Architecture – Page 7 – Beautiful Musings

Architecture, Design, Homes, Interior Design, Mid-century Modern, Modern Design, Modernism

Beautiful Home Design

March 17, 2014March 17, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

I really want an Eichler House.
That’s All.

Renovation done by Tobiason and Rook Builders

Architecture, Design, Interior Design, London

Beautiful Home Addition

March 10, 2014March 10, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

Little Venice house extension by DOSarchitects.
London-based DOSarchitects recently completed
an airy house extension to a Victorian in the
Little Venice neighborhood of West London.
A beautiful addition. Love the pendant lights as well.

Architecture, Design, Pioneer Square, Railroad, Renovation, Seattle

Beautiful Architecture

February 28, 2014March 1, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

One of my favorite buildings is recognized.
The annual American Institute of Architects’ (AIA)
Institute Honor Awards program announced
that King Street Station in Seattle, WA
has been selected from a total of 500 national
submissions. The project is one of the recipients
selected by the AIA for excellency in architecture.
Congratulations to ZGF. Read more about it here.

Architecture, Design, Pattern, Photography, Public Spaces, Seattle

Beautiful Symmetry

February 3, 2014February 3, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

I usually have a preference for asymmetry but
I especially like the symmetrical pattern and
rhythm created by the forms, materials and
shadows in this photo.

Architecture, Children, Design, France, Green Design

Beautiful School

January 24, 2014January 24, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

Atelier 208 designed Pajot’s School canteen, located
in the town of Pontault-Combault, France. The
design of the building is the expression of its structure
and function. From a steel and concrete frame, the
envelope speaks through a child’s language and plays a
major role in the way children perceive the space.
The origami like roof folds and unfolds in order to
allow light to emphasizing imagination, creativity
and a certain ingenuity.

Architecture, Historic Architecture, History, Old World, Renovation, Seattle

Beautiful Historic Brewery

January 20, 2014February 3, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

Seattle has a wonderful, convoluted history when it
comes to brewery companies and Georgetown was at
the epicenter. Some of these wonderful old building are
what’s left behind. Many have become artist’s studios
while others will become residential projects. Seattle’s
thriving beer scene today remains rooted in its 19th century
origins. Check out a great Brief History for an interesting read.

Architecture, Birds, Nature, New Orleans, Whimsical

Beautiful Swanky Airbnb Bird Houses

January 4, 2014January 8, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

Birdbnb, Airbnb for Birds.
Birds now have a swankier and more beautiful home
than you thanks to vacation rental site, Airbnb.
In a new campaign called Birdbnb, the internet
giant seeks to provide shelters for migrating birds
because to them, ‘Every Traveler Deserves a Home’.
With the help of five designers, Airbnb made birdhouse
copies of its 50 most interesting property listings and
placed them in New Orleans’ Audobon Park, where
many migrating birds flock to during the migratory
season. The designs feature some unique and quirky
architecture from around the world. Some are
lighthouses, some look like wagons, and one is
even a medieval castle in Ireland!

Architecture, Art, Color, Design, Madrid, Public Spaces, Spain

Beautiful Rainbow Spectrum

January 4, 2014January 24, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

A beautiful bright spectrum of colors to bask in whilst walking through
a cathedral of rainbows. To Breathe – A Mirror Woman is Kimsooja’s
site-specific installation for the Palacio de Cristal in Madrid, Spain.

To expand and unite the architectural structure of the space, Kimsooja
had the whole floor tiled in mirrors. She then covers the vault and the
entire glass surface of the palace with a translucent diffraction film.
When outside light filters through the glass and reflects off the film,
it creates a rainbow spectrum that is mirrored in every part of the atrium.

Architecture, Beautiful Places, Design, France, Historic Architecture, Paris, Pattern, Photography

Beautiful Paris

December 30, 2013December 30, 2013by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

This photo is so inspiring. I don’t know
who the photographer is but I like it.
The architecture+pattern is
beautiful. I definitely need to pay
a visit Paris.

Architecture, Beautiful Places, Culture, Unique Places

Beautiful Places

December 30, 2013by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

Not sure where this is located but I find it fascinating.

Architecture, Design, Historic Architecture, Old world design, Photography, Queen Anne Hill neighborhood, Reuse

Beautiful Historic Architecture

December 6, 2013December 6, 2013by jjfdesigns1 Comment

Trolling around Queen Anne Hill this week
inspires me to share an example of beautiful reuse.
Old Queen Anne High School, designed by James Stephen
in 1899, is a Neo-classical building that sits high atop
Queen Anne Hill in Seattle. Originally noted for its
spacious corridors, ample exits, and abundant light
and fresh air it was considered “modern” when it
was constructed. Today is houses, in all its
Neo-classical glory, high-end condominiums.
An excellent example of the adaptive reuse of
historic buildings.