Casa G

The Oslo based studio Gudmundur Jonsson Arkitektontor completed the Casa G project in 2009, and is located in Iceland.

"The concept of Casa G is based on reading and feedback to the landscape it exists on. The characteristic landscape situation and view differences distinctively in each direction. Towards south the view to the sea and islands, towards north the characteristic triangular mountain, towards east the glacier and towards west the river and canyon".

"Those elements are the creator of the project, the transitions between the landscape views giving the entrance from the north and the curved plan giving a vitalized focus towards the seaside in south. When turning back the north view towards the mountain is as well enhanced with the widening view due to the fan-shape of the tilting wooden wall. being a mediator between the northern and southern landscape characteristic".

"The guest-wing of the building stretches to the canyon and the river towards west. Thus the building concept is a composition and dialog of views and experiences of the various nature at site".

"The ground floor and basement is covered with the Icelandic  “Blágryti” (bluestone) which is dark greyish-blue with minimal pattern and structure. When mounted without gaps in variety in lengths and depths it gives a homogenic and neutral exclusive floor".

The first floor is covered with broad pre-treated solid oak flooring.

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Modern Russian Apartment

The architectural bureau SL Project, which was founded by Russian architect Alexey Nikolashina, have completed this modern apartment design in Moscow, Russia.

Lacquer finishes are used throughout the apartment to set the tone, making the “home highly modern and a bit flashy. The living room is the core of the crib and hosts a generously-sized sofa, a small coffee table and an interesting TV, fireplace and bookcase unit. The lighting is insured by a tall, arched floor lamp and various cylindrical pendant lamps which seem to descend from the ceiling. Lighting spots behind the bookcase add an interesting touch”.

The bar and kitchen areas are connected to a small room, hosting only a friendly table for four. These areas, and the rest of the apartment, are all connected through the use of Solid Oak Flooring. The boards used here, give of a modern luxury feel that is full of character.

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Hi-Macs House

The Hi-Macs House has been designed by the German Studio Karl Dreer, in collaboration with Bembe Dellinger Architects. Located in Upper Bavaria, Germany, in the direct vicinity of the lake Ammersee, this contemporary two story home was completed in 2010. A new generation of natural acryl stone, entitled HI-MACS is used to make the residence look spectacular and help light flood in every room.

This newly constructed house acts as a clear contrast to the Upper Bavarian native construction style of typical dark wooden windows and gabled roofs. Reduced aesthetics of modern construction are used with a flat roof, cube towers and clear basic forms. These ideas represent a desire for minimalism and symmetry.

The stairway to the upper floor is filled with an enormous amount of light as it is trapped. Solid oak flooring is used to provide a cosy feeling against the high white walls, the large glass surfaces and the white interior.

“The upper floor also captivates with its overlapping spaces: Bedroom and bath - two connected rooms which are only separated by a creative room partition element. Invisible closets and an electric sliding door for separation of the rooms are also installed flush here - operated at the push of a button”.

“The fitness and wellness area and the family office are located on the upper floor of the left cube. A shower, wash basin, shelves and small seating options made from HI-MACS are also included here. The neighbouring sauna has also been made completely out of HI-MACS - only the benches are made from aspen wood. Identical in construction to the upper floor of the right cube, a retracted, shortened wall unit separates the wellness area from the office - a flat screen television is located on one side and a picture panel is located on the office side. Extensive glass surfaces, a white interior and oak floors round out the room’s appearance. Wall heating in the shower and floor heating in each room continue to be standard here”.

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