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EarthCruiser, a renowned go-anywhere expedition RV brand in Australia, has pushed the boundaries of off-roading motorhomes to conquer the harshest terrains in the world. Dubbed the Extreme XTR6x6, this remarkable vehicle is a progressive variant of the EarthCruiser’s original Extreme XTR250, considered one of the boldest 4×4 drives out there.

While you are factoring in all the possibilities as to how this is more “extreme;” the new Extreme XTR6x6 is built on a Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series, a rugged and capable base vehicle, by EarthCruiser Australia in collaboration with 6×6 Australia Pty Ltd. Together then they have transformed this ride it into a formidable 6×6 camper that’s ready to take you where no other motorhome can.

Designer: EarthCruiser Australia

The driving force behind the Extreme XTR6x6 is the addition of a third-driven axle, resulting in a powerful 6×6 configuration. This alteration supports a stretched living module to offer both space and amenities in plenty. The camper was initially developed as a custom solution for a customer who desired enhanced capabilities. However, it quickly garnered attention from a wider audience and the Extreme XTR6x6 will now be rolled out for a larger customer base.

The expedition-ready motorhome comes with portal axles for enhanced ground clearance and has differential locks for all three axles. It has a steering function on the middle axle, contributing to improved handling and maneuverability, while its airbag suspension system ensures automatic load and horizon leveling.

With a total fuel capacity of 275 liters spread across two tanks, the Extreme XTR6x6 is equipped for extended journeys into remote areas. And when you are en route to the remotest area, the off-road tires can give way. For this, a central tire inflation system is integrated into the camper itself, to inflate tires while you’re on the move. The system even employs GPS speed sensing to adjust tire pressure to driving speed.

On the exterior, the vehicle boasts four lockable toolboxes. For further convenience, when you’ve camped and the awning’s out, the camper also features an outdoor cooktop, refrigerator, and shower. A pass-through functions as storage for your equipment and gear, while the living area features an electrically rising roof. It provides enough headroom and accommodates sleeping space for up to three people.

The rear section of the camper has a kitchenette with countertops. The bathroom in here also has a shower and a cassette toilet for user convenience. EarthCruiser Australia has equipped the Extreme XTR6x6 with 275 liters of fresh water and 27 liters of gray water tank. The RV is powered by a pair of 555Ah batteries and a complementing 810-watt solar panel system, all supporting extended off-grid living in the XTR6x6.

Extreme 330 XTR6x6 is a testament to EarthCruiser’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of off-road exploration and adventure, which is not just limited to power and performance. EarthCruiser also considers safety important and has equipped the XTR6x6 with exterior cameras for security.

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For our latest lookbook we have collected eight art deco interiors, ranging from a mews courtyard house in London to a loft in an iconic Los Angeles tower.

Art deco design, which originated in the 1920s, is characterised by streamlined, clean shapes and lines. The art deco-informed interiors in this lookbook include ones that have been created to match the exteriors of the art deco buildings they are in, as well as interiors that draw more loosely on the style.

Among the materials used to create interiors with the art deco feels are marble, stone and brass.

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring sunny yellow interiors, built-in beds and kitchens with tiled worktops.

Eastern Columbia loft, US, by Sheft Farrace

Located in downtown Los Angeles‘ iconic Eastern Columbia building, this loft apartment was renovated by architecture studio Sheft Farrace. While it has a minimalist interior, its design also incorporates details from the art deco building it sits in, which has a highly detailed turquoise facade and clock tower.

In the kitchen, curved kitchen counters evoke 1930s design, while green marble nods to the colour of the building itself.

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Mayfair residence, UK, by Child Studio

This home in a Mayfair mews courtyard in London was informed by fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent’s house, combining mid-century modern furniture with art deco references.

These include the half-moon-shaped fireplace in the living room, which has a decorative shape that matches both its two ornate urns and a pair of art-deco-style floor lamps.

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Mortimer House, UK, by AvroKO

Members’ club Mortimer House is located in an art deco building in London‘s Fitzrovia neighborhood and was designed to also function as a co-working space.

Its art deco interior details include cane doors, original wooden floors, exposed terracotta ceilings, marble counters, oak-paneled walls and brass light fittings. The walls have been painted in colours that suit the era, such as greens, blues and dusty pinks.

