The House of the Future

Designed by an architect enthusiast, this town house is a technological innovation and located in the heart of Chateau-Thierry, it does not go unnoticed. Rebuilt on the ruins of an ancient house of shoemakers, it stands a tall facade of glass and wood. An amazing project designer, Eric Pace first took a contextual approach: the house is part of the Church of St. Crispin; although the outside has evolved into a modern house it was necessary to integrate the site. The habitat itself is spread over three floors: kitchen and dining-room, living room, bedroom and bathroom; the parts are connected by an interior staircase. Very pure design, the furniture is a natural in this high-tech atmosphere. "You can always make improvements for this type of habitat" and Eric Pace does not lack imagination. The evening's light sensors not only control the lights but also close the shutters to carefully preserve the privacy of any guests... view feature

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Salvage loft in an old summer camp

Somewhere between an art gallery and cabinet of curiosities, surrealism and design point you towards Christian Nesler’s home on the Isle of Ré; a former summer camp canteen transformed. A somewhat fortuitous find, several friends purchased the buildings as a collective; Christian chose the kitchen, which was in ruins, a refectory, store room and a cold room. Converting it to an avant-garde loft was the challenge and with graphic elements like the black and white tiled floor, the red couch or the yellow lamp Christian nourishes his art of salvage materials. Assembling abstract compositions where the different materials play and colours create singular atmospheres "Each piece is unique and absolutely not reproducible". Christian Nesler made us discover his universe, his humour... view feature

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Victorian Values

Walking through the panelled front door of Lawrence Roller White’s Victorian house in South London, is like stepping into a gentleman’s residence in a gentler age. Seeing the neat, ordered hallway and highly polished clay-tile floor, you realise you are not in a home where old-fashioned values are held in high regard. “we had it wired so we can receive calls on it.” The deep-red carpet that runs up the stairs adds to the traditional feel - “Red is the only colour for carpet” - and carefully blending this with the soft green of the walls is a series of framed botanical prints that play to the Victorian theme... view feature

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Ahead of the Curve

A dramatic home in Kent displays not just the owners' vaulting ambition but also their passion for eco living. Deep in the Kent countryside is the home of architect Richard Hawkes, it's the sort of place that encourages passers-by to slow to a crawl in their cars. What they’ll see first is a vast arch thrusting out of the ground that’s covered with a lush carpet of grasses and flowers – in effect, a rooftop meadow – beneath which there are boxy glass and cedar protuberances: the interior rooms. “It’s every architects dream to build his own house at some point, and when we found this plot, it just felt so right,” says Richard... view feature

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One Bed Wonder

Andrew Yin kept the palette simple in his London flat to create an airy feel – and showcase his eclectic furniture and accessories Andrew Yin, owner of the boutique homeware shop Do in Covent Garden, London, believes that “you should surround yourself with things that give your life a lift”. At his home, a one-bed flat near Old Street Tube station in East London, this means a mix of both the practical and the bizarre. On the utilitarian front, there is adaptable Vitsoe shelving which runs along the brick wall of the open-plan living space; a multifunctional L-shaped B&B Italia sofa; a brightly coloured modular lounger in the hall; and a driftwood-framed triptych hall mirror... view feature

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A love affair abroad

The best way for me to explain why we like to travel abroad is to simply state: it is an escape from the ordinary and a search for something extraordinary. Learning about different cultures has always been interesting for us. For it to have an impact on us personally though, it has to be done by physically being there amongst the people and the lifestyle. It doesn’t matter if we’re sitting at a cafe people-watching or at a restaurant with locals; I love taking it all in. Reading about different places can be interesting too but there is such a big sensory part of the experience that is missing. Living in a different culture brings us to an entire next level.

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Single Images

It’s almost summertime and now we can venture into our gardens or terraces and enjoy the fresh air and sun. Dust off your garden furniture and invite your friends over. Every garden needs at least one spot where friends can linger, day or night… view image search

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