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Spanish fashion designer Manel Torres invented the world’s first clothes-spray, which after application to the body can be removed, washed and worn again. Spray consists of special fibers mixed with polymers, so that the product obtained elastic and durable. The technology has been developed for use in household, industrial, personal and healthcare, decorative a

Chilian studio Parra + Edwards Arquitectos has completed the Casa Apolo 11 project in 2007. This 1,033 square foot two-story residence is located in La Reina, a city in Santiago province, Chili. Apollo 11 is a shop house in the middle of a grove of elms at the foot of the Andes, on the outskirts of the city of Santiago. The house was baptized with that name because

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These renderings of a studio apartment were created by Interior Designer Ola Kataevskaja, who resides in Kiev, Ukraine. They depict a stylishly decorated apartment with much attention to detail, and an emphasis on warmth and comfort. Images courtesy of Ola Kataevskaja    

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Vernacular architecture, the simplest form of addressing human needs, is seemingly forgotten in modern architecture. However, due to recent rises in energy costs, the trend has sensibly swung the other way. Architects are embracing regionalism and cultural building traditions, given that these structures have proven to be energy efficient and altogether sustainable. I

This minimalist home is a 2006 renovation by JM Architecture that is located in the Dolomite Mountains of Italy. The changes that were made allow for more natural light and a practical, open floor plan. The idea of remodeling this house in the Dolomite mountains at the border between Italy and Austria started because of an uncomfortable living situation. On the groun

  Carved out of the Brazilian jungle of Iporanga, SP, Brazil, this beautiful tropical house was designed as his own dream house. “I always wanted a house in the middle of the forest, in a place where I could relax and recharge my energy”. In the form of two large symmetrical cubes embracing an open space, this house was idealised as his dream house. Arthur

This 1,760 square foot, two bedroom, two and a half bath duplex unit is located on the sixth and seventh floors of a historic building circa 1866 in Tribeca, New York City, USA. 18 foot ceilings, a floating staircase, an impressive glass walkway and two expansive terraces are just a few of the amenities of this beautiful duplex.  Every room from the house, even the b

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This is a such a cool idea: coffee table with solid wood structure and six reversible tops. The top support side is laminate finished, with a solid wood frame on the edge, and an inner part that can be used as a tray. Tops can be customized with the range of Sculptures Jeux finishes. Hexa coffee table has six hidden compartments that slide out to triple the available

Mexican architect Roman Gonzalez Jaramillo of Taller de Construccion has designed the Gershenson House, a single story contemporary home located in Cholul, Yucatan, Mexico. It is called Gershenson House and it is located on a 2,000-sq.m. (over 21,500-sq.ft.) parcel, which includes a pond beautifully landscaped gardens. The project consists of three main volumes, each

Designed by Ramon Esteve, the house is located in an elevated area, Monasterios, Spain,  from which it dominates a hillside leading down to the sea. This view marks the direction the walls will take and, in an abstract form, define the project. The house is structured as a compaction of volumes of varying heights, and the form established by the main walls. The housi

Luxurious, spectacular, yet cozy and inviting, Cat Mountain Residence realized by Cornerstone Architects in Austin, Texas is one of the most beautiful contemporary houses we’ve ever seen. As you can easily notice from the pictures below, lighting plays a huge role in the interior universe: it offers spaciousness, it creates mysterious shadows or it can put dif

Many parents find it exceedingly difficult to let children sleep all by themselves during the first while after birth and the Culla Belly Co-Sleeper helps to incorporate the little one into the bed with mom and dad without fears of injury. This Culla Belly co-sleeper is so completely awesome.  This co-sleeper design called Culla Belly, by Italian designers Manuela

This majestic six bedroom, six bathroom beach front home is located on Mermaid Beach in Queensland, Australia. Situated on an exclusive residential street, the residence successfully achieves its own oasis, by capturing beachfront vista and access whilst maintaining a private yet expansive pool and entertaining core. This residence is designed to accommodate a growing

The Minamihara 3645 is a weekend residence completed by Yasui Hideo Atelier in 2008. It is located in Nagano, Japan and is entirely surrounded by nature blocking the annoying noise of Tokyo. An open floor plan was chosen so that all the rooms might be united with nature.  All rooms are united with the nature because the functional yard is attached to every part of th