Interior Design Sense

Bookcases shouldn’t just be efficient storage solutions for your favorite books, especially with all the smart designs available out there. Such is the case with the Hive, a great bookcase ready to shelter most of your books. The Hive Bookcase is “inspired by both the natural shelter build by bees and traditional forms of Arab Andalusian architecture” and it will certainly awake your reading passion. The Hive is not only a great piece of furniture but also a great separator between two different areas of a studio as its shelves are accessible from both sides. Each storage unit has a hexagonal shape and will definitely let you store other items besides books, although such a creation should be a book-only piece of furniture. Via Darenart

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Ever imagined what heaven looks like? Maybe just a little bit like New Zealand. And when the scenery is so spectacular then Te Kaitaka, a retreat located on the shores of beautiful Lake Wanaka in the South Island is the perfect design solution. Inspired by folded paper it is by architects Stevens Lawson. Te Kaitaka has just been announced as NZ Home of the Year, the third win by Stevens Lawson. Their’s is a quest in design to respect the site, to explore the loci and the cultural values.  “Architecture of humanism and spirit.” So true.

(Thanks Sammy for the link and there is one more fabulous award winning house after the jump.)

The Glass Pavilion Residence comes from Steve Hermann and is a showcase of seemingly infinite approaches to modern living. The project is located in Montecito, California, even though its architecture first got us thinking that this was an European building. This home’s exterior looks spectacular, with its rectangular shape, large open living area and interesting artful wall details. We also like the white stone passageway that acts as a directing “arrow”, leading the guests inside. This residence is not at all similar to common two or three floor contemporary homes, but is composed of one level above the ground and a garage beneath it, that houses a nail-bighting collection of sport and vintage cars. Its interior spells “modern” and features impressive furniture arrangements and inspiring decorating ideas.-via Decoist

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With only a month left until Venice Architecture Biennale 2010, Theresa Simon & Partners and Flint PR have launched a Venice Architecture Biennale iPhone app. Biennale App will guide you around the labyrinthine alleys and canals of Venice to find exactly what you are looking for at the world’s greatest architecture event. Theresa Simon decided to develop the app from firsthand experience. “You have to walk everywhere, you get lost because it’s a complete maze – it’s a logistical nightmare. Your time there is at a premium… so we’ve condensed all the information you need so you don’t waste any time.” The screen is divided between a map and a scalable information panel you can expand and minimise. If you click on the Pavilions tab and select one from the list, a title-marker appears on the map. Finally if you want to try the app on your onw iPhone/ Ipad you can download it for free from here. Finally do you plan to go to Venice Architecture Biennale 2010 ?

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What better building site for a contemporary residence than a mountain terrain overlooking a prestigious and beautiful city? Villa A,  designed by Najjar & Najjar Architects is an example of such building. Featuring spectacular panoramic views of Linz, also known as the capital city of Upper Austria, this home is one of the many architecturally acclaimed projects in this region. Its exterior is diverse, each angle providing a special treat for the beholder. Partially built in the ground, the home is enriched with incredible glazing elements and unusual roof tops, creating a true architecture live spectacle. The residence houses an open living space, a fitness and wellness room, a garage, a playroom and a home office. The bedrooms are located within the upper level and can be accessed by stairs. Needless to say, they all offer amazing views.

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A few weeks ago we received an email from Xenia Itikawa who works for Studio Guilherme Torres Architecture in Brazil. Xenia kindly offered to send some of their projects for us to publish. Clicking over to their website I quickly emailed back and said yes please! Xenia I couldn’t wait any longer. I’m so impatient to share more brilliant Brazilian design. What is it about this design scene that excites so much? Studio Guilherme Torres’ work is both reverent and irreverent. It pays homage to modern design but takes it further then lifts it up even more with wit and sexiness, serious sexiness. Hot, hot, hot! (More after the jump.)

Xenia just because I’m jumping the gun it doesn’t mean that we don’t want to see more photos. PLEASE send us lots of lucious and sexy Brazillian design.

Located in Montería, Colombia, this exquisite family residence comes from Antonio Sofan Architecture and Interiors Studio and has a unique design in shades of blue. The house was constructed within the Sinu Valley, known as one of the most fertile lands on the globe and has wonderful views of the Sinu River. The construction has a total building area of 500 square meters. Painted in blue and white, its exterior stands out and contrasts the green surroundings while offering a very pleasant sight. A large outdoor pool is said to cool off the warm breeze coming from the near-by river and create an enjoyable atmosphere for the home owners. As we step inside, more surprises await. The interior design is absolutely spectacular, featuring unusual color combinations and original furniture ideas and arrangements. We can hardly wait for you guys to let us know what you’ve discovered.

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You know a product will seldom go wrong if its been designed by the principles of architecture and typography. The Solo Storage Box is an interactive shelving and storage system that would just drive you cuckoo on a bad day! The unit comes equipped with 36 drawers in different lengths and each drawer has been placed to maximize storage without sacrificing the aesthetics.

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Here is a residence that inspires a homey and very friendly feel. We imagine this is the sort of place that gives the definition of “neighborly attraction”. With a highly interesting architecture, the Korman Residence by Cory Buckner Architects is located in Brentwood, California. This house was built for a family with two daughters and a bulldog which is also considered an important household member. The brief of the project was to create a second level for an existing building and also to do an entire home remodeling. So the architects completely turned around the overall look of the former project which was partially demolished. They created a second story with a master suite, an office and a painting studio and reconfigured the design of the whole construction. What do you think of the final results?

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