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Awesome Apartments

These are some of my favorite apartments showcasing design for those who appreciate the tasteful nuances of mixing materials like stone, glass and nature. While some of these might look expensive...others like the shipping containers that were turned into affordable apartments appear to be great options for those that have credit or background issues who can't afford expensive rent. Regardless of someones budget and where they want to live - everyone deserves a place to live! secondchanceapartment.com

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On each of the 10 floors, the balcony rooms have private lanais that are divided by woven screens designed by TK. While sitting on the brightly-hued outdoor chairs, you’ll look out to other midcentury buildings while planning your tropical adventure ahead.
On each of the 10 floors, the balcony rooms have private lanais that are divided by woven screens designed by TK. While sitting on the brightly-hued outdoor chairs, you’ll look out to other midcentury buildings while planning your tropical adventure ahead.
Telegraph Hill
Telegraph Hill
Ando's love of materials, such as glass and concrete, made him the perfect person for the job.
Ando's love of materials, such as glass and concrete, made him the perfect person for the job.
The central open space at 1234 Howard is traversed by footbridges and shared courtyards.
The central open space at 1234 Howard is traversed by footbridges and shared courtyards.
The entrance to the apartment after the renovation.
The entrance to the apartment after the renovation.
Barcelona-based architecture firm Ribas & Ribas shaped the hotel's modern checkerboard exterior in a way that echoes the surrounding marinas and natural landscape, while Baranowitz +Kronenberg designed the hotel's interiors to be an homage to the island's legacy as a decadent, bohemian holiday destination with maritime roots.
Barcelona-based architecture firm Ribas & Ribas shaped the hotel's modern checkerboard exterior in a way that echoes the surrounding marinas and natural landscape, while Baranowitz +Kronenberg designed the hotel's interiors to be an homage to the island's legacy as a decadent, bohemian holiday destination with maritime roots.
Circulation platforms weave above the open courtyard space.
Circulation platforms weave above the open courtyard space.
The apartment building has an organic curving form.
The apartment building has an organic curving form.
Maude Street House by Murray Legge
Maude Street House by Murray Legge
Walden 7 is one of Taller de Arquitectura’s pioneering housing projects, designed to address the problems of modern city living—in particular, how to balance communal spaces with privacy. Located just outside Barcelona, the complex features five interior courtyards and 446 residences spread across 18 towers of 14 stories each. The towers are modular, but they are arranged in an organic, unsystematic form and connected via communal spaces and bridges to create distinct identities.
Walden 7 is one of Taller de Arquitectura’s pioneering housing projects, designed to address the problems of modern city living—in particular, how to balance communal spaces with privacy. Located just outside Barcelona, the complex features five interior courtyards and 446 residences spread across 18 towers of 14 stories each. The towers are modular, but they are arranged in an organic, unsystematic form and connected via communal spaces and bridges to create distinct identities.
The cross laminated timber (CLT) and steel structure was prefabricated, speeding up the building process to just three weeks.
The cross laminated timber (CLT) and steel structure was prefabricated, speeding up the building process to just three weeks.
A variety of planters, boxes, and hanging vines add greenery and softness to the exposed concrete structure.
A variety of planters, boxes, and hanging vines add greenery and softness to the exposed concrete structure.
The sunshine-yellow spiral staircase stands out against the pale tone of the brick facade.
The sunshine-yellow spiral staircase stands out against the pale tone of the brick facade.
The house’s dark exterior helps it blend in with the rest of the street.
The house’s dark exterior helps it blend in with the rest of the street.
The privacy screen is composed of timber battens painted black and mounted on a steel frame.
The privacy screen is composed of timber battens painted black and mounted on a steel frame.
Designed in the 1950s by British firm Chamberlin, Powell, and Bon, the Barbican Estate in East London is one of the largest examples of the brutalist style. Construction extended through the ’70s, and the complex was officially opened by the Queen in 1982. Today, it remains highly coveted for its unique aesthetic and convenient location.
Designed in the 1950s by British firm Chamberlin, Powell, and Bon, the Barbican Estate in East London is one of the largest examples of the brutalist style. Construction extended through the ’70s, and the complex was officially opened by the Queen in 1982. Today, it remains highly coveted for its unique aesthetic and convenient location.

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