It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no… it’s Cloud House! Don’t freak out too much, mankind hasn’t expanded it’s architectural empire to the skies, but either way, this could be the next best thing. The Cloud is a renovated add-on to an old double-fronted Edwardian house, which is located in Fitzroy North a suburb of Melbourne, … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Architectural wows
Architectural wonders to inspire some awe in in your hearts.
The Shrouded House- Design Brilliance for Family and Dog
If I suddenly became a building with my awareness and human emotion intact, I would be madly in love with this home- If you hadn’t of noticed, modern architecture metaphorically turns me on. This sexy home has been dubbed ‘The Shrouded House,’ which in my opinion sounds like a horror movie but don’t let the name … Continue reading »
The Psychological Importance of Doors
The door- you pass through them like light rays through the iris, as a phantom floating through a physical object in a spatial plane. One has to wonder; can you waltz on by without paying a toll? When passing through a door, you leave behind a small part of yourself, only to find that missing … Continue reading »
Lake Lugano House
Here’s a cool looking house, perched on the hillside overlooking Lake Lugano in Switzerland. It’s hillside vantage point lets a person view all the natural beauties of the lake and surrounding landscapes; even the idyllic historic village of Brusino Arsizio (population just under 500) is in sight. The residence was designed by Milan-based architect Jacopo … Continue reading »
The power of color within design
Black and white, the primary colors of order and elegance and the safe choices for design, but those who know how to use the more primitive, wild, folk-art aesthetic colors that make up a personality can infuse mood into anything. Imagine an Indian wedding party, a Peruvian mountain town, Cirque du Soleil and even the … Continue reading »
Fernanda Marques- A Brazilian Paradise
Yeah, season are nice and all but ideally wouldn’t you want to live in a place where outdoor living is possible all year-round? To live in a space where the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living are null and void? If your Fernanda Marques then you don’t have to dream, she achieved this beautiful balance … Continue reading »
Alila Villas Uluwatu- Bali’s Jungle Heaven
Eco luxury at it’s zenith, it really doesn’t get any better than this. The Villas were designed by the Singapore based Alila brand, who obviously know what it takes to do it right. I’d keep a watchful eye on them as they are about to boom in the upcoming months, with 20 new properties opening … Continue reading »