The CUNA Bathtub by Carlo Colombo

The CUNA bathtub is a modern minimalist bathtub ideas created by Italian architect Carlo Colombo for Antonio Lupi. The CUNA bathtub was created to stand in the middle of the bathroom as its absolute protagonist, the Cuna tub has a high, important backrest.



Backrest inclination and height make this tub welcoming, comfortable and giving you total relaxation. The base shape is rectangular, but sides are rounded, another singularity making the tub really comfortable.




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Holiday Home Design - Emu Bay House in South Australia by Max Pritchard

This beautiful holiday home design with spectacular panoramic ocean view in Emu Bay, South Australia is designed by Max Pritchard, An Australian Architect. Timber decked terraces either side of the living area provide outdoor seating options for different wind directions. The sheltered rear courtyard, framed by the building, large water tanks and timber screens focuses on a wood fired pizza oven.



Corrugated colorbond, timber windows, flooring and decking, reinforces the relaxed timeless holiday atmosphere whilst the floating roof form adds drama to the exposed site. With an exposed site of sweeping views, the clients required a relaxed holiday home that maximizes views, but provided sheltered outdoor areas.



The living area, with its dominant floating “lid” roof, emphasizes the drama of the exposed site. Two bedroom wings radiate from this core, and enclose a rear sheltered courtyard focusing on a wood fired pizza oven. Indented timber decks, either side of the living area, provide other options for sheltered outdoor living, with the choice dictated by wind direction.



The building is elevated a meter above the ground to maximize the view and reinforce the dramatic form. Double glazing and high performance glass, cross ventilation and fans for cooling and a highly efficient combustion heater for heating, minimize energy use. Hot water is from an efficient electric heat pump.




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