This ceiling was designed and detailed by dSPACE Studio. We created a custom plaster mold that was fabricated by a Chicago plaster company and installed and finished on-site.

The Port Ludlow Residence is a compact, 2400 SF modern house located on a wooded waterfront property at the north end of the Hood Canal, a long, fjord-like arm of western Puget Sound. The house creates a simple glazed living space that opens up to become a front porch to the beautiful Hood Canal. The east-facing house is sited along a high bank, with a wonderful view of the water. The main living volume is completely glazed, with 12-ft. high glass walls facing the view and large, 8-ft.x8-ft. sliding glass doors that open to a slightly raised wood deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor space. During the warm summer months, the living area feels like a large, open porch. Anchoring the north end of the living space is a two-story building volume containing several bedrooms and separate his/her office spaces. The interior finishes are simple and elegant, with IPE wood flooring, zebrawood cabinet doors with mahogany end panels, quartz and limestone countertops, and Douglas Fir trim and doors. Exterior materials are completely maintenance-free: metal siding and aluminum windows and doors. The metal siding has an alternating pattern using two different siding profiles. The house has a number of sustainable or “green” building features, including 2x8 construction (40% greater insulation value); generous glass areas to provide natural lighting and ventilation; large overhangs for sun and rain protection; metal siding (recycled steel) for maximum durability, and a heat pump mechanical system for maximum energy efficiency. Sustainable interior finish materials include wood cabinets, linoleum floors, low-VOC paints, and natural wool carpet.

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Large mid-century modern gray split-level mixed siding exterior home photo in DC Metro with a shingle roof

Wall to wall custom cabinetry keeps the collections of books organized and graphically interesting. South facing windows allow light to permeate the space and flood the meeting room in daylight. White paint throughout keeps the space bright for meetings. Flooring is locally sourced hardwood. Stainless steel tables are pushed together at center to create a dynamic workspace. Sharon Davis Design for Space Kit

Rhode Island: Garden design by Growsgreen Landscape Design, photo for Sunset by David Fenton. Used with permission. http://www.sunset.com/garden/landscaping-design/party-yard-00418000083011/

Here are some practical tips for creating a beautiful, comfortable and thoughtful living room design. The living room in the house is the place where, as the name suggests, receives guests. However, the owners themselves relax here, spending time in front of the TV or a book, with drinks, pleasant conversation and other activities. Therefore, the living room should be the most comfortable place in your home. The place of the sofa in the design of the living room The sofa does not need to be placed in a draft. This means that it should not be on an imaginary line from window to door - if you drew a floor plan, it will just be easy to trace. 1. The sofa in front of the TV, diagonally from the door, is a great location. As if inviting you to sit down :) 2. Sofa near the door. A good solution if you often have overnight guests. 3. Corner sofa in the living room. Best placed in the farthest corner from the door. This will make the room look more spacious. Correct opening of the door in the living room. Inward or outward? Open inward or outward? There is no clear rule here, because everything depends on the layout and on the furniture placed. The main thing is that the door leaf opens freely and does not interfere with entering and exiting the room. Also, the door should not interfere with free access to the closet or dressing room. TV in living room size and location. Location. The TV is placed on the wall opposite to the sofa - this is the most logical and reasonable place for it in the living room. Moreover, the distance to it does not really matter: modern TV models can be placed close to the sofa. Cabinet or bracket? To your taste. The main thing is that the television zone looks neat and presentable. Provide in advance a cable channel in which all the wires and numerous sockets for the receiver, modem, set-top box, sound bar will hide. Nothing spoils a design like sticking wires! Height from the floor. It is optimal to place the TV 1 m from the floor to the middle of the screen - this is exactly the level of the eyes of a seated person. Diagonal size. If there is a financial opportunity, consider options from 50 inches - smaller screens look lonely and lonely on an empty wall. Living room furniture. Armchair. Often the chair becomes an accent item in the interior, then its shade, and sometimes its shape, differ from the rest of the furniture. When choosing a chair, be guided also by your habits: for example, it will be more convenient to climb up with your feet and read a book in an armchair with dimensions of 90x90 cm, and you can “just sit comfortably” in a fireplace chair with a high back, comfortable armrests and with a seat 80x80 cm. TV stand. Large TV stands are no longer as relevant as they used to be, when it was necessary to store a player, cassettes and discs there. For now, a console table or a narrow elegant pedestal is enough. Coffee table. Nice piece of furniture that creates a cozy atmosphere. Some models, if necessary, can be transformed into a more spacious table for receiving guests - however, finding comfortable and beautiful specimens is not easy, plus they usually cost a lot. Rack. An extremely useful type of furniture. :) Firstly, a large number of decor items can be beautifully placed on the rack. And secondly, it can also play the role of a light through partition, which divides the room into zones and does not select light at the same time. This is a very big plus for small apartments. Fireplace. Here we are talking about electric fireplaces. Some of them come with a humidifier and heated, so 3-in-1 models can be very helpful. Fireplace portals have different styles: classic, antique, modern. Inconsistency with the general style of the living room can greatly spoil the impression of the room, so be careful with creativity. Sizing is an important issue. A large wall with a high ceiling also needs a proportionate fireplace; in horror, a small portal will look lonely and ridiculous. What do you think about our new living room project? https://www.ferriss.co #ferriss #We_bring_objects_to_life #3drendering #architecture #San_Francisco

