360º Focus : Gyrofocus High Ceiling Fireplace
Voted by the Pulchra Design Awards 2009 as “World’s Most Beautiful Object,” this is the world’s first ceiling suspended fireplace that rotates a full circumference. Designed by Atelier Dominque Imbert in the south of France, this fireplace can not only hang from high ceilings, but can also handle vaulted ceilings. The Gyrofocus is sold internationally [...]
Haus Bold by Thomas Bendel
Situated in Germany, Bendel’s design makes a bold and modern statement. Named Haus Bold, this fresh house takes the simple shape as a rounded cube, made of prefabricated concrete, walls of glass, and anodized aluminum facades. The architect created a raw yet refined look with oversized polished and textured stone tiles. A steel-plate handrail leads [...]
Courtyard House Architecture: Ancient Design Adds a Modern Touch
Offering a serene mélange on nature and modern design, this particular design incorporates the indoors into its layered levels of outdoor living. Korean architects IROJE KHM craftily designed this house using concrete and wood. The modern spin on the home is arranged through the seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, with one level below [...]
“The Loftstyle Guide to Life”
LoftLife believes,” in the words of urbanist Jane Jacobs, “in order for a society to flourish, there must be a flourishing city at its core.” Editors of this year old magazine take those words as a living philosophy. Longing for space, exquisite design, and the culmination of culture and social benefits are the main reasons more [...]
