Feb 20, 2012 | blog, Interiors
The Burbury Hotel is located in Barton, Canberra, a short distance from Parliament House. This 4.5 star hotel accommodates 100 guest rooms with interiors by Katon Redgen Mathieson.
Conceived for the corporate market, the hotel rooms feature dark fabric wall panels, crisp white plantation shutters, and a custom designed carpet. A timber veneer clad box separates the bedroom from the open plan bathroom area and houses a built in desk, wardrobes and a mini bar. The vanity is designed as a freestanding furniture element, whilst the shower and toilet are screened by a wall of translucent glass.
The hotel public areas incorporate dark timber wall paneling and Gohera limestone floors. The hotel corridors continue the color palette of the guest rooms with a graphic black and tan striped carpet. The Burbury Terrace on the upper level of the hotel is designed as a multi purpose venue for functions, the hotel breakfast service and as a lounge for hotel guests.
The hotel opened in September 2011.
Via The Contemporist
Feb 14, 2012 | Architecture, Interiors, Restaurants
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.
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Jan 7, 2012 | blog, Interiors
Refinery29 had the remarkable chance of interviewing the lovely Melania Trump, Mr. Donald Trump’s wife. In that interview they were able to capture some images of their penthouse and a few of the things she likes the most. What most people don’t know is that Melania Trump graduated in Design and Architecture before becoming a famous model and then Mr. Trump’s wife in 2005.
Their penthouse/ mansion is mainly characterized with the use of gold and white marble, no overpowering colors or patterns, all arranged elegantly.
I always love to incorporate the “lounge” seating, where 4 comfortable lounges are set together to form a cozy seating.
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Jan 2, 2012 | Architecture, blog, Interiors
Lebanese architects Karim and Rames Najjar of Najjar-Najjar Architects have designed this stunning 420sq.m residence in Austria back in 2008.The property is accessible from the road behind leading down hills to the building’s main entrance, covered by an extended cantilever roof structure. On the street side the building facade is closed with natural stonework to provide intimacy towards the street.
Following the topography of the site the house is partly carved into the ground where the fitness and wellness facilities are located as well as an office and playroom for children. The dining area with an open kitchen is reached by taking a few steps down from the central hall. From there another couple of steps lead to a comfortable area where one can lounge on the sofa or chaise lounge overlooking the swimming pool and enjoying the marvelous view over the city. The floor materials are distinguished according to level and function. The bedrooms are located on the upper levels that are accessed by stairs which leads to an open gallery.
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Dec 29, 2011 | Architecture, blog, Interiors
One of the reasons I fell in love with this house is not just the bold design and the wonderfully hidden spaces that can be utilized while overlooking the breathtaking island, it’s the fact that there is a story behind the construction of this house which lasted almost a decade. According to the NYTimes, Pedro Correia and his wife, Graça who live on the largest of nine volcanic islands in the Azorean archipelago. They decided after the family started growing to build their 3,767-square-foot dream house and commissioned their architect friend Bernardo Rodrigues founder of Bernardo Rodrigues Arquitecto in Porto, Portugal.
The project was slowed by both a lengthy delay in receiving materials from Lisbon and the paucity of skilled laborers on the island. It took one year to build and assemble the steel framing for the doors and windows, and another two years to pour concrete and install flooring and finishes in the home. The exterior walls were painted Siena red and pewter. Inside, the walls were given hues of either chestnut brown or olive green. The total cost of construction was just over $500,000. Mr. Correia and wife and two daughters, Maria, 13, and MaFalda, 9, moved into the three-bedroom, two story home in early 2010.
Mrs. Correia said their dream home was more challenging and expensive than they had expected. But as she put it, “that’s the price you pay to have the best home.”
Check the beautiful photos of this project below.
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Dec 27, 2011 | Architecture, blog, Interiors
According to Home Designing, this could be Ashton Kutcher’s next House. The 9,385 square foot mansion is priced at $10,800,000 located in the Hollywood Hills with spectacular views of Lake Hollywood and the culturally iconic sign, visible beyond walls of retractable glass.
The contemporary five bedroom dream home boasts eight bathrooms, a ‘floating’ dining room, state-of-the-art screening room, and a fitness & massage room. The house also makes full use of the Hollywood heat, enjoying an infinity-edged swimming pool with elevated spa, and a number of outdoor rooms perched on cantilevered decks or far reaching patios with extensive built in fire pits.
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