Category: Design
August 19, 2012
Alno Dining Room Table Pulls out of Cabinets

              This clever idea is brought to you by the German designer company Alno. The dining room table and chairs pull out right from the cabinet only when you need to use them saving precious space. I wonder how they fit that big of a table into the cabinet […]

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August 18, 2012
What Is Makeup Artistry? Everything You Need To Know

What is makeup artistry? Art comes in all different forms, and in many views, architecture is a form of art. I am here to bring light to a different form of architecture that may not be thought of in the average mind. Makeup artistry is something many people consider a drop-out career or a job […]

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August 16, 2012
Swing Table by Duffy London: The Ultimate Guide

At a £4,995.00 this dinning room table brings back childhood fun to a usually normal eating experience. What can be more fun than eating and swinging back and forth? I think that Duffy London. This is a genius idea and I am jealous that I never thought of it! What do you think of it? […]

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August 9, 2012
World's Narrowest House in Poland

An alley between an old apartment block and a tower block in Warsaw, Poland is home to the world's skinniest house. The four story home will have a bedroom, lounge, bathroom and kitchen. but instead of the traditional staircase, each floor will be accessed by a ladder. It will take over from the world's current official […]

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August 7, 2012
Tanked Best Tanks from the TV Show

My favorite tv show has to be Tanked. The reason I love this show is because it combines architecture with fish tanks. They design and create outstanding fish tanks for multiple clients. The show makes me want to make a fish tank myself. Overall, Animal Planet is a great TV program. Furthermore, I love this […]

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August 5, 2012
Transparent House in Japan

Do you like the outdoors? Well if so you might like this unique transparent house in Tokyo Japan. The head architect was Sou Fujimoto. The design includes a flowing design with no doors, deprived from the concept of a tree. There are multiple movable stairs and ladders making it seem like one huge loft space. The floors are […]

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August 2, 2012
Best Free Room Design Program from Ikea

Do you feel confused when shopping for furniture because you don't know how it will work in the space? Well there is a free solution. Ikea Room Planner makes it possible to design your room before buying any more furniture that wouldn't work. The program will work on a wide variety of computers. All you have […]

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July 30, 2012
10 Space Saving Bedrooms with Work Spaces

Dealing with a small space on a daily basis can be frustrating at times but that can change. Making a small space usable is sometimes the only choice, depending on location and budget. A lot of times you can even do it yourself! Here is some inspirations if you want to maximize your space. Sometimes all it takes is adding a comfy […]

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July 28, 2012
Bathroom Above 15th Floor Elevator Shaft

  This is one of four bathrooms in the PPDG penthouse designed by Hernandez Silva Arquitectos.  Located in Guadalajara, Mexico, the original 15 story building was built in the 1970s. The bathrooms sits on an abandoned elevator shaft. This was obviously a remodeled bathroom that was added into the Its a great idea to use the abandoned […]

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July 25, 2012
Eco Urinal Saving Water

This is not your average urinal. The water from the sink above is used for washing hands then drains into the urinal to flush your pee. It is a smart innovation to save water. The design also includes a glass sink bottom to ensure that you can still have sight of your peeing direction. It […]

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July 23, 2012
Sand Glass New Traffic Light Design

Designed by Yanko this traffic light seems like a more efficient design. Using a sand glass design can relieve some anxiety to the people waiting at the light. It can also help for fast speed roads were people may have to slam their brakes when the light turns red. A large display like this will […]

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July 21, 2012
Leandro Erlich Fake Swimming Pool

In 2004 Leandro Erlich created a fake swimming pool for his complex. It may seem strange that fully clothed people are breathing under water. It is in fact not real, he built the pool so that there is a piece of glass near the top holding in the water at the very top. At first you might […]

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July 19, 2012
Pooktre or Tree Shaping

Peter Cook is the artist and creator of these unique and magnificent shaped trees. The idea came to him in 1987 when he was walking along fig trees. He wanted to make a chair, after years of trying he eventually gave up. During those six years he encountered the worst drought in 100 years. He noticed that […]

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July 18, 2012
Modern Shelter: Eat and Lounge In This Cute Chair

Introduction Martin Solem the Norwegian designer created this shelter with the idea of simplicity in mind. He wanted to create a place inside a place were city dwellers can feel private while enjoying the company of others. Read more about the modern shelter below. The polygon shape is very efficient. The furniture is made from […]

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July 15, 2012
Faux Painted LEGO Bridge in Germany

People passing by this colorful train overpass bridge might think the bridge is actually made of legos. Well sorry to burst your bubbly but its only painted to look that way. It took longer than expected, 4 weeks. Megx was the creator of this, his real name is Martin Heuwold. The bridge is located in Wuppertal, Germany. The train […]

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July 14, 2012
The National Historic Landmark Falling Water By Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright and His Legacy If you know anything about architecture you must know about the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. He was born in 1867 and died in 1959. His main philosophy was bringing nature into architecture. His fame was brought to him because of his revolutionary style. His buildings are generally […]

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July 11, 2012
Need a Cheap Modern Rug? IKEA is the Answer

Places for rugs that will make you room look amazing In most cases you are in need of a rug to match a room that has a lot of variety in it, and there are multiple great solutions to fix that. By simply adding a rug to any room, even a bathroom, you add comfort […]

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July 11, 2012
Be The Architect of your own Nike Shoes

Wouldn't it be great to say that you designed your own shoes? Nike made this possible through Nike ID since 1999! The program has grown to many countries and less limitations. This feature is available through Nike's website. It is not limited to shoes either, you can also customize apparel. All you need to do is go to […]

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July 11, 2012
Architecture Terms Used Within the Site

Not everyone is familiar with some of the vocabulary used within this website and hopefully these definitions will help you in the future. If you do know all of these terms then congratulations for being architecturally savvy! Façade- The front of a building that looks onto a street or open space. Cantilever- A long projecting […]

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