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz Read the Houzz article about this tree house: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8884948/list/The-Most-Incredible-Kids--Tree-House-You-ll-Ever-See-

Here are some practical tips for creating a beautiful, comfortable and thoughtful living room design. The living room in the house is the place where, as the name suggests, receives guests. However, the owners themselves relax here, spending time in front of the TV or a book, with drinks, pleasant conversation and other activities. Therefore, the living room should be the most comfortable place in your home. The place of the sofa in the design of the living room The sofa does not need to be placed in a draft. This means that it should not be on an imaginary line from window to door - if you drew a floor plan, it will just be easy to trace. 1. The sofa in front of the TV, diagonally from the door, is a great location. As if inviting you to sit down :) 2. Sofa near the door. A good solution if you often have overnight guests. 3. Corner sofa in the living room. Best placed in the farthest corner from the door. This will make the room look more spacious. Correct opening of the door in the living room. Inward or outward? Open inward or outward? There is no clear rule here, because everything depends on the layout and on the furniture placed. The main thing is that the door leaf opens freely and does not interfere with entering and exiting the room. Also, the door should not interfere with free access to the closet or dressing room. TV in living room size and location. Location. The TV is placed on the wall opposite to the sofa - this is the most logical and reasonable place for it in the living room. Moreover, the distance to it does not really matter: modern TV models can be placed close to the sofa. Cabinet or bracket? To your taste. The main thing is that the television zone looks neat and presentable. Provide in advance a cable channel in which all the wires and numerous sockets for the receiver, modem, set-top box, sound bar will hide. Nothing spoils a design like sticking wires! Height from the floor. It is optimal to place the TV 1 m from the floor to the middle of the screen - this is exactly the level of the eyes of a seated person. Diagonal size. If there is a financial opportunity, consider options from 50 inches - smaller screens look lonely and lonely on an empty wall. Living room furniture. Armchair. Often the chair becomes an accent item in the interior, then its shade, and sometimes its shape, differ from the rest of the furniture. When choosing a chair, be guided also by your habits: for example, it will be more convenient to climb up with your feet and read a book in an armchair with dimensions of 90x90 cm, and you can “just sit comfortably” in a fireplace chair with a high back, comfortable armrests and with a seat 80x80 cm. TV stand. Large TV stands are no longer as relevant as they used to be, when it was necessary to store a player, cassettes and discs there. For now, a console table or a narrow elegant pedestal is enough. Coffee table. Nice piece of furniture that creates a cozy atmosphere. Some models, if necessary, can be transformed into a more spacious table for receiving guests - however, finding comfortable and beautiful specimens is not easy, plus they usually cost a lot. Rack. An extremely useful type of furniture. :) Firstly, a large number of decor items can be beautifully placed on the rack. And secondly, it can also play the role of a light through partition, which divides the room into zones and does not select light at the same time. This is a very big plus for small apartments. Fireplace. Here we are talking about electric fireplaces. Some of them come with a humidifier and heated, so 3-in-1 models can be very helpful. Fireplace portals have different styles: classic, antique, modern. Inconsistency with the general style of the living room can greatly spoil the impression of the room, so be careful with creativity. Sizing is an important issue. A large wall with a high ceiling also needs a proportionate fireplace; in horror, a small portal will look lonely and ridiculous. What do you think about our new living room project? https://www.ferriss.co #ferriss #We_bring_objects_to_life #3drendering #architecture #San_Francisco

