The Japanese architect Ikuyo Nakama has designed a stylish town house with a nice little atrium courtyard. The house has a typical Japanese balance in the materials used, where hard (concrete) and soft (wood) materials meet in a precise contrast. One of the delicious details of the house is the stairs to 1 floor, which has good graphic qualities and detailed woodwork.[via]
City apartment. Functional, simple and modern. Situated on 100 sqm, the apartment offers everything needed for today’s lifestyles. The home is designed and created to replace the idea of a holiday home and offer her a modern alternative, namely – Second City apartment. The interior is a work of architecture studio Apartment 101.[via]
Dishwashing techniques are undergoing massive consideration for two factors, one the size and placement of the dishwashers and two, the consumption of energy and water. The Eco-Friendly Steam Dishwasher addresses both these issues in quite a fascinating way. As for the size and placement, it’s a counter-top version good enough for a small family or singletons. So no more bending to load the wash....