I love a good fireplace, but I hate having to move away from it to make myself a sandwich or use the bathroom. That's why I love this rolling fireplace: I can roll it around with me wherever I go.
Sure, if it tips over or goes down some stair accidentally you might just burn your house down, but come on. You're not some sort of klutz. I think the possibility of imminent danger makes this thing even cooler, anyways.
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Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan has presented us his latest project his latest production the Coser House. Based in Sao Paolo, Brazil, the chimney house defines modern architecture. The chimneys on the rooftop are of varied shapes, inspired in the chimneys on the rows of houses in the city of São Paulo.
The chimneys on the rooftop are of varied shapes, inspired in the chimneys on the rows of houses in the city of São Paulo.
The inner dimensions of the living room 6.5m by 10.3m, and the low ceiling of 2.40m, create a sensation of coziness, accentuated by the textured of the concrete ceiling made with narrow wooden formwork. In this way, a desired horizontal proportion for this project is created.
Moving Color, the creators of these incredible temperature-sensitive, color changing glass tiles, have a very good point to make: traditional tiles don’t do anything. Call us over-stimulated, but we actually kind of enjoy being in a dynamic environment with fun, interactive things all around. And these tiles definitely fit that description. They change colors depending on the ambient temperature, kind of like those Hypercolor clothes you were so crazy about in the early 90s, but slightly more awesome. They can be used in all sorts of residential and commercial applications, from kitchen countertops to showers to wall art to creative floor displays. But even more exciting is the fact that they’re somewhat eco-friendly, using 20%-80% recycled glass.
The color-changing tiles have already been used in the ridiculously well-appointed Mickey Mouse Penthouse in the Disneyland Hotel. When you turn on the shower and the hot water warms the tiles, images of Mickey appear all around you in the temperature-sensitive tiles. But the company that produces the tiles isn’t interested in pigeonholing their creation: they want to see it used in appliances, surf boards, casino chips, pots and pans, children’s books and car hardware, among about a thousand other ideas. Basically, any surface or item that undergoes a significant temperature change while in use is a candidate. The possible applications for a material like this are basically limitless, so it will be exciting to see them pop up all over the place in the coming years.
Here's something architects don't normally flat out admit about their designs: 'I wanted someone to barf when they look at it.' That's Berkeley-based Thom Faulders, obviously on the warped work above. Deformscape was created in the backyard of Apple exec Jeff Dauber's Potrero Hill home. The wall and floor planes are actually entirely flat and perpendicular, and the tree vortex is an illusion created by the sloping lines. Fun! Incidentally, Faulders did pretty much the same thing to the inside of Dauber's house, dubbed Deform House. Naturally.
· Deformscape [Faulders Studio]
· Apple Exec's Backyard Is Designed for Barfing [Fast Company]
· Curbed Inside: San Francisco Living Home Tour [Curbed SF]
This weekend we are canvasing neighborhoods all around Los Angeles County to bring you homes in the $800,000 range. Happy house hunting.
3339 North Knoll Drive--East Valley
Price: $799,000
Days on Market: 15
Beds/Bath: 3/2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,872
Pitch: "Amazing Price for this Mid-Century Post & Beam on a large terraced lot w/ treetop views. Step through gated entry into a private courtyard with a spacious deck & spa. Tall double doors lead to a light-filled open floor plan that features high wood ceilings & Clerestory windows. The living, dining & family rooms have a seamless flow and are framed by tall windows that showcase canyon views.."
Sunday November 22, 1pm-4pm
6871 Sunny Hollywood Hills-West
Price: $769,000
Days on Market: 103 (one reduction)
Beds, Bath: 2/1
Sq. Ft.: 1,097
Pitch: 'Reduced $151K. Private parklike grounds of 1/2+ acre, charming retreat nestled in the hills on a cul-de-sac with easy access to city and valley. Hardwood floors throughout. Step down living room with coved ceiling and cozy fireplace. Living room, Formal Dining Room and yard have city views. Large kitchen with pavers, tiled counters, and separate laundry/pantry area. Master opens to a beautifully crafted covered patio and the unbelievable yard that convenes with nature. Potential to expand..'
Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
5912 Stoneview Drive, Culver City
Price: 777,000
Days on Market: 29
Beds, Bath: 4/3
Sq. Ft.: 2,036
Pitch: 'Great bones to this four bedroom hillside hideaway. Mid century open concept design. Sliding doors to patio and pool area from several rooms. Fireplaces in both the living room and dining room. A sunny south facing pool with all day sun and huge deck surround. Master suite is on a split level and has a private balcony looking out to Hollywood Hills. First showing Sunday , Oct. 25 from 2 to 5pm.'
Saturday, November 22, 2009 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
426 West Manchester Avenue, Playa del Rey
Price: $799,000
Days on Market: 152 (six price chops)
Beds/Bath: 3/2
Sq. Ft.: 1,446
Pitch: 'Gorgeous beach house, walking distance to the beach. Remodeled kitchen with an island, granite counters garden window, and stainless appliances. . Lovely decorator colors. Dark hardwood floors, crown molding and chair railing. A fireplace in the living room and master bedroom. Large master suite. Beautiful wood deck that looks out to the large yard. Two solar tubes and double paned windows. The yard is private and so is the outdoor shower. Unique guest house with a loft.'