Here are some practical tips for creating a beautiful, comfortable and thoughtful living room design. The living room in the house is the place where, as the name suggests, receives guests. However, the owners themselves relax here, spending time in front of the TV or a book, with drinks, pleasant conversation and other activities. Therefore, the living room should be the most comfortable place in your home. The place of the sofa in the design of the living room The sofa does not need to be placed in a draft. This means that it should not be on an imaginary line from window to door - if you drew a floor plan, it will just be easy to trace. 1. The sofa in front of the TV, diagonally from the door, is a great location. As if inviting you to sit down :) 2. Sofa near the door. A good solution if you often have overnight guests. 3. Corner sofa in the living room. Best placed in the farthest corner from the door. This will make the room look more spacious. Correct opening of the door in the living room. Inward or outward? Open inward or outward? There is no clear rule here, because everything depends on the layout and on the furniture placed. The main thing is that the door leaf opens freely and does not interfere with entering and exiting the room. Also, the door should not interfere with free access to the closet or dressing room. TV in living room size and location. Location. The TV is placed on the wall opposite to the sofa - this is the most logical and reasonable place for it in the living room. Moreover, the distance to it does not really matter: modern TV models can be placed close to the sofa. Cabinet or bracket? To your taste. The main thing is that the television zone looks neat and presentable. Provide in advance a cable channel in which all the wires and numerous sockets for the receiver, modem, set-top box, sound bar will hide. Nothing spoils a design like sticking wires! Height from the floor. It is optimal to place the TV 1 m from the floor to the middle of the screen - this is exactly the level of the eyes of a seated person. Diagonal size. If there is a financial opportunity, consider options from 50 inches - smaller screens look lonely and lonely on an empty wall. Living room furniture. Armchair. Often the chair becomes an accent item in the interior, then its shade, and sometimes its shape, differ from the rest of the furniture. When choosing a chair, be guided also by your habits: for example, it will be more convenient to climb up with your feet and read a book in an armchair with dimensions of 90x90 cm, and you can “just sit comfortably” in a fireplace chair with a high back, comfortable armrests and with a seat 80x80 cm. TV stand. Large TV stands are no longer as relevant as they used to be, when it was necessary to store a player, cassettes and discs there. For now, a console table or a narrow elegant pedestal is enough. Coffee table. Nice piece of furniture that creates a cozy atmosphere. Some models, if necessary, can be transformed into a more spacious table for receiving guests - however, finding comfortable and beautiful specimens is not easy, plus they usually cost a lot. Rack. An extremely useful type of furniture. :) Firstly, a large number of decor items can be beautifully placed on the rack. And secondly, it can also play the role of a light through partition, which divides the room into zones and does not select light at the same time. This is a very big plus for small apartments. Fireplace. Here we are talking about electric fireplaces. Some of them come with a humidifier and heated, so 3-in-1 models can be very helpful. Fireplace portals have different styles: classic, antique, modern. Inconsistency with the general style of the living room can greatly spoil the impression of the room, so be careful with creativity. Sizing is an important issue. A large wall with a high ceiling also needs a proportionate fireplace; in horror, a small portal will look lonely and ridiculous. What do you think about our new living room project? https://www.ferriss.co #ferriss #We_bring_objects_to_life #3drendering #architecture #San_Francisco

This room plays off a white backdrop against textures, recycled timbers and soft grey accessories. Add the faux fireplace and the room is made for sweet dreams! Photography by Sue Murray - imagineit.net.au

