Displaying posts labeled "Modern"

Susanna Cots – transversal expression

Posted on Thu, 18 Jul 2013 by KiM

Susanna Cots is an interior designer from Barcelona and this home is her creation. A skin made of wood that transversally crosses the housing is Susanna Cots‘ “leitmotiv” to develop this interior design project, the home in Barcelona of two book lovers. The starting point of the housing is located in its central nucleus where the dining room’s ceilings are dressed in wood that, at the same time, shapes the furniture that holds the TV and a bioethanol fireplace. This wooden wrapping continues across the ceiling and separates the living and the water areas inside and outside, and is subtly bathed in natural light in the bathrooms. The warm area reaches the suite defining the sleeping area and finally becoming the bed head. I really love the idea of a feature that carries from one space to the next. There’s something very inviting about that… it’s like an invisible force guiding you. And in this case it seems to act as a blanket. What a beautiful home.

Beam&Block House

Posted on Tue, 16 Jul 2013 by KiM

The folks at Polish architecture firm mode:lina sent over their latest completed project. It’s 140 sq m, and the clients are fans of Scandinavian style so they requested concrete and wood, with lots of white, and dark grey and yellow. They also wanted lots of storage while maximizing space so all doors are sliding, and the dog gets a spot to nap under the stairs. The clients also requested a fireplace and a TV that didn’t stand out, so dark walls help to hide these features. (Not sure why you would want to hide a fireplace). I have to mention how cool the concrete stairs with wooden treads look – seems to be an ongoing feature of a mode:lina property.

Fougeron Architecture

Posted on Tue, 16 Jul 2013 by KiM

This is San Francisco living at its finest, at the hands of Fougeron Architecture. Before the jump is their Flip House, aptly named because the project was a complete flip of the home’s facade and interior spaces that reinvented its typography. The faceted glass walls are fantastic and create an interesting depth while maximizing light flowing through the home. They are superstars at showcasing the surroundings in the most beautiful ways. Gorgeous!

Stalking on a Saturday

Posted on Sat, 13 Jul 2013 by midcenturyjo

A modest, narrow cottage all dolled up and extended. A new lease on life with clever low line windows to let in the light but allow privacy… plus you get cool glimpses of legs walking, or in my case stalking, along. Love the concrete floors, the wine storage in the galley kitchen, the little ponds at the base of the windows, the traditional facade which never lets on that something bright and shiny new is hiding just behind. You’ll find the house in Northcote, Melbourne. Link here while it lasts.

P.S. Australian real estate agents please stop with the HDR photography!!!! Hmmmmmm…. deep breath. Calm now Jo 🙂

Luciano Dalla Marta

Posted on Thu, 11 Jul 2013 by KiM

I’ve got a Brazilian architect to share with you today. Luciano Dalla Marta went above and beyond with this spectacular residence (condo I think) fit for a queen. Modern yet warm and despite the massive space it’s inviting. I can’t imagine having enough room for all those seating areas. WOW…the furniture I could buy….