The CG Architect Architectural 3D Awards were started in 2004 to recognize outstanding achievement in the field of architectural visualization. The results of the 2009 edition of their competition have just been announced. Some of the visualizations nominated are truly spectacular. If you come across some architectural visualizations that you think need to be featured . . .
Year: 2009
Bathrooms of the Future
Ever wonder how tomorrow’s bathrooms would look like? Will they be radically different from the ones we have today? What technologies would these futuristic bathrooms incorporate? Here are some concepts that could give you some idea about what is in store. If you come across some ideas that you think need to be featured here, . . .
Mac Creator, Mac Setups and a MacWorld Cover Time Lapse
Okay here is some trivia : Who is Jonathan Ive? Well, you may not have heard of his name, but it is highly unlikely for you to have not come across his creations. He is the Vice President of Industrial Design at Apple. Renowned as one of the best product designers on the planet with . . .
Pink and Blue Themed Kids’ Rooms (No Kidding!)
Brace your eyes for some color overload! The following pink and blue kids’ rooms photos are the outcome of South Korean photographer Jeong Mee Yoon’s latest photography project. His inspiration comes from his daughter’s obsession with the color pink. The photoshooot includes rooms of other like minded kids who share a passion for either pink . . .
Wardrobe Furniture From MisuraEmme
Check out this latest catalogue from MisuraEmme which features some new wardrobe furniture designs from 2009 that they have included. Glossy, sleek and well crafted, there is an air of luxury about any of them. Most of them being wall-to-wall, you have a choice between sliding doors, hinged doors and open-layout wardrobes. Stark whites, mirrors, . . .
Stunning 3D House Render
My first (and only) reaction after seeing this photorealistic house render by Alessandro Prodan is of sheer reverence. For anyone who has tried his hand at Maya and MentalRay would know how tough it is to get things right. But *this* is beyond getting it right, Alessandro’s render of this surreal house in the woods . . .
Stylish Teenagers’ Rooms From Clever
The teenage mind is a like a sea sponge that is constantly absorbing new things. No wonder their cup of ideas is always running over! But these brimming minds need space. And their space needs to reflect their personalities! Bedrooms top the list when it comes to teenager’s personal space. While designing spaces for teens, . . .
Modern Living Rooms from Tumidei
Modern furniture designs have always given the art-deco and the Victorian styles a tough fight. While the latter two represent aristocracy and high-end fashion, modern defines a trendy yet comfortable style quotient and are very progressive in nature. And what more can one ask for once they return home after a long tiring day! Italian . . .
More 3D House Walkthroughs
I thought I would share with you a few interesting 3D walkthroughs I found on YouTube today. For those of you who are reading this through email, you would need to visit the following link for viewing it: https://www.home-designing.com/2009/09/more-3d-house-walkthroughs
House That Looks Like Hobbit’s Home from LOTR
Bearing a striking resemblance to Bilbo Baggins’ house from The Lord of the Rings, here is a low impact, woodland house built in perfect harmony with nature and the environment. Simon, the owner of this house, moved in four months after the first brick was laid. Having put in a modest investment of about Rs.2.5 . . .
Trap Door Wine Cellar Design
Here are some novel spiral wine cellars from the UK based company ‘Spiral Cellar’, that would be perfect for those wishing to indulge in building a luxury cellar, for it may comfortably house more than 1000 bottles of wine. In a trap door like setting, not only are the bottles maintained at an optimum temperature . . .
Sachin Tendulkar’s New (Snail Shaped) Shell House Email Hoax
An email forward is doing the rounds in India claiming to carry with it pictures of the residence of the country’s most beloved cricket star, Sachin Tendulkar. However, a quick search on the topic has proven the email to be a farce. The house is not in India but is actually, on the other side . . .
Cute Space Saving House In Tokyo
‘Less is more’ and that is the new mantra! For those who need proof, here is ‘Reflection of the Mineral’, a house built in downtown Nakano, a ward in Tokyo which is roughly just 480 square foot in size. What stands out in this house designed by Yasuhiro Yamashita, is the successful usage of modern . . .
Dorm Room Inspirations from IKEA
For most of us, this year is special because it’s our first year at the university! But for the rest of us, it’s even better, because we are going BACK to college. The excitement quotient is high and everyone is looking forward to experiencing another year of freedom, partying, enjoying and of course, studying. To . . .
Home Bar Design Ideas
If you’ve tasted the good life, this will tell you how to make it better! For those who have a keen interest and a fine eye for vintage wines, whiskey, scotch, vodka and are in the process of stocking the goodies, this is the place to be. A collection of the finest bars and bar . . .
Cool DNA and Biometric Art!
Ever thought of immortalizing yourself in color? Photographs are easy and so are paintings, but what is shown here, is an introduction to the scientific wing of fine art. Literally! DNA 11, have introduced DNA art. They create special portraits that carry your DNA. You give them your DNA, the color you like, the background . . .
Beautiful Dining Rooms From Cattelan Italia
Food is perhaps, the only substance that can excite more than half our sense organs. And when combined with the perfect ambience, it creates magic for all five. To enjoy the ultimate experience of fine dining, the ambiance, the cutlery and the food, of course, are essential ingredients. When the place you sit in, has . . .
House on a Cliff!
Imagine waking up to a tender blue sky with sunshine radiating through the clouds and the smell of fresh grass and tress wafting through your windows. The need for a masseuse evaporates into thin air as the senses in your body are caressed and rejuvenated. Every tensed muscle goes back in shape and every sore . . .
Modern Chinese Interior Design
A little birdie comes to us from China, showcasing the brilliance that exists in the Chinese interior design industry. Modern Chinese interior designs are evolving and these images are beautiful, because they strike a fine balance by combining tradition and contemporary designs. Luxury living is being redefined and emphasis is being laid on comfortable living, . . .
Cool Wall Stickers for Decoration
Toon stickers are so passé. There is an entire world of stylish, creative, funky, cool wall stickers out there, which will not only make your house stand apart from the rest but will also inspire the creative genius in you to wake up and explore further. With your creative abilities, you can use them at . . .
Nightfox’s Villa in Ocean’s Twelve
I recently got to see Ocean’s Twelve again and this time I seriously decided to pursue an aspect of the movie that intrigued me so much the first time I saw it. Remember the Francois Toulour’s (aka Nightfox, the ace french thief) stunning residence they show somewhere in the middle of the movie? I have . . .