Another fine dwelling put out by Olson Kundig Architects. Never afraid to go big. They have certainly mastered the modern urban style. Minimal in details and at times industrial. It's definitely a "go to" for me when it comes to design inspiration.
This fishing cabin sits at just 350 square feet however, it carries such a larger presence with some of the exterior details. The slight elevation above grade and the massive overhangs and cantilevers all add to that feeling.
Structurally framed and clad in an unfinished steel. The structure can also be shielded from the elements with the huge, badass sliding panels.
Pipe lights. A killer look put together by MESH Architectures right out of Brooklyn, NY. Creative gems composed of standard cast-iron fittings. A look that will work just about anywhere from modern to rustic.
A little fashion. A little architecture. Check this. I saw it on a site I like to reference for design, ArchDaily. They referenced a new Fall/Winter collection for men by Italian designer Corneliani and how the line was inspired by architectural icon, Le Corbusier. Timeless and classic. A strong look if you can pull it off. Corbu, one of the pioneers of modern architecture back in the 30's and 40's rocked this distinct look with the thick glasses, bow tie and tweed suit. You can also check me and this post over at my guest home, Fred Flare.
A cool little space to get after that design and draw on some inspiration from the excellent view. A nice little drafting space here. The layout is perfect with all the natural light and the way they've incorporated the drafting table with solid and rustic concrete tops. It's welcoming and comforting. A sweet balance too between the smooth finish of the wood walls and ceilings and the rough texture of the concrete. You can also check me out over at Fred Flare. That is my Thursday guest home.
A little bit of a different angle here with this beach house. It looks and feels to me like more of a rustic farmhouse. Either way, the place is kickass. This is just off the Pacific coast and little north of San Francisco. A nice open feel with the way the house sits on the site.
The exterior is clad in vertical cedar however with the color stain and the tall steel awing windows the structure has more of an industrial vibe. I also like the use of the barn style doors throughout the exterior. The galvanized steel door headers tie in well with the zinc roof.
The interior shows a little more of that coastal style. Check those crazy stairs that lead to the loft.
It's the architects idea of bringing people together to dine under 'one tree' as well as the ability to nurture and grow a business. Today I'm also appearing at Fred Flare.
The idea was to make the place look like it was all built by hand. Just such a classic and priceless statement you don't hear or see much of these days. It's also a crazy take on single family living. The house goes up not out. A genius design full of craftsmanship by an architect dedicated to making his vision a reality.
Privacy is not an issue or they just don't really care if anyone sees them I guess. Either way they've designed this so well it almost feels like you're outdoors. If you look close enough though, they did actually incorporate some roll-up blinds about 3/4's of the way up the glass wall window. The open design in the room goes hand in hand with the open design in the vanity. I'm working with some kickass clients right now and we've been looking to find another creative/edgy way to work the vanity. I find myself drawing a little inspiration here as well as from a previous post.
The design and vibe of the interior is a reflection of the owners love of art. The lighting, security and audio were all updated and detailed to accommodate their passion.
A very stylish look on the interior with the white walls and black flooring. It's adaptive reuse of two completely different styles from the tradition of the exterior to the swagger of the contemporary interior.
A little edgy and somewhat risky to make such a bold statement in this rustic Croatian home. It certainly catches your attention. It's artistic and genius and instantly adds character to the room. You can also find me at my Thursday guest home, Fred Flare today as well.
We were downtown last night for an event and as we headed home we drove by the old General Motors Building (now called Cadillac Place). An architectural gem designed by Albert Kahn in 1919. Neo-Classical style architecture at it's finest and designated a National Historic Landmark back in June of 1978.
Flat out, badass. This is how you do an infinity/negative edge pool.
A Frank Lloyd Wright gem I drive by almost everyday. Built in the 1940's and located in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Crisp craftsmanship and quality on the exterior. The materials are the same (cedar and stone) on both residences with subtle variations in placement. They also varied the color of the cladding on the windows to differentiate the two.
Here's a shot of the courtyard. That's the sweet concrete dividing wall. It's not your typical wall detail either. They routed a portion of it out to incorporate the fire.
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