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Best of Conversations in Design 2012 (part 1): Swedish Design by Eero Koivisto

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It is not everyday that a private client sought an architect to design his own private museum. This is exactly what Anders Fasth, an avid art collector who lives on a farm with his wife Birgitta, asked Claesson Koivisto Rune to do. The result is a stunning building. The modern gallery is located next to a traditional farm home. [...]

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Wow for the Norwegian Wild Reindeer Observatory Designed by Snohetta

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The Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre Pavilion shows a wood construction like I have never seen before. I like how the benches are organically shaped to provide the visitors a stunning view of the wilderness. Wood pegs were used as fasteners for the wood section of the building. The rest is made of raw steel resembling [...]

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A Modern House in an Urban Forest

Sometimes it’s good to look at past issues of magazine. I did it online on Dwell and found this inspiring modern house that is built on a forest lot on the border of the Portland. By keeping most of the trees, the couples have no need for drapes for their large windows. Who would want [...]

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What I Like the Most from this Geometric Hamptons Guesthouse

This huge guest house has plenty of things going for her (in French, a house is female). It unusual shape delivered fabulous spaces beautifully filled with high-end finishes and modern furniture. My top ideas to steal from this project are: The adjacent bath is practical as more people can use its components at the same time. [...]

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