Photo: Lauren Mikus © 2013 Houzz
Entryway - eclectic entryway idea in Denver

ROOST Apartment Hotel is a high-design boutique extended-stay hotel concept, conceptualized by hospitality company Method Co. A first of its kind, ROOST introduces a fresh approach to hospitality by blending the comfort and practicality of an apartment with the amenities and design of a boutique hotel, creating a temporary living environment ideally suited for a long-term stay. LUMAS worked together with Morris Adjmi Architects on creating a bespoke art concept. ROOST locations by offering a diverse selection of amenities, including an expansive ground floor lobby and a 20,000 square foot amenity level featuring landscaped terraces; community vegetable gardens & BBQs; 20 meter heated lap pool; 24-hour fitness centre; library & lounge; demo kitchen and private screening room. ROOST offers all the best bits about hotels, such as the services and amenities, with that homely feeling that comes with having your own front door. Morris Adjmi Architects went to work on the 1920s Midtown Philadelphia building once occupied by financier Charles Packard, and reorganised the space into 27 furnished and fully-equipped residences. With monthly rentals for a one-bedroomed place coming in at upwards of $4,500, you’ll be expecting something special. And special you get. Apartments are kitted out with Apple TVs, Geneva bluetooth sound systems and Bonavita coffee makers for starters. On the décor side of things, the designers have opted for ornate vaulted ceilings, parquet flooring with 100-year-old Turkmen rugs, and custom artwork from LUMAS. (words by We Heart Journal and Dwell blog).

It's known as the PISA/TIMSS voyaging convoy. Every time worldwide tests results are discharged with association tables indicating champs and failures a gaggle of scientists, scholastics and grouped kindred explorers plummet on the most astounding performing nation or instruction framework to break down and write about "world's best practice". The objective continues evolving One issue with thusly of deduction is that nobody framework reliably beats the rest. In light of the 1995 and 1999 TIMSS (Trends in International Math and Science Study) results, Asian instruction frameworks in Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan overwhelmed. Accordingly, the emphasis was immovably on recognizing the reasons the Asian tigers were performing so well. In the PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) 2000 results, Finland positioned first in education, fourth in arithmetic and third in science. Finland became the overwhelming focus and specialists and scholastics ran to Helsinki to find the reasons Finnish understudies performed at or close to the highest point of the table. By 2012, at the end of the day, an alternate training framework turned into the focal point of consideration. Finland descended the PISA rankings as another champ, Shanghai, rose as first in arithmetic, science and perusing. Apples aren't being contrasted with apples A second issue when making correlations is that the spots we've recognized as examples of overcoming adversity are distinctive to Australia. City-states like Singapore and instruction frameworks in profoundly performing spots like Hong Kong and Shanghai have remarkable qualities that separate them from nations like Australia, England and the USA. Contrasts in topography, the quantities of understudies and schools, the understudy cosmetics (as far as dialect, society and financial profile) and how schools, including educational modules and appraisal, are organized and oversaw significantly affect results. Singapore, when contrasted with Australia, is little topographically, more homogenous as far as dialect and culture and utilizes instructive practices that have long been out of support in Australia. These incorporate gushing kids in view of their abilities, and high-chance, focused tests and examinations. As noted in a paper titled How not to prevail upon PISA information: an unexpected examination, there are additionally social components clarifying solid execution that are troublesome, if not unimaginable, to exchange starting with one instruction framework then onto the next. Evident cases incorporate the effect of Confucian qualities and morals that stretch appreciation for power (particularly instructors), the conviction that achievement is conceivable with inspiration, fixation and diligent work, and the thought that training is focal if one is to accomplish a superior life. Confounding circumstances and end results Befuddling what has driven these nations to achievement speaks to the third trouble in expecting that what seems to prompt accomplishment in one nation can without much of a stretch be exchanged to another. To expect that everything we need to do in Australia to enhance test outcomes is to lessen the impact of the Australian Education Union, while being appealing to some, is both undemocratic and blameworthy of accepting circumstances and end results. There are a few advantages of abroad correlations PISA and TIMSS tests have been held for a long time. Thus, there is a decent arrangement of examination recognizing the attributes of more grounded performing instruction frameworks from which states and domains can learn. The early ethnographic work recording Japanese and American classes nitty gritty in Harvard distribution The Teaching Gap uncovers how the lessons in Asian classrooms are more unequivocal, obviously organized and sound and there is a desire that all understudies, with the essential offer and applications, some assistance with canning succeed. A later distribution by the Grattan Institute, Catching up: gaining from the best educational systems in East Asia, likewise distinguishes imperative lessons from fruitful Asian instruction frameworks. Positive variables incorporate giving instructors more opportunity to work cooperatively and to tutor each other, guaranteeing that educator training, course readings and the educational modules are commonly steady and concentrate on enhancing classroom rehearse. It ought to additionally be noticed that while Australian understudies don't perform in the top level in PISA and TIMSS tests, there is some reason for festivity. Understudies in the Australian Capital Territory perform well over the Australian normal and frequently coordinate the execution of top-performing abroad instruction frameworks. As far as lifting the execution of understudies from distraught foundations it is additionally critical to take note of that Catholic schools, in light of an investigation of the 2009 PISA results completed by the Australian Council for Educational Research, accomplish a value rating surpassing that of Finland. About the Author: Amy Parker writes too many academic papers for people who have troubles with it. She always gives needed advices, shows the examples of the papers and helps with writing at http://papersnetwork.net

