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House with Gable is a minimalist residence located in Roßleithen, Austria, designed by mia2/Architektur. On the slope side, the ground floor disappears a good half-meter deep in the terrain, so that the living space is surrounded like a vessel by the base and the adjoining meadow. Down the valley, four steps up, unfold the dining area and kitchen with plenty of air space up to the ridge. It is even easier to set up in summer when the large windows over the corner are completely pushed open. The slightly elevated “intermediate platform” of the kitchen dwells on the underlying cellar for storage and building services. The staggered story makes ideal use of the topographical features of the property. The slightly elevated position that results gives the best visibility, beyond the neighborhood, out into the mountains.

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Hoop Umbrella Stand | Mika Tolvanen

Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen based the simplicity of this umbrella stand on a vintage cast iron model he found at a flea market. Tolvanen’s Hoop stand features a slender wire frame, which is oblong-shaped at the top to support the umbrella. Similar to the antique piece, which dates back to the mid-1900s, it has a cast iron base that keeps it anchored to the ground and collects water.Tolvanen describes the minimal Hoop umbrella stand as a “modern take” on the antique piece. Its narrow shape is intended to fit small and crowded entranceways.

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