Working on a Saturday

Posted on Sat, 17 Feb 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. Coworking Selina Porto by Bacana Studio.

“G&D were captivated by the architectural charm of their Lisbon apartment, featuring intricate Pombaline style and 19th-century details like ornate ceilings and moldings. Although it required substantial renovation, G&D embraced the opportunity to preserve and restore its historical elements, aligning with their philosophical approach.

This home showcases a fusion of contemporary art, vintage pieces, and their distinctive sculptural furniture designs, particularly featuring ceramics. Collaborating with Portuguese potter Lígia Guedes, their innovative ceramic pieces extend beyond conventional boundaries.

In their woodwork, G&D playfully incorporate local wood species into seating and wall panels, embracing a unique approach. G&D practice also emphasizes collaboration with international talents, who work alongside Portuguese artisans and employ local materials to create special editions available for purchase.

For example, New York-based Korean artist Minjae Kim utilized local pine for their dining chairs, while British designer Charlotte Taylor crafted their daybed from the same timber. Parisian Garance Vallée collaborated with Lígia Guedes to produce their distinctive bedside lamp.”

Beauty and style, modern living in a historic shell apartment on Lisbon’s Rua dos Anjos by Garcé & Dimofski.

Photography by Marina Denisova.

Old-World bachelor pad

Posted on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 by midcenturyjo

“This bachelor pad is full of texture and soul, most accurately described a shaving a handsome, global feel. Situated within a newly built modern apartment building, we added depth and paid homage to the client’s treasured Armenian heritage with plenty of Old-World furnishings and rich materials. A small but well-appointed living area that opens onto a lush outdoor space maximizes entertaining opportunities.”

The space may be small but the style is high. From small space dining and built in storage to bold colour and carefully curated personal touches, this apartment by Washington, D.C. based Zoë Feldman is a fresh take on masculine living.

Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg.

A Notting Hill duplex apartment

Posted on Wed, 14 Feb 2024 by midcenturyjo

The transformation of a duplex apartment atop a Notting Hill villa by Katie Harbison showcases her distinct aesthetic which combines modern with classical. Her understated designs harmonise contemporary pieces with traditional materials and antiques to achieve timeless, inviting environments that do not compromise on function.

Photography by Michael Sinclair.

Artisan in Topanga Canyon

Posted on Wed, 14 Feb 2024 by midcenturyjo

The keywords are quality and sustainability in this Aker Interiors reworking of a Topanga Canyon home. Add a mix of classic, artisan and retro pieces and the house has morphed into a light-filled fresh and fun family home.

Photography by Michael Clifford.