When it comes about houses or hotels creativity of architects is huge. We’ve already shown you incredibly beautiful and sometimes strange projects like Nautilus House or Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. But this time we want to show you amazing project of catholic church of transfiguration created by London based design studio DOS Arhitects. This concept have won a competition to design a 2000-seat church in Lagos, Nigeria. The project consists of variously-sized arches at four-metre intervals, creating a swooping roof. This steel structure will contain a two-storey congregation hall with glazing at either end emphasising the hall’s height. Construction is expected to begin in 2011.
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Opera building don’t have to be boring classic. Architectors from Ozel Office based in bith LA, California nd Istanbul, Turkey decided to ruin all standarts and created stunning concept of Opera House for Izmir, a port town off the Aegean Coast. This concept combine two different architectural typologies: the tower and the amphitheater. "Architecture becomes a catalyst that reinforces the relationship between the old city, the new city, the waterfront and urban culture. In short, our vision is a synergy of spatial, cultural as well as practical and contextual aesthetics." Very interesting and beautiful concept!
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Some time ago we’ve shown you unique collection of buildings designed in the form of the moon. And the following house will continue this theme. The Mahina house (the Maori name for Moon) also has been designed by Weber Consulting in the shape of the crescent. It’s going to be built on Kawau Island, about 60km north of Auckland, New Zealand. With floor to ceiling windows and white modern interior with house looks really incredible. This luxury house is 827 square feet and have a plant room, deck, swimming pool and “thermal mass” to regulate internal temperatures. Official website says “A predominantly modern residence with a ‘Bondesque’ suggestion of times past; the glamorous age of martinis and tuxedos.” And it’s hard to object. This is really dream house. Despite of usual order we decided to show you video at the begining. It’s really stunning.
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Some time ago we’ve shown you beautiful residence Aura designed by talanted architector Andreas Trisveis. Today we want to show you another interesting project created by Andreas. It’s called “Emerald Exclusive Residences – Platy” and will be located in Nicosia – Cyprus. It is inspired by one of the most influential female American artist of the 20th century, Georgia O’Keeffe. It is a piece of art of hers called “From the lake”. As noted on website of the residence “Like a crystal growing from rock, a dramatic structure emerges from the ground. The Emerald, creates a new dialogue between contemporary living and a completely new experience of space. Built from premium materials, this project, sculptural living space meets the highest standards in design, craftsmanship and sustainability. It is unique at every turn, offering maximum insulation and durability.” For now it’s just a project but it will be built in near future.
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Located on the island of Cyprus near the international airport of Cyprus and the prestigious resort area Larnaca, this luxury villa “Aura” differs primarily by its unusual, futuristic design. Total house area is 912 square meters. Located directly on a stunning beach this villa has six bedrooms, a hammam, a media room, a gym, a wine cellar, a massive swimming pool with two jacuzzis, and a yoga platform. All the furniture, linen, finishings, appliances, features and technologies are carefully selected to be consistent with this overall concept. Many pieces are from world-famous luxury brands, designers, artists and sculptors. Andreas Trisveis the senior architect and managing director of Mobius Design Group designed this building after a direct assignment by Modern Building Technology – Cyprus. This fantastic villa is for sale for only €12,500,000. I would say pretty costly but luxury lifestyle is an expensive lifestyle.
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Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, designed by architect Frank Gehry, consists of the architects signature steel forms. This leading research centre for degenerative brain diseases costs $100 million and consists of two wings connected by an open courtyard. In the ordinary northern part of the building is a research center and hospital, in the creative south part – the life activity center. In the architectural sense, the two parts of the building differ from each other, but they act like two parts of the whole. The life activity center can be rented out for parties, weddings and special occasions with the proceeds going to fund the center’s research.
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This smart house really exists in Warsaw. Its uniqueness lies in its unusual concept – the house is a real castle but only when his owner is away from home. In this case, the house looks like a bunker or secret building with impenetrable fence, with no windows and doors. But as soon as the owner enters the main gate – the house is miraculously transformed. Impenetrable concrete fence is folded, windows are open and eventually smart house turns into a luxury country mansion with an indoor pool. Interior of the house is designed in a minimalist style and looks modern. Transformation of the house so incredible that you have to see these photos by yourself.
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