Although we are now heading into autumn and subsequently winter, it is never too early to consider how to store our winter bedding. More than likely you will reach into your cupboards at the end of this month and pull out your nice thick winter duvet. But the musty smell and layer of dust that accompanies it, is perhaps not what you needed.
Set on the undiscovered island of Vieques with 30-acres of beachfront property, W Retreat & Spa – Vieques Island offers a unique travel experience and an entrée into W’s “new way to escape,” blending the brand’s sophisticated signature style and programming with the stunning nature and wildlife of Vieques Island.
This 15th century house was renovated by interior designer Christian Speck of Formzone with modern comfort and style. The house is situated in the mountain village which was founded in 1186 and hasn’t any inhabitants for last 100 years. During the renovation almost nothing was changed in its exterior but the interior was made comfortable to live. Many walls were covered with wood. The furniture and storage places have white lacquered surfaces what makes interior not only cozy but modern too. Windows in the house are relatively small but installed lighting system not only give enough light but give a possibility to change a mood. The roof has two outdoor spaces with amazing stone roof views and the mountain panorama.
Located on the banks of the Huangpu River in the historic dockyard district and in the vicinity of the 2010 World Expo site, The Waterhouse at South Bund is rooted in an inversion of internal & external spaces. Shanghai-based Neri & Hu Design and Research Office have transformed a non-descript 1930s riverside building into a modern expression of Chinese aesthetics. This architectural intervention enhances the building’s industrial presence, while outfitting the interior with the ammenities of a luxury hotel.
langner dzign brings a different sense of design aesthetics into people’s daily lives. Inspired by nature and our biomorphic need to have nature well reflected in our living and working environments, the abstracted, simplified forms in Gretchen Langner’s fabric fits well in contemporary settings, as well as more traditional homes.
