Single Family Residence - Kuhlhaus 02 by LeanArch Architects

LeanArch Architects designed this series of single family residence "Kuhlhaus 02" located in the Gaslight District of Manhattan Beach. Committed to responsible development – redefining the modern home in response to concerns regarding energy consumption, land-use and the environment – this solar powered home with an open plan and large glass sliding doors create both visual and physical continuity between the interior and exterior.

Flexible use spaces including the multiple outdoor patio and deck areas and a nod to “industrial chic” through use of building materials demonstrate why Kuhlhaus 02 is Build It Green rated.

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The MetroShip Contemporary Luxury Houseboat

The MetroShip Contemporary Luxury Houseboat

This Contemporary luxury Houseboat Design is brought to you by MetroShip. The company launches this contemporary houseboat to the public, re-inventing the houseboat with modern New York City loft style interior and modern exterior that’s never been seen before in the boating industry.

MetroShed prefab pioneer and product designer, David Ballinger set out to buy a modern houseboat 7 years ago. Ballinger found nothing and set about asking the largest houseboat builders in America to build something for his personal use.

The MetroShip Contemporary Luxury Houseboat

After several years of meetings and conference calls he realized that if he was going to get a truly modern houseboat and not ‘RV of the Sea’ he would have to design and build it from scratch. The result is a modern boating masterpiece in full production just north of Atlanta, GA under the management of master boat builder, Ray Davenport.

The MetroShip Contemporary Luxury Houseboat


The MetroShip Contemporary Luxury Houseboat


The MetroShip Contemporary Luxury Houseboat


The MetroShip Contemporary Luxury Houseboat

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Pixel House - Korea Modern Architecture - Mass Studies

This modern korean architecture homes design "Pixel House" is designed by Mass Studies for a young family in Paju City, Kyonggido, Korea. The Pixel House has unique facade that comes together one brick at a time, each brick representing a pixel as part of a whole image – the picture of innovation in Korean modern architecture.



The staggered bricks form a curved front face and a three-dimensional profile. Inside, the contemporary design takes the form of its exterior, only with a much more refined, polished finish to the clean walls and cool curves of the space. But apart from its look, this unusual house design continues to surprise with its functions: by day this community center and public space is buzzing with activity of kids, while in the evening hours and on weekends it becomes a private abode. So, back to the question of how many pixels, the answer is 9,675.

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House M by Marc Koehler Architects

The House M is located in Almere, the Netherlands was built in 2005 and designed by Marc Koehler Architects. The House M is a contemporary response to a changing cultural environment in the Netherlands which is characterized by a growing demand for monumentality, solidity and enclosure as dominant aesthetic values to be expressed in the architecture of the private house. In response to this, we positioned the house as it were a wall between front and back garden, separating the introverted street facade from an extroverted garden facade.






















The kitchen, dining room, living room and office space are located on the ground floor in a continuous space which opens-up towards the sunny back garden. On the street side, the house appears rather closed and monolithic.





















Two volumes reach out from this mass in an expressive way, providing the entrance and the garage space, defining the sculptural monumental image of the house as seen from the street, creating an interesting visual dialogue with the neighbouring houses built in neo-classical style.

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The Essential Home Decorating Guide

For millions of people worldwide the decoration of a house is the realisation of a dream - the act which turns a house into a home. To help you achieve your decorating vision, Harris has created The Essential Home Decorating Guide, an informative and practical handbook, which will help you to benefit from Harris’ established knowledge and expertise.

Offering you concise and practical advice, together with inspirational ideas for your own home, this fully illustrated guide provides a valuable insight into the principal decorating steps and techniques from preparation through to product care.

Decorating is undoubtedly a rewarding experience, and is an opportunity to express your personal tastes and style. With a good understanding of how to approach your decorating project we hope you will have an enormous amount of fun bringing your home to life.

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Home Buying Guide

Home Buying Guide : 7-Step Guide for Buying Your Home

Step 1: Analyzing the Number
Analyzing the Numbers Affordability Analysis, Tax Benefits, Credit Reports, Finance Guides ...

Step 2: Finding a Home
Home Styles, Location, Home Search, Agent Search, Location Guides ...

Step 3: Making the Offer
Home Inspection, Contract Negotiations, The Offer, Contract Guides ...

Step 4: Understanding Cost
Understanding Escrow, PMI, Taxes, Estimating Monthly Payments ...

Step 5: Pick Your Mortgage
The guide will link you to our companion site for information: PickMyMortgage.com
• ABCs of Mortgage Loans,
• Steps in Picking Your Mortgage
• Mortgage Loan Types
• Rates
• Apply Online

Step 6: Qualifying for a Loan
Debt Ratios, Rate Locks, Loan Product Comparisons, Submission Guides ...

Step 7: Closing / Settlement
Closing Costs, Settlement Steps, Closing Guides, HUD-1 Settlement Statement ...

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Modern Contemporary Kitchens Design Ideas by Snaidero

This the modern design and excellent functionality in the Modern contemporary kitchens from Skyline collection by Snaidero. Kitchens of this Italian company are always inspiring and comfortable designs and Skyline isn’t the exception, Kitchen designs in this collection are distinguished by curved shapes of tables and trays of work. These contemporary kitchens save space and at the same time can satisfy all tastes and requirements. These kitchens are very practical version and kitchen design with island interesting curves. Snaidero offers a wide variety of classic and modern finishes.

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Amazing Bubble House from Anti Lovag

House name: Maison Bulle
Owner: Pier Carden
Architect : Antti Lovag

Text Translation :
I met Mr Council, the project owner in 2003. He dream Living in a house bubble, I dreamed of building one. The agreement was therefore very quickly cordiale one of the main constraints of the project was to conduct a housing allowing Mr Council to receive his friends while maintaining maximum independence during the visit of those.












































The party has been taking advantage of the slope to achieve two houses totally independent structurally, functionally and visually. These 2 houses built on different plates are connected by a large hull.

Forming the interim stay, the core of the house, and place for meeting and social life of the dwelling. Particular attention was also given to the design of traffic. The funnels create a true walk intramural, and subvert the spatial perception of habitat: the house appears much larger than its actually.

Forming the interim stay, the core of the house, and place the real work takes place in 2 tranches:
- The first to be completed in June 2007, is the upper part of the project and represents an area of 70 m2,
- The second will be carried out later, and make 55 m2.

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