10 Most Popular Projects Presented in October 2011

October was a full month for Freshome. We had some unbelievable projects presented, some of which got plenty of votes. Your opinions are welcomed and at the end of each month, the “10 Most Popular Projects…” post highlights this idea. Without any further ado, here are the articles that scored the highest on your list, according to their Facebook shares. Remember that by clicking on the pictures, you can see more photos and details about each project.

#1 . The most popular Freshome post in October 2011 pays tribute to these impressive abandoned Victorian homes built with the help of LEGO bricks. The original idea belongs to  Mike Doyle , who not to long ago finished his third collapsing home in this amazing series. According to  Laughing Squid , the projects made so far are called Victorian on Mud Heap, achieved with the help of about 110k-130k pieces.

#2. In at number two is a fascinating place of retreat called Ayada Maldives and located on the island of Maguhdhuvaa, in the lovely Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll district. The resort consists of 112 luxurious villas and opened on October 30, 2011.  Impeccable blue waters, powder white sands and lush vegetation- they all seem to be a given in this miniature paradise.

#3. The River Side House is an impressive project designed by Mizuishi Architect Atelier and located in Tokyo, Japan. The small home was constructed on a triangle site and occupies a building area of 29.07 square meters. Impressive!

#4 . Blue Jay Way Residence comes from McClean Design and is located  in Los Angeles, California, USA. The project occupies an area of 6800 square feet and has panoramic views of LA, Santa Monica, the Pacific, and Catalina Island. Just click the photo below for more information.

#5. And another residence that caught your attention at number 5.  Static House was designed by Jakarta-based studio TWS & Partners and is a diverse 7,530 square foot contemporary home in Jakarta, Indonesia. The client’s brief in this case implied the construction of an opulent ‘garden house”, a crib that would communicate well with the exterior.

#6 . Wood cladded homes are very popular these days. This is the case with this next house in Almunecar named Pure White – a fascinating residence designed by Susanna Cots . Interior spaces can be described as ordered, comfortable and luxurious. Flooded with light, the house above the sea gathers panoramic views from several vantage points, at the same time protecting the inhabitants’ privacy by displaying a modern and robust front facade, partially cladded in wood.

#7. You just gotta love a design idea so simple and fresh! This aquarium is the creation of Psalt Design , a collaborative studio composed of three English friends who graduated together at Sheffield Hallam University: Richard Bell, Thomas McKeown and David Powell. The piece is self-explanatory: simple, beautiful and stylish.

#8. Shakhti 360 Leti is a remote hotel in the Himalayas designed by Jamshyd Sethna , a travel professional from Bombay, India. The project was developed as a result of Jamshyd’s love for the mountains. The luxurious hotel is sited on a stone base and features floor to ceiling glass windows, allowing panoramic views of the Himalayas.

#9. In at number nine-  a mind-blowing conversion of a barn in Surrey, England, into a beautiful contemporary living space. The project belongs to Stedman Blower Architects and was featured on the famous TV show ‘Grand Designs”. The new residence displays a highly modern appearance and an original layout.

#10. This impressive contemporary apartment was submitted via e-mail by Juraj Karlík, of Neopolis Studio . The project belongs to designer Vierka and we were happy to see that it is located in a city that we did not yet cover on Freshome: Bratislava, Slovakia.