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Autoban, Turkey


Amy Lau, U.S

T.K.Chu, Taiwan

Bijoy Jain, India

Upsetters Architects, Japan

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ROOM RESCUE

Adding a study area into a room meant for sleeping is not easy - especially so when the room is tiny. In this example, the home owner wants to create a space-saving resting cum study area for her daughter, an undergraduate. The latter requested for a simple but functional design.

To free up space, I propose to line the new study table and book storage cabinets against one wall. This would also function well as a nice backdrop for the existing bed. Plenty of books can be stored within the recessed areas behind sliding doors. Reflective materials like glass and mirror would help enhance the feel of space within.

Existing daughter's bedroom


Proposed design for daughter's bedroom

If you have any thoughts or ideas on how this room can be rescued, do send us your feedback! We'll be looking forward to it!


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CORNER HOUSE BY MASAHIRO KINOSHITA

Fancy living in it??? Link

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classic wooden interior design

classic wooden interior design, upload feito originalmente por stan.stauffer.

When sketching your floor plan, do not forget to calculate in the wall thicknesses. A basic rule of thumb is 4” for interior walls and 6” for exterior walls. Actual construction drawings will vary a little, but those numbers will keep you on track for now. Some of the Home designer's sketches that showed room interior measurements which totaled the overall width of the exterior of their home, this design problem is often ended up redesigning the floor plan because those rooms to be a certain size on the inside. So be very calculative while sketching the floor plan for your home design. www.larryshomedesigns.com

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ROOM RESCUE

Original bedroom

Proposed design for new girls' bedroom

The owner wanted to convert an empty room into a bedroom for her 2 children to rest. The original room is small and sparsely furnished.

By building up a raised timber deck, the newly carved-out area by the window becomes a cozy sleeping 'pod' for the kids. The back windows - which are not centralized to the wall - can be lined up with a combination of full height black-out curtains (at the sides) and a beautiful roller blind (in the middle). The symmetrical layout brings order to the room and is more pleasing to the eye.

If you have any thoughts or ideas on how this room can be rescued, do send us your feedback! We'll be looking forward to it!


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ROOM RESCUE

Proposed design for 3rd storey

Room Rescue debuts!

A young couple wanted to create a 'home within a home' for both of them. It was proposed to convert the top storey of the 3-storey house into a livable space for two while the existing ceiling was removed to reveal an attic area which can be used for resting purposes.

Original bedroom 2 on 3rd storey

Original stairway corridor on 3rd storey

Entrance to original master bedroom on 3rd storey

Original master bedroom on 3rd storey

In the living area (on the 3rd storey), the owners seek an "open and spacious Manhattan-inspired lofty space" which would accommodate their daily functions like studying and entertainment. All original internal walls on this floor will be removed to achieve a sense of space.

Proposed layout


Proposed design for TV area on 3rd storey

Finishes like cultured stone, marble, dark-stained timber and high gloss laminates can be incorporated into the space to achieve a contemporary yet 'visually stimulating' look. A water feature installed below the newly created staircase leading to the attic space can also enhance the visual effect with water and lighting play.

I propose to locate the study + working area to one corner of the space, with a storage cabinet overhanging the floor to act as a partition for privacy (which will not take up any floor space). The cabinet is under lit to provide illumination for reading purposes.

Proposed design for study area on 3rd storey

On the attic level, the parapet wall against which the super king-sized bed lies is finished in a cultured stone material. The area opposite the bed can be utilized as a walk-in closet, seperated by tinted glass doors.

Proposed design for resting area at attic

Proposed design for bathroom at attic

If you have any thoughts or ideas on how this room can be rescued, do send us your feedback! We'll be looking forward to it!


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HOME REJUVENATED!

The owner seeks a new look for his tired looking living and dining rooms. By making use of his existing classical furniture, I seek to create the ultimate gentleman's pad. I also played with the layout of these old pieces and added matching new ones (like the 2 armchairs and glass coffee table) to achieve a cohesive look here.

