German architects J. Mayer H. have completed the first two of 20 roadside service stations for a new highway running from Azerbaijan to Turkey, through Georgia. The huge concrete structures shelter petrol filling stations and stretch around glass walls that enclose supermarkets, farmers’ markets and exhibitions for arts and crafts.
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Seattle based Olson Kundig Architects is widely considered to be one of the best architectural firms in North America and they have won over 100 awards from organizations around the world. When looking at designs, one is convinced that each project is a masterpiece of a singular vision, but Olsen Kundig have created designs that are bold, but subtle, and spectacular while still being harmonious with the environment that they inhabit.
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Hold It Home is pleased to announce our newest product line, Hybrid Décor. Their goal is to reveal and promote the latest and contemporary creations through exciting designs and expose the world to the work of African designers. Products designed by Ousmane Mbaye are colorful and unique, telling a story about Western influences on African culture, and how the two worlds can blend in inspiring ways.
Product Shown: Recycled 5-Door Sideboard $3,395
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Rather than staying at a ski lodge and skiing the mountain, why not ski and stay in one place. The Koutalaki Ski Village would offer luxurious accommodations and sweet slopes for its guests. Designed by Danish architects BIG have created this unique idea that would allow skiers and snowboarders to take a elevator to the roof and then enjoy a smooth ride down to the village. In the square, shopping, ice skating and restaurants.
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Fresh air and literature- what more could you ask for. Architects in Germany have created an Open Air Library in the town of Magdeburg with a small budget of just $325,000. The park-like area offers reading nooks, lawns, seating and of course, shelves filled with books. The Open Air Library spans about 1,600 square feet of space and was constructed from a facade from a warehouse in the City of Hamm.
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Take a look at the digital “World.” Susan Stockwell has created an installation of recycled computer components to shape the entire globe. The very large project is on display at Bedforshire University’s student building in Central Luton. It is a unique way of expressing the importance of digital communication in our world today.
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The San Diego Architecture Foundation is gearing up for their biggests even of the year, Orchids & Onions. The charity event awards Orchids to the best San Diego design creations including architecture, design, public art and planning and Onions to projects that “miss the mark”. The public can nominate projects throughout San Diego and then a panel of judges votes on the winners. Hold It Contemporary Home is excited to be a sponsor of this year’s event. The winners will be announced on October 27th at an event at the Balboa Theatre in Downtown San Diego.
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The city of Huaxi in China just unveiled a 1,076 foot high skyscraper in the center of the city to celebrate the city’s 50th anniversary. The massive tower represents the areas rise to power and wealth in the last 50 years. The building cost more than 3 billion yuan (or $472 million US) to build and stands at 74 stories high.
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This home in Italy seems completely unaccessible, but this industrial design offers warm decor and an extremely open layout. The residence created by Archiplan, an Italian architecture firm, has a 4-foot-wall facade but with lots of light and windows throughout the rest of the home. There are small courtyards within the home and a small deck in the rear. Overall, it is a great combination of industrial architecture and a great natural light.
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We have seen repurposed tires turned into to tables, but this tire art keeps the rubber in its useful form, but makes them more beautiful. The designers at Studio Wim Delvoye have cut shapes into all sorts of everyday items but the tires are so unique and interesting. Find out more info about the tires here.
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