Tag Archives: architecture

HIDDEN GEM IN CHIANG MAI – RAYA HERITAGE HOTEL
NATURAL BEAUTY – set on the banks of the ping river in chiang mai, RAYA HERITAGE is a hotel which brings simplicity & serenity into the lives of its visitors. an epitome of elegant & luxury, the entire property gives one a glimpse of paradise for discovering the unique charms of the region. inspired by […]

JIL SANDER SHOP in TOKYO by JOHN PAWSON
JIL SANDER – JIL SANDER‘s latest japanese flagship store by JOHN PAWSON !!! if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

THE IMPRINT by MVRDV
WONDERBOX – MVRDV’s THE IMPRINT, a dual structured entertainment facility, sits as the centrepiece of a new tourist hub in incheon near seoul, south korea. the sibling buildings, the WONDERBOX and nightclub, share an architectural language; both becoming an echo of their family, the immediate surrounding buildings. a golden spot floating over the building and the […]

PHOTO DU JOUR – THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM – if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

PHOTO DU JOUR – 911 MEMORIAL AT GROUND ZERO
GROUND ZERO – if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

PHOTO DU JOUR – CHRISTIAN DIOR, COUTURIER DU REVE
HAUTE COUTURE BY JOHN GALLIANO – if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

PHOTO DU JOUR – LOUVRES ABU DHABI
SEE HUMANITY IN NEW LIGHT – formerly deserted island turns into a giant beast in ABU DHABI – LOUVRE ABU DHABI, designed by international well-known architect JEAN NOUVEL and it will be opening november 11, 2017 …….. it’s extraordinary & gorgeous, isn’t it? if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with […]

PHOTO DU JOUR – CHRISTIAN DIOR, COUTURIER DU REVE
HAUTE COUTURE BY JOHN GALLIANO – if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

PHOTO DU JOUR – CHECHAOUEN
THE BLUE PEARL CITY – if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

PHOTO DU JOUR – UTOPIA
SUNSET IN TANGIER MEDINA – if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

PHOTO DU JOUR – KSAR OF AIT-BEN-HADDOU
IMPRESSIVE ARCHITECTURE – the KSAR, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-saharan habitat. the houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. AIT-BEN-HADDOU, in OUARZAZATE province, is a striking example of the architecture of southern MOROCCO. if you like what you see, pls stay […]

PHOTO DU JOUR – JARDIN MAJORELLE
YVES SAINT LAURENT GARDEN – if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

PHOTO DU JOUR – ART DECO IN CASABLANCA
ONE MAJOR LANDMARK OF CASABLANCA – i love architecture and nothing can stop me from chasing them during travel :-) this former SHELL building (oil company SHELL) was designed by world renowned architect MARIUS BOYER in 1934. this art decor style & the ornamental profusion gave place to simplicity. look at those curves, perfectly tailored. […]

SYDNEY’S NEW TWIN PEAKS HOUSE by LUIGI ROSSELLI ARCHITECTS
BLENDED WITH NATURE- THE NEW TWIN PEAKS HOUSE in rose bay, sydney is designed by LUIGI ROSSELLI ARCHITECTS , interior design by MARIANNA ATLAS …………. ENJOY!!! sydney’s ultimate trees are fine port jackson figs. the pachyderms of the vegetal reign: fruit bearing, with dark glossy leaves and populated by many bird and bat colonies, they form […]

CASA DE ALUMINIO MADRID by FRAN SILVERSTRE ARQUITECTOS
HIT THE SPOT – a consolidated landscape surrounded by gardens with large trees, located in the city of madrid, is the lucky starting point for this house. a piece of metallic nature, horizontal, producing the effect of having a single plant. it contrasts and is mimicked by its proportion and materiality with the tall trees […]

KHALEDON HOUSE by ESCAPEFROMSOFA DESIGN STUDIO
CONTEMPORARY LIVING – this penthouse apartment is located in ERENKOY, a peaceful spot in ISTANBUL / TURKEY. the layout is combined with two floors including one dining & living room, a kitchen, two master, one double guest, one single guest room and a wide terrace space. contemporary modern style shows itself through every detail in the […]

MILAN APARTMENT REFURBISHED by MARCANTE TESTA ARCHITECTS
LE TEMPS RETROUVE (TIME REGAINED)– the project calls for the renovation of an apartment of about 150 m2 in the center of MILAN, with windows facing an internal garden. the visual relationship with nature was the guiding motivation behind the choice of this place on the part of the client, a place with which to identify […]

