This beach house located in South Africa has all the components of the
dreamy summer house: the exterior cladding and shutters made out of
eucalyptus lattes, the ocean view and outdoors spaces or the simply
furnished indoor space.
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OLD SICILIAN HOUSE by ARTURO MONTANELLI
This old Sicilian house was restored by Arturo Montanelli and combines a rustic style with a modern approach.This house could be the perfect holiday retreat : stone walls, old wood furniture, an outside pool and idyllic terraces to forget about everything…
August 22, 2012
GRIGIO STORE by BLOCK 722ARCHITECTS+ in THESSALONIKI,GREECE
In the heart of Thessaloniki’s shopping area, the new Grigio store has been given a new identity as a multifunctional space.
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INSPIRATION... DRESS UP YOUR WALLS
Wall covering companies are revolutionizing the concept of the wallpaper, Italian company Wall&Deco being
one of them. They're always at the forefront giving us fresh
alternatives and original designs to make our walls sing. With their new
collection Life,
Wall & Deco is bringing the old mural concept to a new high. This
collection has left behind the classical repetitive patterns of years
past. The new look is all about unconventional and oversized digital
images meant to create a bold statement.
August 16, 2012
CASA ALBANESE by ASA Studio Albanese
Completed in 1998, this traditional Mediterranean dammuso house, parts of which are original ancient ruins, is located on the Island of Pantelleria, Italy.
UP IN THE AIR
This wonderful treehouse, by German company Baumraum, flashes
from the past came to mind. The company is dedicated to
creating wonderful aerial dwellings among trees where one can play,
work, relax, escape to or simply daydream. The King of the Frogs, as
they named this particular one, hovers above a reflecting pond in a
small private garden in Münster, Germany.
LA CO(O)RNICHE HOTEL, DESIGNED by PHILIPPE STARCK (FRANCE)
La Co(o)rniche Hotel is an extraordinary location. Key landmark in the Pilat-Plage district in Pyla-Sur-Mer near Bordeaux, the vantage point over the Arcachon basin, backing onto the highest dune in Europe, it is suspended between sea and sky, nestling between sand and pines. This former 1930s hunting lodge in the heart of a preserved site, evokes the Golden Age and the invention of the Côte d’Argent.
August 15, 2012
A RENOVATED FARM HOUSE in PARMA,ITALY
This once rundown old farmhouse is now a beautiful family home. It is located just outside of Parma a region in Italy.Before the restoration started, the entire house with all the details
was photographed for documentation as the family wanted to preserve the original atmospher.The entire building has been restored in collaboration with the architect Lucilla Scazzi. Together they tried to preserve the original structure and used the old materials as much as possible.
A PARISIAN DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
Interior designer Kein Cross transformed this 18th century courtyard house near Notre Dame.He called it ” a diamond in the rough.” With the help of a contractor, his design expertise and the use of
black, white and gray, he was able to transform this two-story tiny house into a gem. Of course, with lots of
ingenuity and the clever use of mirrors, Cross made it look more
spacious than it actually is.
August 13, 2012
CasasNaAreia, Portugal
The beautiful and unique cabins, designed by renowned architect Manuel
Aires Mateus are close to the coastal town Praia and just one hour away
from Lisbon.The cabins are reconstructed with traditional methods using wood and a
traditional stem. Also the furniture and accessories used for the
interiors are made from natural and rustic materials. The floors in the
kitchen and living area are covered with sand,connecting them to the
beach and landscape outside.
August 10, 2012
SUMMER VILLA in MYKONOS,GREECE
Simplicity may be the word of the day, but it is perhaps not the first
thing that comes to mind when you step into Villa Orpheus. The
minimalist and soothing design of this home was the work of South
African interior designer Jayne Wunder, who took a charming traditional Mykonos house and revamped it into this
modern monochromatic oasis. She really did a masterful job with the
glorious mix of mid-century pieces and the island's typical style of
decor.
August 09, 2012
A TINY BUT LOVELY HOUSE in URUGUAY
This house is located in the dunes of Cabo Polonio on the eastern coast of Uruguay. It is small, fitting only two people. The materials used for building
are very simple, like those of all the houses in Cabo Polonio.Also the interior is simple with whitewashed walls and floors. The main color is white
with accessories in earthy tones. True to the spirit of the inhabitants
in the area, the house remains without electricity using lanterns and
candles.
August 08, 2012
A RETREAT ON WHEELS
This amazing creation was born from the collaboration between the Spanish company CARAVANOLIC and the interior design firm VICEVERSA.
What started as a one-time project, rapidly became a bigger production
of designer caravans, converting them into very personal and unique
spaces for a very stylish traveler.
August 07, 2012
MONOCHROME INTERIOR DECOR
Monochrome interior decor by Norm Architects. The interior is whit
bright white walls and large glass panels. A
complete white house where the light even on gray days, creates lots of
lives.
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CAVE HOME in MAJORCA,SPAIN
The home is located in a small coastal village in the Tramuntana region of Majorca.The owner is very much inspired by 70′s architecture, probably because that is what he grew up with.
42 year-old Alexandre de Betak is a renowned events producer, art director and designer whose work includes fashion shows and extravaganzas for clients from Dior to Rodarte to Tiffany.
