Showing posts with label sustainable design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sustainable design. Show all posts

Sunday, May 5, 2019

The TWA Hotel inside of the JFK Airport terminal by Eero Saarinen

Barbie lives for all thing repurposed especially when it’s one of her favorite architects. Here’s a dream hotel that’s given a new life to renowned piece of mud-century modern architecture, the JFK Airport terminal by Eero Saarinen.

The TWA Hotel inside of the JFK Airport terminal by Eero Saarinen 




The TWA Hotel located in the mid-century modern structure that was originally completed by Eero Saarinen for TWA at JFK. Unable to support modern aircraft the terminal was shut down in 2001. The renovation has overhauled the original building and is historically the first hotel to be located in an airport terminal on site at an airport. 



The guests rooms are housed in two new curved buildings placed behind the original Saarinen's structure. The accommodations feature seven panes and have a very thick curtain-wall construction, to block out runway noise but allow views of the tarmac.





The decor of rooms and living spaces have been designed to capture the history of the space, with elements giving homage to the origins 1960s design. 



Amenities include a rooftop pool & observation bar among their many restaurants, bars and lounges.


Would you book a stay in this updated classic? 
Barbie would!
Enjoy!
Kisses, m.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

The W.I.N.D. House by UNStudio

Barbie loves all types of weather... including the wind. The thing about the wind is that you have to just let it blow. Fighting it, standing against won’t do you a bit of good. Here’s a dreamhouse that captures the element of wind. 

The W.I.N.D. House by UNStudio




The W.I.N.D. House is located north of Holland. The home incorporates sustainable solutions with home automation all while creating a flexible space. Located close to the sea, the home has wooded area behind it and an open expanse to the fronted.















Would you let the wind run through your hair in this dreamhouse?
Barbie would!
Enjoy!
Kisses, m.


Friday, March 29, 2019

Norman Lykes Residence by Frank Lloyd Wright

One of Barbie’s favorite architects happens to be Frank Lloyd Wright. Every one of his homes were dreamt and otherworldly. Here’s one of his notable creations...


Norman Lykes Residence by Frank Lloyd Wright























Would you live in this iconic treasure?

Barbie would!

Enjoy!

Kisses, m.


Wednesday, March 27, 2019

A forest for a moon dazzler by Benjamin Garcia Saxe

Barbie loves to watch the Moon and absolutely finds it frustrating when she doesn’t have a beautiful view of La Luna. Here’s a wonderful dreamhouse intended for moon watching...

a forest for a moon dazzler by Benjamin Garcia Saxe




the small bamboo structure in costa rica was designed to provide a simple dwelling with a view of the moon. at night, the cone-like surface of the bamboo house opens up to allow the inhabitant to look up to the sky.















Would you love to enjoy viewing the pale moonlight in this dreamhouse?

Barbie would!
Enjoy!
Kisses, m.

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Tree-ness House by Akihisa Hirata

Barbie loves to be in nature, because nature is the most authentic of places to be. Here’s a dream house that captures the essence of a tree.

Tree-ness House by Akihisa Hirata


The concept of the design is inspired by the shape of a tree; a central trunk supporting other pieces like the branches and leaves led the architect to create the Tree-Ness house.

The structure is comprised of concrete volumes that are stacked to form spaces that become terraces or spaces into which windows and planters are slotted.













Would you be like a tree in this house?
Barbie would!
Enjoy!
Kisses, m.


Sunday, March 10, 2019

The Pop Art House by Yazgan Design

Some things burst and pop to our attention but nothing like color. Here’s a dreamhouse that will make your senses explode with information.

The Pop Art House by Yazgan Design


This vibrant three level house, located in Turkey, sits atop a steep hill and allows for views of the forest and city skyline. An overhanging roof provides a shaded outdoor space and gives the home a unique silhouette. The swimming pool also doubles as an alfresco lounging spot. Open plan interior allows for a contemporary feel that complements the homes bright exterior.

















Would you let your senses explore this dreamhouse?
Barbie would!
Enjoy!
Kisses, m.

Friday, March 1, 2019

Enough House by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects

When you think you’ve had enough... you might be wrong! Here’s a dream house that you can’t get enough of! 

Enough House by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects




The Enough House is located in Nova Scotia, coming in compact and sustainable under 3000 sq ft. The monolithic gabled volume is clad in Corten steel, two story timber framed home with large windows and an 8’ cantilever on the second floor. The house is supported by three reinforced concrete fin walls that run perpendicular to the ridge. Majority of the timber framing is exposed for aesthetic appeal. 














Could you get enough of this dream house?
Barbie could take some more! 
Enjoy!
Kisses, m.