An empty large shell in the middle of Melbourne's CBD offered loop 8 architecture & Sean Van der Velden Architect the opportunity to create a stunning loft style home. Injecting finishes that look like they have been part of the buildings historical past like the beautiful parquetry floors and clever mix of industrial and luxury materials whilst respectfully bringing to life the buildings original framework...
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Cloth by Julie Paterson…. Remixed the new collection
I have always admired Julie Paterson's work her lamps, fabrics, ceramics, bed linen, wallpaper and art, but for me I really love her rugs.
Julie has taken four of her best rug designs and overlaid them with four of her key fabric designs, playing about with composition and colour to create this new range.
Remixed, a new collection of eight rugs that respectfully riffs on the popular...
VIP action
Crown entrainment complex continues to raise the bar with it's lasted make over on the VIP Mahogany Room designed by Bates Smart . This opulent gaming and entertaining VIP area takes luxury to another level without being garish, showy or too glitzy. With Crown Mahogany Room shortlisted for this years Australian Interior Design Awards it's another well deserved nod after Bates Smart delivered the stunning...
Colour my world ! The Super Store Malibu
I don't know about you but I am quite partial to a bit of colour blocking, I love the calm and order it brings to a retail space whether it be clothing or objects. Interior designer Janis Bell used the retailers colorful packaging labels as the basis of the store design and the result is playful fresh and fun.
I just love it!
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Burberry Prorsum Womenswear s/s 2012 fashion show Orte tiles by Casa Dolce Casa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fDgmpkSiBu8#!
Casa Dolce Casa was enlisted to create a stunning backdrop for the Burberry Prorsum Womenswear S/S12 fashion show in London with paving and wall tiles from the collection Pietre/2 series Orte of Casa Dolce Casa. Waterjet processing and superimpose laying were applied, in order to have the design effect of the cross relief. Certainly an important scenic detail, which frames the entire catwalk, enhancing colors...
Modern + Heritage working in harmony
Terrace living and heritage zones have always provided a design challenge, making these narrow and often dark spaces feel open, bright and homely. The following 3 projects demonstrate that you can still be sympathetic to the street-scape and with well thought design creating space and light where there were none. All three projects are shortlisted for the 2012 Australian interior design awards. below -...
The breathtaking new Apple store Amsterdam
The Netherlands’ first flagship Apple store has opened in Amsterdam’s within a historic building.There is no signature glass cube on the outer skin of the building, however step inside to marvel at the glass central staircase taking the customers on a journey of technology.
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SHIKI Japanese in Milan
Are you heading to the Milan fair ?.... If so and for some bizarre reason you are over eating amazing Italian food and you happen to have a craving for modern Japanese you might want to check out the latest project designed by Progetto Bianco. Located in the heart of Milan, Japanese and Italian style fuse together creating an intimate refined space without the stereo...
Louis Vuitton entertaining the masses
Louis Vuitton is big business and just as stunning as their wares, Louis Vuittons' windows continue surprise. Lifting our spirits by injecting humor and a clever use of props aimed to stop passers by and lure customers into the stores. In the downturn of the economy Louis Vuitton has continued to grow by presenting their must haves into to die for must haves.
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that pouf is a HOOT!
Hoot is a versatile and playful take on the upholstered pouf offering a unique aesthetic that looks at home in almost any environment. Hoot's clean geometric form allows it to nest perfectly together to create multiple configurations including benches, islands and individual pieces. Hoot is available upholstered in fabric, vinyl, suede or leather.
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