It is not difficult to understand why the guardian announced this as ‘probably the most beautiful bookstore in the world’. It is a very unique and unusual location for a bookstore. Because of the design of the bookshelf, you are allowed to experience the architectural structure in a close up. The bookshelf is constructed as a walk-in shelf going over three stories. The designers, Merkx Girod, has been true to the church´s architecture, and that is what makes it so powerful. It must be magical walking up the stairs, and have a view from the third level; even stand at the ground floor looking up and experience the dimensions of the church probably gives an exceptional view. Great wow-factor!
Here are some photos of the pre-build model for the project, photos found via e-architect
Japanese architecture always fascinates me. This space is designed by GENETO. The images is of an empty space with no personal items, which you might think is a bit boring. But what I like is the contrast with the white architecture frame and the dark floors and space. Like the way they have build up the different rooms in the same dark material, creating a interesting streamlined space.
I do have a love for Japanes architecture. They have an own skill to create beautiful architecture in small places and this house is an perfect example. Their attention to shape, light and space is amazing. Yes, you as a scandinavian might think the building is a bit cold with all its concrete and lack of warm wood texture. But I think that the interesting angles makes up for it. It is amazing that such a tiny house creates so many interesting viewpoints as you can see of all the images. The architects behind this build is Sschemata, recommend you checking out their site, many great pieces of work. Found via and images from One off mag.
Takeshi Hosaka har skapt et fantastisk lysspill i denne boligen i Japan. Her vil dagslyset være med på å forme stemningen til enhver tid. Taket består av gjennomskinnelige akryl paneler som er lagt i ett kurvet gridsystem. Det lyse treverket får en skinnende effekt. Boligen har en åpen planløsning med smarte løsninger som skyvedører som gjør at du kan endre og skape nye rom.
Takeshi Hosaka has created a fantastic light in this house i Japan. The atmosphere will change in the ways the daylight change during the day. The roof consists of translucent acrylic panels placed in an arched gridsystem. The daylight gives the beautiful timber a shiny effect. The house has an open plan, but smart solutions as sliding doors you can create private spaces.
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Denne loftsleiligheten har så mange flotte detaljer som jeg nesten mister pusten av! Dette er en tre etasjes penthouse leilighet som ligger i Kiev, designet av 2B Group. Leilighetens grunnstruktur er i betong, og selvfølgelig elsker jeg det! Detaljer som vinstativet som er innlemmet i betongveggen. Den røde kontaineren fra MAERSK inneholder et bad. En innendørs vertikal hage bringer liv til huset. Betongbadet med graffiti-ikonet, og har du sett kranene? Vannet kommer ned i en liten pipe fra taket. Så kult! Uteområdet er også sofistikert og moderne. Og alt i alt, så synes jeg arkitektenes løsning på belysningen gjennom hele huset, både innendørs og utendørs er fantastisk og vakker. Vil du se flere bilder og plantegninger? Ta en titt her hvor vi oppdaget denne leiligheten.
This loft apartment have so many great details that it completely takes my breath away! This is a 3-level penthouse located in Kiev, designed by 2B Group. The flats main structure is in concrete, so of course I love it! Details like the wine rack incorporated in the wall. The MAERSK red container stores the bathroom. A indoor vertical garden brings life tho the house. The concrete bathroom with the graffiti icon, and have you seen the taps? The water comes down in a small pipe form the ceeling. So cool! The outdoor area is so sophisticated and modern. And all over, how the architects has done the lighting thorughout the whole house, bith indoor and outdoor is just amazing and beautiful. Want to see more images and floor plans? Take a look here where we discovered this flat.
Et danskt arkitektpar har funnet roen i denne gamle låven og forvandlet den til et moderne og minimalistisk hjem. Et stilrent og varmt hjem, med en typisk nordisk stilretning. Store deler av boligen er dekket med treplater som er lagt i ulike lengder og retninger så det skaper et ekstra linjespill i tillegg til mønsteret i treverket. Det råe betonggulvet skaper en kontrast og gjør uttrykket litt røffere. Finerplatene gjør sin nytte både på vegger og i tak, og er med på å trekke de naturskjønne omgivelsene inn og skaper en ro og harmoni i interiøret.
A danish architect couple have found peace in this old barn and turned it into a modern and minimalistic home. A stylish and warm home, in a typical nordic style . Large parts of the house is covered with plywood boards that are placed in different lengths and directions, that create lines alongside the years of the woodwork. The raw concrete floor is a contrast to the woodwork and makes the look a bit rougher. Plywood panels does its use both on walls and ceilings, and bring the beautiful surroundings of nature inside the barn and creates a calm and harmonic feeling to the interior.
Found via Marieclairemaison
Hvis du trodde det var et uferdig prosjekt må du tro om igjen. Dette prosjektet av Olson Kundig Architects sto ferdig i 2001. De beholdt det orginale ved dette gamle bygget. Utifra bildene ser det ut som de også har brukt orginale elementer som romdeler. Liker virkelig den industrielle patinaen som identifiserer dettte kontoret. Det er rått og industrielt og veldig nøkternt i sin form av innredning.
Did you think it was unfinished? No this is a finished project (2001) by Olson Kundig Architects. They have kept the originality of the building. From the pictures it looks like they have used original elements even as roomdividers. I really fancy the industrial patina that identifies this office space. It is rough and industrial and very basic in its facilities.
Photo by Marco Prozzo
Jeg synes dette huset, selv tross i sitt svært minimalistiske formspråk uttrykker en helhetlig varme. Grovt materiale som betong brukes gjennomgående, men gjør ikke huset kaldt og uhyggelig. Mye av grunnen er at betong er i kombinasjon med tre og myke tekstiler. Den knalle oransjfargen mot den grå betongen er en perfekt sammensetning. Og kjøkkenet! Ja dette er mitt drømmekjøkken! Hvis du har sans for betongkjøkkenet foreslår jeg at du tar en titt på et tidligere blogginnlegg vi har skrevet, her. Eller på dettte kule betong kjøkkenet her! Dette vakre huset ligger i den sørlige delen av Frankrike, og er designet av Robert Mills Architects.
I think this house, even though very minimalistic, express a sort of warm and calm. Rough material as concrete is used all over, but does not make the house cold and hostile. Thats because it is in combination with wood and soft textiles. Love the orange against the gray concrete. And the kitchen! Well its to die for! If you are into concrete kitchen I suggest you take a look at an earlier blog post we have written, here. Or this cool concrete kitchen! This beautiful house is located in the south of France and is designed by Robert Mills Architects.
