Displaying posts labeled "Concrete"

The Double Life House by Australia-based Breathe Architecture. Because what you see is NOT what you get. And I just want to point out that showing the floor joists in the ceiling in the photo below is such a cool touch. I adore this little house.

Part concrete brutalism, part metallic industrial, part Scandinavian modern and topped up with a healthy dose of breeze block love. I’m crushing on the contemporary hotel style of the Boro New York on Long Island. It’s a celebration of the simple “guts” of the building, elevating the cinder block from humble to hot.

Built by a builder for his young family, this Balwyn, Melbourne home is the latest project from interior designer Fiona Lynch.

“A minimal approach to materials has created an interior which is reflective and relaxing in feel. Concrete, timber and stone are the main materials in this project. Aged brass and grey stained oak cabinetry compliment the minimal approach to materials.”

Sophisticated, restrained, always with an eye to detail Lynch’s design is beautifully resolved.

Photography by Sharyn Cairns

There is something about Brazilian design. Fresh, young, a little bit cheeky, accessible but definitely not cookie cutter. Love the transition of the floor treatments between kitchen and living room and the touches of retro. Apartamento do Pátio in São Paulo by Felipe Hess.

A stunning location and a stunning building. Almost like paper folds except with concrete. Rugged, box-like, brutal lines broken by walls of glass. A contemporary home on an ancient coast. Casa Ronco by Chilean architectural firm Estudio Valdés.