Casa in collina|Luciano Giorgi
Founded in 1996 by Luciano Giorgi, the Studio has been nominated several times for prestigious National prizes. their projects have been published in several national & international architectural magazines.
Founded in 1996 by Luciano Giorgi, the Studio has been nominated several times for prestigious National prizes. their projects have been published in several national & international architectural magazines.
A couple of hours north of Tokyo lies Lake Chuzenji, a pristine and placid body of water rimmed by mountains. From the town of Chugushi on the lake’s eastern edge, a narrow shoreline road leads to the eighth-century Chuzenji Buddhist temple. Discreetly along the way is On the Water, an intricately crafted guest house by major Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei.
The pared down interiors by Belgian designer Marc Merckx are evidence of his constant search for the perfect balance between proportion, materials and space. His style may vary from a warm minimal to a simple classical, but his approach is fundamentally the same. Spaces are meticulously planned and rearranged to ensure functional use as well as quality of living.
His focus on space and light lift the minimal to the luxurious and materials appeal to all senses.CD Poolhouse is a minimalist dwelling and one of Merckx’s latest projects. This stunning holiday home features a black timber facade which sits comfortably in it’s natural surrounds, offset by the blue shades of the swimming pool. The symmetry of the structure is mirrored by the reflection of the water, creating a beautiful sense of repetition.
Marc Merckx’s portfolio includes a wide variety of projects: from private houses, lofts and apartments to shops, offices, hotels and restaurants. Recently, in collaboration with Nicolas Schuybroek, Marc worked on the refurbishment of an optician in Brussels, an apartment in Paris, a spa and hotel in Luxembourg, a private house in Mexico City and a boutique hotel in the USA. Before establishing his own practice in Antwerp, Marc worked for 15 years as a design director and product designer for architect Vincent Van Duysen. I’m telling you – this guys is gooooood and you should totally check our more of his work.
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The pared down interiors by Belgian designer Marc Merckx are evidence of his constant search for the perfect balance between proportion, materials and space. His style may vary from a warm minimal to a simple classical, but his approach is fundamentally the same.
Located on the mythical island of Mykonos, overlooking the Ornos Bay, is the brand new luxury hotel, Kenshō. Opened in June 2016, this spectacular prestigious holiday destination, the Kenshō, offers a diverse selection of accommodation in 10 suites and 25 rooms, each one uniquely designed to harmonize with the beauty of its surroundings.
On the outskirts of Portugal’s Santiago do Cacém, admist the parched pastoral landscape of Alentjo sits a gleamingly white curved building designed by Atelier dos Remédios.
This project concerns the extension of an existing detached house. The plot is nestled in the mountains of Valtellina, on the weastern side of the bed of a small stream surrounded to the north and west by the typical terraced vineyards.
Ett Hem was a private residence built in 1910. The people who built it had a propensity for beauty, and they left their mark on this townhouse, situated in a peaceful, residential area of Stockholm. This Arts and Crafts building is a tranquil home away from home, steeped in the Scandinavian aesthetics where functionality meets beauty.