ROOST Apartment Hotel is a high-design boutique extended-stay hotel concept, conceptualized by hospitality company Method Co. A first of its kind, ROOST introduces a fresh approach to hospitality by blending the comfort and practicality of an apartment with the amenities and design of a boutique hotel, creating a temporary living environment ideally suited for a long-term stay. LUMAS worked together with Morris Adjmi Architects on creating a bespoke art concept. ROOST locations by offering a diverse selection of amenities, including an expansive ground floor lobby and a 20,000 square foot amenity level featuring landscaped terraces; community vegetable gardens & BBQs; 20 meter heated lap pool; 24-hour fitness centre; library & lounge; demo kitchen and private screening room. ROOST offers all the best bits about hotels, such as the services and amenities, with that homely feeling that comes with having your own front door. Morris Adjmi Architects went to work on the 1920s Midtown Philadelphia building once occupied by financier Charles Packard, and reorganised the space into 27 furnished and fully-equipped residences. With monthly rentals for a one-bedroomed place coming in at upwards of $4,500, you’ll be expecting something special. And special you get. Apartments are kitted out with Apple TVs, Geneva bluetooth sound systems and Bonavita coffee makers for starters. On the décor side of things, the designers have opted for ornate vaulted ceilings, parquet flooring with 100-year-old Turkmen rugs, and custom artwork from LUMAS. (words by We Heart Journal and Dwell blog).

ROOST Apartment Hotel is a high-design boutique extended-stay hotel concept, conceptualized by hospitality company Method Co. A first of its kind, ROOST introduces a fresh approach to hospitality by blending the comfort and practicality of an apartment with the amenities and design of a boutique hotel, creating a temporary living environment ideally suited for a long-term stay. LUMAS worked together with Morris Adjmi Architects on creating a bespoke art concept. ROOST locations by offering a diverse selection of amenities, including an expansive ground floor lobby and a 20,000 square foot amenity level featuring landscaped terraces; community vegetable gardens & BBQs; 20 meter heated lap pool; 24-hour fitness centre; library & lounge; demo kitchen and private screening room. ROOST offers all the best bits about hotels, such as the services and amenities, with that homely feeling that comes with having your own front door. Morris Adjmi Architects went to work on the 1920s Midtown Philadelphia building once occupied by financier Charles Packard, and reorganised the space into 27 furnished and fully-equipped residences. With monthly rentals for a one-bedroomed place coming in at upwards of $4,500, you’ll be expecting something special. And special you get. Apartments are kitted out with Apple TVs, Geneva bluetooth sound systems and Bonavita coffee makers for starters. On the décor side of things, the designers have opted for ornate vaulted ceilings, parquet flooring with 100-year-old Turkmen rugs, and custom artwork from LUMAS. (words by We Heart Journal and Dwell blog).

ROOST Apartment Hotel is a high-design boutique extended-stay hotel concept, conceptualized by hospitality company Method Co. A first of its kind, ROOST introduces a fresh approach to hospitality by blending the comfort and practicality of an apartment with the amenities and design of a boutique hotel, creating a temporary living environment ideally suited for a long-term stay. LUMAS worked together with Morris Adjmi Architects on creating a bespoke art concept. ROOST locations by offering a diverse selection of amenities, including an expansive ground floor lobby and a 20,000 square foot amenity level featuring landscaped terraces; community vegetable gardens & BBQs; 20 meter heated lap pool; 24-hour fitness centre; library & lounge; demo kitchen and private screening room. ROOST offers all the best bits about hotels, such as the services and amenities, with that homely feeling that comes with having your own front door. Morris Adjmi Architects went to work on the 1920s Midtown Philadelphia building once occupied by financier Charles Packard, and reorganised the space into 27 furnished and fully-equipped residences. With monthly rentals for a one-bedroomed place coming in at upwards of $4,500, you’ll be expecting something special. And special you get. Apartments are kitted out with Apple TVs, Geneva bluetooth sound systems and Bonavita coffee makers for starters. On the décor side of things, the designers have opted for ornate vaulted ceilings, parquet flooring with 100-year-old Turkmen rugs, and custom artwork from LUMAS. (words by We Heart Journal and Dwell blog).

