newtecture Hydra tag:newtecture.com,2011:/feed/ http://newtecture.com/img/thumb/4e4365aa36578616552967.png 2003-12-13T18:30:02Z newtecture There's something about the shapes in this house design that really grab my eye. Subtle curves and arcs combined with normal boxes and corners. It's the subtlety of the curves that makes this house, I see far too often an architect will get a little carried away when they get curves on their mind. This design however feels like the next evolution in house designs - a little less boxy, but no too extreme. Aside my thoughts on the shape of the house, the interior is beautiful as well. Modern without being sterile, lots of wood, and very homey. Some very nice outdoor space as well. Expand for some pics, click the link for more info [[break]] tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-20:/2011/08/20/british_columbia_waterfront_house/ 2011-08-20T12:12:35-04:00

There's something about the shapes in this house design that really grab my eye. Subtle curves and arcs combined with normal boxes and corners. It's the subtlety of the curves that makes this house, I see far too often an architect will get a little carried away when they get curves on their mind. This design however feels like the next evolution in house designs - a little less boxy, but no too extreme. Aside my thoughts on the shape of the house, the interior is beautiful as well. Modern without being sterile, lots of wood, and very homey. Some very nice outdoor space as well. Expand for some pics, click the link for more info [[break]]

2011-08-20T12:12:35-04:00 newtecture Well, if you prefer your hotel rooms to have just enough room for the bed, no bathrooms, and be super eco-friendly, the "Tubohotel" might just be for you! The tubohotel is made up of separate sections of concrete pipe, and very little else. Each "room" contains a bed, and some storage space underneath, that's pretty much it. There are public bathhouses as each room isn't big enough for a bathroom, but the point of this hotel is clearly not luxury anyway. This is a neat experiment in eco-friendly design however, and with construction taking about 3 months (which I imagine could be sped up with practice), the designers might even have a good solution for durable temporary housing for disasters. In any case, this is a great example of creative architecture and unique thinking. I might keep looking for a vacation destination, but that's just me. Expand for a couple more pics. [[break]] tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-19:/2011/08/19/would_you_stay_here_tubohotel_is_made_of_concrete_pipes/ 2011-08-19T08:28:16-04:00

Well, if you prefer your hotel rooms to have just enough room for the bed, no bathrooms, and be super eco-friendly, the "Tubohotel" might just be for you! The tubohotel is made up of separate sections of concrete pipe, and very little else. Each "room" contains a bed, and some storage space underneath, that's pretty much it. There are public bathhouses as each room isn't big enough for a bathroom, but the point of this hotel is clearly not luxury anyway. This is a neat experiment in eco-friendly design however, and with construction taking about 3 months (which I imagine could be sped up with practice), the designers might even have a good solution for durable temporary housing for disasters. In any case, this is a great example of creative architecture and unique thinking. I might keep looking for a vacation destination, but that's just me. Expand for a couple more pics. [[break]]

2011-08-19T08:28:16-04:00 newtecture Dizzy yet? tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-19:/2011/08/19/status29/ 2011-08-19T08:11:05-04:00

Dizzy yet?

2011-08-19T08:11:05-04:00 newtecture I only have one word for this house: stunning. The Laranjeiras Residence in Rio de Janeiro is a beautiful summer getaway designed by Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados, and features plenty of outdoor space, huge windows providing lots of natural light, beautiful interiors, and to top it off: a nice refreshing infinity pool. More after the break [[break]] Near the pool, on the side of the house, is a large sunroom - almost a cube of glass, letting in lots of sunlight and some great views. The house is surrounded by plenty of tropical plantlife, and it seems that even the bedroom opens up to provide a great view of the sea. The perfect summer getaway. Click the link for more images and a description by the architects. tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-19:/2011/08/19/get_ready_to_be_jealous_laranjeiras_residence_in_rio_de_janeiro/ 2011-08-19T08:10:20-04:00

I only have one word for this house: stunning. The Laranjeiras Residence in Rio de Janeiro is a beautiful summer getaway designed by Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados, and features plenty of outdoor space, huge windows providing lots of natural light, beautiful interiors, and to top it off: a nice refreshing infinity pool. More after the break [[break]] Near the pool, on the side of the house, is a large sunroom - almost a cube of glass, letting in lots of sunlight and some great views. The house is surrounded by plenty of tropical plantlife, and it seems that even the bedroom opens up to provide a great view of the sea. The perfect summer getaway. Click the link for more images and a description by the architects.

