This apartment located in Thessaloniki, Greece,was designed by .27 Architects to meet the owners’ specific needs.  The furniture, walls, floors and ceilings often perform double duties here. For example, the wall and ceiling around the bed satisfies the owners’ desire for a four-poster bed while at the same time providing more storage space. The wood floor is placed 40 cm on top of the original marble floor to provide room for storage, lighting, etc underneath. I  love the book storage solution – who ever thought of storing books in the floor!

As with many recently completed architectural projects, I think it needs a bit more warmth, but that’s probably because it hasn’t been lived in yet. Overall this space is very thought-provoking.

Via Arch Daily

Chalet Lanel, created by Andreas Fuhrimann and Gabrielle Hächler, is striking in its use of plywood throughout, from the floors, walls and ceilings to the stairs and even the bed! Not considered a luxury material, plywood is not normally used in this way and the effect is wholly original.  While I know the desired aesthetic of this French chalet is minimalistic and spartan, it would be nice to see it a tiny bit more lived in.

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I am fortunate enough to be going to this breathtaking place this morning as a Christmas gift from my parents. Designed by Saucier & Perrotte Architectes, Montreal’s Scandinave Les Bains is a 12,000 square foot spa located in a former warehouse near the Old Port. This beautiful spa offers Scandinavian style baths, otherwise known as thermal baths, as well as a variety of massages.

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I love the blue stairs in this Santa Monica house, especially in contrast to the blond-coloured wood. But besides this detail of the interior, what really stands out about the house is the gorgeous architecture. There’s even a bedroom outside!

Photos via Dwell and L.A. Times.

Via What We Do Is Secret.

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