Displaying posts from October, 2013
Auhaus
Posted on Mon, 28 Oct 2013 by midcenturyjo
A beach shack renovation by architectural studio Auhaus. The original humble cottage was remodelled adding texture and warmth to the casual living within and out. Cathedral ceilings increase the sense of space. A second sister cottage or guest pavilion is connected not only by a deck but by repeating the cladding and the childlike house shape. Native tea trees incorporated into the space provide a dramatic connection to the site. A wonderful compound for the family and friends that are a given with a beach home. Why live in a wonderful part of the world (Barwon Heads, Victoria) if you can’t share the seachange?
Blog favourites as of late
Posted on Sun, 27 Oct 2013 by KiM
Pierre Yovanovitch favourites
Posted on Fri, 25 Oct 2013 by KiM
chair porn
best floor ever?
coolest sofa ever?
makes me happy
when blue works
statement stairs
as big as my house
P.S. In case you Ottawans missed my mention the other day, don’t forget to get your butts down to Carleton U today, tomorrow or Sunday for the Ottawa Antique Show. I had a great time (and got some goodies) at this show in April – details here.
Pierre Yovanovitch update
Posted on Fri, 25 Oct 2013 by KiM
It has been about 5 years since I last featured Parisian architect and interior designer Pierre Yovanovitch, and after devouring his portfolio I have to admit that I’m loving his newer work much more. A bit more refined, a bit more rustic, a bit more neutral. Elegant and contemporary, design projects that persuade by the strength of their soundly conceived architectural presence that gracefully avoids both complication and ostentation. So good I have some favourites coming up later.
A cottage garden
Posted on Fri, 25 Oct 2013 by midcenturyjo
I plan to lose myself in gardening this weekend. I certainly won’t be able to lose myself in the garden. It needs so much work. I drawing inspiration from this casual garden in Ingleside, Sydney by landscape architect, author and TV host Brendan Moar. Casual but carefully planned. Low on maintenance and high on style. Is it wrong to want a fire pit so much more than a barbecue in the land of the shrimp on the barbie? A little bit cottage, a little bit native, a bit shabby chic. Perfect fit for my old house.
