{Neutral and traditional. Sometimes, in the mood to see ornamental details and classic forms. 1. Love the idea of using something like this fountain/faucet scenario in a powder room, although I know Darryl Carter has a simpler version of this in his foyer. 3. Love the collected antiques here… that niche with the Mary-figure must be a sight to behold. 4. Hey, I was there this past weekend - the New York Public Library! 5 & 6. Stairs that captivate me… the first one is simple, but I like the fact that the first few steps don’t have the rail; the second one is just romantic despite being a possible fire hazard. 7. LOVE the trim around the fridge panels and how it ties in with the range hood.}
{Neutral and traditional. Sometimes, in the mood to see ornamental details and classic forms. 1. Love the idea of using something like this fountain/faucet scenario in a powder room, although I know Darryl Carter has a simpler version of this in his foyer. 3. Love the collected antiques here… that niche with the Mary-figure must be a sight to behold. 4. Hey, I was there this past weekend - the New York Public Library! 5 & 6. Stairs that captivate me… the first one is simple, but I like the fact that the first few steps don’t have the rail; the second one is just romantic despite being a possible fire hazard. 7. LOVE the trim around the fridge panels and how it ties in with the range hood.}
{The home of Australian designer Anna Cayzer is a beautiful example of relaxed, laid back style in soft neutrals and incorporating lots of natural objects - branches, raw wood, soft animal hides, woven baskets and natural plants used throughout the space. While the elements incorporated are rather basic, the results are definitely not boring. This space is layered, interesting and still has lots of character. I love the laid back, breezy vibe of the home and, of course, the seamless ease between indoor and outdoor living.}
{These are some randoms that I’ve been keeping on my desktop for a while now. They’re all from different projects, but can’t you just picture them all being in one? Definite design consistency in these images. 1. Love this kitchen (I think this is also by Tamizo). 2. Love this desk. 3. From the Opus in Hong Kong by Yabu Pushelberg. 4. Love this bedroom’s upholstered wall. 5. Interesting wall squiggles from a Munge Leung project.}
{Tamizo Architects. A minimal and modern soft loft. Particularly love the millwork details and the relationship between the dining space and the kitchen.}
{Laem Charoen Seafood Restaurant. In Bangkok’s seaside province of Rayong, a family-style seafood eatery designed by the Architects at Onion is adding a cozy, yet modern, atmosphere to the local dining scene. The designers at Onion devised a hexagon pattern screen that creates partitions, adds architectural interest, and controls the flow of the restaurant.Warm colors were introduced into the modern space to provide a warm atmosphere that best represents the identity of Laem Charoen’s 30 year old brand. Mint green glass railings, diagonal wood slats, and dining chairs upholstered in an array of emerald colored tones sit underneath custom made ceramic lamps that are coated in a copper color. At the front of the restaurant, the wooden hexagonal screens are open, but at the rear of the restaurant, the screen holes are filled with mirrors that reflect the geometric screens and create visual interest.}
{Melbourne-based firm Hayball has designed a stand-out, attention grabbing lobby design for one of the largest residential building on the western edge of Melbourne’s central business district. Hayball outfitted the curvy lobby walls in gold finished Aluminum planks that rise from the floor to the ceiling. The minimal colour palette of the entry area continues into the robust mail room. Recessed lighting is tucked underneath the bottom of the aluminum to create a warm glowing and clever floating effect, which reflects onto the polished stone floor.}
{This isn’t today’s Hump Day Happy Place (believe me, a job site isn’t usually my idea of a happy place at the stage this one is in…not quite!). But this was why I missed posting other stuff yesterday! I’ve shared the progress of this project before. Yesterday, the whole office went on a small field trip to see the unit, which is at the 50-somethingth floor of the Four Seasons in Toronto. The level of detail and custom-work that has went into this one residence is astounding really!}
{Loving the contrasts and cleanliness in this residential project by Buro in Australia. One of the main successes within this project is the intricate custom stone screenwork which weaves across the front, rear and side facades. It really captures the light and shade and filters patterns back into the interior rooms.}
{XTEN Architecture have designed the Madisonhouse, located in La Quinta, California. Those pivoting doors and panels are awesome.}
{Loving the sliding doors hiding the closet and the entry into the bathroom in this modern woodsy bedroom in the Storm Cottage by architectural firm Fearon Hay with interiors by Penny Hay.}
{An incredible orchestra of modern architecture and modern furnishings. Just gorgeous and loving every bit of it! By Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects}
