At national park the Hoge Veluwe (NL) lies an artistic incubator in the middle of nature: Buitenplaats Koningsweg. Dozens of artists and creative entrepreneurs live and work on this former barracks site. As part of a special project by the municipality of Arnhem, 11 folly's in the woods have been developed here as holiday stays. The central theme of the…
Everden is a single family residence, new build construction. The brief was to create a home that felt unique and personal to the homeowners, unapologetically contemporary, while still having cues to the traditional ideas of “house”. What followed was a three story form, reading as stacked boxes, carrying the motif of “house” throughout the interior. While a gabled roof is…
Cherry Valley, a residence situated in Prince Edward County, two and a half hours east of Toronto. The site for this home offers both, starting with a meadow-like plateau upon entry, and then a ridge that quickly descends to the lakeshore. This seam became a focal point for one's experience of the site—a natural perch just below the tree canopy,…
A 4-story loft apartment that brings urban and minimalist style to an industrial building in the Barriera di Milano district in Turin. Casa MRGT marks a return to residential architecture for the studio, which specializes mostly in interior design for the hospitality sector. Created for a Canadian-origin car designer, the space was developed on 4 levels to fully leverage the vast…
Located in Emigration Canyon above Salt Lake City, the Wabi-Sabi residence, designed for a young family, celebrates a unique elevated canyon view with a rare and direct connection to nature. The design was conceived as an expression of both static and dynamic elements. It's referencing the relationships among the mountain, vegetation, and wildlife found on the site. The term ‘wabi-sabi’…
Furniture design and style play a crucial role in the overall interior design of any space. The choice of furniture can greatly impact the look and feel of a room. It can set the tone for the overall aesthetic. From contemporary to antique, there are countless furniture styles to choose from, each with its own unique design elements and characteristics.…
JMW architects and NVA interior design have realized the Modest Family Home in the center of Vlijmen. With a modest appearance on the facade, the house blends in with the surrounding village character. However, the new layout ensures optimal use of light and space The house has been designed to have an understated and modest family character, but also to…
The new owners of this 1950’s property aspired to renovate and revitalize the cottage into a 21st century home the A-frame cottage. Located near Montréal this unique structure sits on an evergreen forest, nearly touching the water. The owners engaged with a resourceful local architect studio Matière Première Architecture. The architects designed a series of spaces that promote its juxtaposition with the…
“Nooch" - a new sofa by Piero Lissoni. It is a large connection of small pieces. If you combine them together, the collection becomes a huge family of different dynamic and endless solutions. Collection becomes a huge family of different dynamic and endless solutions. The name is in-between England and Asia. And it means bamboo labyrinth. "The structure of the…
Text by Vaidas Norkus Why so important to talk about open wardrobes in interior? Clothes have become full members of most families. Like pets, aquarium fish and exotic plants. Gok Wan producer a programme on clothing addiction, whispered to a hoarder on TV that women only wear about 20% of the clothes they buy regularly. This means that the remaining…