Aesthetics

This complex and fascinating puzzle of different cubes evolves on a sloping clearing in the forest near Frankfurt, Germany. The basic idea of the design uses the sightlines of two old trees standing on the property and benefits, apart from the general views of the surrounding nature, also from the skyline of Frankfurt. Along these lines of sight, cubes of different proportion are piled up around the central core of the staircase. With a height of nine metres throughout the entire building, this “heart of the house” serves as an exhibition space for the client’s alternating artwork, exposed through a skylight. The two-storey housing cube, stretching into the sky, contains a 6-meter library wall and an equally high window... もっと見る

Piet Paris: “In the room designs we aimed for a balance between aesthetics and craftsmanship, and between the natural, sustainable materials and using them in an unexpected way. Originality, that’s what it was about.” Location: Arnhem, the Netherlands Architect: Nexit Architecten Addie de Boer Interior architect: Studio Piet Paris Amsterdam General contractor: Kuipers Bouw Arnhem Flooring contractor: M2M3 Velp Commissioned by: Dormio Flooring material: 450m2 Unexpected Nature, Corklinoleum, Bulletin Board Photos: Erik Poffers もっと見る

Until recently in the periphery of Prague there were only fields, an old master plan and big expectations for the future. This changed, at least for the western part, with the plans for the largescale Západní město (City West) complex. This project, masterplanned by AH K architekti, offers a generous vision for an extensive new urban district with offices, housing and shopping. The economic crisis hit hard and has slowed down the development of the area. So far three parts have been realized, the so-called British quarter, with about 300 apartments and the first of a series of nationally themed residential neighbourhoods, the new metro station - a vital connection with the centre of Prague - and the first part of the business district, whic... もっと見る

One of India’s most famous beaches, where the sound of the coconut palm trees waving in the wind and the rolling ocean waves make for a very relaxing background music, provides the backdrop for a very special hotel – “The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach Kerala“. Perched on a rock-face above the sea, its three terraced wings afford breathtaking views of the shoreline of the popular resort of Kovalam. The interior design of the 5-star luxury hotel is a successful marriage of traditional Indian flair and modern appointments. This also applies to the bathrooms, where GROHE faucets combine traditional design with modern technology. The philosophy of “The Leela” in Kovalam, which continues to attract celebrities from all over the world, is quit... もっと見る