Johanna House in Australia by Nicholas Burns
A discrete insertion into the landscape, a journey of gradual and layered concealment and opening of the landscape and ocean; contrasting contraction and expansion, heavy and light, opaque and transparent. Pure geometry and detailing to create a stillness, a dematerializing interconnection with nature, landscape and the passing of time, place and present.
Designed by Nicholas Burns.
“In light of the uncertain residential housing market and slowing commercial construction and design projects, redesign and rehabilitation rather than new construction in both the commercial and residential sectors is likely to receive renewed focus. In blending economy with performance, interior designers will need to focus on creative solutions and cost-effective ways to meet clients’ goals in these challenging economic times,” said ASID Executive Director Michael Alin.
And hyperlink this release – http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/asid-weighs-value-design-tough/story.aspx?guid=%7BF3959918-3BA5-4376-9A36-5889F33ECF81%7D&dist=hppr
Not sure what the above comment really has to do with this awesome space and gorgeous fireplace but, Kate brings up an interesting point. It’s about time people stop living outside their means, and it’s us designers that can aid and assist with this. I am definitely excited and ready for the rehabilitation trend to begin. Good for the environment and good for our wallets.
I need a room with a view like that, beautiful!!
it is a pleasure to sneak a house like that, I can not buy a Picasso but I love going to the museum to stare at his paints.
In uncertain times more than ever is it important for designers, architects and the like to come up with innovative designs and create beauty. Where would we be without innovation to drive us forward? And where would we be without beautiful objects to look at and dream?
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