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The Whale apartment, France, by Clément Lesnoff-Rochard

Local architect Clément Lesnoff-Rocard created an understated art deco interior with glamourous details such as mirrored panels and brass doors for this apartment in Paris.

The refined materials were contrasted against chunky concrete beams that were unveiled when the architect completely stripped back the apartment.

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House Mellinet, Belgium, by Atelier Fréderic Louis

Archways and other rounded details decorate the interior of House Mellinet in Antwerp, which was renovated by Atelier Fréderic Louis.

These reflect the exterior of the house, which has original art deco curved windows. Inside, herringbone parquet and stone plinths decorate the floors, while vintage Matteo Grassi chairs add a modernist touch.

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Carnegie Hill residential tower, US, by DDG and IMG

A dramatic wood-lined bathroom is one of many striking interiors in this penthouse in Manhattan’s art deco-informed Carnegie Hill residential tower.

Large, elongated arches provide views of the New York City skyline, while gold details add a luxurious, classical feel.

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Qali hair salon, Canada, by Studio Roslyn 

Canadian interiors office Studio Roslyn designed the Qali hair salon in Vancouver‘s Chinatown area to evoke Miami in the 1980s. To create the right atmosphere, it blended art deco features with pale pastel colours.

Throughout the space, vivid blue tassels decorate the wall in a nod to the fringed lampshades often seen in art deco design. Tactile stone furniture adds an elegant feel.

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Pine Ave, Australia, by The Stella Collective

Located within an art deco-filled Melbourne suburb, the Pine Ave newbuild was designed to evoke its surroundings. Curved details were used throughout, as well as brass and mirror details.

“We wanted to bring a very sexy feel to the home,” said Hana Hakim, founder of interior designer The Stella Collective.

Find out more about Pine Ave ›

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring sunny yellow interiors, built-in beds and kitchens with tiled worktops.

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I love a good tiny home! They are a space-saving and eco-friendly living solution that reduces the load on Mother Earth. They’re simple and minimal alternatives to the imposing, materialistic dwellings that seem to have taken over. And they’re also notable for their ability and gift to maximize the use of limited space. And this adorable yet unique tiny home by French designer Baluchon completely caught my eye!

Say hello to Mina. One of Baluchon’s latest tiny homes, Mina combats its issue of limited available floor space by fitting in an additional netted loft area upstairs. This loft area is designed to be used as a reading space, and a general hangout area, that is topped up by a massive operable skylight.

Pros:

• Maximizes space by integrating a cozy loft space
• The staircase incorporates additional storage space as well

Cons:

• If you’re afraid of heights, the netted loft area isn’t the best idea for you

Designer: Baluchon

The Mina Tiny House is supported by a double-axle trailer, which measures about 20 feet long. It is finished in red cedar, and aluminum cladding, and is powered by a standard RV-style hookup. Intended to be a single-person tiny home, most of the floor space available downstairs is occupied by the living room. This includes a large bench window seat with integrated storage that also doubles up as a bed for guests. Cabinets, a coffee table, and a compact wood-burning stove are included in this space.

The kitchen is located close, and it features a trendy Smeg fridge, an oven, a propane-powered four-burner stove, a sink, cabinetry, and a dining table for up to two people. This section is connected to a bathroom with storage space, a shower, and a toilet. Now onto the star feature of Mina – a netted loft area upstairs! The upstairs area is accessed via a staircase that incorporates storage space underneath. As you climb the stairs, you are welcomed by the netted section, which is quite uncommon in most homes. The netted area isn’t very large, but it does allow light to filter in from below. There is a skylight above the loft which opens up the space to the outdoors, allowing natural light to flow in as well.

This loft area functions as a ‘hammock’, but a larger and safer version of one. It functions as a quaint space to sleep, play, read, or even catch up on some light work. The Mina is a brilliant tiny home for those who want to maximize minimum space in a smart and efficient manner, while also catering to homeowners who love quirky and playful designs!

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Vinyl turntables have been enjoying a resurgence over the past years. For older people, nostalgia is the main reason and a desire to listen to music in its “purest” form. For younger people who were not alive in the heyday of record listening parties and vinyl records, it may be curiosity but also there’s something really different about listening to uncompressed music not on your phones or computers. This newest turntable from the House of Marley brings elegance, sound quality, and sustainability to your listening experience.

