The gilt mirrors, imposing artwork and oversized light fitting create somewhat of a novelty within the dashing white interior of the apartment of French design duo Gilles and Boissier. The white palate of the space enhances the architectural history of the apartment while setting the stage for a restricted yet luxurious interior and even though the design is understated it certainly doesn’t lack...
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Canturi Art Exhibition Journey by Stefano Canturi
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Jewellery Designer Stefano Canturi’s work with the unveiling of his first exhibition of drawings, paintings and small scale sculpture. Journey by Stefano Canturi is a unique exhibition and is for public viewing from February 2013 in galleries in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and New York. A rare insight into the world and mind of Stefano Canturi through his artistic...
Manhattan Triplex … Sara Story Design
I am praying that by some magic of manifest that if I keep writing about New York I’ll end up living there one day. My writing is helped of course by the fact that the city is filled with amazing talent, one of whom is Sara Story. Named by Elle Décor as one of “The Top 10 to Watch in 2011,” her recent project in...
Lauenen Residence by Studio Seilern
Located in a small Swiss village the brief for the chalet asked to provide two distinct apartments. Studio Seilern set about by splitting the chalet into two interlocking L-shapes, two distinct residences which share one common entrance. The two apartments could also be reconfigured into one large residence, with minimal reconstruction if need be. All materials are kept in their rawest and most natural form,...
Scandinavian Living… Christian’s & Hennie
The Scandinavian’s have without doubt made as much a mark on the design world as anybody and with good reason: clean lines, pure aesthetic and understated style are all trademarks of the Scandinavian look and Olso’s Christian’s and Hennie are no different. This recent apartment showcases their skill in employing a monochromatic palate with chic clean lines to create an interior that is as graceful...
Uma Casa by Andre Luque Architects
Uma Casa located in Camacari Brazil designed by Andre Luque Architects was created with a commitment to build around the natural terrain removing only one small tree from the plot preserving the natural vegetation. When excepting house guests the owner did not want her personal privacy compromised so the house is distributed in two separate blocks which is something I can relate too as an...
The Woods… Little glass trees
The Woods is the second collaboration between the Norwegian design studios StokkeAustad and Andreas Engesvik, Oslo. These divine tree inspired creations were based on forests and the lights of the North. A tree changing colour and transparency through the seasons which is captured in these stunning jewel like glass sculptures. The unique, free standing glass sculpture The Woods, are made from hand blown glass. Each...
Leather + Steel by Studio Seilern
London based Studio Seilern Architects combined two twin terraces behind historic facades to create one large family home that presents absolute design excellence.The house is composed of one main body of three stories to the street and a two-story extension to the rear garden. The terraces being located in a conservation area provided a challenge for Studio Seilern meeting conservation criteria and materializing the vision...
Russian Delight by Marina Gisich
This Russian project by Marina Gisich brings together an astonishing art collection and chic design into one dynamic space. By far, the incredible light feature in the entry hall with its organic, ethereal and almost whimsical form stands out as quite unique and situated as it is directly opposite as people walk in, sets the tone for the rest of the apartment. Through out the...
Behind a discreet grey wall
Behind a discreet grey wall, an imposing concrete and glass building juts out onto the street in Belo Horizonte Brazil. A modest front garden with palms greets visitors as the home opens to the guests via a series of pivoting doors drawing you in and over the petite manicured lawn and garden. Designed by studio Anastasia Architects the home is split over 2 levels, bathed...