Tag: residential
August 17, 2013
Aquarium Fence Surrounds House in Turkey

As I was on Yahoo's news page I came across one of the coolest fences that I have ever seen. When Mehmet Ali Gökçeoğlu bought his luxury oceanfront villa in Çeşme, Turkey, he wanted to see the ocean from every floor. But what’s a wealthy homeowner to do when his home doesn’t offer ocean views […]

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July 12, 2013
Derek Jeter's Tampa Bay Home

A House For An Amazing MLB Player Derek Jeter is a highly paid professional baseball player for the New York Yankees. He spends his money just like any other celebrity these days. He owns property in not only in New York, but also Tampa Bay, Florida! Check out his mansion in Tampa Bay on the […]

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March 16, 2013
Breath Taking Mountain House in France

An environment that lets you breathe and relax is sometimes all we need to forget about stress. Mountains can represent a wonderful  place to escape from routine. It is said that, in the middle of nowhere, you can embrace the environment in its pure and untainted form. Raw but peaceful, Savoie is a piece of […]

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February 20, 2013
Extraordinary Tiled Private Home Pools

I personally love the pools that are juxtaposed with nature. The use of the swimming pool tiles give such great detailing that really brings the pool to another level. (Above) If you plan on creating your own pool, then you should consider marble mosaic tiles. This bring a high-end traditional look to any pool, and […]

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February 14, 2013
SimCity 5 Coming March 2013- Architect's Favorite Game

If you like playing Sims, then you are more than likely to like playing Sim City. Sim City 5 is supposed to be released for the PC in February 2013. I am already an addict to The Sims 3 and Sim City 4 so I am worried about my soon to be addiction to Sim City 5! […]

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December 15, 2012
Connecticut School Shooting: Architecture Plans for Schools

The shooter, who sources identified as Adam Lanza, 20, shot his mother in the face at their home in Newtown, Conn., then went to nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School where she taught and gunned down her entire class, according to sources. Lanza was found dead inside the school, according to officials. Eighteen of the children […]

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November 22, 2012
China Builds Highway Around House That Refuses to Move

In the city of Wenling, located in China’s eastern region of Zheijang, an interstate has been constructed around a residential building that forbids to move. Luo Baogen, disappointed with the relocation compensation offered by the government decided to remain in the half-demolished building with his wife. According to China Daily, the road, which leads to […]

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November 8, 2012
House Boat Cabin-Style

Its so compact. I like to cozy cabin look. That would be so cool to be surrounded by water like that, until a big wave comes. Spotted in Perry Creek, by the island of Vinalhaven in Maine, USA, is this incredible custom-built floating cottage. This is definitely the neatest ‘small space’ I’ve witnessed. Photograph by Marcus […]

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September 17, 2012
Beyond Your Average Couch

When you want to have a place for house visitors to slumber but don’t have a free bedroom in which to put them, a sofa bed can be a life saver. This unique piece of transforming furniture has often been mocked as not comfortable, ugly, and inconvenient. But today, a new generation of sleeper sofas […]

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September 16, 2012
A Recycled Glass Masterpiece House

The glass house in Christiania, Copenhagen (in Freetown), shows that high-powered architects are not the only ones who will build stunning glass structures. This building was created from salvaged elements and the external glass walls are made up of old windows. The aged window frames create character and charm to the home. Due to the […]

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September 12, 2012
Once a Home, Now just Abandoned Mess

Once a Home, Ohio Perhaps the most stunning thing about this abandoned home in Pike County, Ohio is the surprisingly massive pile of aluminum cans dumped in front of the house.* When the house was found along a 4 miles dirt driveway officers were discussed and shocked with disturbing images. As an officer opened the front door […]

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September 6, 2012
Roman Mosaic Found Under Farmer's Field

A massive pool-side mosaic displaying elaborate geometrical designs has been discovered in the southern part of Turkey, exposing the far-reaching influence of the Roman Empire at its peak. The mosaic, which at one time decorated the flooring of a bath complex, abuts a 25-foot (7-meter)-long pool area, which would have been open to the air, […]

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September 4, 2012
Bird's Nest Restaurant in Thailand

Tree Pod dining could very easily become one of the most new ways to take pleasure in an intimate dinner or a lengthy care-free lunch amongst the tree tops, and that’s simply what visitors at the Six Senses’ Soneva Kiri will be accomplishing. Although the resort provides guests with an assortment of cusine experiences and […]

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September 1, 2012
House on the Edge in California

This is not a photoshop trick! Korean artist Do Ho Suh positioned an actual house on top of Jacobs Hall building on the campus of University of California in San Diego. Titled, “Fallen Star” house looks like it was picked up by some unexplained power and gone down into the seventh floor of Jacobs School […]

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August 10, 2012
New SimCity 5 Coming out 2013

If you like playing Sims, then you are more than likely to like playing Sim City. Sim City 5 is supposed to be released for the PC in February 2013. I am already an addict to The Sims 3 and Sim City 4 so I am worried about my soon to be addiction to Sim City 5! […]

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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 4, 2012
5 Unique and Cool McDonald's Restaurants

Some McDonald's You Wish You Went To When McDonalds wanted to build a restaurant in Sedona, Arizona they had a problem. The city thought that golden arches would be an eye-sore. So they decided to settle on Turquoise arches! The Netherlands is home to a very different McDonalds restaurant. Parking is below the building and the drive-through is on the […]

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