Designer: House of Marley

The Stir It Up Lux Bluetooth Turntable is a fitting tribute to the iconic Bob Marley. It has an improved sound quality from their other turntables with its bamboo plinth, glass platter, replaceable Audio-Technica 95E elliptical stylus, and a double-sided cork slipmat to make it more fun. It also has Bluetooth connectivity so you can partner it with speakers and other devices. The tracking ability has also been improved because of the lightweight aluminum headshell and tonearm.

Because it is made from solid bamboo plinth and there is a glass platter, the denser turntable is able to give a cleaner and more accurate sound since it is able to absorb motor and bearing noise. What’s also important is that the Stir It Up turntable has a focus on sustainability. It uses bamboo which is one of the fastest growing plants and aluminum and glass are “infinitely recyclable”. It also uses cork made from stripped-down bark.

Another unique thing for this turntable is that it has a double sided slipmat. One side is just a simple black cork but the other is a zoetrope side with vibrant color and mesmerizing graphics, reminiscent of Mr. Marley himself. It is priced at $399.99 but there are also bundles available that can include Bluetooth speakers. Every time someone buys one, the company will donate something to Project Marley which supports global reforestation with the One Tree Planted campaign.

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Local studio LMN Architects has completed a convention centre in downtown Seattle with a six-storey central atrium and large wooden staircase.

Centrally located in the city, the Convention Center Summit building is a detached expansion of the original Seattle Convention Center Arch building, which sits nearby.

The 5.1-million-square-foot (473,805 square metre) building was designed using a series of interconnected volumes that reflect the verticality of the dense urban location.

“The demand for increased density and tall, more efficient buildings is making a mark on urban centres around the world,” said LMN Architects principal Leonardo da Costa. “With its striking architecture and multiple levels, the Seattle Convention Center Summit offers a sense of excitement and innovation that enlivens Seattle’s skyline.”

Clad in charcoal-black aluminium and stainless steel metal panels with curtain walls, the building spans six storeys.

The separation of distinct volumes is indicative of the building’s program, which includes public event centres such as an exhibit hall, flexible space, meeting rooms, a rooftop greenspace and a 58,000-square-foot (5,400 square metres) ballroom on the topmost floor.

A 225-foot-tall (68 metres) atrium was placed towards the entrance of the building and divides publically accessible spaces from more private meeting spaces such as the offices and a ballroom.

Visitors enter the lobby on the ground floor.

From the basement exhibition floor to the second-floor flex space, the atrium is partially enclosed, with two cutouts in the ceiling letting in light from above.

From the third level to the sixth, the atrium opens into one large rectangular space, culminating in a skylight at the top of the building.

Visitors traverse the various levels using escalators or a glass-enclosed staircase on the west-facing side of the building, which looks towards the Puget Sound.

The studio designed the staircase to jut out from the facade of the building, with the stepped steel underbelly exposed as a nod to Seattle’s surrounding mountains.

At the top of the structure is the massive ballroom, which occupies a jutting black-clad form that slopes up to a triple-height space. A roof terrace was placed on top of the building’s lobby and public area, which also includes retail spaces.

The interior contains a variety of sustainable and local materials and was designed to reflect a Pacific Northwest sensibility, according to the studio.

“The Summit building has many unique interior spaces with materials that interpret the forest floor and tree canopy shadows,” said studio principal Lori Naig. “And social gathering spaces embellished with the warmth of wood, crafted metal detailing, and vibrant colour accents.”

“Wood and wood products are prominently featured throughout the interior of the building, from intricately crafted light fixtures to the design of several feature ceilings.”

Ceilings throughout the building contain suspended planks of salvaged or local wood, while other spaces have ceilings made of interlocking perforated metal.

Carpeted and concrete floors with gypsum walls and accents of natural stone and terrazzo complete the interior palette.

The studio said the building will become LEED Gold certified through sustainable techniques like the use of recycled materials, a rainwater harvesting system and solar panels installed on the rooftop.

The building also incorporates artwork from a number of local artists.

The Summit building is one of several projects recently completed by LMN architects in Washinton state, including a mass-timber business school for the University of Washington and an expansive viewing platform atop a bridge.

The photography is by Adam Hunter/LMN Architects.

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