invited – a home tour of Alvar Aalto ‘s residence. I was invited on the tour by Habitare and this post is written on my own accord. a brief history before the tour Alvar Aalto, one of my design heroes and one the most influential architects and designers for modernism and functionalism. Aalto (1898-1976) qualified as an architect in 1921, setting up his first architectural practice in Jyväskylä, Finland. His architectural style at that time had principles of Nordic Classicism,…
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The home of interior design writer, stylist and blogger Cate St Hill. Once an instagram contact, now a good friend of mine. Cate invited me to her South London home that’s filled with Scandinavian…
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The Gjøvik house designed by Norm Architects is a minimalist space and family home. The space s a combination of natural materials with clean lines and contrasting raw materials.With large window to visually bring the…
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The FRAMA apartment. Niels Strøyer Christophersen, founder of Frama, opened the doors of his apartment in Østerbro Copenhagen during 3 Days of Design. Here Niels gave a tour and talk, explaining his approach to design…
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I often dream when perusing through interiors magazines, wishing that I could jump into the page and experience what it’s like to have one of ‘those’ exquisite homes. It happens to me quite often but…
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As you may well know, I love simplicity. I also love getting inspired by house tours, who doesn’t like a nosey into someone’s house?! This Swedish apartment is newly renovated and showcased for sale. What…
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A look into the home of Swedish Architect Andreas Martin-Löf. During Stockholm Design week I had the chance to tour this stunning apartment. Here I capture the corners and details of his apartment trying not…
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Norm Architects have put their minimalist, Scandinavian stamp in the heart of the English Countryside. Reydon Grove Farm is one of the most stunning projects I’ve seen. This 247m2 single storey modernist home is…