Hawkesbury Residence Capturing Views Of Wanaka Valley
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 by LuxSpaces in Design
Capturing the rural landscape of Wanaka Valley, the Hawkesbury Residence in Mt Barker, New Zealand, uses the landscape as an artistic, ever-changing art work as part of its architecture. Standing at the foot of the hill behind the property, the elongated shape of the residence allows all spaces to be flooded with the perfect amount...
Cheerful Egg-Inspired Table With an Extravagant Look
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 by LuxSpaces in Design
Created by Polish design studio WamHouse, this modern design might strike some as unusual. The Egg Table is not your average wooden furniture unit with cozy chairs around it, but a colorful product with an original shape, inspired by nature.If you will check out the last picture of this post, you will see how the...
Hopen Place by Whipple Russell Architects
Posted on Feb 21, 2012 by Dave in Architects
Whipple Russell Arcitecths designed the Hopen Place house in the Hollywood Hills of...
How to Build Original Faceted Vessels: FACETURE Series by Phill Cutance [Video]
Posted on Feb 17, 2012 by LuxSpaces in Design
We ran across an interesting series of handmade faceted vessels and light-shades on Core77, that captured our attention. Created by Phil Cuttance, by using a relatively simple, but original technique, the designs in the FACETURE Series stand out due to their odd shape.According to the designer, each piece is unique, and has a special number...
How to Install a Mosaic Backsplash in Two Hours or Less [Video]
Posted on Feb 17, 2012 by LuxSpaces in Design
We received a press release about a practical do-it-yourself kit that helps you install a mosaic backslash in your home the easy way. Here is the information we were sent: “The DIY Network Backsplash Kit is an innovative ready to use tile kit for home improvement. The kit, focused on the remodeling of the kitchen...
Prototype Prefab Home In The Californian Desert
Posted on Feb 17, 2012 by LuxSpaces in Design
Desert houses can benefit from many features plenty of sunlight, beautiful scapes or the promise of blissful isolation. This particular Desert House built in Desert Hot Springs, California interacts with the arid grounds and playfully seems to integrate the surroundings in its modern architecture. Designed by Los Angeles-based architecture firm Marmol Radziner, the fascinating oasis...
Fresh Cube-Inspired Alma Armchair by Lavernia & Cienfuegos
Posted on Feb 14, 2012 by LuxSpaces in Design
Trying to find a special correlation between different elements that make up a chair, Valencia-based design studio Lavernia & Cienfuegos studied shape, form and function and came up with a sleek, cube-resembling design for their new Alma Armchair. Part of the new Signature Collection Koo International, this supportive contemporary armchair encompasses two volumes that can...
Desert House by Marmol Radziner
Posted on Feb 13, 2012 by Dave in Architects
Marmol Radziner designed this house in Desert Hot Springs,...
7th Street Residence by Pulltab Design
Posted on Feb 10, 2012 by Barbara Holbrook in Design
Pulltab Design created a contemporary interior for this apartment in New York. The owners of this duplex apartment, located on a beautiful tree lined street in the East Village, retained Pulltab Design to create a unique living environment for a young family of...
