Spanish Pavilion Glows In The Netherlands

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Color’s involvement in architecture is on the upward swing, and it’s an exciting time in design. Architects Pulgon Diseno put together this Spanish Pavilion in Venlo Netherlands and it is an exquisite ode to their culture. An organic blend of shapes, materials and colors– this pavilion is not only outfitted on the outside, but the interior…

Contemporary Gem In Croatia: ‘Our House’ by DAR612

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There are plenty of interesting homes throughout the world– and this little treat in Croatia is a combination of 3 flats built into one large space, about 4,300 square feet. It’s just a prime example of clean sophistication. Designed by DAR612 and titled “Our House” this family home is complete with multiple floor plans, luxurious finishes…

Unique Overnight Stay In Harlingen Holland’s Crane Hotel

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There are some strange hotels out in the world, but this 645 square foot hotel room in Holland is one of the more unique works of design that have popped up over the years. Harlingen, Holland is home to a Crane Hotel that overlooks the harbor. The fun part of it all is that it actually…

Portugal Hostel Designed Around The Elements

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Travel can be expensive, so hostels tend to be a great option for students or those on a budget whose concern is more about the trip and sights than the room. This hostel in Portugal is the best of both worlds, as it combines the modern day furnishings and design concepts in a hostel type situation….

Simple Magazine Rack Chair Is Functional Art

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Though magazines aren’t the most popular form of daily reading these days, there is a truly functional chair that stores and displays those literary pieces. Designer Seung Han Lee created the concept of a reading chair that was also to double as an open storage piece for magazines. The chair may not look like the most…

Gastown Vancouver’s Secret Concept Storefront

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It’s always a hard thing to design a storefront for a place that sells art or design based goods. Always thinking of the end result and what is going inside of the space– the product tends to win over design since that’s what’s paying the bills. But Vancouver based Secret Concept Design Store is one place…

Portable Shipping Container Hotel: Snoozebox

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There are all kinds of creative ideas out there when it comes to travel and hotel stays– and one that’s gaining a steady buzz among the hospitality industry, and that’s “Snoozebox.” A mobile set of hotel rooms created out of shipping containers. Easy, portable to your own event and customizable. What’s not to love? The rooms…

Bold Carpark Mural In Sydney by Craig and Karl

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Taking everyday things and making them extraordinary is what designers and artists do best, so when Craig & Karl got together for their Sydney, Australia project to redefine an underground carpark– they made a big statement. Typically bland concrete and yellow and white lines, this parking garage trumps all others. Bold geometric patterns and vibrant colors…

Contemporary Villa Amanzi Overlooks The Andaman Sea

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The long sleek look of Villa Amanzi in Thailand is an ode to the constant beauty of the architecture that comes from this country. In a definite league of its own, this home is inset on the cliffs overlooking the Andaman Sea and the views are spectacular. The house itself, designed by Original Vision is a…

Energizing Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising Agency by Supermachine

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Advertising agencies tend to be some of the most creative places employing free thinkers and those who come up with the campaigns that stick– so it’d be crazy not to have an office conducive of that, right? Well Supermachine Design Studio agrees and they put together a gorgeously energizing space for ad gurus Saatchi and Saatchi….