BC HOUSE REVAMPED by DIETER VANDER VELPEN ARCHITECTS
UNDERSTATED LUXURY – BC HOUSE was built in the 1970s in leuven, belgium. interior design by DIETER VANDER VELPEN. photographed by THOMAS DE BRUYNE. if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

BONDI HOUSE by DAVID KATON of KATON REDGEN MATHIESON
CLEAN & CLASSY – designed by DAVID KATON for KATON REDGEN MATHIESON. this fabulous house at BONDI beach is definitely one of my favorites. clean lined architectural form and furnished with taste. photographed by ROMELLO PEREIRA. if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

JAFFA HOUSE REFURBISHED by PITSOU KEDEM ARCHITECTS
RESTORATION IN STYLE – ………… totally unobscured view to the sea ….…….. ENJOY!!! designed by isareli studio PITSOU KEDEM ARCHITECTS. photographed by AMIT GERON. if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

FORMER FACTORY BUILDING TRANSFORMED by STUDIO DAVID THULSTRUP
PETER KRASILNIKOFF’S HOUSE – former factory building in copenhagen was transformed tastefully by STUDIO DAVID THULSTRUP for danish photographer PETER KRASILNIKOFF ……… fabulous and that’s my dream house :-) ………. ENJOY!!! all fabulous architectural photos are by owner himself : PETER KRASILNIKOFF if you like what you see, stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , […]

THE S HOUSE by PITSOU KEDEM ARHCITECTS
THE S HOUSE IN HERZILYA – this tempting project is in HERZILYA, ISAREL. “THE S HOUSE” was completed by my favorite TEL-AVIV based architect firm PITSOU KEDEM ARCHITECTS ……. brilliant works with tremendous efforts …… ENJOY!!! the skyline – the meeting of earth and heaven – is the archimedean point in every swath of architecture that orients […]

PHOTO DU JOUR – HARPA
HARPA CONCERT HALL & CONFERENCE CENTRE – magnificent architecture in reykjavik, iceland ……… :-) if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

SEASIDE HIDEAWAY by LUND HAGEM
HOLIDAY HOME “CABIN KNAPPHULLET” – a perfect hideaway nestles against a cliff by the sea in SANDEFJORD by LUND HAGEM. with a view like this, i hear nature calling me :-) …….. ENJOY!!! photographed by KIM MULLER of LUND HAGEM & IVAR KVAAL. if you like what you see, […]

SUNFLOWER HOUSE by CADAVAL & SOLA-MORALES
A SOLAR COLLECTOR – honestly, i was attracted by these 10 cubes, each one angled to different viewpoint of mediterranean sea. located on a cliffside of COSTA BRAVA, SPAIN. designed by CADAVAL & SOLÀ-MORALES, an architecture studio base in both SPAIN & MEXICO. check out their impressive portfolio, you might find them all beautiful. all photographed […]

UTS BUSINESS SCHOOL SYDNEY by FRANK GEHRY
CONTEMPORARY MASTERPIECE UTS business school in sydney is designed by FRANK GEHRY and was inspired by a tree house. it was described by australia’s governor general PETER COSGROVE as “the most beautiful squashed brown paper bag i’ve ever seen” ……….. for full info of FRANK GEHRY and his up-to-date exhibitions, pls visit ARTSY ………….. ENJOY !!! all […]

TEL AVIV APARTMENT by PITSOU KEDEM ARCHITECTS
PROJECT: PAST TURNED INTO SPACE – fantastic works on this project in TEL AVIV ………… love the re-constructed facade, almost everything are flawlessly styled & carefully chosen particular for this fabulous house. especially thanks to the translucent glass door panels by RIMADESIO to make it more spacious ……….. ENJOY!!! the protected building was designed by isareli studio PITSOU KEDEM […]

BEST DESIGNED SAUNA by PARTISANS
SCULPTURAL ART PIECE BY THE LAKE – perched at the north-west edge of a private island, the GROTTO sauna is a sculpted space, a sensual experience, and a sophisticated exercise in building science. when PARTISANS met on site, they knew that their most prominent challenge was to make a free-standing structure that not only respected, but […]

photo du jour – cha-am, thailand
INFINITY STAIR – taken at cha-am, thailand …………….. ENJOY!!! if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

TEL AVIV APARTMENT by PITSOU KEDEM ARCHITECTS
MULTIPLE LAYERS OF WHITE – i can’t imagine if this apartment is mine :-) ………… fabulously constructed with taste ….…….. ENJOY!!! designed by isareli studio PITSOU KEDEM ARCHITECTS. photographed by AMIT GERON & styled by ETI BUSKILA. if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

