Showing posts with label modern interior design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label modern interior design. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

A Look Inside And Out Of The Incredible Rentable Sliding House In Nova Scotia.






Completed in 2008, this fabulous and unusual Sliding House on Canada's coast is a 1,700 square foot residence that was commissioned by creative directors David Peters and Rhonda Rubenstein and designed by architect Brian Mackay-Lyons.




Unusual on the outside, both for its sloping design -the home is placed on an eight degree slope and has views of the sea- and corrugated aluminum exterior, the inside is just as eye-catching with its beautifully designed and decorated interior (tons of photos shown later in the post).





The exterior is covered in industrial metal corrugated cladding. A thick north service wall containing stairs, baths, kitchen, hearth and storage protects the house from cold north winds.




It is available for weekly renting and sleeps four with its large master bedroom, loft area, fully equipped kitchen, enclosed fireplace, flatscreen TV, DVD player, and high-speed internet access.






The interior is entirely finished in unbleached clear poplar hardwood and is impeccably decorated with sophisticated furniture, modern lighting and high end appliances.
















photos courtesy of Jean-Luc Laloux, MLS Architects, and Sliding House

Nearby activities include whale-watching, horseback riding, sailing, golfing, fishing, fine dining and music and craft festivals depending upon the season.

Located in the coastal community of Upper Kingsberg in Canada, the home is a 90 minute drive from the Halifax airport.

Weekly rates are $1800 in the off-season and $2250 from June 26-August 27.

Interested in renting? email their property manager rentals@stayinnoviascotia.com or contact David Peters.


Saturday, April 2, 2011

A Sneak Peek at the Homes in DWELL + Marin Magazine's Upcoming Modern Home Tour.




The first annual dwell + Marin Magazine Modern Home Tour will take place on April 30–May 01. This unique offering is a two day tour of modern homes in Marin County designed by some of the Bay Area’s most creative and accomplished architects.

The tour will feature a total of ten modern homes. Five in Southern Marin (Sausalito, Tibouron and Mill Valley), on the first day, April 30th, and five in Central Marin (San Rafael, San Anselmo, Larkspur & Lucas Valley) on the second day, May 1st. Tours begin at 10am and end at 4pm. (link to purchase tickets is at the end of the post)

Here's a sneak peek at six of the spectacular homes featured on the tour for you (in case you can't make it to the tour yourself).


The Bridge House by architect Stanley Saitowitz:






images courtesy of Stanley Saitowitz and Natoma Architects

The Deam Home (home of DWELL founder Lisa Hedberg Deam by husband and architect Chris Deam):







Architect and designer Chris Deam

The Pfau Starr Residence by Pfau Long Architects:








images courtesy of Pfau Long Architecture

Sausalito Liberty Houseboat by architect David Spurgeon:








images courtesy of David Spurgeon Architect

Mill Valley residence with green roof by architect Scott McGlashan:








images courtesy of McGlashan Architecture

Tibouron Residence by Sutton Suzuki Architects:








images courtesy of Sutton Suzuki Architects


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You can purchase tickets for either or both days of the tour here. A portion of all ticket sales benefit Architecture for Humanity.