Murray Cockburn - Partnership Kohara

Murray Cockburn Partnership

Kohara Lodge

Of middle earth - Murray Cockburn has created a true hideaway. Kohara Lodge, of local schist stone and sedum roof, sits in quiet vigil above the Shotover river. Oh, and it's a holiday let.

Overview
Kohara Lodge has been built with environmental considerations in mind. The owners' main aim was to put the land back to the way it was once building had finished hence the design of the property incorporating the natural hillside, and re-planting the grounds with native New Zealand trees.

The architect's vision was to replicate the natural environment as much as possible. To this end natural schist stone from a local quarry was used and this was dry laid as much as possible and dry stacked. Recycled railway timbers have been used on the outside of the property and there is no paint anywhere on the exterior of the house.

The windows at Kohara Lodge all have Comfort glass to prevent glare and reflection, built in UV protection and double glazing for energy efficiency.

Location
The house was designed by architect Murray Cockburn from Queenstown. The main aim of the owners when building was to ensure the land could be put back the way it was once they had finished, for example the grounds are planted with all native trees.

Set into the hillside with a grass covered roof, the house is built of schist stone and natural wood beams. From the all main rooms there are magnificent views over the mighty Shotover River and Coronet Peak.

Features
The spacious open plan living and dining area features a stylish, contemporary fitted kitchen with a large rustic kitchen table, glass splash backs and over size ceiling lights.

An open fire and feature ceiling-height schist stone fireplace create the prefect environment to relax in the colder months, with comfortable leather armchairs and couches. In the summer, large floor to ceiling glass doors can be opened up to the terrace area, which enjoys an outside open fire and provides access to the lap pool.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 ensuite), open plan living, dining and kitchen area, lap pool and heated spa.

Project location
Arthurs Point, Queenstown, New Zealand
Architect
Murray Cockburn Partnership

Further info
www.ultimatehides.com
www.koharalodge.com
Plans

Original Post : http://modresdes.blogspot.com/2009/12/murray-cockburn-partnership-kohara.html

Dexter 14.5"w Three-door Tower With Wood Doors (Kitchen)

Dexter 14.5"w Three-door Tower With Wood Doors (Kitchen)
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Organize Any Space in Style with a Useful, Elegant Storage Cabinet Features a classic, practical design reminiscent of old-fashioned drugstore cabinetry, with sleek lines, simple chrome-finished hardware, and three wood doors. This convenient tower-style storage cabinet is sturdily crafted of extra-dense, moisture-resistant, no-warp wood composite. Perfect for the bathroom, laundry room, bedroom, nursery or kitchen, these storage solutions are built to last through years of daily use in any area of your home. Their simple design allows them to blend beautifully with any decor.Don't let clutter overwhelm you - this convenient cabinet offers plenty of places to stash your stuff. With three separate compartments, each with its own door and adjustable shelf, this versatile storage tower cabinet will help you tame disorder with ease. Your home will be attractive and your belongings will be easier to find. Buy just one, or buy multiple storage solutions depending on the size of your space and your organizational needs. Read more

Original Post: http://storagecabi.blogspot.com/2009/12/dexter-145-three-door-tower-with-wood.html

Happy Week end!

Hey!I found this very cute courtains design here, I really like it, color combination are good and pleasing to the eye. Great job for the designer. Huh its already time for me to sleep now, Happy viewing on the designs.

Travel Tuesday: Hotel Palazzina Grassi designed by Philippe Starck

Iconic French designer Philippe Starck's new Italian hotel project - The Palazzina Grassi - has opened and we've gotten a sneak peak into this palace of sparkling mirrors and glass. Located along the Grand Canal the building's shell dates to the 16th century, in which generations of noble and "haute-bourgeois" families lived. Mr. Starck has incorporated loads of murano glass chandis, Ventian mirrors and a few touches of Italian design icon Piero Fornasetti. This hotel is seriously romantic and sexy.

The goal of the hotel is to give its patrons the most Venetian experience it can. Check in happens on the 1960's Celli boat that brings you right to the private hotel dock. Check-in happens on the boat and there is not hotel "desk" in the lobby.

Breakfast can be served at any time of day and anywhere in the hotel. I'd truly never leave!

The whitewashed beamed ceilings ad a rustic counterpoint to the slick mirrors and Starck's signature aluminum furniture. The rooms range from a small 215 sq. ft. (approx. 15'x15') to a large 750 sq. ft.(approx. 35'x20'). Prices range from approximately $420 to $1,310. Not budget, but maybe for a splurge?

The masks are a signature design element in the hotel - very Carnevale de Venizia.

Note the spectacular Venetian mirrors mounted on the glass walls, or perhaps they are mirrored walls? It's hard to tell!

The hotel restaurant is filled with spectacular Murano glass chandeliers and artworks by Aristide Najean.

Doesn't this chandi look like a mass of seaweed and coral? The fish bone rug adds a touch of whimsy and humor.

Can you just imagine sinking into these lush sofas and the dark and romantic atmosphere, sipping a little grappa?

The hallways are lit in different dark and gorgeous colors.

Boo.

I've never been to Venice, have you? This one is on my list!

Original Post : http://chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/

When the fisrt time I read this blog I am very much inspired, Yeah I never been to Venice also, with your list I am forcing my self to go and vicit Venice maybe not this year but I will. I'll gonna post my pics when I got there...thanks for your post.CHEERS!

Lucky 7 Lampwerks

Paul Cuthbert of Lucky 7 Lampwerks combines edison bulbs and industrial detritus to form lighting that is also art.


He says:

If you go into the engine room of a ship or the boiler room of a building, there is a beauty in the placement of common instruments. It lies in their relationship to the machinery around them. My objective was to bring to life a slice of a forbidden place... the restricted areas.

This last one reminds me of my father-the-mechanic's shop. Not a restricted area for me -- but the combination of heavy metal forms and thick orange extension cords, combined with the feel of dirt and dark in the photography pushes nostalgia buttons for me.

Original Post : http://thesteampunkhome.blogspot.com/2010/01/lucky-7-lampwerks.html

Faucet Collection

Here are some of the faucet that I like for my bath tab, hope this 2010 would bring more luck to me, so that I would be able to buy one of those and place it to my bath tab.


miscea modern bathroom faucet I consider this as the new era faucet you cannot ask for more when you are at your bath tab. It has all the this you want like soup, disinfect, the plus and minus sign that would bring a very comfortable stay on the bath tab, it also controls the amount of soup the you will be using.


I consider this as one of the most innovated style of bath tab faucet (bath faucets ss lighted spout modern lg). I really like this one, it is my dream to have one on my bath tab.


Pinnacle I like this design for it is very stylish, you do not have to put more effort on opening and closing the pipes the most common design of a faucet.

Master's Bedroom

I really like the design of this bedroom the lighting is almost perfect , color combination si perfectly done, It is may dream to sleep is this kind of room, the brown is my favorite color, the pillow looks more appealing to me. But the idea of putting a box at the lower side of the bed is not a very good idea, anyway is just a part of it,