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An Example of High Standards on a Dermatology Clinic by Archimania
Nike Air Hangar In Portland By TVA Architects
Contemporary Teodora armchair by Massimo Scolari
4.100 sq meter TriBeCa Loft Residence by A+I Design Corp
Lovely DIY Patio Cocktail Table
The New Hotel in Athens
Creative first apartment design in Tel Aviv Israel
How to install shelves to increase the storage space
Colorful task lamps for your desk
Great DIY Portable Fire Pit

An Example of High Standards on a Dermatology Clinic by Archimania

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 09:54 AM PDT

When we have to go to a clinic, we need to encounter certain standards and an inviting and modern atmosphere in order to feel at ease. Woodbury Dermatology Clinic stands for all these and even more. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, it is one of the works designed by Archimania, providing a warm, inviting and modern environment, which ensures confidence and trust.

The four parts of the clinic include two components: a simple stone one and a glass and wood form, a private space for employees and a public seating area. The clinic is actually formed of stainless steel panels, providing that privacy so necessary for the exam rooms and, at the same time, keeping an open and friendly environment on the interior, while the rear seminar room is in wood and glass.

The parts which are the nurses station and waiting areas are spacious, welcoming and comfortable and, one of the most important aspects, abundant in natural light. Everything suggests comfort, no matter it is inside or outside, from materials and systems to the layout. Nothing compares to the mood you have when everything meets your expectations, especially when it is about hospitals and clinics. Woodbury is the perfect example of an ideal dermatologic clinic that ensures every aspect you might think of and this makes it worthy to recommend.{found on archdaily}

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Nike Air Hangar In Portland By TVA Architects

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 08:47 AM PDT

TVA Architects have created an amazing building on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon. Siting on a 40,000 square foot site the Nike Air Hangar is located at the suburban Hillsboro Airport.

The hanger is white with the USA’s flag on one of the walls. This design creates the feeling of a clean, big, airy space. Moreover the places for travelers and pilots are very modern, spacious and have some luxurious elements. These rooms have huge windows that bathe these spaces in natural light. What’s more the exterior has a simple design, with trees and benches for relaxing and enjoying a beautiful summer day. Another interesting feature is a room full of sporting items, a real man’s den equipped with a comfy armchair and two televisions.

Privately owned by Nike this facility has a lot to offer apart from the three Gulfstream G5 jets for executive business travel. It houses a lounge, exercise facilities, executive suites, meeting space and gourmet kitchen.

All in all, the Nike Air Hangar is an interesting first class property. It is a interesting building that surprises by its simple details and modern interior design.{found on archdaily}

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Contemporary Teodora armchair by Massimo Scolari

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 07:37 AM PDT

When you first look at this chair all you see is a chic armchair with a pleasant color and an artistic design. It doesn't look like it offers many options and it seems a little rigid from this point of view. However, you would be surprised to fins out the contrary.

The Teodora armchair is a contemporary creation of Massimo Scolari and it comes in a variety of different options. First of all, it's obvious from the pictures that there are two versions of this armchair: the fixed and the swivel model. They both look sophisticated and chic but there are some important differences. The swivel evrsions offers adjustable height and tilt and its base is in dye cast aluminum with satin-finished nickel. For the fixed versions, the base is glazed-flexible stainless steel. Both versions offer wither rigid polyurethane or flexible cold-foamed polyurethane for the back frame. The seat is in multi-layer with padding in multi-density polyurethane for both models.

The Teodora armchair only comes in leather. It's a very beautiful armchair, with an elegant and sophisticated look. The swivel version could also make a chic office chair. Teodora is a versatile piece of furniture and it can be incorporated in both traditional and modern homes, in the living room, office, kitchen, dining room or even on the terrace or deck, in a protected area.

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4.100 sq meter TriBeCa Loft Residence by A+I Design Corp

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 06:31 AM PDT

Located in New York City, this 4.100 sq meter project dates back to 2010 and it was a real challenge. The architects working at this project were A+I Design Corp and the project team was formed of Brad Zizmor, Anastasia Amelchakova and Eliane Maillot. The challenge was to unify and naturally combine the two separated areas that resulted from the process of combining the two building in the past. There was an East and a West area that were obviously very different from each other and this had to stop.