2011-08-19T08:10:20-04:00 newtecture Freshome has put together 35 images which can only be described as "PoolPorn", and nope, there's no humans in sight. Take a look over these images and be in awe at some incredibly stylish ways to cool off. Expand for a couple samples, hit the link for all 35 stunning images. [[break]] tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-18:/2011/08/18/beat_summer_heat_in_style_35_amazing_pools_from_freshome/ 2011-08-18T11:35:58-04:00

Freshome has put together 35 images which can only be described as "PoolPorn", and nope, there's no humans in sight. Take a look over these images and be in awe at some incredibly stylish ways to cool off. Expand for a couple samples, hit the link for all 35 stunning images. [[break]]

2011-08-18T11:35:58-04:00 newtecture What is one supposed to buy when they have too much money? Well, how about a 170ft Yacht with multiple bedrooms, living spaces, and a full kitchen? The "red dragon" yacht is a beautiful luxury sailing yacht by Wilmotte & Associates, and like most super-yachts, serves as a fully-functional luxury house on the water - perfect for entertaining your billion dollar clients and discussing plans for conquering the world - that's what rich people do in their spare time, right? Expand for more pics, and click the link for even more [[break]] tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-15:/2011/08/15/boattecture_luxurious_red_dragon_yacht/ 2011-08-15T18:34:43-04:00

What is one supposed to buy when they have too much money? Well, how about a 170ft Yacht with multiple bedrooms, living spaces, and a full kitchen? The "red dragon" yacht is a beautiful luxury sailing yacht by Wilmotte & Associates, and like most super-yachts, serves as a fully-functional luxury house on the water - perfect for entertaining your billion dollar clients and discussing plans for conquering the world - that's what rich people do in their spare time, right? Expand for more pics, and click the link for even more [[break]]

2011-08-15T18:34:43-04:00 newtecture This is a follow up to this post where all I had was a neat image. Now we have a whole bunch of photos and a link with more info! The house is known as the Tangga House, is located in Singapore, and is designed by Guz Architects This home is a amazingly well designed home for a nice warm climate, it almost begs you to spend your time outside of the home itself! The corner wrap-around pool has beautiful glass siding that looks even more spectacular at night, and it really what ties the whole thing together. Indoors, in what I assume is the basement, a glass wall gives you an underwater view of the pool, and some nice mood lighting inside. Outside, bamboo roofs and an abundance of greenery give this home a great natural and airy feel, just add frozen margaritas and you've got yourself one heck of a summer day. Click the link for a huge assortment of photos of this beautiful home, or expand for a couple samples [[break]] tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-15:/2011/08/15/follow_up_tangga_house/ 2011-08-15T04:20:23-04:00

This is a follow up to this post where all I had was a neat image. Now we have a whole bunch of photos and a link with more info! The house is known as the Tangga House, is located in Singapore, and is designed by Guz Architects This home is a amazingly well designed home for a nice warm climate, it almost begs you to spend your time outside of the home itself! The corner wrap-around pool has beautiful glass siding that looks even more spectacular at night, and it really what ties the whole thing together. Indoors, in what I assume is the basement, a glass wall gives you an underwater view of the pool, and some nice mood lighting inside. Outside, bamboo roofs and an abundance of greenery give this home a great natural and airy feel, just add frozen margaritas and you've got yourself one heck of a summer day. Click the link for a huge assortment of photos of this beautiful home, or expand for a couple samples [[break]]

2011-08-15T04:20:23-04:00 newtecture Oh infinity pools, you are so beautiful. The linked site is a collection of 30 images which can only be described as "infinity pool porn". A couple samples after the break, click the link for the full 30 [[break]] tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-15:/2011/08/15/infinity_pool_heaven/ 2011-08-15T02:55:57-04:00

