Through a light and dark ramp contained by a rusty steel roof and a volcanic black floor, a young jacaranda tree is discovered bathing in light at the bottom of the site. A row of bamboo and fern blurs the boundaries of the terrain, and in it, a heavy and resonant body rests. Read More
Last year, the fourth generation of Henri Matisse’s family founded Maison Matisse to invite contemporary creatives to take a look at the painter’s work. The first collection, made up of limited edition vases, highlighted the universe of three confirmed talents: Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Jaime Hayon and Alessendro Mendini. Read More
The building is located in a rural area about 3km from the center of Estremoz/Alentejo. The landscaping and natural surroundings are extremely appealing and can provide very interesting moments of leisure and contemplation. This tourist unit is certainly a driving force in spreading all of Estremoz’s regional, gastronomic and wine culture. Read More
Located in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico, casa Altanera by TAC – Taller Albero Calleja is a 380 sqm, single-family residence contained in three separate operating modules. Developed in line with the reforestation process of the area, the house is designed to interact with the exterior through various terraces, large openings, and areas in the palapa – an open-sided construction at the edge of the lot, topped with a thatched roof of dried palm leaves and finished with an outdoor pool. Read More
Alexis Dornier, in collaboration with Tim Russo, continues the expansion of the Uluwatu Surf Villas with a dwelling entitled Ocean View 3 (puri bukit). Situated along a Cliffside Hill overlooking the Indian ocean — on the Indonesian island of Bali — each private residence of the resort dedicated to surf culture is characterized by its distinct geometry and simple yet boldly expressive materiality. Read More
El Mirador serves its purpose as it is located on an edge of the site, where the emblematic lake of the area can be seen from above. It was designed based on respecting the forest where it is located, anchored to its topography and reducing its constructive impact. Read More
If you come to think of it, Modern Rustic is like a delicious home cooked meal: rich and warm, a delight for the senses, and with that indistinguishable spice of being just right. The key is in the balance between the ingredients and in its maximal closeness to the natural state of things. They say opposites attract why not to be true about design styles? Read More
And if we follow the logic of the definition of outdoor rustic decor stylistic as something close to nature, inspired by a farm and country style life, it is only logical that the best emanations of that stylistic will fit in the decoration of the outdoor premises, gardens, and terraces. The key elements of the rustic stylistics- branches, logs, twigs, linen textiles, and rattan furniture pieces sit perfectly amongst sunbeams, lush plant and vegetation, and with some spicy modern additions will make the perfect decor composition for your outdoor refuge. Read More
The Danish brand Ferm Living has been at the forefront of the latest trends in Scandinavian design for several years now, and the company does not lag behind in Christmas decoration. In their recent holiday catalog, we can see examples of how to make a home look stylish and attractive with the help of small details such as candles, Christmas toys, wrapping and textiles. Read More
The dark gray walls at this Swedish apartment not only do not spoil the festive harmony but rather opposite – they make the home feel even more cozy, especially in the evening light. And the owner is definitely very fond of vintage decor, starting with a gorgeous aged dining table and a cupboard, to shabby frames and other stuff. This is the home of 20 year old decorator Simon Olsson, Read More
Perched on the coastal dunes of eastern Victoria, this is a holiday house for a family who have a long association with the modest beachside hamlet of Sandy Point. Almost three hours from Melbourne, this house is designed not so much for weekends as for extended stays – in both summer and winter. Read More
The redesign is inspired by the neighborhood’s history. Outside, the labyrinth–like streets from the Born district experience contrast between the buildings’ shadows and Barcelona’s bright sun light. Inside the flat the same contrast has been applied to materials, lights and colors. Read More