So much beauty packed into a mere 1100 SF.
Mid century modern conversion by Zeitgeist Design
Before
After
Category: Homes
Beautiful Los Angeles
LA has one of the best modern mid-century gems.
architecture. The openness and creative flow of the
city is vast. LA is the ideal setting for the mid-century
aesthetic characterized by open floor plans, clean lines,
large and plentiful windows and lots of natural light.
Anderton Court, Beverly Hill, CA
by Frank Lloyd Wright
Former Herman Miller Showroom, Beverly Hills Blvd.
Richard Neutra’s Ohara House
Los Angeles, CA
Richard Neutra’s Kaufman House
Palm Springs, CA
Schindler’s McAlmon House, Los Angeles, CA
Schindler’s Fitzpatrick/Leland House,
Los Angeles, CA 1936
Bob’s Big Boy Restaurant, Burbank, CA, 1949
Ed Ruscha apartments, Los Angeles, CA, 1965
Ed Ruscha Gas Station, Los Angeles, CA, 1962
Beautiful Renovated Castle
This redeemed castle is stunning, I could live here.
Creativity, renovation and conservation at its absolute
best. Beautifully detailed and crafted.
Kudos to architectural firm Witherford Watson Mann
for winning the 2013 RIBA Stirling Prize, an annual award
recognizing the best in British architecture, for their
refurbishment of the 12th Century Astley Castle
in Warwickshire, England.
The medieval walls remain standing, gashes and all.
The renewed detailed construction of brick, concrete
and wood sits entirely within the ancient footprint,
visually enriched by the Castle’s imperfect remains.
As the architects explain, “The house is animated by
slashes of sunlight on stone walls and views over the
ancient landscape. At the dining table, you look out
from twelfth and twenty-first century construction
to fifteenth and seventeenth century walls –
the dialogue across the centuries frames
conversations between friends.”
A deserved recognition indeed.
Beautiful Bedrooms
I could sleep here…
Beautiful Bus
So when Hank, a graduate student in the school of architecture,
received his instructions for his final project, he knew exactly what
he wanted to do. He turned to Craigslist and bought a bus for $3,000.
I just love this story and everything it represents. I wish Hank luck
in his new found adventure.
Sometimes the best plan is not to ave one….indeed.
Beautiful Yellow
Symbolism of the Color Yellow
The word yellow comes from the Old English geolu. Yellow is associated with sunshine,
knowledge, and the flourishing of living creatures, but also with autumn and maturity.
The yellow sun was one of humanity’s most important symbols and was worshiped as
God in many cultures. According to Greek mythology, the sun-god Helios wore a
yellow robe and rode in a golden chariot drawn by four fiery horses across the
heavenly firmament. The radiant yellow light of the sun personified divine wisdom.
Short History of Yellow Pigments
The oldest yellow pigment is yellow ochre, which was amongst the first pigments
used by humans. Egyptians and the ancient world made wide use of the mineral
orpiment for a more brilliant yellow than yellow ochre. In the Middle Ages,
Europeans manufactured lead tin yellow. They later imported Indian yellow and
rediscovered the method for the production of Naples yellow, which was used by
the Egyptians. Modern chemistry led to the creation of many other yellows,
including chrome yellow, cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, and cobalt yellow.
Beautiful Interior Design
Industrial Style Renovation in Italy
An abandoned tobacco-drying plant that started life almost two
centuries ago as a silkworm farm was transformed into a unique,
beautiful home. I want to live here.
Beautiful Musings 
