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Floating Jewels: Ultra-Luxurious Suspended Balcony Pools

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 08:00 AM PST

[ Filed under Patios & Decks & in the Interiors category ]

Ultimate urban luxury is the goal with these incredible suspended balcony pools. They are part of a conceptual apartment development for Mumbai, India designed by the James Law architecture firm. The pools appear to float out from each apartment’s balcony, suspended seemingly in mid-air thanks to their transparent sides.

Although the balcony pools are certainly the most striking element of this design, the additional features of the two apartment towers are impressive as well. The project is known as Aquaria Grande, probably because of its use of water as a central element. A common pool area gives residents a place to congregate while swimming. After pool time is over, a communal and sustainable podium garden provides another relaxing recreation area.

Each apartment unit – there will be over 200 in all – is designed to allow for three-way cross ventilation and plenty of natural sunlight. The buildings’ energy-efficient glass facades are meant to reduce energy consumption and increase the overall eco-friendliness of this impressive residential development.

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Design at Work: Sleek, Sophisticated Executive Office Desk

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 02:00 PM PST

[ Filed under Furniture & in the Desks category ]

Walking into someone’s office, the first thing that often strikes us is that person’s choice of furniture. A run-of-the-mill desk just won’t do for someone who is seen as a powerful, thoughtful and design-minded individual. The Goggle Desk from Italian furniture manufacturer Babini is exactly what that individual needs.

The imposing bulk of the Goggle Desk, designed by Danny Venlet, is offset by its gentle and continuous curves. It is meant to be a statement piece for “future oriented managers and executives.”

Full of elegance and grace, the Goggle comes in nearly any finish combination you desire between matte, glossy and contrasting colors on the inside and out.

Optional modesty panels, drawers and doors allow for further customization. Though no matter how it is painted, finished or accessorized, the Goggle Desk is one that can not possibly fail to evoke a positive reaction in lovers of chic office design.