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Origami in Ice: Sculptural Tokyo Home Sheathed in Glass

Posted: 16 Mar 2015 10:00 AM PDT

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Looking like a modernist sculpture covered in a delicate sheet of ice, The A' House rises up from its narrow perch on a residential Tokyo street. The small home curves in just a bit at the street level to allow just enough room to park a Smart car. The home was designed by Wiel Arets Architects to fit into Nishi-Azabu, a neighborhood known for its population density and narrow streets. Read more…

An Ocean in Your Kitchen: Clever L-Shaped Island Aquarium

Posted: 15 Mar 2015 04:00 PM PDT

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Watch your pet fish flit around peacefully as you cook with this sleek minimalist kitchen island that doubles as a massive aquarium. Created by Dutch designer Robert Kolenik, 'Ocean Keuken' appears at first glance to be one big rectangular aquarium taking up the entire center of the kitchen, but walk around to the other side and you'll see that it's actually functional, too. Read more…

This Floating Solar-Powered Round House is Fully Recyclable

Posted: 15 Mar 2015 10:00 AM PDT

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Made of recycled laminated timber and salvaged aluminum, this rounded pod home floats on the surface of any calm body of water, gathering all of its power from solar panels built into the roof. The Waternest 100 by London-based EcoFloLife and Giancarlo Zema Design Group can be configured as a private residence, office, lounge, restaurant, shop or exhibition space. Read more…

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