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Factory Jaffa House

In an ancient land like Israel it would be easy for architects to play up the heritage aspects of local design and neglect the modern. Pitsou Kedem however are known for their ability to translate a modern ideal into a home and in the case of this house in Jaffa they have combined their signature sleek lines with the original structure, which dates back hundreds...

Once upon a cream

Reminiscent of Willy Wonker's chocolate factory meets Alice in Wonderland, this ice cream store in Thailand embraces the playful side of ice-cream.No matter your age, this space makes you feel like being a child again. The copper piping paired with white tiles and pastel blue paint give a more refined and sophisticated approach against the playfulness of the cogs and wheels used throughout the space.The touch...

WELCOME to the NEW Design Addicts platform…

Design Addicts platform has undergone a MAJOR redesign. We have been listening to our readers bringing you larger images so you see more detail, a drop down menu for easy navigation, separate articles .... think less scrolling ! You might also notice we are broadening our "design net" capturing fashion, photography and of course our design staple interior design and architecture. Mid next week we...

Mornington Peninsula Point King

Located around the bay from my residence lies my favourite beach, Point King with it’s commanding cliffs and azure blue waters dotted by private jetties and boat-sheds. Located at Portsea on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. The site is characterised by its cliff top location and orientation towards the north. The entire house sits almost two metres below ground level, limiting the visual bulk...

Postcards from Cuba

There is something timeless about a well dressed young man/gent and photographer Greg Swales and Stylist Joseph Eposcopo headed to Cuba capturing the spirit of youth, summer and exploration. Given that we are entering summer in Australia I thought I’d share “Postcards from Cuba”, taken from T.I for mens' 2013 summer campaign. with the fellas captured walking in the streets of Havana playing the part...

Chi & Co

This cheeky eatery located in the Canley Heights hot spot that is know to the locals as "the Strip" is the perfect combination of big, bold and playful.  In an effort to push the boundaries of Sydney's typical western suburbs Asian eateries, Chi & Co have taken a lighthearted approach to the interior which we are loving. The custom manga-style graphic along the dining wall...

Summer time love Sweden

The Summer house at Lagnö in the Stockholm archipelago designed by Tham & Videgard architects seems to defy the laws of gravity. The building sits on the border between a forest and the coast line making for the perfect weekender. Location aside a sequence of interconnected pitched roofs made of natural cast concrete create interior spaces of varying size and heights. Small rooms for entrance, bath,...

The POD

Although I have never stayed in a pod-style hotel there is certainly something that is rather cool about them. Is it the voyeuristic open end of each pod or just the simplicity of the idea a place to rest without the all bells and whistles that come with hotels. What ever the reason Pod style hotels are a hot trend especially in Singapore in contemporary...

Boston Love

Set behind not one but two handsome Bostonian facades this generous family home is the culmination of the owners’ sheer perseverance. Having spent years acquiring the individual apartments that made up the two buildings they were eventually in a position to join them together and create their dream home. Bringing on board architects Dell Mitchell and interior designer Thad Hayes, the gracious house provides a...

Brazilian beauty …

Located in a residential area close to the Paranoa Lake in Brasília this family home by Domo Architects aim was to create maximum integration for socializing under one BIG roof. The roof together with the two side walls forms a “portico” that shades the interiors and part of the exterior spaces of the house. The internal spaces are distributed in different positions, either advanced or...

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