Interior Design, Architecture & Interior Decorating eMagazine
During one of his famous ballooning expeditions in 1998, British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson discovered this breathtaking property located in the Atlas Mountains one hour’s drive from Marrakech, Morocco. He subsequently bought the property and turned it into a luxury retreat. The rooms and tented suites at Kasbah Tamadot are individually decorated using traditional Moroccan furnishings and antiques.
This 250-square-meter (2,700 sq. ft.) home in Sao Paulo, Brazil balances between indoor and outdoor living. Designed by Fernanda Marques Arquitectos, the outdoor elements are used inside, and indoor elements are used outside, creating a seamless and harmonious environment.
This modern single family home on the island of St. Miguel in the Azores, Portugal has a very unique design by Bernardo Rodrigues Arquitecto. The shape of the house is inspired by the wind, the climate and the natural environment of the region. The idea is to bring the outside inside regardless of the weather condition. The house is a collection of stacked structures that is both functional and a freedom of expression.
Perched above the sea and rock formations in Deep Cove, North Vancouver, Canada, this stunning waterfront residence offers 13,000 sq. ft. of luxury living space.
This loft apartment in the Chelsea neighbourhood in Manhattan, New York has a timeless and sophisticated feel. Interior designer Shawn Henderson created an atmosphere that is comfortably rich and relaxed. The simplicity of the interiors inspires through nuance and harmony.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent their honeymoon on North Island, Seychelles. This luxury island hideaway has 11 handcrafted villas spread out along the main beach. Wood, local stone, glass and thatched roofs are the principle materials used. The most luxurious villa features an outdoor shower and “spa al fresco” overlooking the Indian Ocean. This rustic private sanctuary with Robinson Crusoe feel offers all the modern conveniences in a natural setting.
Located at the General Motors Plaza in New York, the entrance to the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue is an iconic self-supporting glass cube. Designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Architecture, this 32-foot glass structure is entirely free of structural steel. Once you enter the store from the plaza level, a glass elevator with a glass cylinder — which is wrapped by a circular staircase — takes you to the underground main level. The glass cube brings plenty of natural light underground. At night, the cube is lighted, creating an elegant glow.
Villa Stella in Miami Beach, Florida is a exquisitely designed private sanctuary. The dramatic Moroccan architecture with Southwestern, African and Balinese influences has a warm and intimate atmosphere while offering spacious interior spaces and expansive exterior areas.
