High above the entry door an inscription reads, “You who enter my door, may your highest hopes be exceeded”. The Ben Youseff madrasa in Marrakech, Morocco is a visual masterpiece. Built in the 1560’s, the structure was once the largest Islamic school in Africa housing over 900 students. Carved cedar, marble, and intricate mosaics cover […]
The les Jumelles project in southern Quebec took an existing ancestral home and created a space fitting a large, modern family. The original house was created entirely of stone in the early 19th century. The extension was designed by Pierre Thibault and Julie PiloteThese as a twin of the original. Not identical by any means but […]
The De Beauvoir House is a marvel. A timber and glass addition created by Cousins & Cousins Architects serves a semi-detached structure for a growing family. The geometric structure is does not attempt to match home and instead aims to contrast. The staircase bridges the original structure to the new via the living area on the garden level, the main […]
Mirages in the desert are not a new concept, but Doug Aitken’s project takes the idea to a whole different level. The project aptly titled “Mirage” is located in Palm Springs and the entire structure is wrapped in mirrors. The cabin is modeled on a typical ranch style home and it’s mirrored finish reflects the […]
Italian architect Stefano Boeri has just announced a new design for vertical forests in China. The city of Nanjing unveiled the ‘Nanjing Vertical Forest’ this week, a mixed-use development commissioned by the National Investment Group. The project will provide high density housing and office space while contributing to the environment in a positive manner. Boeri […]
One hour south of Lisbon on the coast of Portugal lies the tiny town of Comporta, the perfect place to daydream of on a winter day. Featuring thatched roofs and simplistic design Casas Na Areia offers individual buildings with minimal furnishings and plenty of space for relaxation. The property is nestled on the banks of the Sado River […]
Finn Juhl was a Danish architect, industrial/ interior designer, who is still most known for his furniture design. Part of and one of the most notable contributors to the Danish modern movement, Juhl’s designs are still being produced today and just about every creation of his would be on display in my dream home. This […]
This loft in NoHo (north of Houston Street and abutting to SoHo for us non-Manhattanites) used to be a printing press. The owners focused on keeping as many details from the original building as possible while modernizing their space for their growing family. Steel beams, pipes, and brick walls take center stage as homeowner and […]
The Magoda Project is not designed for aesthetics but instead uses a “cultural exchange” in architecture to create a safer dwellings in Tanga, Tanzania. Developed by Danish architecture firm Ingvartsen, the project aims to enhance the health and well-being of occupants in sub-Saharan Africa. The Magoda village in Tanga is located in a region highly […]
Apparently I have an affinity towards all things British, as this is second home in Oxfordshire I have featured (the first can be seen here). Michaelis Boyd is the firm behind the beautiful Kingham House. Established in 1995 by Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd, Michaelis Boyd has earned a reputation for simple, elegant architecture with an emphasis on […]
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