Archive for the ‘Architecture’ Category
If I had to choose, I would have to say that the South American interpretation of modern architecture is definitely my favorite. Brazilian architects specifically, seem to have a way of designing their buildings feel to warm and livable, despite being constructed from fairly rigid and cold materials. This project by Marcio Kogan is the perfect example of what I love about the architecture from this region. The structure has simple angular volumes, beautiful concrete form work, and flexible interaction between the indoor and outdoor spaces. It also doesn’t hurt that it is literally 20 yards from the ocean, in Brazil.
I’m in love with this beautiful church renovation in Kyloe, Northumberland. The folks spent about £92,000 ($142,500) to purchase it, £300,000 ($465,000) renovating it but have now built its value up to an estimated £650,000 ($1,007,000) which isn’t a bad investment. I grew up attending a Spanish style Catholic Church in La Porte, Texas that looks a lot like this home, save for the plush couches and stainless steel appliances. Though I enjoyed growing up there, I don’t know that I would ever buy the church, renovate it and then move in it. Nevertheless, I dig this project. Via Desire To Inspire.
Just kidding, I’m still in Austin. But everyone knows that Dubai is meant to be the next “great city” of the world. The construction boom, courtesy of your SUV, is still in full swing. Benedict Redgrove took these remarkable photographs of the process.
More after the break.
I used to play with Legos a ton when I was growing up so I was excited to see that The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Lego would be collaborating with Brickstructures, Inc to release a couple of Wright’s famous designs in Lego form. Slated to come out first will be Falling Water and the Guggenheim.
More information via PrairieMod
“He tried to relax and enjoy the moment, but he couldn’t help wishing that there was one more section in his sectional.”
I may be the last person on the planet to have not read Unhappy Hipsters, but if you haven’t either head over there for the comical captions given to the photos seen in Dwell.
(Photo: Todd Hido; Dwell, Jan/Feb 05)
