A high-end VFX design studio demands a very special style of architecture and StudioAC delivers in this regard with the ARTJAIL Offices in Toronto. The office feels modern and elegant with the existing industrial elements of the building being carefully intertwined with modern overtones. A number of new spaces were added to the existing floor plan with meeting rooms and VFX studios being delineated from more open and common work areas using glass walls. White and dark gray is the color of choice inside the office space with large windows ushering in ample natural light. Brick walls and wooden ceilings add textural charm to an interior that feels exquisite and modern.
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Both modern and industrial styles find space next to one another inside this engaging office space. Reception desks, backdrop and other accent features anchor the open office space in neutral hues and provide dark touches. Smart design and a kitchen that matches the style of the rest of the space ensures that you have an office that embraces both the past and the future of the building. [Photography: Jeremie Warshafsky]
Industrial appeal coupled with modernity inside the officeMetal, wood and dark black entrance to the studioOffice of creative visual effects studio in Toronto that feels fresh and innovativeOpen work areas of the office with gorgeous modern industrial styleSliding glass doors combine privacy with flow of lightSpacious kitchen of the office with dark and dashing style
Through a rigorous study of plan, function and form a concept that housed two of the VFX suites and a kitchen/meeting space into one architectural gesture was chosen. This element presents itself immediately when guests and staff enter the space acting as the functional and visual identity of the space.
Wood and black spaces make a cool statement inside the officeBeautiful wood and black kitchen with ample natural lightingBlack anchors the open plan office space beautifullyCustom VFX studios are combined with open space inside the office
The garden for our home is an afterthought on most occasions. It is a feature that often complements the design of the house but is not the defining feature that sets it apart. Not in the case of the MeMo House in San Isidro, Argentina designed by BAM! Arquitectura though. This gorgeous contemporary home in concrete embraces greenery at every turn with a vertical garden that slopes its way across three different levels and offers eco-friendly goodness along with refreshing aesthetics. While concrete and a neutral color scheme shape the interior of the house, on the outside, it is the visual of the sloped green garden and the spacious rear deck that steal the show.
System of green ramps connects different levels of the house and adds ample greenery
The sloping garden morphs into a full-fledged rooftop garden when it hits the top floor while the rear garden contains the pool, deck and the fire pit along with other smart features. On the ground floor, the garden meets the living room with sliding glass doors acting as an interface between the interior and the exterior. Solar panels on the rooftop provide green energy to the house and power both its heating and lighting needs even as additional green features give the house a high LEED rating.
Living room of the house in white and wood with plenty of natural light flowing inModern rear facade of the house opens up into the gardenMulti-level garden across the house adds eco-friendly appeal to the settingRear garden, pool and deck along with a firepitSloped gardens also become a part of the visual indoorsUnassuming and modern street facade of the house in concrete
The upper level contains the master bedroom and bathrooms with white and concrete along with an accent wooden wall making a smart statement. Rainwater irrigation systems and passive cooling and heating techniques complete a home that is modern, planet-friendly and unique. [Photography: Jeremias Thomas]
View from above of the eco-friendly and sustainable home in Beunos AiresWood and concrete kitchen and dining area of the MeMo HouseConcrete ceiling brings textural beauty to the living room in white and woodConcrete staircase next to the green ramps spread across the houseConcrete staircase with steel railing leads to the top level
At one point or another, all of us wish to escape the constant urban rush and create a few moments of tranquility and calm. A holiday home can definitely offer all that and a whole lot more. But not all of us can afford one and even a trip to a rented cabin in the woods is a rare occurrence that demands time and resources. Creating a little piece of personal haven in the urban jungle is the perfect solution and your small balcony is the gateway to this awesome escape! That’s right; a small and seemingly stunted balcony can bring with it plenty of delight when used right.
Dash of timeless NYC charm for the tiny balcony next to the bedroom [From: Designed To Appeal]
Decorating the small balcony is all about striking a balance between form and function. This is something that is a lot harder than it sounds and you can easily go overboard in one direction or the other. A stylish and smart small balcony is different for different people. Some might love an overload of greenery while others could wish to embrace a style like Scandinavian or Beach style without letting go of ergonomics. Dashing, creative and urbane, this is a look at 25 best small balcony decorating ideas from across the spectrum –
Adding Greenery to the Small Balcony
This is the perfect way to start the transformation of your tiny balcony. Nothing beats the charm of natural greenery and if you craving for a relaxing and rejuvenating private zone at home, then potted plants, flowering plants and creepers are the undoubted way forward. Here again, the approach to using plants in the small balcony varies with the style of the balcony, the available space and your own personal preferences. Some might want a giant wall of green to keep out prying eyes while others could simply add a vertical green wall or a few pots on the railing for a smart, refreshing balcony.
