Architecture: Mountain Design Hotels | Part I

As winter is approaching us slowly here in Sydney, we explore the architecture of some mountain resort hotels around the world. beautiful buildings that are hiding behind their wooden facades accurate architectural details, draw new concepts of luxury. Hope you enjoy our selection.

WHITE POD Alpine Ski Resort, Monthey / Switzerland / 2012

ALPINA DOLOMITES Compatsch / Italy / 2010

EDEN HOTEL Bormio / Italy / 2012 (More here in our previous blog)

THE CAMBRIAN Adelboden / Switzerland / 2007

Currently Crushing: Shades of pink

Things we love: Kids rooms

A child’s room can be one of the most challenging rooms in the house to redo. However, with some creativity, anyone can decorate their kid’s room. Pick one item or color that will be the main focus of the room and make your decorating plans around that. Here are some of our favorite kid’s room, check out more on my pinterest board here.

Friday. Im in love

Yes, the weekend has me dreaming of amazing getaways … this one is the wonderful Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia. I’m still on a private island in Cambodia … in my dreams 

Have a wonderful weekend … and dream away. ox

architecture: st. leon house by saota

St Leon 10 is another dream home designed by Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA), a Cape Town-based architectural practice. Completed in 2006, this two-storey contemporary residence was designed for a family with two young children who wanted a house which simultaneously created spaces for casual intimate family occasions or large get-togethers. The contemporary South African property is organised in a linear manner with all rooms facing the sea. The rear of the property offers privacy with no openings other than the glazed double volume entrance space. This space is screened with a steel framed timber screen and access off the street is through heavy timber gates.

Things we love: new york + london double exposures

London and New York would be nice to visit again, so here I am dreaming about my holiday escape anywhere. . . London and New York City; two cities so fundamentally different and yet so amazingly similar. So what happens when two of the most photographed cities in the world come together as one? I am loving this new photographic project by Daniella Zalcman’s. Pretty cool, right? I think for now I will just enjoy these beautiful double exposure photos as my dream London or New York escape is off the cards for now.

interiors: westbourne grove church conversion

London-based studio DOS Architects converted in 2008 the top two floors of the Westbourne Grove Church, a 1853 Baptist chapel located in London’s Notting Hill. I don’t know if I could live in church conversion but what I love about it, it’s a loft-like residence with an open floor plan and high ceilings that offers both comfort and privacy for its owners.

This new place embellished by the craftsmanship of the architects, mixes old with new, reuniting state of the art technology, fine finishes and architectural details. Even though the modern concept dominates some of the traditional elements have been kept, such as the arched windows and the gothic elements.

architecture: brighton escape, australia

Australian interior design practice G.A.B.B.E have completed the renovation of the Brighton Escape project which has captured my eye today. The expansive, serene and textured luxury family home with beautiful sunken living room. According to the interior designers: “A contemporary design with resounding vibrations to sooth the urban family. “Like a seashell carrying the sound of the ocean, or a mirror reflecting sunlight, this space was specifically fashioned to capture and exude the warmth of the environment which surrounds it.

Architecture | House’s Award Shortlist

Houses Awards recently announced their 2013 shortlist for 125 residential projects across the eight categories. Presented by Houses magazine, the Houses Awards is an annual program celebrating Australia’s best residential projects. From inner-city terraces, warehouse conversions, apartments and townhouses, to freestanding homes that engage with the site and respond to the diversity of the Australian landscape, the projects on the shortlist illustrate accomplished design for the way we live.

Each year, the Houses Awards entries provide a unique insight into contemporary residential design and the contribution Australia’s architects and designers make to enhancing the way we live today. Below are just a few of my favourite projects.

Friday. Im in Love

Staying in is my big plan this weekend. My body says rest and chilling, this little baby is too comfy. And my new sofa says something like ‘I am so comfy and look at your new cute pillow, snuggle up and stay here’. Well, after all it seems that even lazy weekends have a good side. If you abide by the concept of a happy home, you will most certainly enjoy even a lazy and cold weekend. By staying in. In your happy home. Happy weekend!