Saturday, June 30, 2012

Irregular Black Box-Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House


Japanese architecture2 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Hansha Reflection House is a diverse architecture project in Tokyo, envisioned and implemented by Studio SKLIM. The residence is situated at the entrance of a picturesque park and built with the purpose of taking in its healthy environment. With an exterior that reflects the surrounding landscape, the name of the house comes as no surprise. The outer form also reflects the inner structure: “The programmatic zones of Public, Service and Private spatially organized the house into 3 distinct zones with further punctuation of the main massing with the Landscape element; providing spaces for the courtyard and roof deck. This base form was further chiseled with structure, daylight/ventilation and viewpoint concerns”. The interiors are minimalist, airy and spacious, paying tribute to functionality. Overlooking the park, the living room, kitchen and dining room are combined into a single space which also acts as the core of the project.

Japanese architecture1 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

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Japanese architecture9 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Japanese architecture10 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Japanese architecture11 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Japanese architecture12 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Japanese architecture13 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

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Japanese architecture17 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Japanese architecture18 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Japanese architecture19 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Japanese architecture20 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Japanese architecture21 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Japanese architecture22 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Japanese architecture23 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Japanese architecture24 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House

Japanese architecture25 Irregular Black Box Shaped Residence in Tokyo: Hansha Reflection House


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Fresh Timisoara Lounge Design Hiding Trombones In the Bathroom


Jazzissimo Lounge Bastion 2012 20 Fresh Timisoara Lounge Design Hiding Trombones In the Bathroom

Jazzissimo Lounge in Timisoara’s recently renovated Theresia Bastion captures the essence of relaxation in a carefully designed space. In this new urban environment that encompasses the original Vauban style bastion built three centuries ago, a contemporary, sophisticated lounge welcomes guests with an impressive interior design hosted in the shell of an inspiring historical building. Imagined by Stefan Lazar and Adrian Hanas of Romanian studio Ezzo Design, this intimate collection of spaces shape another successful project, after the Fresh, Work-Empowering X3 Offices Design. The two zones – the jazz area and the lounge club – merge colors and materials to offer two distinct entertaining spaces: “The authenticity of each area has been transposed through the designer's feelings and covered in two different, unique shapes: the colors and the masculinity of the jazz area and the young environment given by the lounge club“.

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Prepared to construct an elegant, fresh atmosphere around 100 people, Jazzissimo Lounge also has a few other hard to ignore features, photographed by Andi Popescu: “If we take into consideration the jazz area, well the entire atmosphere is drowned in cultured colors and shapes, through natural materials such as wood and leather: in other words Earth Green color and the subtle character of round shaped wood which invest nothing but refinement. In the jazz area there is hidden a VIP smoking lounge, all covered in whiskey steam and fine cigars, sophisticated talks, catchy ganders and meticulous smiles which all lead to British style. Above this small, intimate universe, we see the stage, a friendly welcoming area for the artists, which is also providing one of the most professionals systems L-Acoustics. In this land of jazz, the toilet is hiding the presence of trombones, handed over to the gentlemen, all drowned in warm lights and colors, wearing the same air of refinement. The women's toilet is all natural, with delicate notes, discrete lines and a touch of vintage.” In an interview for Freshome, Stefan Lazar shared his plans for the future: “A thriving development both personally and professionally. I yearn at creating and maintaining a high standard of values so that our hopes and our clients' outspoken and hidden necessities meet harmoniously“. After seeing this project, we think he’s on the right track, are we right?

Jazzissimo Lounge Bastion 2012 4 Fresh Timisoara Lounge Design Hiding Trombones In the Bathroom

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Jazzissimo Lounge Bastion 2012 1 Fresh Timisoara Lounge Design Hiding Trombones In the Bathroom

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Jazzissimo Lounge Bastion 2012 21 Fresh Timisoara Lounge Design Hiding Trombones In the Bathroom

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Charming Gourmet/Wine Tasting Cellar Integrating Rusticity


Adega Gourmet by Teresa Gouveia 1 Charming Gourmet/Wine Tasting Cellar Integrating Rusticity

This project combines a kitchen and a wine cellar into a warm and inviting space for entertaining friends. Adega Gourmet was designed by Teresa Gouveia as part of the Casa Cor Trio project. In this 61 square meter space, the wine tasting and kitchen provoke the taste and compose a private yet social atmosphere. A dark wool rug defines the tasting area, surrounded by niches to accommodate up to 500 bottles of wine. A throning rustic set of details – wood furniture and decorative wooden cutlery on the wall above the cooking area – were merged with stainless steel (the kitchen countertop and fridge) to shape an up-to-date cellar design. Bottles are kept ventilated and plants reduce the vibrations that affect the taste of the wine in this 4,6 meter high space. A lovely environment was created by this perfect balance of wood, greenery and furniture items. Glass is beautifully integrated in the design, shaping modern furniture in this amazing tasting space found in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Adega Gourmet by Teresa Gouveia 2 Charming Gourmet/Wine Tasting Cellar Integrating Rusticity

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Adega Gourmet by Teresa Gouveia 10 Charming Gourmet/Wine Tasting Cellar Integrating Rusticity

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Adega Gourmet by Teresa Gouveia 12 Charming Gourmet/Wine Tasting Cellar Integrating Rusticity

Adega Gourmet by Teresa Gouveia 13 Charming Gourmet/Wine Tasting Cellar Integrating Rusticity

Adega Gourmet by Teresa Gouveia 14 Charming Gourmet/Wine Tasting Cellar Integrating Rusticity

Adega Gourmet by Teresa Gouveia 15 Charming Gourmet/Wine Tasting Cellar Integrating Rusticity

Adega Gourmet by Teresa Gouveia 16 Charming Gourmet/Wine Tasting Cellar Integrating Rusticity

Adega Gourmet by Teresa Gouveia 17 Charming Gourmet/Wine Tasting Cellar Integrating Rusticity

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Adega Gourmet by Teresa Gouveia 21 Charming Gourmet/Wine Tasting Cellar Integrating Rusticity


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