Sunday, November 22, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
127 North Hobart--Mid Wilshire
Price: $799,000
Days on Market: 54
Beds/Bath: 5/2
Sq. Ft.: 2,263
Pitch: '1913 Craftsman with all of the charm of yesteryear, plus modern updates like copper plumbing, updated electrical, new furnace and a newer roof. Two beds + one bath up, two beds + bath + den down. Cook~s kitchen, updated spa baths with skylights, character details like built-ins and wood floors. Front porch and gracious back deck for entertaining and play. Detached one-bedroom guest apartment. Quiet, tree-lined street. Walk to Larchmont!'
Sunday, November 22, 2009 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1105 S. Shenandoah St., Beverlywood Vicinity
Price: $825,000
Days on Market: 80
Beds, Bath: 2/2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,505
Pitch: 'Great 1929 Spanish with remod interior, hardwood floors, living with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. Big windows, bright open living spaces, loads of charm. Corner lot in a terrific neighborhood, walking distance to shops and restaurants.'
Sunday, November 22, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2007 Baxter St., Elysian Heights
Price: $849,00
Days on Market: 216
Beds, Bath: 3/3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,754
Pitch: "Elysian Hghts. Brand New, DONE 2754 sq ft, 3 Bdrm, 3.5 Bath Home! Wonderful flow, light, airy & spacious! 2 Frpls. Entirely private, large Master Suite w/ Massive Walk-In closet & sumptious, spa-like bath. Great Rm w/ exquisite eat-in Chef's Kitchen w/ lge granite isle. All bdrms have ensuite baths. Custom tile, granite & cabinetry throughout. Dual zone cntrl heat & air. In-wall speakers. Washer/Dryer incl'd on both levels. Recessed lighting. Fully landscaped. Lovely yard w/ redwd deck."
Saturday, November 22, 2009 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
13618 Addison St., Sherman Oaks
Price: $879,999
Days on Market: 80
Beds/Bath: 3/1.75
Sq. Ft.: 2,082
Pitch: "Uniquely styled Sherman Oaks home perfect for entertaining and elegant gatherings. Featuring incredible open and flowing living space with architectural elements. Vaulted beamed ceiling, single pane beveled glass French doors opening on to a private oasis yard, complete with pool, dining patio, built-in brick bar-b-q, pergola with seating areas and garden. Three bedrooms, den, dining area and two updated bathrooms. Kitchen has sealed butcher block counters, ceramic tile back splash, floor & newer appliances. Master with French doors open to yard. Two fireplaces, custom moldings, hardwood floors. Newer roof, paved gravel driveway. Convenient location close to Fashion Square."
Sunday, November 22, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This low impact woodland home in Wales is the cream of the crop.The woodland home was built entirely of natural materials, and best of all - only took 4 months and $5000 to complete.
The design is ingenious, dug into a hillside for low visual impact and strong shelter. Straw bales provide super-insulation to keep the heat in. The lime plaster is breathable and low energy to manufacture. Wood-burning heater. Underground-cooled fridge. Skylight. Solar panels for electricity. Compost toilet. Spring water.
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Mobility may have been the most massive driving force behind the interstate highway system and suburbia as we know it - but the focus is slowly shifting. There is a growing movement toward (and market for) new types of small-space dwellings and miniature homes built on wheels. While similar, these are not the same as the traditional prefabricated-and-portable housing typologies that celebrate always-on-the-road living and go-anywhere, move-anytime lifestyles.
The result is a more economical, simple approach to house design without associated costs (personal and environmental) of full-time mobile living. Tumbleweed is one tiny house company that has made an (architectural) art of condensing spatial requirements for still-comfortable living within small-square-foot residences, down to as little as just 65 sq. feet.
Blending the best of prefabrication and optional do-it-yourself construction, these low-cost dwelling spaces are green in more than the obvious material ways – they simply use fewer resources and require less complex construction.
Other tiny-building specialists like Modern Cabana are admittedly more about supplying additional spaces to existing homes, but the portability factor again makes this a more sustainable approach as the resulting mini-structures can be moved rather than demolished.
Whether fixed-in-place and semi-permanent or up-on-wheels and ready to roll, small homes and auxiliary housing, work and relaxation spaces are simply more flexible – these buildings can bought, sold, lifted and transported rather than discarded or destroyed when no longer in use.
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Like something straight from a science fiction or horror movie scene, this underground nuclear missile silo was once a dank, dark and deserted structure of interest to no one – until man saw past the pooled water and cracked concrete and began to build by hand the ultimate underground dream house for himself in the family.
Occupying only a third of the nearly 20,000 available square feet of total military base, Ed Peden and his family live in a world of weird wonder purchased for a relative pittance at $48,000 and derelict for decades when he went to buy it. On the surface, former escape hatches now look like castle turrets and a shack-like structure is about all there is to mark the entrance to this domain.
Fortunately for the family, the gigantic missile bay was an early model set horizontally in the ground – a parked rocket-loaded truck was designed to drive out, angle the rocket and fire if needed. This space has, with only minor additions and conversions, made for a vast parking and storage area.
What many people fail to realize when they see something like a run-down nuclear missile base is that (beneath the grime, water and other signs of age) the underlying materials are often of the best quality and likely to last at least a few lifetimes after being outwardly restored – from top-notch concrete to high-grade steel. Peden became so enamored with his own unique living space that he switched from a life of teaching to a profession of selling missile silos around the United States.
While many of the interior spaces have been left as industrial tributes to the history of this silo complex, a few choice above-ground areas were turned into more family-friendly and colorful living quarters. Still, these places seem almost like a facade – the overt surface area that masks the incredible depths of the underground home spiraling outward below. (Images by Jim Merithew).
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