Interior Design, Architecture & Interior Decorating eMagazine
By using the ancient agricultural technique of mounting buildings on staddle stones, this Summerhouse by GrainStore Garden Buildings gives shelter from the chill or heat both day and night. Combining traditional techniques and contemporary design, the summerhouse has a cream interior, giving a light sophisticated feel. It can also be supplied with sockets, telephone point and lighting ready for hook up.
The buildings of Hotel Sezz in Saint-Tropez, France are designed around a central pool area. This stylish boutique hotel on the Riviera offers 35 rooms with private gardens and terraces, 5 bungalows, 30 cocoons and 2 villas with private pools. Architecturally, the interior of the rooms designed by Christophe Pillet are almost like houses with floor-to-ceiling windows. Natural stone floors and textured concrete walls bring freshness while leather and wood furnishings bring warmth. The contemporary clear lines provide simple elegance with a touch of the seaside resort.
Located a half block from the beach boardwalk, this modern townhouse in the Alki neighbourhood of Seattle, Washington is designed to capture the vibrant spirit of the area. The roof top decks enjoy views of the Puget Sound, Seattle cityscape and the beach community below. The bamboo floor and fir cabinetry create a beautiful and practical atmosphere.
This room in the attic of a family home has been turned into a boy’s room with nautical inspired theme. The oak finish flooring and platform create two zones within the room. The platform area is functional yet playful.
The Yndo loft apartment designed by Poteet Architects is a small yet stylish contemporary home. The exposed ventilation and wooden beams provide an industrial flair. The casual elegance of the furniture and soft modern decor give the apartment a luxurious feel. The staircase leading up to a small living area overlooking the main floor add to the unique atmosphere.
Rajiv Saini & Associates designed this contemporary home in Hyderabad, India from an older house. The original house was built by the previous generation with Victorian columns and grand circular staircase. The new look of this 12,5000 sq. ft. home is sleek modern with a natural palette.
Over the years, many churches in the Netherlands have been left abandoned. It is becoming increasingly popular to convert old churches into residences to prevent them from demolition. The St. Jaobus Church in Utrecht is transformed into a beautiful modern home by Zecc Architecten. No window frames are added to the façade, and the original exterior architecture is preserved. The interior of the church house is very white and bright. Light, space and functionality have been carefully considered.
Designed by New York architect Daniel Libeskind, the Run Run Shaw Creative Media Centre for the City University of Hong Kong has a distinctive crystalline design which creates an inspiring environment for research and creativity. The facility also includes a multi-purpose theatre, sound stages, laboratories, classrooms, exhibition spaces, a cafe and a restaurant. Daniel Libeskind is best known for overseeing the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site in New York. This steel and concrete structure reflects his progressive design style.
