Garell Residence by Syndesis, Inc

This Garell Residence was designed for a retiring doctor, who after falling in love with the small town of Yachats, Oregon, decided to relocate to a quiet hillside along its border. The site is characterized by its coastal relationship, both in terms of its beautiful ties to nature as well as in terms of its exposure to severe weather conditions that can take shape in the form of horizontal wind driven rainstorms that can reach speeds up to 140 mph.



















The project is a 3,500 square foot residence located on a south-facing slope above the Yachats River. The area is heavily wooded with spruce, pine, and alder. The house is organized around its scenic views of its surroundings as well as defining a central courtyard that puts the focal point onto the hill above.






















The courtyard was designed following the Japanese garden or "Angawa", which allows for shelter from prevailing winds while still allowing for a connection to the outdoors. Large overhangs also protect the home from the strong winds. The high volume of annual rainfall was considered within the design by incorporating large copper scuppers that divert the water into falling streams above large collection basins.



The entry frames a view onto the central courtyard and allows the residents the convenience of an accessible mudroom to quickly and easily clean themselves after being exposed to the outdoors. The living and dining areas of the home continue to frame views of the courtyard and rock garden while opening up large views on the opposite wall of the canyon and ocean below.

About Syndesis, Inc

Syndesis, Inc. is a design firm which manufactures, fabricates, and installs custom architectural products and surfaces using Syndecrete® as a primary medium. It is committed to innovation, craftsmanship, and integrity. Syndesis is a single source supplier with full services ranging from research and development to design, communication, and coordination through prototyping and mold making from conception to installation.

See the Interior Video of Garell Residence Here : Interior Video1, Interior Video2, Interior Video 3, Eksterior Video

"SHIRO" by Takuya Hosokai + Hiromasa Mori

"SHIRO" by Takuya Hosokai + Hiromasa Mori Details :
Design / designer : 1980 / Takuya Hosokai + Hiromasa Mori
Location : Fukui city, Fukui prefecture, Japan
Project : Beauty Salon
Built : June, 2006
structure : Steel-frame building
site area : 194.26 sqm | building area : 78.17 sqm | total floor area : 166.79 sqm



A great building by japanese architect named SHIRO which mean White in english, Shiro is a hair beauty salon located in Fukui, Japan, made by architects 1980/Takuya Hosokai + Hiromasa Mori.



About the Architect "Takuya Hosokai" :

2008 :
- Office for Metropolitan Architecture, Rotterdam

2005 :
- Established TAKUYAHOSOKAI
- Yokohama National University , Yokohama , Japan
- M.E. in Architectural Design

2003 :
- Yokohama National University , Yokohama , Japan
- B.E. in Architectural Design

1980 :
- Born in Niigata, Japan



The design is simple, and with a very eye-catching look. Great outlines, unusual angles with a little tension, and ’sharp’ is sure to add meaning to their hair dressing services! This building was finished in 2006 as the designers say.

Not-So-weeHouse by Alchemy Architects

A little brief about Alchemy Architects Not-So-weeHouse :
Not-so-weeHouses start with a base weeHouse module, then add additional modules and/or "special use modules" to create a customized modular home. Each project is planned and built individually, allowing for a wide variety of finishes and layouts.


Alchemy Architects Contact :
* Geoffrey Warner - Architect
* 856 Raymond Ave South
* St. Paul, MN 55114
* Tel: 651.647.6650
* Email: info@weehouses.com
* Web site: alchemyarchitects.com



Basic Details of the Not-So-weeHouse by Alchemy Architects :

* basic "kit" price: varies
* sq ft: varies
* kit price/sq ft: varies
* est. finished price/sq ft: $150 - 175
* bedrooms: varies
* baths: vaires
* garage: no
* decks: optional



Base Price Includes:

* all windows/patio doors
* painted interior walls/ceilings
* fiber cement board exterior siding
* EPDM membrane roof
* Insulation - wallsR19/floorR35/ceilingR45

* prefinished bamboo flooring
* IKEA cabinets/sinks | Kohler® toilets | Moen® fixtures
* design costs / site layout / approval drawings
* ductwork for heating/cooling | electrical/lighting
* rough-in for appliances, hot water heater



