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Complex Residence Encouraging Family Interaction: Casa 31_4.

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

According to the description provided by the architects, all spaces contain elements of the past, often manifested as objects of intrigue: the sloping floor, the barge scrolls on the front fence, the roof tiles, the chimney as water collector and the up-cycling of former building elements such as decks, gates, architraves and furniture.

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Complex Modern Penthouse Offering Panoramic Views Over Mexico City

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Not too long ago, we published a gallery depicting a penthouse design by Archetonic , a project where lightweight geometry was the key of a clean, modern design scheme. Penthouse Diamante is located in Mexico City, Mexico and displays a contemporary style with simple lines and seemingly floating furniture units.

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Sustainable House in Mexico Offers Flexible Living Space

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Paul Cremoux Studio completed Casa Nirau , an upgrade of a two-story family home in Mexico City. “The main living/dining area can be completely open onto the deck, making the relatively small indoor space larger.” The sustainable house offers a flexible lifestyle, merging indoor and outdoor activities.

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Spacious Family Home Inspired By the Birth of Their First Child

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This important design element was imagined as pivoting the whole floor plan. Here, the open floor plan extends to the garden and covered deck in the backyard. Spreading over three levels, this modern family home known as the V House sums up 354 square meters organized around a central staircase.

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HomeAdvisor’s 2019 Report Reveals Popular Spending Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

“On the other hand, West Virginia, Wyoming, New Mexico, South Dakota, and Maine are some of the states that spend the least amount on home improvement,” Fisher says. Fisher attributes some of this to an increase in consumer wages, and a cultural focus on design aesthetics. Home improvement spending is up by 17.5%

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Ceramics of Italy names 2020 design competition winners

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After reviewing a record number of outstanding projects from all across North America, the international jury of design experts selected four winners and three honorable mentions. Through the use of floral upholstery, Canadian oak wood and colorful lounge areas, the designers created a modern space that plays into the “garden” theme.

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45 Modern Shipping Container Homes for Every Budget

Trendir Magazine

The coolest part about it is that it allows for an indoor-outdoor living style with a wonderful deck. This design features tons of windows, so there’s little privacy, but it can be adjusted quite a bit if you so desire. Coming from Mod House , this design is sustainable, made out of modular shipping containers.

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