Residential architecture: angular minimalism design reinvented

The Sotogrande House, designed by A-cero Architectural Studio, is perhaps one of the best examples of simple, angular designed residential architecture. The lines are characteristic of minimalist architecture,  but are offset by slopes and geometric slants that add surprising character to the typical design. Dare we say, this home is a reinterpretation of modern minimalism? Perhaps not, but this is surely the closest thing I’ve seen.

Living With White explains: The architecture and design of this white vacation house truly sets itself apart. White plays the leading role throughout the spectacular interior which elevates each space and offers both play and contemplation. The drops of color here and there add charm and personality to the white interior. Once you get outdoors, the grand white architecture continues as the main attraction, where some greens and blues complement the great abode.

The rooftop takes lounging to a whole other level! The marble stairs are dreamy! There are simply so many magical touches to enjoy throughout.

White minimal interior design

High-end living room interior design

Unbelievable Architecture Designs for the Future (part 2)

Architecture is the art and inspirational ideas from a designers. In technology era, much software’s used for making unbelievable concepts. Designers used much latest software like 3D Max, Maya and Vere. These softwares offer great options for making renderings of the architectural designs in a perfect way.

Today’s collection consists for upcoming models of Architecture, some or already in progress or slated to begin construction soon. It’s truly a mind blowing fantasy depicted in pictures. These are truly amazing and inspiring architectural designs that won’t probably get to see accomplished.

Honorable Mention – Solaric Glass Anemore Structure V – Albert Kiefer, Netherlands

Honorable Mention – Water Plant – David Gonzalez Fernandez, Spain

Dynamic, Wind-Powered Rotating Tower

Dystopian Farming in Manhattan

The Venus Project: Working Toward Sustainable Global Civilization

Dragonfly, a Metabolic Farm for Urban Agriculture

Songjiang Hotel: Paradise in a Water-Filled Quarry

No Man’s Land: Fresh Water, Clean Energy… and Peace

Unbelievable Architecture Designs for the Future (part 1)

Architecture is the art and inspirational ideas from designers. In technology era, much software’s used for making unbelievable concepts. Designers used much latest software like 3D Max, Maya and Vere. These software’s offer great options for making renderings of the architectural designs in a perfect way.

Today’s collection consists for upcoming models of Architecture, some are already in progress or slated to begin construction soon. It’s truly a mind blowing fantasy depicted in pictures. These are truly amazing and inspiring architectural designs that won’t probably get to see accomplished.

Complex at the Centre of the Universe – Staszek Marek, Poland

The Great Bayan Sergey Skachkov , Russia

Mega Village 2108

Honorable Mention – Gaia’s Gift – Petar Milivojevic, Belgrade, Serbia

Honorable Mention – In a Beautiful Place out in the Country – Colin Cassidy, Great Britain

Honorable Mention – Wandering City – Sergey Skachkov, Russia

Honorable Mention – Gaia’s Gift – Petar Milivojevic, Belgrade, Serbia

Honorable Mention – 5:45 Santa Monica now boardin – Aleksander Novak-Zemplinski, USA

Phoenix International Media Center

'phoenix international media center' located in beijing, china. designed by chinese based shao weiping + BIAD_UFo, the multipurpose program will contain facilities for television programming, offices and various businesses. the curvaceous shell is conceptually derived from the mobius, a continuous strip with no beginning or end. an expansive glass facade wraps around the monumental atrium reaching a grand thirty meters in height creating a chimney effect to ventilating the spaces. separate sheltered rooms containing programmatic spaces protect individuals from direct sunlight.

a 55 meter high structural diagrid supports the expansive glass curtain wall bringing ambient light into the sweeping interior as well as maintaining a visual connection with the adjacent chaoyang park from the various levels of suspended promenades and streets. the steel ribs will channel water into a collection tank which will then be filtered and distributed into the surrounding water features and landscape. the double skin facade will reduce energy consumption and maintain comfortable temperatures within the building in winter and summer.

structural steel wrapping the building

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No! it’s a… Hostel?!

Visitors traveling to Stockholm now have the option of sleeping on a plane! That may not sound like the most exciting proposition until you realize that the 747-200 in which they will be sleeping has been retired from flying, salvaged from being dumped somewhere to rot, and turned into a low-cost, fully-furnished hostel that is perfect for overnight accommodations.

The Jumbo Hostel is housed within a retrofitted 747-200 situated in the Stockholm-Arlanda airport. The jumbo jet has a long history of service – it was originally built for Singapore Airlines and even flew for Pan Am. It was last operated by Transjet, a now bankrupt Swedish airline. The Jumbo Hostel has 25 rooms with three bunk beds each. Each room is around 6 square meters, and naturally, a lucky visitor will get the chance to sleep in the cockpit.

Many original parts of the plane still remain – the lounge bar and first class seats are still there, as well as the oxygen masks. New rooms are expected to be built in the engine compartments, where the original rotor blades will be used as venetian blinds.

It is not often that one gets to stretch his or her legs out comfortably in an airplane, and while this isn’t quite like flying in first class, it does the trick and is an ingenious way to save a plane from being sent to landfill. The hostel is now open to visitors.

small house

'small house' by aoydesign located in tokyo, japan

 japanese practice aoydesign has created 'small house', a fifty square meter single family residence located in tokyo, japan.sited at the junction of three streets, this compact triangulated lot in a densely developed residential area required an introspective design to maintain functionality and privacy. four parallel slanted volumes strategically allow natural daylight to enter interior spaces while inhibiting direct views from neighbors while minimal penetrations to the facade reduce urban sounds which may disturb dwellers.

elevation consists of four slanted volumes

 from the loft's living and kitchen area, the structure's exterior shell creates a partially screened view directing the inhabitant's attention towards a mature tree. the bathroom is placed at the south end of the home to serve as a buffer minimizing heat transfer to the adjacent spaces. the focal stairway, walls and vaulted ceilings are predominantly surfaced with oriented strand
board (OSB) for a uniform texture which visually elongates the interior volume.

from garage

stairs

stairs leading to the loft

walls surfaced with OSB

loft space unified with OSB surface treatments

partially revealed view of tree

shower room

at night

skycourt terminal extension budapest

Hungary based KÖZTI architects + engineers has recently completed 'skycourt' an extension to liszt ferenc international airport's terminal two in budapest. the new passenger hall hosts security control points and shopping to connect two existing terminal spaces. manifested from a minimalist approach, the corridor is formed by a rhythmic series of steel arches spanning sixty-four meters connected by glass skylights. large angled columns supporting the arches are placed adjacent to the expansive continuous curtain wall which overlooks the lively runway.

terminal entrance facade

in addition to an airy central space, the transparency created by the continuous vertical ribbons of glass encourages outward views of the urban landscape and sky. cladding the interior structure with a white reflective metal generates an ethereal atmosphere for the transient visitors. an upper level balcony for lounge areas provides an elevated observation platform of the airport's continuous bustling activity.

transit area

Glass curtain wall from the tarmac

Escalator

Second level lounge area

Lounge seating

(Left) structure meeting interior walls

(Right) hallway formed by arched structure and vertical walls

Expansive glass curtain wall overlooking runway

Angled steel columns support overhead structure

Overhead structure and glass skylights

Structure and skylights soar over second floor platform

Structure and skylight detail

at night