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We learned that it is now in full swingpreparations for the start of construction of an entire luxury housing complex. The project of the development company Insigma was named "Ordynka. A Collection of Club Houses", and it was recently presented to the public. The complex will be located in the most prestigious area of Moscow - Ordynka, on the territory of the former Marat confectionery factory. It is designed for 90 apartments and suites, each of which will have…
After moving into their first home of their own, the familyPippa Brannon was immediately puzzled by the personification of space. Seeing a boring staircase leading to the second floor, where the bedrooms are usually located, Pippa delved into the rich library of Pinterest ideas - having found the most ingenious one, she tore $ 20 from her heart and went to an art store. The idea was simple and original - to turn the stairs into a stack of books. Creative enthusiasm and good literary…
At the ISH exhibition in Frankfurt am Main, the brandLaufen presented its latest design creations and functional solutions for the bathroom. The company once again engaged renowned designers to work on new collections, giving them complete freedom of action. That is why this year there were so many innovations and developments, which we were lucky enough to see. Laufen has already collaborated with the famous Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola,…
The world-famous company IKEA is actively engaged inpositions in the wireless technology market and the development of smart home systems. The presented automated lighting system is one of the brand's first steps. Another new product was presented a little earlier - it was a line of wireless chargers for smartphones, already available in Russia. Now, these fully charged phones can also be used to control the lights in the house. The new product is called Tradfri,…
In 2007, the Hamburg city parliament approvedproject to build a new philharmonic hall. And now it is finished – on January 11, it celebrated its official opening with two concerts by the NDR Symphony Orchestra. The designer bathroom manufacturer Duravit supplied the building with its washbasins. The Elbphilharmonie is more than just a concert hall. It has started something new in the port of Hamburg. The building stands out from the rest,…
Casa Italia stands on a small island,connected to the mainland by a 90-metre-long bridge. The headquarters will become a space for sports, art, culture and Italian design during the world's most important sporting event, although the entire area was previously a military fort. Now, the interior of the entire complex is entirely decorated with Edra furniture, designed by Brazilian designers Fernando and Humberto Campana. Thus,…
In the city of Stupino in the Moscow region in December there wasan innovative project for Russia was launched — the construction of a house using 3D printing technologies. This was the first event of its kind in our country and, naturally, it attracted a lot of attention. In February, the printing of a house with an area of 38 square meters was completed. Moreover, the construction itself took only 24 hours, and the rest of the time was spent on preparatory work. It was…
Mikhail Filippov, architect Mikhail Filippov inIn 1979 he graduated from the Repin Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. He is currently a member of the Union of Architects of Russia and the Union of Artists of Moscow, as well as a professor at the International Academy of Architecture and the head of his own creative workshop. It has existed for over 10 years, developing the classical tradition in modern architecture, and designs objects of any complexity - from interiors to complexes with an area of…
Oksana Tsymbalova, design studio "Dom"sun": "If you want to decorate your interior quickly, modernly and without unnecessary hassle - just look around. Take everything you have: fresh and dried flowers, green grass, grape vines, bark and tree branches, and even preserved and specially strengthened eggshells, moss, straw, etc. The list can be continued endlessly, because nature gives...
The pace of life today is very fast:we are used to always rushing, getting results right away and doing several things at once. But there are things that cannot stand fuss. That is why the principle of slow living and hygge (the philosophy of serenity and comfort) have become so popular today, inspiring us to stop and enjoy every moment. Measuredness and calmness are what many people really lack now.…