Oh infinity pools, you are so beautiful. The linked site is a collection of 30 images which can only be described as "infinity pool porn". A couple samples after the break, click the link for the full 30 [[break]]

2011-08-15T02:55:57-04:00 newtecture While I'm not sure I'd like to be a citizen in one of these, I would sure like to own one! In either case, this is a very neat idea. Some oil platforms are simply massive, and when the oil's gone, a city could very well pop up in it's place. Practical? Well, maybe not, but a very creative idea nonetheless. Expand for more pics [[break]] tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-15:/2011/08/15/recycling_old_oil_platforms_1/ 2011-08-15T02:47:02-04:00

While I'm not sure I'd like to be a citizen in one of these, I would sure like to own one! In either case, this is a very neat idea. Some oil platforms are simply massive, and when the oil's gone, a city could very well pop up in it's place. Practical? Well, maybe not, but a very creative idea nonetheless. Expand for more pics [[break]]

2011-08-15T02:47:02-04:00 newtecture The "Apollo 11" house is an amazing house in a forest outside Santiago, Chile. This house shows aspects of a rustic cottage and combines them with modern touches and plenty of large windows that make this an amazingly cosy forest home. Can't help but long for this forest getaway. Expand for more photos [[break]] tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-14:/2011/08/14/beautiful_forest_house_apolo_11_by_parra_edwards_architects/ 2011-08-14T22:52:45-04:00

The "Apollo 11" house is an amazing house in a forest outside Santiago, Chile. This house shows aspects of a rustic cottage and combines them with modern touches and plenty of large windows that make this an amazingly cosy forest home. Can't help but long for this forest getaway. Expand for more photos [[break]]

2011-08-14T22:52:45-04:00 newtecture Oh Apple Apple Apple, you do know how to get press. This time however, it's really well deserved. I know everyone's been drooling over the design for Apple's new "mothership" HQ, but it really does look pretty darn neat. Apple's released some new mockups of how it will look, expand to see a couple! [[break]] Click the link for a heck of a lot more, including detailed technical drawings and plans. tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-13:/2011/08/13/more_details_about_apples_new_hq/ 2011-08-13T05:45:27-04:00

Oh Apple Apple Apple, you do know how to get press. This time however, it's really well deserved. I know everyone's been drooling over the design for Apple's new "mothership" HQ, but it really does look pretty darn neat. Apple's released some new mockups of how it will look, expand to see a couple! [[break]] Click the link for a heck of a lot more, including detailed technical drawings and plans.

2011-08-13T05:45:27-04:00 newtecture This is an incredible transformation from cement factory to modern fortress. Looking at the finished exterior covered in vines and various greenery, I can't help but imagine some kind of post-apocalyptic fortified stronghold against invading hoards of nomads, but hey, that's just me. Before and after pics, as well as more interior pics are after the break [[break]] tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-13:/2011/08/13/cement_factory_transformation/ 2011-08-13T05:08:00-04:00

This is an incredible transformation from cement factory to modern fortress. Looking at the finished exterior covered in vines and various greenery, I can't help but imagine some kind of post-apocalyptic fortified stronghold against invading hoards of nomads, but hey, that's just me. Before and after pics, as well as more interior pics are after the break [[break]]

2011-08-13T05:08:00-04:00 newtecture Unfortunately don't have much more info about this, but it looks pretty amazing to me! If you have any additional info, leave a link in the comments and we'll share it! tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-13:/2011/08/13/status13/ 2011-08-13T01:36:00-04:00

Unfortunately don't have much more info about this, but it looks pretty amazing to me! If you have any additional info, leave a link in the comments and we'll share it!

