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Clients' pretty planters. Photos by Molly Scott, Molly Scott Exteriors, LLC
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M-S Pro Architects announce the completion of an indoor swimming pool in a state-of-the-art, single storey family home set in a picturesque location on the outskirts of Bratislava - one of Europe’s youngest capital cities. Kebony, a beautiful wood recommended by leading architects, was chosen to craft the ceiling of the swimming pool, which is designed to emulate rippling waves as well as for the terrace deck and structural beams. Sustainability and a desire to recreate the close proximity often seen between wood and water in the natural environment were primary focuses in the design of this project. This led a requirement for a low maintenance wood, compatible humidity and with advanced durability, for the swimming pool ceiling. In addition, a high level of precision when cutting the wood was required in order to achieve the desired appearance of waves. Supplied by Leading Market, Kebony was carefully selected for the pool ceiling, which consists of 490 lamellae of timber, due to its versatility, durability and environmental credentials. Kebony was also installed throughout the exterior of this property, both for the spacious outdoor terrace and the exterior and interior beams. One of the reasons to choose Kebony was the unified look of wood in all these different applications. Developed in Norway, the patented Kebony technology uses an environmentally friendly process, which permanently enhances the properties of sustainable softwood with a bio-based liquid derived from agricultural crop waste. By polymerising the wood’s cell wall with furfuryl alcohol, the wood gains greatly improved durability and dimensional stability, giving it characteristics similar to those of tropical hardwood. In creating a wood with comparable properties to tropical hardwood that can be grown in a FSC certified, sustainably managed forest, the demand for tropical woods is reduced, allowing timber to once again be an important part of sustainable construction. Tomáš Hubinský, Lead Architect at M-S Pro, commented: “From conception through to completion, the creation of this ceiling has been a real feat. Despite the challenges faced by such an intricate design, Kebony was the perfect material to convey our desired effect of waves rippling along the ceiling. We will continue to incorporate Kebony into our interior and exterior designs, with wood fast becoming the first choice material for all architects.” Mette Valen, Sales Manager Norway at Kebony, explained: “The distinctive nature of this design cleverly portrays the capability of Kebony, demonstrating both the aesthetic and performance qualities of the product. We would be honoured to work with M-S Pro in the future and look forward to seeing how they utilise Kebony in their future projects.”

Living room - transitional living room idea in Boston

Example of an eclectic staircase design in Charlotte

Our client loves all things plants and nature and would rather climb the peaks of Colorado or ride horses in Montana than sit behind a desk. Knowing this, we pulled the outdoors in for this work-from-home Attorney’s Office. We incorporated natural elements, and lots of greenery, to inspire energetic yet peaceful productivity. The key to this design was prominent textural elements and one-of-a-kind details. We have a very happy client who loves to “go to work” daily!

Styling a sun porch in Cary with vibrant accessories and lots of potted plants. Continuing the Country Cottage theme from inside to outside.
Mid-sized painted wood floor sunroom photo in Raleigh with a skylight

GREEN ANTIQUES holds one of the largest collections of Chinese antique boxes & baskets in the world, including literally thousands of sets of antique Chinese hand-made boxes, gift boxes, food boxes, fruit trays, sleeping pillows, chests, buckets, jewelry boxes, suitcases and all kinds of beautiful carved and painted of boxes & baskets imaginable. GREEN ANTIQUES is one of China's largest antiques shop, with a 100,000 sq.ft. showroom containing thousands of Chinese antique cabinets; interior and exterior courtyard doors; windows; carvings; tables; chairs; beds; wood and stone Buddhist, Taoist, Animist, and other statues; corbels, ceilings, beams and other architectural elements; horse carts; stone hitching posts; ancestor portraits and Buddhist / Taoist paintings; ancient shrines, thrones and wedding palanquins; antique embroidery, purses and hats from many of the 56 minority tribes of China; and a large collection of boxes, baskets, chests, pots, vases and other items. The GREEN ANTIQUES design and development team have designed, built and remodeled dozens of high end homes in China and the United States, each and every one loaded with antique Chinese architectural elements, statues and furniture. They would be happy to help you to achieve your design goals.

Remodel by Stud Construction [ www.studconstruction.net ] • Photography by K. Gennaro Photography [ www.kgennarophotography.com ]
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When our Cyclone Wire Coffee Tables are added to a room, something magical happens. Maybe it’s the Hans Knoll inspired design, the light and airy metal base or the elegant tempered glass top. Whatever the reason, these tables bring refined elegance in an instant. Complete the look with our matching Cyclone glass and metal accent tables.

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