architecture

peace and harmony – revisited

Built on a hillside that faces south and looks across a body of water, the result of happenstance the property has been in architects Jim Olson’s family since the early 1900s in Washington State- rather than any grand design, the cabin’s location and orientation proved to be the perfect place for contemplation and creative work, something that Olson realized later on in...

The seventh room – revisited

Snohetta recently completed a treetop retreat floating among the forest canopy of pine trees for the Treehotel in northern Sweden. As you near the seventh room from below and look up at the sky, the entire underside of the building is covered by a life-size photograph of the treetops as they looked before the...

Intoxicating mix – revisited

I have been fortunate enough to visit London a couple times and every time is more inspiring that the last. Spending days in galleries and design museums is such a decadent pleasure for me. What I love most about London is walking the streets, particularly the more affluent suburbs, peering through terrace front windows in the hope of glimpsing “the good room” beyond. I can...

Desert Paradise – revisited

Set against the rugged, sun bleached hillsides of Chino Canyon in Coachella valley, California, outside of Palm Springs, the private enclave of Desert Palisades offers modern residences stunning views of the surrounding desert landscape. Designed by Los Angeles based Studio AR+D Architects, the Desert Palisades Guardhouse encapsulates the mid-century modernism of the development while creating a dynamic dialogue between the man-made and...

Piccolino Melbourne – revisited

The transformation of a 25-year-old family pizzeria, Piccolino, in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs into an award-winning, internationally recognised contemporary dining venue by Hachem Architecture. The result is a 250m2 cathedral-like glowing beacon, which maximizes space and utilises light to transcend every expectation of a suburban pizzeria. Led by Fady Hachem,  Hachem were engaged by Piccolino their shared vision was to create a contemporary dine-in...

life in colour – revisited

Architecture studio Point Supreme designed this bright and fun apartment for a family with young children in Athens, Greece. Dubbed the Nadja Apartment, the house was once two separate flats, which were renovated and connected with a staircase in the middle. The focal point of the entire apartment, this custom-designed staircase construction is a small piece of architecture in itself...

Brutal

Oyamel emerges from the earth, facing the street yet turning boldly towards the Cofre de Perote and the Pico de Orizaba Mexico, which are framed by the unfolding interior space. It exists in dialogue with its environment, on a large plot of land. The extensive use of concrete suggests a rock on the hill; the horizontal frame houses the spaces which move in rhythm with the surroundings;...

The Farm – Revisited

Set high on the rolling hills of the New South Wales south coast, this dramatic home finds itself perfectly placed in the landscape to capture the sweeping views and give the owners the lifestyle of their dreams. The house is composed of four pavilions that sit around a central courtyard with deck and pool. Constructed using a combination of concrete and rammed earth, the house has...

Merry Christmas Addicts !

From the team at Design Addicts Platform we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas. It’s been a wonderful year sharing Australian and international design with you. Over the past 6 years DA Platform has grown beyond our wildest dreams, thanks to all the designers allowing us to share their incredible work. Thank you to our readers for pinning and sharing our stories. Our...

top of the garden

The architectural promenade in FIO House starts in the garden on the ground floor and develops through a sculptural ramp which arrives at a deck with its colourful armchairs and a open fire-pit . Continuing along the external living space to the totally glassed-in living room framed with blonde timber, making the room feel cosy and warm. The same material which builds the facade and...