Displaying posts labeled "Workspace"

Modern serenity in Barcelona

Posted on Wed, 27 Mar 2024 by midcenturyjo

Situated within a 19th-century apartment building along Barcelona’s iconic Paseo San Juan, this project by YLAB Architects involved the revitalization of a modernist residence. The owners, an Australian couple in love with Barcelona, wanted to renovate the property to establish their European residence. The dilapidated flat was transformed into a comfortable space where they could host visits from family and friends.

Balancing contemporary comforts within a historically significant setting, the preservation of key features like the Nolla mosaic flooring and ceilings was paramount. The space was reconfigured into social and private areas flanking the entrance hall, each tailored to the owners’ needs. Drawing inspiration from the mosaic’s vibrant hues, Bauwerk lime paints and bespoke furniture complement the flooring. At the same time, a connecting element, made up of baseboards and interior and exterior carpentry in a very dark brown colour, runs through the space from one end to the other. This element penetrates and envelops the smaller interior rooms, which, combined with sophisticated artificial lighting and reflective materials, are transformed into powerful and luminous spaces. The outcome is a fusion of preservation and modern elegance, resulting in a home that is a serene and refined retreat.

Photography by Santiago Garcés e YLAB Arquitectos.

Working on a Saturday

Posted on Sat, 23 Mar 2024 by midcenturyjo

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Helbraun Levey by Home Studios.

Living large in Malibu

Posted on Wed, 20 Mar 2024 by KiM

Another fabulous project by the ladies of Pierce & Ward. It is a maximalist’s dream home filled with fun shapes and lots of vintage art and adorable kitchen and bathrooms. And it is also goes to show what photographers will do during post-processing (to the extent that you think you’re looking at a different room).

Working on a Saturday

Posted on Sat, 16 Mar 2024 by midcenturyjo

It’s like I say week in week out. If you have to drag yourself into work on a weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. Papillon Salon by Knot Studio.

Photography by Martin Siegner.

“Art and Crafts meets Mid Century design in this characterful and homely house in North London. Beautiful timbers, terracotta flooring, handmade tiles and lime wash paint provide a calm backdrop to playful colours and prints; resulting in a home which is both uplifting and restful in equal measure.”

A stylish marriage of old and new, embracing colour and pattern as only the English do. Muswell Hill by Studio Duggan.