We usually make a call to reshape or redesign something in our lives at the start of the new year. But this summer, while facing limited choices for holiday getaways, we have free time and an opportunity to design something new. And if you can’t imagine a full home renovation, the perfect spot for remodeling is the bathroom.
Introducing Tungestølen, an architectural marvel nestled in Luster, Norway. Once devastated by Cyclone Dagmar in 2011, this historic tourist cabin has been reinvented by the esteemed design team at Snøhetta in 2020. These new cabins, perfect for adventure seekers and families alike, are expertly designed to withstand the forces of nature, while providing a cozy and contemplative interior experience.
With a striking mix of pentagonal and oblique shapes, panoramic windows, and a welcoming communal space, the cabins frame the breathtaking Norwegian mountainscape in style. The Tungestølen cabins, once completed, will be able to house up to 50 guests, making it the perfect starting point for exploring the local glaciers or simply soaking in the awe-inspiring views.
A living example that true and pure design can transcend geography. This stunning kitchen by L’Atelier Paris Haute Design has all the charm and sophistication of a Parisian home nestled in the hills of greater Los Angeles.
Discover the allure of the S Apartment, a modern masterpiece nestled in the heart of Hod HaSharon, Israel. The brainchild of renowned designer Maya Sheinberger, this 80 square meter (861 square feet) apartment echoes a perfect blend of function and fashion, boasting a warm grayscale palette interspersed with brass and powder pink accents. Flaunting a spacious living area, a cozy dining space, and cleverly integrated storage units, this renovated apartment in an old neighborhood promises an enhanced living experience, ideal for its owner – a woman who values efficiency and an up-to-date aesthetic.
Immerse yourself in the sophisticated design and discover how Sheinberger redefined the apartment’s spatial constraints with a smoked oak cabinet that opens up the interior, seamlessly merging public and private spaces.
Dubai Hills Villa is a 3,000 sqm private property located in Dubai’s new upscale neighbourhood, Dubai Hills. It overlooks the eighteenth hole of the highly regarded golf-course with a spectacular backdrop of panoramic views of Dubai’s signature skyline. Home to a successful young family recently relocated from Europe, this refined property has been reimagined by Dubai and London based architecture practice Anarchitect.