The project team also has to try to preserve the loft’s history as a warehouse and later as an artist’s studio. Some obvious changes were made in order to do that while still being able to create a new design and a new structure of the house. A new outdoor terrace and a garden were added in order to provide some natural light and to create an open space. The kitchen and family breakfast room were positioned in the brightest part of the apartment so they can benefit from the natural light.

The owners also wanted to create a distinction between the public and the private areas of the house. But instead of doing that by using massive walls and closed doors, several sliding partitions were used. The new apartment also has plenty of storage space, since the owners have 3 children and 2 two dogs with a lot of needs.{found on archdaily and pics by Magda Biernat}

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Lovely DIY Patio Cocktail Table

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 04:37 AM PDT

Most of the people adore spending as much time as they have available outside, in the middle of nature. For those who have a house with a beautiful garden these moments are indispensable.

It is great when you have the opportunity to have a nice cocktail or a cup of coffee on your terrace, enjoying the fresh air and the beauty of nature. Here you may also invite a friend or a god neighbor who can accompany you and share these wonderful moments together. These relaxing moments are even perfect when you also have the outdoor pieces of furniture that you need and can make your staying more comfortable.

For those who are interested in a cheap and easy DIY Patio Cocktail Table here are some useful details. All you need for this lovely DIY Patio Cocktail Table are some wood pallets and some other materials like: paint brushes and latex paint, a sander and sandpaper, a hammer and nails, a drill and 3 inch wood screws, a saw, 2 5/8"x5"x8' fence pickets, tape measure, clear satin sealant spray and wood glue.

If you have all these materials the only thing that is missing are some mini succulents that you need to add to the design of this DIY Patio Cocktail Table. They will turn your project into a lovely and attractive outdoor table.{found on todaysnest}

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The New Hotel in Athens

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 03:42 AM PDT

The "New Hotel" in Athens wasn’t always new. In fact, back in 1958 it was called the Olympic Palace Hotel. But 40 years later Greek Cypriot art collector Dakis Joannou saw it and decided he wanted to transform it into a whole different place. So the owner of Yes Hotel Group started his plan of turning this hotel into a new structure. In the process, he was determined to salvage each and every old floor and dingy mirror, trying to preserve the original material but in the same time creating a new design.

The new building was entitled, very suggestively, New Hotel. The architects working on the project tried to save as much as possible from the original building. They polished the marble floors and reconditioned most of the existing structures. Since Dakis Joannou was an art collector, he wanted to share his passion with the guests. So there are postcards, amulets and shadow puppets that can be seen all over the place. They are kept in acrylic glass plates just above the walls.

The hotel has 79 suites and it offers a very unique experience. Sculptures and unique creations are scattered throughout the hotel and you almost feel like in a museum. It’s a very beautiful and historical place, a unique place worth to be seen.

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Creative first apartment design in Tel Aviv Israel

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 02:26 AM PDT

When moving in a new apartment, especially when it's the first time you're doing that with your loved one, is a very important decision. You obviously want the best and you try to find a place that would be your dream home. However, for Ron, a design student from Tel Aviv, it wasn't like that. When he first bough their first apartment with his girlfriend, it didn't look like a dream home at all. That's because it didn't have to. Ron was ready to redesign the place together with his girlfriend.

We already knew he was a design student. What we didn't know was that he had such a creative mind and such talent. In the process of redesigning the apartment, they tore down the walls in the kitchen in order to open it up to the living room and dining area, obtaining a larger space. The bedroom was also enlarged by closing an indoor balcony. Most of the items you see were personally designed and built by Ron. One very interesting and creative detail is the wall clock. Also, the cat play area is an eye-catching element.

Ron and his girlfriend now have a modern and cozy home and they can proudly say that they did all the work. Ron himself built the large wall clock, the floating unit below the TV, the round table together with the chairs, the pipe lamp, the cat playing area, the wooden bar, the original faucet in the bathroom, the lighting fixture in the living room as well as the bed and side table from the bedroom. This design student doesn't even need a CV now. He can just take some pictures of his home and he'll be hired in no time.{found on desiretoinspire}

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How to install shelves to increase the storage space

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 01:55 AM PDT

When the apartment you live in is not that big enough and the storage space is limited, including shelves for storing the left out things will be a good idea. You can install closet shelves, wall shelves. It depends on you whether you hire a professional to install the shelves for you or you want to do it all by yourself.

