlooking Lake Weyba. The sculptured modernist expression of its white washed walls and deeply carved recesses combine with the softening effects of finely detailed timber screens and natural finishes for a sense of contemporary elegance and refined under statement. “The interplay of … Continue reading The Luxurious Elysium 169, Australia
Luxurious Kempinski Hotel River Park, Bratislava
Discover Bratislava’s latest luxury hotel and a new lifestyle hotspot, uniquely located on the banks of the river Danube and close to the Imperial Old Town. Designed by the award-winning Dutch architect, Erickvan Egeraat, the L-shaped building encompasses 231 guestrooms including 40 luxury suites housed on eight floors, with stunning view of the famous Danube river and the Castle hill. The Kempinski Hotel River Park Bratislava is located in the city center of Bratislava on the banks of the river Danube. Bratislava is a city rich in history and well known for modern trends – the Capital of Slovakia. You can discover the outstanding beauty of the Danube region, delicious … Continue reading Luxurious Kempinski Hotel River Park, Bratislava
Luxurious Elysium 176, Australia
Brisbane-based design studio Richard Kirk Architect completed the Elysium 176 project in 2008, a two-storey contemporary property located in Noosa, Queensland, Australia. According to the architects: “Richard Kirk Architect was one of several architects invited in 2005 to participate in the Elysium development which is an ambitious 189 lot boutique housing sub-division on a site to the west of the centre of Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. The contemporary Australian property initially adopted architecture as the key driver for the amenity and quality of the environment for the entire development. “Lot 176 is the first of the series and is in effect a prototype using the same materials, construction, and … Continue reading Luxurious Elysium 176, Australia
