Tag: architecture

The Home of Geraldine Cleary

Jun

6

The Home of Geraldine Cleary

The Home of Geraldine Cleary

The Home of Geraldine Cleary

The Home of Geraldine Cleary

The Home of Geraldine Cleary

Wow. This week’s content has been all about daydreaming, hasn’t it? Today’s post is no exception. The home of Geraldine Cleary, better known as the ‘D House’ was built by Australian architecture firm Donovan Hill. It has won many awards and it’s been on the front page of several blogs, magazines, and other media outlets that have fallen in love with this masterpiece – along with the rest of us humble suburban earthlings.

Living in a house like this would be like living in some sort of installation, don’t you think? Like waking up in the middle of an art gallery! Kind of amazing. I love how there are so many different design elements mixed in this home; mid-century, modernism, a bit of jungalow vibes with the wild greens, and clean japanese aesthetic to tie it all in.

Kudos to all the peeps involved in this photo shoot – you are making us daydream like crayyy!

Photography: Jared Fowler
Via: The Design Files

photography by David Stephenson

Apr

11

Ring the alarm! We have architecture, photography and pattern all in one post. Way too dangerous for your eyes.

David Stephenson is an American photographer that uses his lens to take pictures of extremely beautiful vaults in churches from around the world. Remember the post last week with all of those magnificent paper sculptures? Now, can you picture those sculptures and these vaults together? Ay mama, too much to handle.

David’s photographs not only serve as architectural candy but they also allow us to explore the many patterns used to decorate each of these dreamy vaults, literally – these patterns are a designer’s heaven.

all images: David Stephenson 

via: but does it float

paper sculptures by Peter Gentenaar

Apr

5

Whoa!

Do you expect to see this when you go to church? (if you happen to go). These magnificent sculptures are the creations of Peter Gentenaar – a Dutch artists that specializes in paper objects.

His art was born out the limitations he had with store bought paper, which didn’t behave the way he wanted – damn weak Michael’s paper, can’t take it like a man. As Peter describes:

My interest in paper comes from my work as a printmaker. My etchings and engravings had a deep relief, which the store bought papers could not fill. So I decided to build my own paper factory and was helped along by the people of the Royal Dutch Paper Factory.

Guys, he built a paper factory! Talk about being passionate and going above and beyond for the things you love.

Peter’s work was recently featured during the 25th edition of the music festival of Saint Riquier. More than 100 pieces were carefully placed hanging from the ceiling of the French abbey and other surrounding structures. Can you imagine being there? Beautiful paper art suspended from Gothic ceilings – oh my, the holy grail of creativity.

Ok I’m getting goose bumps. Hope you’re getting them too. Enjoy!

images: Peter Gentenaar

via: designskool