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the Desert house

The Klein Residence by Ohlhausen DuBois Architects located on a rugged hillside site in the desert, the design resonates with the sublime, timeless quality of region providing the ideal setting for living with a contemporary art collection. The house was designed around specific works of art including pieces by Ellsworth Kelly, Kiki Smith, Richard Serra and Donald Judd.  A contrast to the panoramic views and...

the Wine Country

Set within a rural parcel in the heart of Northern California Wine Country, the Summerhill Residence by Edmonds + Lee consists of 3 separate buildings. A main house, guest house and detached garage that are situated to maximize the connection between the natural and the man-made. The distinction between the indoors and the outdoors is intentionally blurred as interior and exterior spaces extend in all...

going underground

If there was ever an incentive for taking the train / subway then Stockholm have it sorted! The Stockholm Metro is one of the most incredible looking subway systems in the world likened to gallery spaces more than a place to catch a train. The stations of the Stockholm Metro feature exposed rock forming the ceiling and walls of these man-made tunnels.  These rocks are painted...

Oitoemponto from Portugal, Sweden + France

After developing his talent for many years in fashion, in Portugal and Sweden, Artur Miranda diversified into interior design. Following his resolutely modern and innovative design approach for that time in Portugal, he created Oitoemponto in 1993. Two years later, Jacques Bec joined him, bringing his own very personal French touch from Paris. Transitioning from interior design architecture to presenting its most recent creative trend...

A jungle with your morning coffee? 2013 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

On the weekend we were invited by Hassell Studio Melbourne to explore and enjoy the Urban Coffee Jungle created for the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival bringing a taste of the world's exotic coffee growing regions to the heart of Melbourne by constructing a world first coffee farm in the city. Developed by the Young Designers Group at HASSELL a group of junior designers and...

east hampton house

This project designed by New York-based practice Robert Young was once a single doweling originally from the 1980's. The outdated structure was injected with bands of glazing, increasing the visual connection between the occupants and woods beyond and filling the home with dappled sunlight throughout. The rectangular cedar clad volumes are set at various heights as if to take its cue from the various tree...

Japanese Delight …CASE-REAL

With a nod the unobtrusive yet exacting design Japan is known for, Via Pace by Japanese studio CASE-REAL, is a temple to food and simplicity. The brass and glass facade echoes the shoji screens of traditional Japanese homes and frames the entrance of this bunker like restaurant. Ambient lighting softens the strong concrete walls while the honey-coloured timber flooring is laid at angle to the...

Torquay House Victoria

There is a certain something that I look for in Australian coastal style and this little baby by Wolveridge Architects located in Torquay on the rugged Victorian coast ticks so many boxes. In coastal conditions, buildings must be robust working against the harsh elements that the coast can serve up. The Torquay House house reminiscent of interlocked shipping containers finished in armor of concrete and...

Boca do Lobo … little Luxuries

With the style of a precious jewel, the new Diamond sideboard, colored in green emerald, will make a splash in interior design since it is one of the hottest color trends for 2013. Like the amethyst Diamond, the new sideboard also features three highly sculptured doors leading to a gold leaf interior with shelving and two drawers. The exterior of this fanciful piece is now...

White washed … comfortable & unfussy

As the end of summer approaches here in Sydney Australia , I can’t help but look upon this project of Marilena Rizou’s and wish I was there. Set on the Greek coast and in sympathy with traditional architecture, the interiors display a languid and desirable way of life. White washed walls and exposed timber beams set the stage for comfortable and unfussy furniture finished in...

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