Some people run from urban developments towards rural establishments in search of a quieter lifestyle, while others thrive surrounded by social urban spaces. Brazilian designer Renata Rubim created a link between these needs, captured in the interesting collection of City Tiles she designed for Solarium flooring and coating. These new tiles are made of a special type of refractory concrete for floors, with durability as its main feature. Imagined as a city seen from aerial view, these fun tiles can be configured in different ways, shaping streets, circuits and blocks. If you’re interested in giving your home a different feel, inspired by the rushing city life, Renata Rubim’s floor and wall tiles create a custom view of a city map, forming the zones of a metropolis under your feet or exposing its subtle carvings from behind furniture items spread across the room. A nice touch would be defining a special zone with these tiles to add a dynamic feel to any modern space.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Dramatic Custom Wooden Frames Illustrating Architects Inspiration
With a name that doesn’t necessarily resonate with its comprehensive design, the F House is surrounded by pine trees that make it appear modest by comparison. Pierced by a collection of windows opening the house to surrounding landscape, this carefully designed residence occupies 2,799 square feet in Savyon, Israel. Its durable steel structure was dressed in wooden frames and showcases a play of custom designed wood details and white volumes. Israeli architectural studio Alroy Hazak Architects proudly included the construction of the F House in their portfolio, imagining this modern residence as a duet of form and function, in perfect harmony with the existing landscape. Dramatic design lines construct a picturesque interior design boasting a double-height living space defined by a high bookcase. This light-flooded space reaches up to the mezzanine level, where the open space captures views of the backside swimming pool and deck just like the ground level. Take a good look at all the inspiring details and let us know what you think.
Striking Beverly Hills Luxury Residence With Exquisite Details
Defining the necessities of a luxurious lifestyle, this exquisite villa located at 818 N Roxbury Drive in Beverly Hills boasts a unique combination of building materials – stone, glass and wood – composing a functional, well-proportioned property. Spreading over 9,302 square feet, the two story residence features four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, a private spa and swimming pool and a large collection of extraordinary spaces beautifully designed to astound anyone who has the privilege of visiting. Additional spaces like the gym, China storage and art storage room give this home a sense of customized art-loving collection of spaces. Located in the sought after 800 block of the flats in Beverly Hills, the imposing residence is part of Leonardo Umansky’s portfolio. Featured in "The World's Best 100 Homes" edited by Images Publishing, this exceptional example of luxury architecture displays its luscious cluster of social and private spaces with an unprecedented proudness. Priced at $12,850,000, the fabulous villa would make a splendid residence for those who know how to appreciate it.