MUSEUM OF DIODIVERSITY in PANAMA by FRANK GEHRY
BIOMUSEO IN A BOTANICAL PARK – “this has been a very personal project for me,” said GEHRY. iI feel close ties to the people of panama, and i believe strongly that we should all be trying to conserve biodiversity, which is threatened everywhere.” MUSEUM OF DIODIVERSITY “BIOMUSEO” in panama is designed by legendary architect FRANK GEHRY […]

photo du jour – SPIRIT PLEASED
BLED LAKE watching people enjoying & relaxing by one of the most beautiful lakes i’ve ever seen in my life ………. amused me :-) …….. ENJOY!!! if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

photo du jour – LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA
DRAGON BRIDGE it’s one of the not-so-many attractions in the capital of SLOVENIA …….. LJUBLJANA ………. ENJOY!!! if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

ANTIQ PALACE HOTEL & SPA – A HIDDEN GEM in the heart of LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA
16TH CENTURY / FORMER ARISTOCRATIC RESIDENCE during my summer holiday this year which ended last week :-(, SLOVENIA was one of my stops before the whole CROATIA. i was staying in this fantabulous boutique hotel in LJUBLJANA which gave me a perfect base to explore the entire city without public transportations needed. if you are […]

photo du jour – SLOVENIA
BLED LAKE iLove all the landscape here, cos’ it’s so hard to find something like this in hong kong :-) …….. ENJOY!!! if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

photo du jour – SLOVENIA
BLED LAKE it’s 45 mins away from SLOVENIA’S capital LJUBLJANA by car and i found serenity & beautiful landscape here :-) …….. ENJOY!!! if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

HOUSING AT THE OLD CITY WALL BERLIN by ATELIER ZAFARI
ATELIER ZAFARI . ARCHITECTURE this fabulous architectural town houses & apartments was completed by berlin architect firm ATELIER ZAFARI and located in central berlin. also received the “BEST ARCHITECTS” AWARD for housing at the old city wall berlin. all photography is by CHRISTIAN DAMMERT & AVIEL AVDAR. if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & […]

photo du jour – BUDAPEST CENTER
CUTE ART INSTALLATION if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

photo du jour – athens, greece
ANCIENT CITY OF ATHENS who doesn’t love to see those ruins? :-) if you like what you see, pls feel free to share and stay tuned & connect with us on twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

photo du jour – the eternal city
A GLIMPSE OF LIGHT if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

CASA MONTERREY by TADAO ANDO
CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM-LIKE LIVING this fabulous contemporary house in mexico is done by one of my favourite architects TADAO ANDO. located on a hillside of CUMBRES DE MONTERREY NATIONAL PARK and blended in perfectly with concrete walls. nothing fancy but well constructed. the pool & staircase are my favourite spots. all architectural photography by EDMUND SUMMER. if […]

photo du jour – cha-am, thailand
TIME TO RELAX if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

photo du jour – central market, hongkong
well, from april to june are the worst months in hong kong ……… temperature changing from 28 C yesterday ⇒ 19 C today and raining again ………. :-( !! if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

photo du jour – central, hongkong
this is the view right across my gym, now you know why iLove hong kong so much :-) !! if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

photo du jour – athens, greece
travelling pix taken in athens …… one church that i don’t remember where was it taken though, silly me !!! if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

MUCEM MUSEUM by RUDY RICCIOTTI ARCHITECT
MUCEM – MUSÉE DES CIVILISATIONS iLove it at first sight …… this might be the reason i’d love to visit MARSEILLE one day :-) …….. j’adore j’adore!!! this architect is MUCEM MUSUEM at marseille, france is completed last year by RUBY RICCIOTTI ARCHITECT. stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!

MELCO CROWN’s 5th hotel in MACAU by ZAHA HADID
CITY OF DREAM i’m so can’t wait to see this exposed exoskeleton hotel in macau, designed by ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS for MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT. it look pretty cool, just like an art meets architecture, wrapped around with spider web. now under construction and set to be completed by 2017. (lucky that i’m just 1 hour […]

photo du jour – ibiza castle, spain
SUMMER BREEZE travelling pix taken at ibiza castle ……… it definitely worth that 25 mins to reach to the top of the castle, pretty impressive view of ibiza old town & mediterranean sea!!! if you like what you see, pls stay tuned & connect with us: twitter / facebook , appreciated !!!