Posts filed under ‘Architecture’
Jacques Garcia Designs The NoMad Hotel in New York
“I have not tried to recreate a moment in history. I have quite simply thought of the kinds of furniture we want to live with at home today, pieces that are elegant and functional, comfortable, and convivial. “ ~ Jacques Garcia for Baker Furniture
French interior designer Jacques Garcia possesses a truly unique style, mixing 17th- and 18th-century references with modern influences to create a timeless interpretation of French elegance. From being an interior decorator for clients such as the Sultan of Brunei, to his high-profile re-creation of an 18th-century tea house for Ladurée on the Champs Elysées; and the design of the always relevant Hôtel Costes, his design is timeless. Jacques Garcia has renovated private and public spaces around the world, including many hotels in Paris and is one of Baker’s top designers. The NoMad Hotel is his first hotel in New York. The design draws from his private, idiosyncratic residences and is inspired by his time in Paris as a young man.
5 comments 2 May ’12
House Reforma In Mexico | Residential Design
This is a beautiful residential villa in Mexico by Central de Arquitectura emphasizing horizontal stone and concrete structure. The balance in open and closed areas, the harmony in use of materials is just amazing. The water feature, large glass panels, and wooden floor deck suggests the perfect harmonious structure.
Add comment 1 Apr ’12
A Church Turned Into A Bookstore | Architecture
Architecturally, this is a wonder, incorporating a bookstore within a 13th century Dominican cathedral in Maastricth, Holland is just magnificent. Since libraries are supposed to be quiet and serene, this sacred environment provides exactly that. According to MyModernMet, the architects at Merkx + Girod jumped at the opportunity to fuse the old with the new and created a design for Selexyz Dominicanen Maastricht that integrating a thoroughly modern bookstore within the preserved historic structure. The problem lies, however, in the fact that libraries may soon be a place not many people will want to visit!
Add comment 21 Mar ’12
Magnificent House By SAOTA In South Africa| Residential design
I tend to prefer modern architecture and interiors over the more classic ones, mainly because of the spaciousness and cleanliness when well designed. This beautiful house is designed by SAOTA and is located in the most exclusive street in Cape Town, South Africa.
In addition to breathtaking architecture, this residence boasts a stylish garden with outdoor living area set into the mountain face behind. The openness of the main living area to the terrace makes the seascape a major part of the interior.
3 comments 12 Mar ’12
Brooke Shields’ Manhattan Home | Celebrity Homes
I came across Brooke Shields’ Manhattan home renovated in collaboration with designer David Flint Wood and MADE architects while browsing Architectural Digest and thought I would share it with you regardless of my opinion, after all it’s a celebrity’s home.
Add comment 8 Mar ’12
Beirut Observatory Wins Residential Un-Built Project Of The Year 2011 Award
A Project I posted about last July located in Beirut, just won WAN’s residential and house of the year awards 2011 for “Unbuilt Project” category.
This is a well-studied project indeed, all I can say is congratulations and I really hope it goes through.
1 comment 1 Mar ’12
Michael Jordan To Sell His Mansion For $29,000,000 | Celebrity Homes
Chicago Bulls’ iconic legend Michael Jordan, recently listed his private mansion on the Realtor for $29,000,000. The compound served as the Jordan family home over the past two decades.
At 56,000-square-feet,9 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, and 5 fireplaces, the luxury amenities start at the gate, where an engraving of the Chicago Bulls legend’s iconic number, ‘23’, offers a greeting to guests of the estate. As expected from a professional basketball player, the compound includes: an indoor tennis court, and an indoor a regulation-size basketball court complete with cushioned hardwood flooring, motorized backboards and a wired premium sound system.
For all details on the mansion go to the Realtor’s website.
Add comment 1 Mar ’12
Le Gray Hotel Beirut A Great Romantic Getaway | Hotels
Le Gray is CampbellGray’s first hotel in the Middle East which opened in 2009. Located in the heart of Beirut in Martyrs’ Square, it showcases 87 stylish rooms and suites artistically designed in collaboration with Fox Linton Associates. Indigo on the Roof is the hotel’s roof top restaurant with spectacular views of Mount Lebanon and the Mediterranean. Roof top Bar ThreeSixty, housed in a glass atrium, with magnificent views, a stylish Cigar Lounge, and outdoor heated 17 meter roof top pool with a purple mosaic floor are just a few of Le Gray’s exciting assets.
For Valentine’s this year, Le Gray Hotel in Beirut has the perfect luxurious packages for this special occasion. If You are in Lebanon or heading there, this should be a great experience. For details for Valentine’s Day offer and other information, click here.
Add comment 14 Feb ’12
