Modern Furniture
Stylish Laight Loft, New York
New York-based design studio Inc Architecture and Design have completed the Laight Loft project. The stylish contemporary apartment can be found in New York City, USA. According to the architects: “The contemporary New York apartment was designed in 2006, with a construction cost of $2,200,000, as a pied-a-Terre for European gentleman who makes New York his home only in the fall. A place for both work and the entertaining of friends and family, the residence was developed with a private suite, an entertainment area and two bedrooms for frequent guests. The project is a study in architecturally defined spaces verses architecturally distinct objects. An ambiguity or tension is invoked as one travels through the plan between … Continue reading Stylish Laight Loft, New York
THE REVIEW: Luxury Hammam Spa & Afternoon Tea, Maison MK, Marrakech
Paradise does exist, and it is in the form of the Maison MK boutique hotel and Spa, says Assif Majid. Maison MK is one of Marrakech’s most coveted boutique hotels. The luxury Moroccan hotel is home to the Spa MK, which offers a traditional Hammam spa experience with a British twist. Hidden away in a one of the city’s back streets, the luxury Marrakech Spa is a haven for Moroccan rituals created in the most luxurious and opulent oasis. Located in the El Ksour district of the Medina, 15 minutes from the airport by taxi, and only a two-minute stroll from square Djemaa el Fna with its fire-eaters, snake charmers and Berber storytellers. The luxury … Continue reading THE REVIEW: Luxury Hammam Spa & Afternoon Tea, Maison MK, Marrakech
Contemporary Sygnia Office Space, Cape Town
Cape Town-based design studio Antoni Associates have designed the Sygnia project. Completed in 2010, the stunning contemporary office space can be found in Green Point, Cape Town. Antoni Associates were appointed by Sygnia, a financial services company to re-locate their offices to the top two floor levels of The Foundry in Green Point. The brief to Mark Rielly and Michele Rhoda of Antoni Associates was to create an open plan office environment, inspired by industrial New York loft-style gallery spaces. According to the designers: “The client is an art aficionado and has curated a collection of prominent international and local artworks which she wanted installed throughout the new office. The design team conceptualised the … Continue reading Contemporary Sygnia Office Space, Cape Town
Contemporary Funnel House, Cyprus
Paphos-based design studio Lambrianou Koutsolambros Architects have designed the Funnel House project. The contemporary property can be found in Paphos, Cyprus. According to the architects: “The contemporary Cyprian property was built on a flat plot in the village of Agia Marinouda. The shape was determined by the views and climatic factors such as the sun movement and prevailing winds. The internal sides of the L shape plan face a generous orchard under development on the east side that will further enhance, in combination with the swimming pool, the coolness of the courtyard. The pool has a vanishing edge to further emphasise the coexistence of greenery and water as seen from all parts of the house. A … Continue reading Contemporary Funnel House, Cyprus
Contemporary Shakin Stevens House, Melbourne
Melbourne-based design studio Matt Gibson Architecture + Design have completed the Shakin Stevens House project. The stunning contemporary property can be found in Melbourne, Australia. According to the architects: “The conceptual drive for the interior of this house is largely in response to a brief which crystallised into a need to be connected with ‘green’ space. Beyond the heritage front the project wanted to not necessarily increase floor area but to increase amenity. To make spaces feel bigger, more functional, to be light filled, and to visually extend and borrow from within and beyond the site. “The contemporary Melbourne property is not only about a coloured front door but the experience of what’s beyond … Continue reading Contemporary Shakin Stevens House, Melbourne
