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Houseboat on the Eilbek Canal by Sprenger von der Lippe
Positioned within a waterway in Hamburg, Germany, and officially completed in 2010, the Houseboat on the Eilbek Canal by Sprenger von der Lippe is a seamless juxtaposition of a secluded, outdoor environment with a contemporarily designed facade and interior layout. As the title implies, the design is a floating residence that aligns the floor level along the water with a spacious living room, private bedrooms, and an elevated kitchen and dining space. Making use of the natural surroundings, the abode capitalizes on the nearby vegetat…
M House by ONG&ONG
Located in Bukit Timah, Singapore, architectural firm ONG&ONG present their dual-level M House. Grounded in numerous open-air living spaces surrounded by countless bedrooms, a double-volume void in the living area seamlessly unifies the two levels as a whole. Crafted from fair-faced concrete, terrazzo and teak, the abode allows for effective cross-ventilation which is a key attribute given the tropical locale.
Hill House By Andrew Maynard Architects
Located in Melbourne, Australia is the stunning Hill House designed by Andrew Maynard Architects. Building upon the brief of creating a long term housing solution with maximum sun exposure while also keeping the original house on site, head architect Andrew Maynard created a cantilevered house structure on the southern boundary of what was the property’s backyard. Forgoing traditional housing layouts, the new house encompasses both the Hill House and the previous house which now serves as the bedroom quarters for the family. At the heart of th…
Inside Hotel Henriette Rive Gauche
Tucked away on the quiet street close to the Mouffetard district in Paris, you’ll find the Hotel Henriette Rive Gauche. The boutique hotel was created by interior designer Vanessa Scoffier and offers a luxe experience for travellers who want more than just a bed and a buffet breakfast. source
Two Buildings Connected by Steel Beams
Grupo Arquitectura have designed an intriguing home in Mexico City that features two buildings connected by steel beams. One area acts as the main house, while the other is the service location. Elevated glass flooring in turn provides with insane views of the wildlife that is present just underneath, all while providing the sensation of walking on top of the forest. Source
