Former Government Building Transformed Into Contemporary Paris Apartment

Designed by Francis D’Haene, a Belgian-born, New York-based architect/designer and founder of D’Apostrophe Design, this quirky duplex apartment mansion located on the Left Bank in Paris, France used to be part of a French Government building.

The renovation transformed the historic residence into a contemporary apartment. The interior decor seamlessly blends art and design.

All the furniture and artwork have been thoughtfully selected by the designer and owner, which include chairs by Fernando and Humberto Campana, a pendant by the Bouroullec Brothers, an Andy Warhol silk screen and a pair of Cindy Sherman photos.
 

Images courtesy of Eric Laignel

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Whitepod Hotel – An Eco-Luxury Alpine Retreat

Whitepod Hotel is an eco-resort nestled above the picturesque village of Les Cerniers, Switzerland. This luxury alpine retreat in the Swiss Alps comprises of 15 geodesic dome shaped tents which are pitched on wooden platforms, and enjoys breathtaking views of Lake Geneva.

Each of the 40 square meter (430 sq. ft.) tent features unique and antique objects from the region, soft carpet, large comfortable beds and wood-burning stove.

Guests can meet for breakfast and socialize in the evening in an early 1800s wooden chalet that stands at the centre of the resort.
 

Images: Whitepod Hotel

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Domus Civita – A Unique Italian Retreat

Domus Civita is a unique vacation home located in the Lazio region at the Medieval village of Civita di Bagnoregio in the Province of Viterbo, Italy.

The house is part of a larger structure with its original building dating from the 14th century. You can still see signs of the original beauty such as the old stone fireplace, the wooden beams, the stone walls and the terracotta floors.

The ground floor of the house has a stair dug into the stone connecting it to underground caves through a series of tunnels. These caves date from the middle ages as well as Roman and Etruscan times. Through the caves you will find a garden suspended between 2 stone cliffs.
 

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