Sugar Ridge Antigua Interior Design by Charmaine Benjamin-Werth

November 24, 2009
Sugar Ridge Antigua Interior Design by Charmaine Benjamin-Werth

Once devoted to cane plantations, the island of Antigua is now one of the Caribbean’s premiere luxury tourism destinations. The newest member of its splendid lineup of resorts is the elegant Sugar Ridge, named after the nearby sugar-cane-covered hills. Inside and out, Sugar Ridge offers a sophisticated setting that takes its cues from this sweet commodity. Charged with the task of translating …

Interior Design of Cityscape Restaurant at Victoria University

December 10, 2008
Interior Design of Cityscape Restaurant at Victoria University

The design of this restaurant space within a University provides a template for a program that combines eduction & industry. Housed on the 5th floor of an institutional building, the School of Hospitality, Tourism & Marketing at Victorian University wanted to create a marketable educational environment to provide students with an indication of the future world but also provide a sense of …

Vagg Residence Interior Design by Matt Gibson

December 10, 2008
Vagg Residence Interior Design by Matt Gibson

This project involved the sub-division and renovation of a semi-detached Victorian bluestone cottage with an individual heritage listing. The client purchased this property with pre-existing Planning & Building permits to sub-divide the site and construct two 2 storey precast- concrete dwellings over 2 property Titles. The existing site contained a 19th century derelict bluestone fronted …

Urban Spatial Simplicity Residence Interior Design

December 10, 2008
Urban Spatial Simplicity Residence Interior Design

This is very modern spatial in simplicity interior design. Rooms are interconnected and their functions amplified. Sculptural gestures, such as the central spiral staircase and over sized joinery units, heighten both the scale and a dynamic lifestyle. In essence, this project is a pure exploration in an uncompromising minimalist language. [ Source ] …

Two-storey Period Home Residence

January 12, 2010
Two-storey Period Home Residence

The postcard attributes of this two-storey residence flow from the romantic facade and into the fully-renovated interior by reknown Melbourne architects; BE Architects. A stylish ambience, meticulous attention to detail plus quality finishes are the hallmarks which have transformed this period home into a stunning, spacious, living environment. Tall ceilings adorned with chandeliers and …

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects

January 6, 2010
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects

The location of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at the northern Edge of the Michigan State University Campus is infl uenced by a set of movements adjacent to and across it. The vital street life on the northern side of Grand River Avenue and the historic heart of the university campus at the south side generate a network of paths and visual connections.This highly frequented interface …

The Middle East Centre of St. Antony’s College by Zaha Hadid Architects

January 6, 2010
The Middle East Centre of St. Antony's College by Zaha Hadid Architects

The Middle East Centre of St. Antony’s College is the University of Oxford’s centre for interdisciplinary study of the Modern Middle East. The centre was founded in 1957 and it is focused on research on humanities and social sciences with a wide reference to the Arab World and its geographic adjacencies. The Centre research core is a specialized library and substantial paper and photographic …

Tattoo House by Andrew Maynard Architects

March 26, 2009
Tattoo House by Andrew Maynard Architects

An extension to an existing 3 bedroom house in Fitzroy North to provide new living and kitchen space for a growing young family. Many of the design decisions were generated by the tight budget. The form is a simple box- the strongest form an architect can achieve at a bargain basement price. Every element needed to perform multiple functions for maximum return- hence the kitchen bench …

Yoo Apartments New York

December 15, 2008
Yoo Apartments New York

When Philippe Starck designs luxury apartments, his collections for Axor , which have created a furore in the world of design since 1994, are always part of the concept. One of Starck’s clients is Yoo, one of the most innovative and successful real estate companies of our time. London, Miami, Buenos Aires, Sydney, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv … There are already more than 4,000 Yoo apartments …

Purism and straight lines for pure bathing pleasure

December 14, 2008
Purism and straight lines for pure bathing pleasure

A return to simplicity. The Puro from Kaldewei is a new bathtub for devotees of pure, clear design contours. The purist design of the Puro in durable Kaldewei steel enamel reflects the modern approach of architects and interior designers in reducing everything to the essentials. Bathroom design, in particular, still attaches special importance to this approach. It takes up the desire for a …

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