Architecture – Page 15

old, meet new {Windsor Chair}

{via} In the beginning (late 17th – early 18th century), there was the Windsor chair. Simple in construction, it consisted of doweled backs and legs. The solid wood seat was usually shaped into a saddle shape for comfort. The design concept has remained the same. But, some designers are updating this classic with their […]

@ home in Munich

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Eek, I wanted to post about a home in Munich while Oktoberfest was still going on. Well, Oktoberfest might have ended two days ago, but thanks to this gem of a home I found via freshome, we can keep our mind set in Munich. Casa Schierleis is in a suburb just […]

@ home in Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Originally a dairy farm, this building was turned into a block of flats. The attic space was converted into a penthouse with a gabled pitched roof supported by structural beams. To make the most of the 730 sq ft / 68 sq m space, the common areas where left wide open. Oak floors and white […]

old, meet new {Lombardy, Italy}

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It’s been a while since I did an “old, meet new” post. This is a 16th century home located in the northern region of Lombardy, Italy. The open spaces comfortably accommodate the large scale of the furnishings and art work. In some of the spaces, old stone walls serve as a backdrop, while gable […]

An Afternoon in Seattle

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Back in Seattle. I almost didn’t make it today- but the thought of not posting was killing me. So, here are just a few architectural shots that I hope you will find as inspirational as I have.