Arcadia Contemporary Home Design by Jaques LeBlanc

January 22, 2010

Arcadia Contemporary Home Design by Jaques LeBlanc

This Contemporary house design sports beautiful spaces and dramatic details all in a package that’s both elegant AND fun! Designer Jaques LeBlanc captured the essence of modern; providing light-filled interiors with generous spaces, brining out the very best in this Arcadia Home! This home has had a recent major renovation and addition that now incorporates five bedrooms including a spa-like Master... 

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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 between city... 

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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 archive... 

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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 sugar... 

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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 becomes part... 

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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 around the... 

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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 timeless... 

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Ellipso Duo Oval: Setting the stage for an individual lifestyle

December 14, 2008

Ellipso Duo Oval: Setting the stage for an individual lifestyle

Kaldewei is introducing a new dimension in bathing with the first free-standing, elliptical bath panelling for the Ellipso Duo Oval. The panelling has been designed by the Phoenix Design design studio of Stuttgart / Tokyo and harmoniously takes up the flowing contours of the Ellipso Duo Oval to envelop the Kaldewei steel enamel bath like a second skin. The close-fitting panelling accentuates the elliptical... 

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Plaza Las Lilas by Rodrigo Searle and Marcela Puga

December 11, 2008

Plaza Las Lilas by Rodrigo Searle and Marcela Puga

This project arose from the charge to develop a real estate project on a site of approximately 1000m2. The first task consisted of defining the product. To achieve this, the varying conditions aon the borders of the site were noted: three limits towards the interior of the block opposite to the end of the site, that opens onto an extensive plaza. The western orientation is highlighted for its potential... 

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Contemporary Japanese house, Parabola house

December 11, 2008

Contemporary Japanese house, Parabola house

The site is located in a quiet residential area surrounded by nature. 6m in width and 27m in length, it is a long and narrow site, which has been constructed 3m above road-level so that on clear days, it enjoys views of Mount Fuji. As the client’s family spends the most part of the day in the living room, this room has been situated on the top floor, which benefits from scenic views. In order to... 

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