Superb Home Security Measures You Probably Haven’t Thought Of
It used to be that security systems only were found in opulent, expensive homes. Mansions used the latest in equipment that ranged from perimeter alarms to loud alarms that lit up the entire property when an intruder triggered the system. You may have seen a television commercial as of late where a woman checks her...
Cabin Vardehaugen by Fantastic Norway
Oslo-based practice Fantastic Norway AS have designed a coastal cabin on Vardehaugen, an outcrop by the mouth of the fjord at Grøttingen on the Fosen peninsula. The cabin is situated 35 meters above the sea level in a small depression at the top of the outcrop with a panoramic view in all directions. Here is...
House at Goleen by Niall McLaughlin Architects
London-based practice Niall McLaughlin Architects have designed the House at Goleen. According to the architects, “This house is set in a landscape of exceptional natural beauty. The linear pavilions step down the 1.6m fall of the site creating a meandering path through the house from the entrance on the west to the living space and...
Café Melba by Designphase dba
Singapore-based studio Designphase dba have designed the Café Melba in Singapore. Located in a lush green field, under tall and ancient shade trees, the café beckons with aromas of wholesome cooking, coffee and the soft sounds of gentle conversation. Here is a description from the designers, “The Café Melba story began with a romantic notion...
Doble Desk by Studio 06
Italian design firm Studio 06 has created the Doble Desk. The sleek and clean work desk is made of glass, polymer and steel. The table top has two layers with gap between them where you can store papers, electronics and other office supplies. The black color of the top layer perfectly compliments the light colored...
The Shoffice by Platform 5 Architects
UK-based practice Platform 5 Architects have designed the Shoffice, a garden pavilion cum small office located in the rear of a 1950′s terraced house in St John’s Wood, London. According to the architects, “The glazed office space nestles into an extruded timber elliptical shell, reminiscent of a wood shaving, and forms a small terrace in...
NeighBirds by Andreu Carulla
NeighBirds is a modular birds’ nest created by Spain-based designer Andreu Carulla for UTOOPIC. The birds’ nest can be easily installed in either wild or urban environments. It can be hanged onto a branch, a structure, a hook or a wall. The NeighBirds is handmade of untreated pinewood with a removable little branch for birds...
Ideal Office Space for Small Startups
Having a good office or working space is a must for every company from small startups to medium or big PLCs. For small startups, working from home may look very attractive as it costs less money. But it has many drawbacks. Unless you are super disciplined, it is very hard to maintain a strict wok...
Ciclope Reading Lamp by Maria Stella Aloia and Orietta Ceccato
Designers Maria Stella Aloia and Orietta Ceccato have created the Ciclope reading lamp for Italian design brand ILIDE. According to the producers, “Almost created for fun, Ciclope is an iconic reading lamp with a strongly emotional impact, it is almost a companionable object as well as a simple light source. The cable lamp softly wraps...
Pole Chair by Paul Nederend
Designer Paul Nederend has created the Pole Chair in collaboration with Dutch design company Odesi. Traditional wood working techniques are used to create the chair’s oak wood frame. Here is a description from the designer, “During autumn I find the forest a beautiful place to be. When leaves have fallen from the trees, I occasionally...
The Villa by Daniel Libeskind
New York-based architect Daniel Libeskind has designed the Libeskind Villa. It is a 2 floor (with full basement), 4 bedroom signature series home that can be constructed anywhere in the world. Following is a description from the architect, “The Villa creates a new dialogue between contemporary living and a completely new experience of space. Built...
Bathroom Space-saver Guide: 5 Handy Tips
Saving space in your bathroom can be key to it being a place where you can quickly and efficiently get ready for your busy day ahead and also for relaxing and unwinding in at the end of a hard day’s work. But saving space in what is usually one of the smallest yet busiest rooms...
