Slow Start

It was a very busy weekend, and I am having a bit of a slow start.  I really would like to spend a good part of the day here.

But in reality, it is time to start marching to the beat of my drum.  Happy Monday.

The River House by MCK Architects, UNStudio Tower by UNStudio

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Sunday Stroll

Paul Klee Zentrum in Berne by Renzo Piano, photograph by Michel Denance

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Bouquet

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Concrete Walls

Love the holes in the walls of the Espacio de las Artes at Santa Cruz, the Photography Centre of the Tenerife Island.  I love the color of the concrete, also.  It reminds me of an expensive suit.  Created by the architects Herzog & de Meuron.

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Just A Touch

It’s amazing how much a touch of greenery will bring to a room…

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Folds in Origami by Kumi

“A few folds made in origami paper by Kumi Yamashita together with the right light and profiles appear.”

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Metropol Parasol

I was excited to find these images of the striking Metropol Parasol in Seville by German architect J Mayer H.  The Metropol Parasol is described as an ‘icon’ but it actually is a multiuse piece of architecture that has a number of functions designed to make the plaza it is located in more attractive to the local community.  It is the largest mostly wooden structure in the world to be held together by glue.  Isn’t the Metropol Parasol amazing?

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Time Out

We are on our way to Sun Slice House by Steven Holl Architects.  This weekend house on Lake Garda for an Italian lighting company owner and his family is organized to frame slices of sunlight.  The steel frame and concrete structure is skinned with an alloy of copper, steel, chromium, and nickel, which weathers to a leathery red color. I love how the earthy red plays against the green of nature and the blue water and sky.  The interior is white and concrete.  I think we’ll enjoy our stay at Sun Slice House.

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Fashion Circle(s)

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Sexy Floor…

…and so much more.

soho loft by 1100 architect

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The Perfect Accessory

I am hard pressed to think of a more charming accessory…must love dogs!

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Happy Weekend

Time to have some fun…

chelsea flower show, credit photo: reuters

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Checking-In

st. regis hotel, san francisco/yabu pushelberg

habita monterrey/joseph dirand

hotel duomo/ron arad

the parker hotel/johnathan adler

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HELLO…

I was over at The Diversion Project this morning and I had to do a double take.  Hello…a new project from Joseph Dirand to make my day.  Introducing Quai Anatole France, Paris.  Thanks, Jules!

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This Is Mine…OK, I’ll Share

I claim this peaceful work space.  Located in the Trump Hollywood and designed by none other than Yabu Pushelberg.  Sigh.

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