2011-08-13T01:36:00-04:00 newtecture It's pretty hard for a tropical resort to not be incredibly beautiful, but seeing these photos really takes my breath away. [[break]] The Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa is an absolutely beautiful resort that can really only be described in amazing photography. What's even better - it's not actually all that expensive. More than your average vacation, sure, but definitely a lot less than I expected after looking at these photos. Visit the link for even more amazing photos, or visit the resort's website for more info. tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-13:/2011/08/13/status11/ 2011-08-13T01:26:30-04:00

It's pretty hard for a tropical resort to not be incredibly beautiful, but seeing these photos really takes my breath away. [[break]] The Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa is an absolutely beautiful resort that can really only be described in amazing photography. What's even better - it's not actually all that expensive. More than your average vacation, sure, but definitely a lot less than I expected after looking at these photos. Visit the link for even more amazing photos, or visit the resort's website for more info.

2011-08-13T01:26:30-04:00 newtecture BNKR Aquitectura is proposing a project reminiscent of Apple's fifth ave. store - building down instead of up. The underground "Earthscraper" would be built in Mexico City's historic district "The Zocalo", in an attempt to bring some revitalization to the area. Ground level is a glass roof to filter down natural light, and the building extends 65 stories into the ground. Planned to inhabit the underground structure is a museum, retail space, and offices tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-11:/2011/08/11/status10/ 2011-08-11T12:49:46-04:00

BNKR Aquitectura is proposing a project reminiscent of Apple's fifth ave. store - building down instead of up. The underground "Earthscraper" would be built in Mexico City's historic district "The Zocalo", in an attempt to bring some revitalization to the area. Ground level is a glass roof to filter down natural light, and the building extends 65 stories into the ground. Planned to inhabit the underground structure is a museum, retail space, and offices

2011-08-11T12:49:46-04:00 newtecture Some incredible photos of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in our home town of waterloo! Photos after the break. [[break]] hallways Although to be honest, I'm not sure I'd be able to get any work done in such an amazingly designed building, would likely walk around marvelling at it all day instead! the "time room" tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-11:/2011/08/11/perimeter_institute/ 2011-08-11T02:52:32-04:00

Some incredible photos of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in our home town of waterloo! Photos after the break. [[break]] hallways Although to be honest, I'm not sure I'd be able to get any work done in such an amazingly designed building, would likely walk around marvelling at it all day instead! the "time room"

2011-08-11T02:52:32-04:00 newtecture I've you've been around the internet a little bit I'm sure you've come across this underground house at least once or twice. While I don't mean to re-cover something that's been done to death, this link contains a heck of a lot more photos that what I've seen previously on this house. A lot more interior shots showing you more of the underground. Definitely worth a look! tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-11:/2011/08/11/status8/ 2011-08-11T02:45:45-04:00

I've you've been around the internet a little bit I'm sure you've come across this underground house at least once or twice. While I don't mean to re-cover something that's been done to death, this link contains a heck of a lot more photos that what I've seen previously on this house. A lot more interior shots showing you more of the underground. Definitely worth a look!

2011-08-11T02:45:45-04:00 newtecture There's something just so stylish about edge pools... tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-11:/2011/08/11/status7/ 2011-08-11T02:43:32-04:00

There's something just so stylish about edge pools...

2011-08-11T02:43:32-04:00 newtecture Incredibly luxurious design with a great view in lake hollywood. Lots of "floating rooms", great lighting, and lots of different textures. Can only imagine the amazing views from some of the glass-walled rooms! Simply beautiful! tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-11:/2011/08/11/status6/ 2011-08-11T02:40:15-04:00

Incredibly luxurious design with a great view in lake hollywood. Lots of "floating rooms", great lighting, and lots of different textures. Can only imagine the amazing views from some of the glass-walled rooms! Simply beautiful!

2011-08-11T02:40:15-04:00 newtecture This is a design that focuses as much on exterior space as interior space. Living in a cooler climate myself, I can only look jealously as those who live in an area where this would work in say, December, but I absolutely love the idea. Very organic, lots of wood, and a design that pushes you to spend time outside! tag:newtecture.com,2011-08-11:/2011/08/11/status5/ 2011-08-11T02:36:38-04:00

This is a design that focuses as much on exterior space as interior space. Living in a cooler climate myself, I can only look jealously as those who live in an area where this would work in say, December, but I absolutely love the idea. Very organic, lots of wood, and a design that pushes you to spend time outside!

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