Living/ dining areas - before

Living/ dining areas - after

Lush fabrics and rugs, accent lamps and wallpapers made up the arsenal of rejuvenation tools. The space below the staircase leading to the 2nd storey has been recreated into a storage cum display area to showcase the owner's sculpture and antique collection.

Living area - before

Living area - after

Area below staircase - before

Area below staircase - after

TV area - before

TV area - after

Elsewhere, subtle accessorizing completes the redesign. The end result is a cozy space for relaxing and entertaining.


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Manhattan House Architecture

Manhattan House is one of the most influential pieces of architecture from the city's mid-century period. Inspired by Le Corbusier, the father of Modernist architecture, Manhattan House was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the internationally renowned architecture firm responsible for the Time Warner Center, the St. Regis Hotel and Residences and the Lever House. The first master architect Gorden Bunshaft, was lead designer as well as a resident. His building was honored with landmark status in 2007, and was recently designated as the host site for the 2008 Kips Bay Decorator Show House, the premier design exposition in North America. Read More..

Oviatt Building Penthouse - 1

Oviatt Building Penthouse - 1, upload feito originalmente por ennailuj.

1927-1928; Walker & Eisen
617 S. Olive, Los Angeles
Originally the home of the haberdashery, "Alexander & Oviatt". At the very top is a bungalow penthouse built by Mr. Oviatt for his personal use. On the Art Deco Walking Tour (L.A. Conservency), we were lucky enough to get a tour of the penthouse.
James Oviatt attended the famous 1925 Paris Exposition and was so taken by the new look that he decided to have his building back in L.A. built in the Moderne style. He hired french designer Rene Lalique for his largest commission ever. The lobby forecourt along contained 30 tons of Lalique glass!! The elevator doors and mailbox were also designed by him as well as the windows in the penthouse.

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ROOM RESCUE

Fancy having a room or space in your home redesigned? We at Home Rejuvenation are here to assist then. We are now calling out to anyone who need help with rejuvenating their rooms to email us clear photos of a room (it can be a bedroom, living room or dining room), a plan or a sketch with some measurements and provide us with the following information:

1) Requirements and functions for the room
2) Favorite colors
3) Personal likes and dislikes
4) Design style preferred

We will be sharing the designs for all selected entries in upcoming posts on a regular basis, complete with 3D renderings and details of each proposed design. The first Room Rescue post will be coming up in the next few days, so don't miss it!

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Blue Moon Hotel north wing guest room

Blue Moon Hotel north wing guest room, upload feito originalmente por ventanaflickr.

Blue Moon Hotel North Wing Guest Room; Miami Hotel North Wing Guest Room; Blue Moon Hotels North Wing Guest Room; Miami Hotels North Wing Guest Room

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Wall Slices Through House

Wall Slices Through House, upload feito originalmente por Jeremy Levine Design.

Polycarbonate strips are 'stitched' into the angled, tilted, wall that slices through the small structure, dividing it into zones. As the wall passes through the building it carves a path of narrow openings that have been glazed to allow light to bounce into the rooms.

Silver Lake Guest House
Project: The conversion of a storage shed into guest house
Location: Silver Lake, California
Designer: Jeremy Levine

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Split Back Convertible Sofa

# From the IStyle Series from Innovation USA
# Full or partial Convertible-style sofa
# 2 sections separately recline
# Leather or 100% Polyester, choice of colors
# Split back with Pocket Springs to recline
# Base and legs in chromed steel metal
# Dimensions: 80W x 45D inches
# Great for unexpe
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Dining Table and 6 Chairs

Dining Table and 6 Chairs has a traditional look that is ideal for your classic-style dining room. Beautifully designed in the Mission tradition, this set includes a rectangular table crafted from genuine wood with a rich, dark finish and tapered legs. The included table leaf extends the length to 72 inches when inserted. Also included are a total of six matching chairs, each constructed of wood and finished in the same color as the table. The chairs have seats and backs upholstered in neutral beige, and padded for superior comfort.

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Unique home designs : The Bradley Residence by Michael P. Johnson

Unique home designs : The Bradley Residence by Michael P. Johnson

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