Four Leaves House

The Four Leaves House sure is worth a long and serious glance should you be an architecture lover, a perfect example of what oriental design is capable of in terms of designing a beautiful house. The unique home was designed by the guys at KIAS (Kentaro Ishida Architects Studio) and built in the Nagano metro area, 150 miles from Tokyo, more accurately in the Karuizawa forest, ideal for weekend escapades. It has around 225 sqm and was finished last year. The main feature has to be the wonderful concave and convex roofing (created using straight laminated veneer) that was designed to mimic "gently twisted leaves". Inside the beams have been left exposed, adding detail to the high dark wood ceilings. The appearance of the villa blends in harmoniously with the natural surroundings and is perfectly integrated into the local landscape.

FOREST HOUSE | BY JOHNSTON ARCHITECTS

This sustainable home by Johnston Architects has a unique design and adopts a concept of sustainability that includes both the water supply, but also the power consumed. Made of 85% wood it features a modern interior enhanced by a minimal exterior design. The house looks amazing and its sustainable sources of power provide enough energy to keep it glowing in the coldest of winters....
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Sway Height-Adjustable Desk

"Sitting is the new smoking”, how many times have we heard that… We all know a sedentary lifestyle is bad for us, we just don’t realize how bad it is. Spending less time sitting down really can add years to your life. With this in mind, Ergonofis have created the beautiful Sway Desk, with a small touch screen in the bottom-right corner, that toggles between standing and sitting position. Powered by hidden hydraulics in the heavy-duty steel frame, you can easil...
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LOT 6 CABIN

Designed be Seattle–based Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects, the Chechaquo Lot 6 Cabin is nestled at the base of a dramatic rocky butte in the woods of Washington. The sleek 1,100-square-foot retreat features a black exterior finish to minimize visual distractions from the beautiful landscape, and has large windows alongside glazed doors, and an expansive 785-square-foot wooden deck to tie the cabin into the surroundings. The cabin has two-bedrooms, a kitchen, ...
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