The Rainforest House

The Rainforest House (Casa Na Mata) is a stunning retreat nestled in the dense vegetation of the Brazilian rainforest. Located on the coast of the Brazilian municipality of Guarujá, the spectacular house was designed by Brazilian architects Studio MK27 with the aim to optimize the connection between architecture and nature. Perched on the verdant side of a mountain that overlooks the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, the house is primarily constructed from exposed concrete and wood, and features a ground floor that houses utilities, a deck, and a children’s play area; the second floor contains six bedrooms; and the top floor has a kitchen and living room, as well as luxuries like an infinity pool, hot tub and sauna.

CONSOLE BOOKSHELF | BY FUNKTIONAL FURNITURE

Now this is something different, a bookshelf with a bench, a combination of recliner and bookshelf is an obvious combination for any dedicated booklover. Once relaxed into this curvaceous construction, all your reading material is within hands reach in the two sets of shelves that frame the piece like contemporary, all purpose bookends. Designed by Stanislav Katz....
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RESPIRA NATURAL AIR PURIFIER

At first glance this might look like a vertical planter, but Respira is much more than just that. The sleek device filters out dust and particles and then pulls air through its wall of 13 natural plants. Beneficial organisms living within the root zone capture and permanently destroy airborne toxins and chemicals that we would otherwise be breathing. Naturally purified air is then released through the front of the unit. Respira also adds additional humidity to enric...
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SUNKEN STUDIO

If you´ve ever wanted to ditch the commute and work from home but the site of the kitchen table day in day out doesn´t appeal, or you have a hard time separating work and play, you might need a dedicated space where you can go to feel separated from the house and focus on the work at hand. "Sunken Studio" by Brazilian designer Igor Leal, is a concept for a client in Rio de Janeiro that does just that. It is a workspace designed to fit into the garden of a resident...
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