It’s hot, dry, brown, and dusty—and for some, a personal paradise. Welcome to the California high desert, where a pair of Los Angeles-based architects, Linda Taalman and Alan Koch, have finished construction on their own 1,100-square-foot getaway.An experiment in hands-on minimalism, the house sits on a remote five-acre site in Pioneertown—just beyond the northwestern boundary [...]

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Architects: Juan Herreros ArquitectosLocation: Artá, Mallorca, SpainProject leader: Juan HerrerosCollaborators: Victor Garzón and Verónica MelendezClient: Pepe CoboStructure: Eduardo BarrónContractor: Rafael MartetSite Managment: Carlos SerraConstructed Area: 130 sqm aprox.Construction year: 2007Photographs: José HeviaThe project converts an existing vernacular structure that formerly served as a refuge for shepherds into a small residence for occasional use. The approach [...]

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Straight out of Poland, Damian Kozlik has designed an interesting if not confusing timepiece dubbed “X-Watch”. His attempt at a universal time piece able to be used by sighted and the blind is a step in the right direction. Not sure if X marks the right spot on this one but his rubber strap housing [...]

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“The Hive” is inspired at the same moment by the natural shelter built by bees and traditional forms of the Andalusian Arabian architecture and it was designed by Mostapha El Oulhani. The modules of arrangement of hexagonal shape overlap so as to draw a landscape within the space and so become an element structuring all [...]

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When I saw this amazing house I’ve remembered of my last year vacation in Greece, where I’ve saw a similar project on an island. This house is owned by Real Estate Executive John Chadwick and I’ve found it in NyTimes. For John Chadwick, two words describe what led him to build a multi million-dollar villa [...]

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The Tao is pieces of exquisitely designed furniture with lots of different design uses. Colico Design has come up with an ingenious idea with the stunning Tao. It’s made with fireproof upholstery which has the option of being removed. The Tao is a great option for those who like to change up the design of [...]

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That the Italians know a thing or two about design is an understatement. After all, this is the nation that brought us Alessi, Prada and Ferrari. Italy is also at the forefront of gastronomic world. Where would we be without grilled eggplant, mushroom risotto and frothy soy cappuccinos? Not bulging out of our Prada pencil [...]

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