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Boxhome by Rintala Eggertsson Architects

by Stefan, posted in Architecture, on October 28th, 2009

In Oslo, space is a big issue. Taking this main factor into consideration the Oslo based Rintala Eggertsson Architects came up with the idea of Boxhome. They had also focused on the quality of space, material to be used and sunlight.

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In the North, all buildings are built in an advanced way considering the ever contrasting weather. Also, the houses have to be properly heated with external energy more than half of the year. Hence, constructing small homes would bring about a considerable economical as well as ecological benefit.

But in Scandinavia, there are also many rich people who want to construct big houses but there is no sufficient space at present. Boxhome is a 19 square meter dwelling with four rooms that is the kitchen with dining, bathroom, living room and the bedroom. The main motive of the Boxhome is to reduce unnecessary floor area. You can buy this home for only 1/4 of the price of any same size apartment in the same area. Gradually, I think over the course of time, this will definitely be a very effective concept.

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A Beautiful Bend Oregon Green Prefab

by Stefan, posted in Architecture, on October 28th, 2009

All of you know Stillwater Dwellings. This new company is indeed very busy these days with an array of orders. They have recently completed their first prefab home in Bend, Oregon. This home was built using the sd231 floor plan and includes 2,950 square feet of space. This house contains three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms, a laundry room, and 600 square feet of garage space. The cost of construct this house was $175 per square foot which includes the entire site work.

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This house features a Marmoleum flooring in guest bath & laundry room; Honed Caesarstone countertops; Dual flush toilets and low-consumption plumbing faucets; All Energy Star appliances;Passive cooling with clerestory windows at the highest point of the room; Hardwood floors finished using a OSMO Hardwax Oil; 100% natural wool carpets; SFI certified wood windows with low-e film and argon gas; High-efficiency heat pump; Automated HVAC system pegged to outside and forecast weather; automated lighting systems when the lighting is dim. This is a great home to stay.

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Spectacular New Contemporary House by Scott Unger

by Stefan, posted in Architecture, on October 28th, 2009

This wonderful house is located in the Beverly Hills in California. This contemporary house is designed by Scott Unger. The mansion is situated on a large secluded lot with great outside views. The house contains a wonderful master suite with its own sitting room with cocktail bar, a spa with massage, steam rooms and a luxurious bath with walk in closets.

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Other wonderful features of the house include an Inground Pool, a Deck, two fireplaces, ten garage bays, hardwood flooring, security systems, spa or hot tub, hi-speed internet access. The building also has a great security system. The house has four bedrooms and seven full bathrooms. This house is priced at $9,195,000. This is a great house to lead a life of luxury.

It probably has a lot of features that you wouldn’t even think of including in the house. But you wouldn’t say no to them once you have them. So if you have the necessary financial resources you might as well have it all. Who wouldn’t like to have a home like this… We all wish for something like this, but not all of us will have one. Some of us will probably never even have a chance to visit one. C’est la vie.

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Gorgeous East Coast Traditional House

by Stefan, posted in Architecture, on October 28th, 2009

This house is located in Pacific Palisades, California. It has an essence of traditional architecture. This house is situated on an oversized corner lot. The structure contains several bright rooms. There is also a wonderful kitchen, a family room, a breakfast room and an opening to the spacious loggia.

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The interior features of the house are three fireplaces, two garage bays, granite or stone counter tops, spa or hot tub. There is also a great security system. The house contains four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. The interior of the house covers approximately 4,200 sq. ft. Staying in this house will definitely be a new experience for you. This traditional house is priced at $3,495,000. If you are interested in purchasing this house then you may contact Brentwood Brokerage, Brentwood, California.

It’s definitely an impressing structure, not just on the outside but also on the inside. Everything about it is grandiose and luxurious. I guess this is what you get when you have enough money. So start saving money people, maybe someday this place could be yours. Or even better, you can build you own place, even better that this one.

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160 Wooster Street

by Stefan, posted in Architecture, on October 28th, 2009

This house is located in the heart of Soho, New York, United States. The place contains three large bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms. There is also an additional media or office room and a separate laundry room. The interior features include one fireplace and of course hardwood flooring. The amenities include the doorman or attendant, the elevator and the air conditioning.

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There is also a wonderful Valcucine kitchen with the best appliances. The interior of the house includes 3,305 sq. ft approximately. This house is priced at $5,400,000 along with a monthly tax of $866. The location of the house is simply too good. The price is also fine. If you are very keen on buying this then you may contact the East Side Manhattan Brokerage located in New York.

It’s a very elegant place with stylish features and furniture. I especially like the living room. It’s modern and simple and the colors are beautiful. Not to mention that the location is also convenient. You might be reticent about the price, but considering all the factors and the fact that it includes all those beautiful features and furniture that you couldn’t pick up better yourself, I say you should give this house a chance.

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25 Bond Street, 4th Floor

by Stefan, posted in Architecture, on October 27th, 2009

This is a simply fabulous house located in Bond Street, New York, United States. This house contains twelve rooms, five bedrooms, six full and half bathrooms. The area occupied by the interior of the house is 7326 sq.ft approximately.

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This house is based on the contemporary architectural style. The interior features of the house include four Fireplaces, Granite or Stone Countertops, Hardwood Flooring, Library, Security System and high speed internet access. Other amenities include Doorman or the Attendant, Elevator, Health Club or Gym, Garage, Security System, Air Conditioning. The environment is also pet friendly. The Master bedroom suite has a huge walk-in closet, dressing room, soaking tub, steam shower, wood-burning fireplace, balcony and a private office. Very impressive. Right. This house is priced at $19,500,000.

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This is a very large place, with a lot of different rooms. But they all manage to have in common the simplicity and the elegance. It’s a stylish place situated in a good location as well. If you’re thinking of moving in there you might at least give it a chance and take a look at it. It could give you some ideas and inspire you for our own future home.

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Amazing Privacy and View in Ketchum

by Stefan, posted in Architecture, on October 27th, 2009

This house is located in Ketchum, Idaho, United States. This beautiful house is located on a hill top along with the drop dead looks of the Bald Mountain throughout the day. This house is situated towards the top of a quiet street. But this is surely not far away from the town. One of the bedrooms can also be used as the media room. The house contains six bedrooms, six full and half bathrooms.

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The architectural style applied here is contemporary; French style and also the modern architecture. The interior features of the house includes two fireplaces, three Garage Bays, Granite or Stone Countertops, Hardwood Flooring, Security System, Spa or Hot Tub, Wine Cellar or Grotto. There is also an elevator and the environment of the house is very pet friendly. The house is priced at $3,295,000.

To me, this place looks like that castles that I used to see in the cartoons that I used to watch on TV. It has a medieval air combined with a modern touch. A very nice combination. And unlike the castles from TV, this one doesn’t have a fire-breathing dragon on top of it.

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