Rio House

This impressive residence, designed by the Olson Kundig architecture studio, stands out for the solutions found by the architects to make the most of the 140 square meters of built area. Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the compact house is located adjacent to the Tijuca national park overlooking the city, the sea, and the famous Christ The Redeemer statue. The home is integrated in harmony with the wildness of its tropical jungle setting, and hovers above the land supported structurally by two concrete piers. The upper level contains a bedroom, and living accommodation including a kitchen, dining area, and lounge. Below, a screened porch, fireplace and outdoor kitchenette allow the owners to engage the landscape.

FLOYD PLATFORM BED

Floyd, an Ikea-alternative furniture maker from Detroit, and creators of the popular "Floyd Leg" have now presented the Floyd Platform Bed. The DIY bed is a minimal, easy-to-assemble bed frame that’s modular and fits into any bedroom, any space with ease. The bed ships easily and can be put together (or taken apart) in minutes, no tools required. Available in white and black, the steel brackets slide on and fit snugly along the edge of the wood panels. A tens...
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JAFFA APARTMENT | BY PITSOU KEDEM ARCHITECTS

The stunning Jaffa Apartment features contemporary minimalism architecture imbedded in a historic residence in Old Jaffa, Tel-Aviv - Israel. Designed by Israeli-based Pitsou Kedem Architects, the 100 square meter residential flat is set above the harbor and has majestic views of the Mediterranean Sea. The restoration maintained all of the building´s original characteristics: the stone walls, the segmented ceilings and the arches including the exposure of the origin...
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PLAYING ARTS

From the two of clubs to the ace of spades, each card in this beautiful deck has been individually designed by one of the 55 chosen international artists in their distinct style and technique. The idea of the Playing Arts project was to create a deck of unique playing poker cards, each one designed by the most talented designers and illustrators from all over the world, using their own individual style and technique. The end result is nothing short of spectacular....
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