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The Safe House | By Kwk Promes Architects

When clients approached KWK Promes architects, the most essential item they pointed out was acquiring the feeling of maximum security. The Safe House is a 6,100 sq.ft. fortress it´s a solid rectangular prism in which parts of the walls are movable. The entire house transforms with built in electronic engines, the house opens and closes with the touch of a button!




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Dan Henry Interior
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London Sock Interior
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STELTON WALL CLOCK

Designed by the German duo, Jehs & Laub, the minimalist Stelton Wall Clock has a unique, graphical look, and the absence of traditional clock casing creates the illusion of floating on the wall. Made from aluminum and painted in matt black, the stylish clock features a minute arm that is linked with a thin circle that forms the clock face, casting an attractive shadow on the wall. Creating a recognizable outline of a clock but without many of the tra...
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LUCI INFLATABLE SOLAR LANTERN

Luci is one of the smartest gadgets to hit the outdoor industry, it combines a solar-powered lantern with an inflatable, compact design. Built for adventure, Lucy is lightweight, waterproof, super bright, and completely solar powered, providing a safe and energy-saving alternative to traditional battery-powered lanterns and flashlights. And when you’re all done just deflate (it collapses down to just 1”) and store it in your bag. watch the video ...
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TOBIN ISLAND BOATHOUSE

The Tobin Island Boathouse is worth a serious look should you be out and around Lake Rousseau, a part of the Muskoka Lakes in Ontario, Canada. Designed by the AKB Architects team, the sleek minimal and edgy look is beautifully integrated in its luscious natural surroundings. This boathouse uses mainly weathered cedar wood with a special charred treatment, similar to an old Japanese technique, known as the Shou Sugi Ban, which helps the whole thing seamlessly blend w...
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