Towering Oak Trees in California’s ‘Horse Country’ Inspire a Contemporary Farmhouse Vision that Comes to Be
Woodside is a small town in San Mateo County, California on the San Francisco Peninsula. It’s home to many horses and is among the wealthiest communities in the United States. Turning off one of its busy roads, a pair of house hunters drove over a bridge...
Step Inside this Meticulous Liverpool Penthouse Project by Highly Hailed UK Design Practice
Cochrane Design was enlisted for the interior design and conversion of three penthouse apartments into one luxury penthouse. The client wanted a home which was luxurious and timeless as well as bold and dramatic, meaning all the elements intentionally discover...
Bathe in Privacy and Blend in on the Edge of an Extreme Hawaiian Landscape
Situated along a rugged stretch of coastline, this getaway family retreat embraces the spirit of Mauka-Makai – the symbolic flow of lava from mountain to sea. This site in Manini'owali Beach, loosely referred to by islanders as Kua Bay in Kona, captures the stark...
Instinctive Skill Between Architecture and Art Merges into Light Fixtures to Tell of Nature’s Sacred Geometry
They appear to float from the ceiling, like jellyfish softly illuminating the space, enhancing the relaxed sophistication of spaces such as the culinary jewel of the landmark cultural building on the Swiss shores of Lake Lucerne. The adaptable and versatile...
Transformable Kitchens-in-Motion Encounter Freedom, Changeability and Individuality
blu_line's sensorline range continues to streamline and to strive for the extraordinary by integrating specialised knowledge and systems into the brand’s design ethos. The focus has its fingers on two central pulses: on the beat of technology; and on the beat of...
Discover a New Sense of Belonging on the Edges of the Earliest Rice Fields in South Central Portugal
Infused with an elegance that only the most unpretentious simplicity can realise, every detail here invites you into a deep retreat. The gaze is carried far – no cities or landforms to hinder it. The marshes, heaths, pine forests and beaches stretch as far as the eye...
A Historic Vibe Defined by Renovated Renaissance Features and Liberated in Ultra-Contemporary Comprehension
In the architectural world, working on a pre-built structure involves a delicate equation of addition and subtraction. It means finding the right balance between historical recollection and the spirit of the time, between what is linguistically new and what came...
Artisanal Meets Technological in Handcrafted Bags that Digitally Record Memories
Yours truly? Well, yes. Truly and faithfully until the bag dances the intergenerational boogie and belongs to someone else in your family with all the relished moments of you connected to it. Wolf & Maiden products go on a journey with their owners, collecting...
Structural Illusions Accent Discretion and Topography in Cape Town
The idea of a pavilion typology informed this boutique project where the structure is kept to the minimum, materiality is celebrated, and spatial boundaries are blurred. The morphology of the cottage is brought to life by two, thin floating planes stacked on top of...
The Sweet Disposition of Nesting with a Golden Syrup Hue
Our homes – their atmospheres, aesthetics and ambiances – are assuming their rightful place at the centre of the stage like never before. Our personal and family spaces are so important as the need to feel good and refreshed in general is essential.Plascon has looked...
A Los Angeles Hillside’s Self-Contained Oasis
Principles were adopted from the site’s neighbour – Stahl House – and the ground-breaking Los Angeles Case Study Houses, which were built between 1945 and 1966. The generous allocation of outdoor space here maximises the potential of the liveable climate, reconnecting...
Family Getaway Between Water and Forest Breathes New Life into Remote Canadian Town
The aesthetic approach that Cape Town-based architecture firm SAOTA took might seem like a radical departure from the traditional architecture in the region, but the architects were conscientious to keep the design unobtrusive and sensitive to its setting, while still...
Yoga’s Transformative Power Entwines with a Design Consultant’s Holistic Practice and Philosophy
Australian interior architect and designer, change maven and yogi Merinda Garrett explains how our residential and work spaces can fulfil several roles in our lives. The roles of supporter, nurturer, leader, motivator – and the list goes on. Our homes, consciously and...
Elevating the Collective Spirit: Feet on the Floor and Out that Door
With a unique concept tailored to the identity and needs of the client, Tétris was tasked with designing a new client centre to cater for international guests and visitors at the global law firm, Hogan Lovells. Located in Sandton, this law firm was in need of formal...
A Revival of History Bridges with Modern Progress in Nourishing Details
Through combining history, art and culture, the St Vincent’s Place Residence is ultimately a place of rebirth. Whilst simultaneously reviving an exceptional period home, the project cultivates a place of renewal that elevates the client's quality of life. As a modern...