interiors

Italian studio Gosplan inserted a perforated metal gate into a fifteenth century marble doorway as part of their renovation of this fashion boutique in Genoa. (more...)

Barcelona's new design museum is an angular metal-clad structure designed by local studio MBM Arquitectes (+ slideshow). (more...)

uncommonjones:

Stone Town Architecture by Zelda Green

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

(via nevver)

The Double View Bench from Outdoorz Gallery is a small but sweet two-seater that is big on style and sustainability. French design firm Chloe De La Chaise put a literal twist on the traditional Victorian love seat in her contemporary bench concept, which features a double backrest that pivots back and forth, allowing a pair to sit side by side or face to face. The bowed base allows you to rock gently. Crafted by a French cabinetmaker with work recognized by the Ateliers d'Art de France, the Double View Bench features quality construction and is made using sustainably harvested materials - of the four pieces of wood used, three come from certified forests in France, and the fourth is moabi, a naturally oiled African wood also sustainably harvested. Wood choices include chestnut, oak, robinia-acacia and moabi. With just 50 Double View Benches in existence, this limited edition piece is in high demand and can be yours for a price of 2979€. For more information, visit Outdoorz Gallery.

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has completed a hotel in Miyazaki where guest rooms and dining areas surround a central courtyard and wedding chapel (+ slideshow). (more...)

A Library Slide

We love this wooden slide that is slotted into a combined staircase and bookshelf of a house in Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea,

Designed by Moon Hoon.

Submitted by Bookshelf Porn reader Jesse Richardson via Colossal.

A Library Slide

We love this wooden slide that is slotted into a combined staircase and bookshelf of a house in Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea,

Designed by Moon Hoon.

Submitted by Bookshelf Porn reader Jesse Richardson via Colossal.

Dezeen archive: we've featured a few monochrome interiors on Dezeen this week, so this latest look back at the Dezeen archive is dedicated to buildings and spaces in shades of black, white and grey. See more monochrome architecture and design »

See all our archive stories »

German artist Tobias Rehberger has created a temporary replica of his favourite Frankfurt bar in a New York hotel and covered the entire thing in bold geometric stripes (+ slideshow). (more...)

‘tsundoku’ - the Japanese word for buying books & not reading them, leaving them to pile up.

abandonedography:

9 of the Most Fascinating Abandoned Mansions from Around the World

firsthome:

rooftop lounging

Sneak Peek: Kirsten Marchand (via Design Sponge)

A highly modern architecture approach, a generous mix of materials, spacious interiors and extensive ocean views characterize Casa Spa, located in Playa Gaviotas, Canete, Peru. The project was envisioned by Gomez de la Torre & Guerrero Arquitectos as an opulent retreat, where the transition from one covered living zone to the neighboring open space is barely noticeable.

The exterior of the residence reveals the architects’ choice towards simple geometry. Casa Spa is shaped like a giant rectangular white box, with a large terrace and suspended glass bedroom opening up to the rear garden and ocean views beyond. The breezy feeling is taken indoors, where the design of the rooms pay tribute to space, natural lighting and comfort. A water fountain&small pool combo acts as the focal point of the living room, adding up to the fresh feel of the place. Can you spot any detail that you would personally add to your own home decor?

You're reading Inspiring Mix of Materials and Textures Exhibited by Casa Spa in Peru originally posted on Freshome.

The post Inspiring Mix of Materials and Textures Exhibited by Casa Spa in Peru appeared first on Freshome.com.

This week One World Trade Center topped out in New York, where we've just landed for our Dezeen and MINI World Tour. Read on for a recap of what Zaha Hadid, OMA, BIG and Herzog & de Meuron have been up to in the last seven days, plus Dezeen Music Project track of the week. (more...)