Boasting three decades of industry-based experience and a flare for large-scale projects, ACTWO Architects are the brains behind this week’s innovative startup tech office belonging to new kid on the block, Kayak. Providing online services in travel, it is little coincidence that some critics have likened Kayak’s sleek new headquarters to some of the world’s . . .
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Clock Tower Triplex Apartment in New York
Brooklyn’s iconic Clock Tower penthouse is currently for sale and by far the most expensive in the borough at $18 million. For their money potential buyers would, of course, expect 360-degree views of the Brooklyn Bridge and New York City. What may come as a surprise however, is the unique way in which the views . . .
A Fabulous Fortress in Brazil
Marcio Kogan’s ‘Casa Lee’ has been somewhat unflatteringly described as a ‘concrete mass.’ Equally, one could compare it to a concrete blockhouse reminiscent of the Second Boer War. Regardless, its angular, if not imposing Brutalist style, may not find favor with its most vocal critic, Charles, Prince of Wales, but it is an aesthetic that . . .
Worldly Apartment in Kiev, Ukraine [Visualized]
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What is immediately striking about this project from Leks Architects is the worldly sophistication that emanates from within. While essentially contemporary, tasteful elements of modern eclecticism evenly fill the space, making for an environment that feels comfortable but not vast. A well-traveled hand in styling subtly contributes accessories from the orient and continental Europe, in . . .
Brick Wall Studio Apartment Inspiration
By Rebecca Macaulay This collaborative design effort features the genius of Stephan Jaklitsch of Jaklitsch/ Gardner Architects and challenges how studio spaces are thought of. It does comply with a fundamentally open plan principle, but not out of space-maximizing necessity. It is defiantly grand and reflects a freedom of choice rather than an adherence to . . .
Industrial Loft With Organic Traits [Visualized]
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It could be safely said that we have a penchant for industrial lofts. This photorealistic representation from RIP3D is a softer alternative to lofts previously featured from Kiev and Dusseldorf and shares some characteristics with a favorite submission from Israel-based designers, Ando Studio. Lofts by their very nature are fundamentally open plan. In fact, with . . .
Como Shambhala Estate: Yet Another Stunning Bali Retreat
It is not unusual to hear the phrase, “I need a holiday to recover from my holiday!†There are obviously many alternatives to a whirlwind tour that spans continents and takes in as many sights as possible, but the Como Shambhala Estate in Bali offers more than superficial rest and relaxation: it offers a very . . .
Urban Residence with Charming Terrace
The interior design ethos present within this undertaking is one of quintessentially Scandinavian modern eclecticism that is both warm and restrained. Upon viewing this urban hideaway, one is instilled with a sense that every piece of furniture, each wall hanging, all of the purposefully placed books and even the often quirky, choices in lighting, tell . . .
Chic Contemporary Spaces Rendered By Anh Nguyen
Talented Vietnamese  interior designer and artist, Anh Nguyen explores the effects of natural light on the highly reflective surfaces of white walls, tinted concrete floors and white marble accents. The result is gorgeous chic contemporary spaces which provides a luxurious yet relaxed lifestyle. For this post, we cherry picked some beautiful images from his portfolio.
Vertical Gardens
Vertical gardens have been part of the human narrative since 500 BC when King Nebuchadnezzar II built The Hanging Gardens of Babylon to cure the homesickness that ailed his wife, Amytis of Media. The therapeutic benefits of gardens and the practice of gardening have also enjoyed a long association with Eastern philosophy and today, are . . .
Wood Look Tiles
With this collection, we explore a relatively new but seemingly popular element in interior design: wood look tiling. Despite their convincing hardwood aesthetic, these images actually feature ceramic floor and wall tiles from Ariana Ceramica Italiana. Some of the obvious benefits relate to cleaning and maintenance, their environmentally friendly appeal and their ability to accommodate . . .
External Sitting Areas
The outdoor room is not a new concept. It is merely a new term given to that, which is created by the engaging medium of landscape architecture. However, it is the expression that best describes these projects from Rolling Stone Landscapes, which illustrate the versatility of external spaces and provide inspiration to be adopted by . . .
Apartment Showcasing an Estonian Edge
It is a little known truth that Estonia is emerging as country with its own signature interior style, every bit as recognizable as those of neighboring Scandinavia. Mühlbach Interiors is one such design house, dedicated to creating bespoke interiors, that is forging the way for the Estonian industry. Mühlbach is most notable for its commitment . . .
Luxurious Open Air Home Built for Two
In the suburbs of Buenos Aires, overlooking the Arias Canal lies the eye-catching Agua House. This 450 square meter creation is the work of Barrionuevo Sierchuk Arquitectas, who designed it to suit the luxurious lifestyle of a couple without children. Intended for exclusive use, the house features just one bedroom for dinner (come bed and . . .
Visualizations of Modern Apartments that Inspire
The beauty of visualization is that is able to capture the most current trends in interior design. It is such a live medium that changes can be made down to the wire and on the whim of either designer or client. Visualizations such as these, which give substance to modern apartment concepts, are classic examples . . .
Unique Transformer Apartment Concept
Vlad Mishin’s ‘Transformer Apartment’ at 60 square meters (646 sq ft), is by no means the smallest apartment ever featured by Home Designing, but it may just be among the smartest. The one bedroom space is arranged either side of a living wall, a wall that moves, disappears, reappears and allows the space to breathe. . . .
17 Light-Filled Modern Kitchens by Mal Corboy
Designer Mal Corboy has a talent for infusing kitchen spaces with the perfect balance of light and dark elements, warm and stark textures and  natural and ambient light. You’ll find in his 17 kitchens we feature here, there is not one dark nor neglected corner to be found. From a minimalist kitchen made more by . . .
Scandinavian & Parisian Apartments In White
Within the fashion industry it is said that black hides all manner of sins. It must therefore be the case, that when it comes to interior design, white is the new black. Making dark spaces lighter, dull spaces brighter, small spaces appear larger and old spaces appear newer, white’s power to transform aids the evolution . . .
A Multi-Level Contemporary Apartment
Taiwan’s WCH Studio boasts a portfolio filled with refreshingly unique modern and contemporary urban spaces we love. These city dwellings are atypical in their architectural dialogue and decor sensibilities. The apartment we feature here reflects all of this boutique firm’s capabilities with its utilization of light and height in a multi-level format with rooms spanning . . .
Luxurious Duplex Apartment in Jerusalem
Completed in 2012 by Bridman Agmon Architects and visualized here by Studio Aiko, this luxury duplex apartment on HaNevi’im St. (The Prophets) Â in Jerusalem, is just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Jaffa Road on one of the city’s most picturesque and serene boulevards which spans across its geography and leads straight to . . .
Dynamic Modern Designs From Igor Sirotov
Ukrainian architectural and interior design visualizer, Igor Sirotov, caught our eye with his unique modern and contemporary spaces. The four houses featured here span the spectrum of style and coloring. Some are warm and inviting while others are cool and calculating, each imbuing a different sense of what home means to each of us. View . . .