Also worth mentioning: basic weeHouse pricing for any region in the country is now available. Kudos to the weeHouse folks for making that information so accessible!

model: 2x4 weeHouse
designer: Alchemy Architects
price: from $319,000 (~$150/sf)
size: 2,150 sf
br: 3
style: modern
how: complete modules

model: 4x4 weeHouse
designer: Alchemy Architects
price: from $319,000 (~$150/sf)
size: 2,090 sf
br: 3
style: modern
how: complete modules

Blinds to Beautify your Home

Blinds are the good ways to beautify your home, its where you can make a decision on what color and style that fits your home ambiance. Blinds can fashion your windows and add a sense of aesthetics to your home. They are versatile and can be adjusted to give perfect lighting to your home as the day progresses. I like blinds because they give your house a clean, modern look.They don’t necessarily make your house look homey but you can counter that with pillows and comfortable sets. They are also very helpful in keeping out sunlight if it’s right smack into your window.


Window blinds or Window Coverings also look really great, especially in offices or studios but they do look good on homes if they’re well chosen. They’re really good at blocking sunlight from entering your room, a real plus if you live in a hot area.

























If you are one of those people who want to choose the blinds that better suit to your interior decoration. you can go right thru BlindSaver.com. You can find various window shade , Window Blinds , Plantation Shutter products. They provide you extended warranty for your products and an easy way to browse though they offer lots of products of many varieties .

They offer Bali Shades also that is eco-friendly product with its UV protection materials is good for your kids room. If you want samples at your door step you can request to them so you'll know what's the actual color and style of the blinds you wanna get. But they have 3 years extended warranty for the product so no worries if in case something happen cause by your kids and unwanted things.

Chelsea Duplex Penthouse by Paul Cha Architect

This Chelsea Duplex Penthouse was designed by Paul Cha Architect. The loft occupies the top floor of a seven story glass manufacturing plant that was recently converted to residential units. A simple penthouse addition was added during the conversion. The Chelsea neighborhood is composed of warehouses and light manufacturing facilities.



The client, a young investment fund manager, requested a tranquil living/work environment, suitable for social entertainment as well as work related functions. Typical of the Chelsea building typology of the early twentieth century, the rectangular 'railway' loft is encased by exposed pitched pine ceiling beams supporting oak flooring, while the perimeter brick walls are punctuated by windows all around. The later penthouse addition is capped by an intricate 'A' wood frame construction, with skylights flooding the central loft with generous sunlight.



The architectural design strategy was to insert programmatic architectural interventions within an existing archaeological framework. The loft is divided into three zones: Living, Dining/Kitchen, and Bedrooms/Bathrooms.



Situated above the Dining/Kitchen zone is the penthouse Office, opening to the South and North Terraces while connected vertically by a sky lighted atrium and open staircase. The South Terrace can be seen as a spatial extension of the penthouse office, the center pivot door connects a wall enclosed and wood truss capped penthouse Office, to the tree lined and wood decked South Terrace opening to the sky above.



The private Bedrooms/ Bathrooms zone is designed for maximum spatial efficiency, while the perception of spatial openness is enhanced through the use of sliding 'interior windows' emphasizing the loft's width. The play on the loft's spatial depth is further articulated by an angled wall leading to a Bedroom, mirroring the existing angled perimeter wall. A series of enclosing walls, sliding doors and open cabinetry fulfil multiple functional requirements and spatial divisions.



For instance, the Kitchen's standard box like upper and lower cabinetry evolves into the Kitchen island facing the Dining area, then is transformed into the angular wood 'box' open staircase, finally to the open wood box bookshelving at the penthouse Office.



The design strategy is further articulated though the material finishes and color perceptions. All existing finishes are preserved in their natural states, contrasting with precise shop-manufactured architectural interventions. The careful layering of various construction elements, with attention paid to visual finish, sensual texture, along with functional durability and ease of maintenance, creates a unifying spatial perception and atmospheric warmth throughout the loft.