Architecture
Arena colours
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 13:00 PM in Architecture
Delighted to be given some preview images by Slovenian based OFIS architects of their latest commission – a stadium for FC Bate Borisov, of Belarus.
Balancing Barn
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 10:00 AM in Architecture
As we search for that fine balance between work and lifestyle, perhaps a stay at The Balancing Barn will help put things in perspective!
An Unexpected Extension
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 23:00 PM in Architecture
Picture in your mind New York's dynamic Blue Man Group and then try to imagine a building equivalent and you will be close to visualising the incredible Didden Village in Rotterdam.
A Writer's Retreat
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 19:10 PM in Architecture
We all have a book in us, or so we are told, but do we all have a quiet, secluded garden retreat to write it in?
A mobile bolthole
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 17:30 PM in Architecture
Men and sheds seem to go hand in hand but have you ever thought of seeking that trusted seclusion in the form of a shepherds hut?
Podpec Regeneration Project, Slovenia
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Posted by Niki Fulton at 13:00 PM in Architecture
The expanding city of Ljubjana, Slovenia is slowly engulfing many of the surrounding historical rural settlements.
Retro Beach Pods
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 12:00 PM in Architecture
Imagine a dilapidated concrete and timber post-modern seaside complex being brought back to life by founders of Red or Dead, Wayne and Geradine Hemingway MBE.
Chair Arch
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 14:50 PM in Architecture
While I was in London last week at 100% Design, I was lucky enough to have a quick look at the Wallpaper Magazine Chair Arch which is part of London Design Festival.
Timber Inside and Out
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 15:26 PM in Architecture
The first thing that struck me when I came into land at Helsinki airport was the vast expanse of forest that stretched out in front of me.
Sea Beams
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 15:20 PM in Architecture
Looking to combine exercise with some visual inspiration? You may want to walk the The Fife Coastal Path
Light Defines the Form
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 14:00 PM in Architecture
Lighting Architects, Speirs and Major Associates, are responsible for lighting many of the world's most interesting buildings.
Adventures of a Mountain Painter
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 14:00 PM in Architecture
I am delighted to introduce Simon Willey of Willey Tunbridge Paint as this weeks guest blogger.
A Place to Remember
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 11:59 AM in Architecture
A firm of architects, OFIS based in Slovenia have just completed this inspiring chapel outside the village of Ljubljana.
Better City Better Life
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 12:30 PM in Architecture
With only 340 days to go before EXPO 2010 opens in Shangai, China, I am delighted to be given photographs of the Finnish Pavilion by Mikko Puustinen, the Communications Director of Finland for World EXPO 2010.
Floating Office
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 17:42 PM in Architecture
The sun is shining through your triple glazed office windows and the evening traffic is begining to form solid lines outside the front foyer. Sound familiar?
Uplifting Buildings
Wednesday, 06 May 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 21:51 PM in Architecture
Apart from all being eminent architects, what do Richard Murphy , Zaha Hadid , Richard Rogers , Frank Gehry , Page & Park , Wilkinson Eyre , Kisho Kurokawa all have in common?
A Bed under the Stars
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 21:08 PM in Architecture
Imagine you are high in the snow covered Italian Dolomites and it is the dead of night. You are lying in a in a warm, comfortable and intimate space and you have a 360 degree view of the night sky.
Harmony
Thursday, 09 April 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 09:43 AM in Architecture
I asked a writer last week what the first three colours were that came into her head when I said the word "Tokyo". I was really surprised because she responded, white, transparent, and soft dove grey".
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Tonale
Wednesday, 08 April 2009
Posted by Niki Fulton at 15:43 PM in Architecture
Ever wanted to create a still life in your kitchen? With world renowned architect David Chipperfield's new range of kitchenware for Alessi, you can do just that.
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