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EME Fusion Hotel, The Complex Luxury Hotel in Seville

October 29, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

EME fusion hotel is avant-garde and urban luxury. Situated in the heart of Seville, just in front of the Cathedral and the Giralda. EME fusion hotel has multi-purpose spaces suitable for different types of events, from executive meetings, presentations or work lunches to cocktails and private parties. it has 60 rooms and a unique gastronomic complex with 4 restaurants, bar, Spa, terraces with panoramic... 

The Openhouse, Hollywood Hills, California by XTEN Architecture

October 22, 2008 Filed Under: House Design
The Openhouse, Hollywood Hills, California by XTEN Architecture

XTEN Architecture has projected this Openhouse design that is located in Hollywood Hills, California. A challenging and dramatic site that led to the creation of a house both integrated into the landscape and open to the city below. Retaining walls are configured to extend the first level living area into the landscape and to create garden terraces on the second level. The front, side and rear facades... 

Solaleya Domes: Rotating UFO-Homes

October 17, 2008 Filed Under: House Design
Solaleya Domes: Rotating UFO-Homes

This is an eco-friendly dome homes from Solaleya. Imagine a circular loft with plenty of skylights and a solar array on top, gently rotating to orient itself towards the sun, and you have the basic idea. It’s like an eco-friendly update to the Chemosphere in LA. The durable domes are constructed using only FSC-certified wood and have been proven to withstand category 5 hurricanes and earthquakes... 

Private Zen Spa and Observatory by Studios Architecture

October 11, 2008 Filed Under: Resort House
Private Zen Spa and Observatory by Studios Architecture

Studios Architecture designed a private zen spa retreat and observatory adjacent to the owners’ primary residence. The astronomical observatory houses a robotically controlled 20-inch telescope and an extensive private library. Clad in corten steel panels, the structure sits in a reflecting pool and is axially sited between an allee of old olive trees. A structural corten steel stairway provides... 

Central Park West Residence New York by Studios Architecture

October 11, 2008 Filed Under: Restoration
Central Park West Residence New York by Studios Architecture

The combination of three apartments on Central Park West provided the unique envelope for this 5,000 sq ft. residential renovation. With views to the park and the reservoir, the home serves as a comfortable family residence for a couple and their two young children, and also provides space for formal entertaining. The entrance, library, living room and dining room were re-configured and opened up to... 

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