Whatever may be your choice is, you need to first measure the size of the shelving area, can be wall or closet. Once you determined the size, go to the market. A hardware shop is the one where you can find shelves. Tell the person the size you want and the weight you want to place on the shelves. He will cut show the shelves accordingly. Shelves can be made of wood, glass and metals.

Glass shelves are good for keeping decorative pieces that are light in weight. If you are installing the shelves all by yourself, better to go for metal shelves because it has slots in it and so it becomes easy to adjust the spacing. Once you get the shelves now point is how to install them. For installing any types of shelves, you will need anchors. These are fixed in the walls and then screws are put in it. Anchors are used to hold the screw in position and keep it tight. Make sure that you have all the necessary tools needed for installing shelves. Basic tools are stud finder, a drilling machine, screws, measuring tap, a sharp pointed object, nails.

The basic steps to install standard shelves are to at first decide and mark the location of the studs in the wall. Ones marked, now use drilling machine to drill pilot holes in the marked points. Then you need to hang the standards and drive in the screws. Next step is to attach the brackets on the standards. When you are done with this, fix the shelves to the brackets by screws.

This was just the basic steps involved in installing shelves. Proper care has to be taken while drilling holes and driving screws. You also need take measurements for drilling holes carefully. A single mistake can spoil the whole thing.

If you are not sure whether you can do it on your own or not, then it is better to go for an experienced person. Because a shelf that is not installed properly spoils the look of the room. Moreover, it won’t last long and can be the cause of some accidents.{pic 1, 2,3}

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Colorful task lamps for your desk

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 01:00 AM PDT

When you have a job that allows you to work from home, on one side it's better because you can be close to your family and you have more freedom, but on the other side it makes you feel sad when everyone else has fun and you have to work. One way of bringing some joy into your working space is to add a colorful lamp that will help you light up a little.

There are many options to choose from and all of them are beautiful and appealing. For example there's a collection of Hi-Light Task Lamps featuring 6.75″ wide x 15 to 34″ high lamps with a glossy finish and a sturdy but flexible design. They come in 8 different colors. Also, there's a similar collection of lamps but these ones come with clip pads so you hang them wherever you want and save some space in the same time. They are also available in a multitude of different colors.

There's also another collection called Shine-On featuring 6″ diameter, 16–29″ high metal lamps, with glossy finishes and an adjustable design. Similar lamps are also available with cushioned clip pads. Finally, another similar collection is Lighten-Up and this one features four colorful task lamps, 5.5″ diameter, 17″ high, made of iron and with a high-gloss finish.

Regardless of the model you choose, these colorful lamps will put a smile on your face whenever you sit down to do some work. They are flexible and have an adjustable design, allowing them to change according to your needs.Available from 21$.

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Great DIY Portable Fire Pit

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 12:00 AM PDT

Summer is almost over and autumn is knocking at the door. The hot summer days are almost finished and the rainy and cold days will take their place. Autumn is usually a sad season or a season which makes you feel melancholic.

A nice fire pit may cheer up and warm a little bit this type of atmosphere. Karen has a great idea of how you can do your own great DIY Portable Fire Pit. It will make your nights more pleasant and on your terrace you can enjoy some beautiful sunsets that will match perfectly this romantic and relaxing atmosphere.

The advantage of this fire pit is that it is a portable one. So, you may place it anywhere you please or you may take it with you in any space you would like to stay.

With some materials like: marine silicone, cheap glass frames, rocks, any kind of metal mesh, gel fuel, any metal planter with a lip and some bit of patience you will be able to create a luxury DIY Portable Fire Pit which will make you feel great. Your guests definitely will envy your fire pit and will become curious to find out how you have built it. It depends on you and how mysterious you would like to be in case you decide to share with them all the details!{found on designsponge}

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