Epic Vast

 

When building on a plot with epic vast views, you need a house that will not only sit in those views quietly, but also make sense of them from within.

 

The scale of this house is perfect, as are the materials. It's no wall flower though, it clearly makes its mark on the landscape but in a very sympathetic way.

 

The windows are a great feature. All of a magnificent scale, but I like the way the windows in the living room are apertures, they give the feeling of enclosure and protectiveness - like looking out on the view from a protected bunker. But in the kitchen/dining space they almost disappear and give that feeling of openness that suits that use of space so much better. Clever house.

 

Images from designboom

On The Horizon

What would you do if you had a view like that. I like to think that I'd try and achieve what these people have - let the view be king.

Here it's not only the sea view that has been captured beautifully, but the sky as well, the view to infinity. Equally beautiful.

The clean fit out and vast glass means that the views are the focus here. But the bronze dog sculpture is a great little detail on the horizon.

Images by ake e.som lindman via plus mood

Partially and Predominantly

It seems to be timber week this week. And why not, there's so much grainy goodness to be had. Especially this place, so stunningly teamed up with vast planes of concrete and glass.

The views, both internal and external, are beautifully framed by this structure. But I think the most visually pleasing aspect is the vast stairs.

Straddled by a glass wall, partially inside and predominantly outside, the stairs are a thing of genius.

Images by michael moran via designboom 

Delightful Discovery

How is this for a stunning slice of mid century architecture? This is a local beauty currently on the market, and I really need to get myself over there for a look. Only a few minutes from where I live, this place has really got me curious.

It was designed by Iwan Iwanoff, renowned in Perth for pushing the boundaries of his time, and creating homes that are full of light, timber and serious style.

But while looking through these images, and then more of other homes he designed here in Perth, a little thought started to brew in my brain. A lot of the window details in this home, and others, are identical to the details in the Splendour. Not common to find the size or the construction style around, so I kept looking further. The more I looked, the more curious I got.

As I haven't any details on the history of my new place, I've sent in a request to the local council to get the original plans pulled out of the archive.

Fingers crossed, I may have a delightful discovery!

Images from real estate

Perfect Fit

Some homes make it super easy to decorate don't they. I mean, case in point above. The architectural details of this home are just screaming for this type of style. Perfect treatment of such a gorgeous building.

Good doses of grey, marble and some classic furniture choices added in too - it all adds up to a perfect fit out in my opinion.

Images from apartment therapy