ROOST Apartment Hotel is a high-design boutique extended-stay hotel concept, conceptualized by hospitality company Method Co. A first of its kind, ROOST introduces a fresh approach to hospitality by blending the comfort and practicality of an apartment with the amenities and design of a boutique hotel, creating a temporary living environment ideally suited for a long-term stay. LUMAS worked together with Morris Adjmi Architects on creating a bespoke art concept. ROOST locations by offering a diverse selection of amenities, including an expansive ground floor lobby and a 20,000 square foot amenity level featuring landscaped terraces; community vegetable gardens & BBQs; 20 meter heated lap pool; 24-hour fitness centre; library & lounge; demo kitchen and private screening room. ROOST offers all the best bits about hotels, such as the services and amenities, with that homely feeling that comes with having your own front door. Morris Adjmi Architects went to work on the 1920s Midtown Philadelphia building once occupied by financier Charles Packard, and reorganised the space into 27 furnished and fully-equipped residences. With monthly rentals for a one-bedroomed place coming in at upwards of $4,500, you’ll be expecting something special. And special you get. Apartments are kitted out with Apple TVs, Geneva bluetooth sound systems and Bonavita coffee makers for starters. On the décor side of things, the designers have opted for ornate vaulted ceilings, parquet flooring with 100-year-old Turkmen rugs, and custom artwork from LUMAS. (words by We Heart Journal and Dwell blog).

ROOST Apartment Hotel is a high-design boutique extended-stay hotel concept, conceptualized by hospitality company Method Co. A first of its kind, ROOST introduces a fresh approach to hospitality by blending the comfort and practicality of an apartment with the amenities and design of a boutique hotel, creating a temporary living environment ideally suited for a long-term stay. LUMAS worked together with Morris Adjmi Architects on creating a bespoke art concept. ROOST locations by offering a diverse selection of amenities, including an expansive ground floor lobby and a 20,000 square foot amenity level featuring landscaped terraces; community vegetable gardens & BBQs; 20 meter heated lap pool; 24-hour fitness centre; library & lounge; demo kitchen and private screening room. ROOST offers all the best bits about hotels, such as the services and amenities, with that homely feeling that comes with having your own front door. Morris Adjmi Architects went to work on the 1920s Midtown Philadelphia building once occupied by financier Charles Packard, and reorganised the space into 27 furnished and fully-equipped residences. With monthly rentals for a one-bedroomed place coming in at upwards of $4,500, you’ll be expecting something special. And special you get. Apartments are kitted out with Apple TVs, Geneva bluetooth sound systems and Bonavita coffee makers for starters. On the décor side of things, the designers have opted for ornate vaulted ceilings, parquet flooring with 100-year-old Turkmen rugs, and custom artwork from LUMAS. (words by We Heart Journal and Dwell blog).

ROOST Apartment Hotel is a high-design boutique extended-stay hotel concept, conceptualized by hospitality company Method Co. A first of its kind, ROOST introduces a fresh approach to hospitality by blending the comfort and practicality of an apartment with the amenities and design of a boutique hotel, creating a temporary living environment ideally suited for a long-term stay. LUMAS worked together with Morris Adjmi Architects on creating a bespoke art concept. ROOST locations by offering a diverse selection of amenities, including an expansive ground floor lobby and a 20,000 square foot amenity level featuring landscaped terraces; community vegetable gardens & BBQs; 20 meter heated lap pool; 24-hour fitness centre; library & lounge; demo kitchen and private screening room. ROOST offers all the best bits about hotels, such as the services and amenities, with that homely feeling that comes with having your own front door. Morris Adjmi Architects went to work on the 1920s Midtown Philadelphia building once occupied by financier Charles Packard, and reorganised the space into 27 furnished and fully-equipped residences. With monthly rentals for a one-bedroomed place coming in at upwards of $4,500, you’ll be expecting something special. And special you get. Apartments are kitted out with Apple TVs, Geneva bluetooth sound systems and Bonavita coffee makers for starters. On the décor side of things, the designers have opted for ornate vaulted ceilings, parquet flooring with 100-year-old Turkmen rugs, and custom artwork from LUMAS. (words by We Heart Journal and Dwell blog).