Filling up the small balcony with plants helps you create an oasis of green in the cityGorgeous contemporary balcony of Paris home with ample greenery and lovely views [From: MEERO]It is hard to beat the visual magic of plants and greenery while decorating the balcony!Potted plants for the small modern balconyRetractable cover keeps away the heat in style [From: dream design sthlm]Wall of green also gives the balcony more privacy along with freshness [From: papac media AB]Another beautiful small balcony decorating idea from the city of StockholmEasy way to bring a bit of green into the small modern balcony [From: Cheryl Ketner Interiors]
Seating Options in Small Balconies
So you have thought about the ‘green options’ in the balcony and now wish to turn your focus towards functionality and the seating space you can create. Start off small by adding a slim outdoor table and a coupled of sleek chairs and see how the balcony feels. If you think this approach just does not fit in with the more modern style of your balcony, then turn to sectional seating with built-in storage options. Remember that these choices also depend on how you plan to use the balcony and the number of members in your family that frequent the space.
Bring the console table into the balcony to save space and create a new look [From: Gaile Guevara]Comfortable sectional fills up almost the entire balcony in here [From: Svensk Fastighetsförmedling]Iconic Acapulco chairs for the small modern balcony with a hint of green [From: Studio Morton]Slim chairs and table bring a dash of red to this tiny balcony in Paris apartment [From: A+B KASHA Designs]Small farmhouse style balcony with a couple of chairs offers simplicity with style [From: Rachael Smith Photography Ltd]Small Scandinavian style balcony of Moscow apartment with smart seating and stargazing opportunity [From: irina krasheninnikova]Awesome beach style balcony brings sand and surf indoors [From: Suzy Kloner Design]Bench, cushions and smart table can transform even the tiniest of balconies
Making Most of Limited Space
Space is the biggest constraint in the small balcony and yet it is also this limited room that gives it an unmistakable charm. Few things feel more romantic than a beautiful balcony decorated with strings lights, featuring a table for two and maybe a couple of flowering plants thrown into the mix! You can create more space by choosing décor that utilizes minimum legroom like a console table, a breakfast table with pedestal base or chairs that are built for space-savvy outdoor living. Turn to the walls as well to stack up stuff and create a tiny balcony that feels inviting and exquisite.
Small breakfast zone and reading space in the tiny balcony [From: Wida Design]Space-savvy modern garden furniture is perfect for the tiny urban balcony [From: Stylescale]This Stockholm balcony has it all with plush seating, grill and a bit of greenery! [From: Svensk Fastighetsförmedling]Transform the tiny balcony into a romantic escape [From: Stylingbolaget]Trendy eclectic decorating style for the small balconyCreative and clever use of white fabric in the small balconyDiscover the magic of black when it comes to the small modern balcony [From: Alexander White]Modern balcony of Californian home with cool Ocean views [From: Fougeron Architecture]
The dream of every urbanite is to have that lovely holiday home that is far away from the constant rush and bright lights of big city. It is a dream that is often constrained by lack of resources. But this tiny vacation cabin on the Galiano Island brings the dream alive with its smart and eco-friendly design that is easy on the eyes and on the pocket. It is the perfect little escape that not only offers wonderful views of the landscape, but also allows its newly wed owners to rejuvenate and rest with ease! Designed by Trim Studio, the cabin occupies no more than just 100-square foot of space.
Modern and tiny cabin on Galiano Island that overlooks lovely scenery
But that seems more than sufficient in here with a small living area, a functional kitchen in white and wood that has a black workstation and a bedroom that is illuminated by a brilliant skylight. Each space flows into the next and the cabin offers everything a couple could need on their vacation. Even more impressive is the gorgeous wooden deck just outside that also holds a hot tub and adds to the sense of luxury and romance the cabin exudes.
Modern tiny cabin design that saves space and costsSkylight above the bedroom bed offers a window into the skyWood and white kitchen with dark workstation is both practical and smartBluish gray for the outdoor shower with a touch of greenFitting appliances and storage cabins into the design plan of the tiny kitchen
You also have an outdoor shower area draped in bluish-gray that helps you connect with nature further while warm lighting breathes life into both the cabin and the deck after sunset. A perfect getaway that has it all and on a budget! [Photography: Jarusha Brown]
Hot tub on the deck gives fabulous views while helping you relaxString lights for the cabin deck that also has a hot tub and provides fabulous viewsBeautiful lighting illuminates both the cabin and gorgeous deck outside
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