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Contemporary Norway Island Home Sculpted Within a Harsh Terrain

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Located not far from the polar circle, this cottage-like dwelling on the island of Vega in Norway takes in its wild surroundings. Photography Åke E:son Lindman ] The post Contemporary Norway Island Home Sculpted Within a Harsh Terrain appeared first on Freshome.com.

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Ceramic Tile: The Key Element to Sustainable Building

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Ceramic tiles have become a fundamental building and surface material for the development, and design of sustainable commercial and residential projects. This key design characteristic allows it to maintain its original composition, shape and size without warping. AzulejosAlcor, Norway. Recyclable Designs.

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10 Design Lessons You Can Learn From Scandinavian Interiors

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Scandinavian design is modern and minimalist with plenty of natural views. Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. You may be surprised to hear that the beauty of the Scandinavian design movement wasn’t fully recognized until the 1950′s. What can we learn from these simple, yet unique European designs?

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Small Floating House in Norway Maximizes Lake Views

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Feste Landscape / Architecture completed the design and implementation of a small floating house on Lake Nisser in Telemark, Norway. “Externally, the walls and roof of the cabin are clad in thermally treated pinewood, creating a precise and expressive design that merges with its surroundings,” the architects said. .

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Milestone’s Essence At The Rubble Tile Showroom

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Photos Courtesy of Milestone Scandinavian design is known for clean lines, minimalist style and high functionality. But did you know that slate is the backbone of Scandinavian design? Quarried from coastal regions, Norway’s fine-grained slate has been the foundation of grand cathedrals and modest homes.

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Wood and Glass Boxes Define Contemporary Retreat in Norway

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Architecture Studio Snorre Stinessen completed the design of Malangen Retreat , a cluster of accommodation units located in Tromsø, Norway. The post Wood and Glass Boxes Define Contemporary Retreat in Norway appeared first on Freshome.com. The main residence and the annex are each composed of two boxes.

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Norway’s New Banknotes Will Refresh Monetary Design Worldwide

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Obverse side: Snøhetta Design, Beauty of Boundaries. Following a competition for the design of motifs for Norway’s new banknote series this spring, the winners were announced by Norges Bank as a duo working together to shape the nation’s new banknote design for its release in 2017.

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