This next apartment is located in a central urban neighbourhood of Gothenburg, Sweden, named Linnéstaden. Accessed through a black wrought iron gate and a cobblestone walkway, the apartment has a separate entrance, reminiscent of terraced houses. Part of a duplex, the apartment found on Alvhem Makleri features whitewashed walls and oak parquet flooring. Wonderful light inflow from the 7 chic, tall windows brightens up each space with South sunlight and accentuates the architectural details. The rooms are organized in a row and on two floors. The first floor shelters a spacious hall, tiled bathroom with Jacuzzi and shower and an airy room that can become another bedroom. The upstairs is distributed in a living room with separate dining area, large bedroom with plenty of storage space, bathroom and kitchen. The two floors are linked by a beautiful spiral staircase made from black wrought iron. How many of you wouldn’t mind living here?







































Source: http://freshome.com/2011/08/12/bright-urban-swedish-two-storey-apartment-in-gothenburg/

Bright Urban Swedish Two-Storey Apartment in Gothenburg

The designers, husband and wife design team of Wary Meyers, found this 1920s veneer dresser in Maine and, although they did not need it for their home, the piece of furniture had too many beautiful details and perfect proportions not to be bought. Having paid $10 for it, the team transformed the found object into an amazing typographic dresser. Both designers are fans of three dimensional letters, so the French Dresser became a combination of 3D lettering, vintage design and modern colours. The first impulse was to paint the letters on, but a second examination convinced the designers to use 3D lettering instead. Inspired by Lou Dorfsman’s CBS typographic wall, the dresser’s typographic facade makes use of French words describing the contents of each drawer. Labelling drawers with the content, it made it easy to keep it organized and the result adds character to the decorative exterior. Such an object can only bring admiration and respect.


Source: http://freshome.com/2011/08/12/wary-meyers-french-dresser-inspired-by-lou-dorfsmans-cbs-wall/

Wary Meyer’s French Dresser Inspired by Lou Dorfsman’s CBS Wall

The Browne Street House spreads over 330 square meters on an urban lot in Brisbane, Australia as a modern reinterpretation of Queenslander architectural typology, showing the evolution of local style. Designed by Shaun Lockyer Architects, the house displays forms that meet and intersect to create volumes and voids that shape the residence into a interesting collection of architectural elements. The first floor features the kitchen as the main space connecting all the other rooms – the heart of the house. Upstairs, three bedrooms and a family room compose the private areas. Timber details on both the interiors and exterior facade visually connect the house to its surroundings and inspirational architecture style. Wooden slates and a black wood privacy screen sheltering the master bedroom construct a themed appearance, while large glazed windows and openings connect the interior spaces with the exterior surroundings. The sloped terrain helped guide the design of the garage under the floor containing bedrooms. As you can see, the residence keeps a strong visual connection with the surrounding architecture, integrating in the Australian architectural landscape.


















Source: http://freshome.com/2011/08/12/volumes-and-voids-browne-street-house-by-shaun-lockyer-architects/

Volumes and Voids: Browne Street House by Shaun Lockyer Architects