Inspiring Landscape Project in Alentejo, Portugal: Garden in Comporta

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• Inspiring Landscape Project in Alentejo, Portugal: Garden in Comporta
• Edgy Kitchen Design With Family-Friendly Attributes
• Experience Living in a “Nature Extension”: CasasNaAreia in Portugal
• Wall Sticker Collection Inspired by The Works of Toulouse-Lautrec: Circus

Inspiring Landscape Project in Alentejo, Portugal: Garden in Comporta Posted: 13 Mar 2013 12:33 PM PDT In order to celebrate the upcoming warm season here, we decided to post a charming landscape architecture project, recently received via e-mail from Topiaris Arquitectura Paisagista. The garden in the photos below is located on the southwest coast of Portugal, in Herdade da Comporta, Alentejo, which is an outstanding and diverse landscape mosaic with high ecological and cultural value. It is worth mentioning the dune system with psammophilous pioneer vegetation, as well as the maritime and umbrella pine woods. This mosaic is complemented by agricultural areas in the lower alluvial soils with large ranges of rice fields. The plot area is 3000m2, and the morphology of the land is very smooth and low sloped. The key concept is to regenerate the terrain – severely damaged by the construction works of the house, following a specific design – inspired on the natural patterns of the surrounding landscape. The plantation of native species was carried out through clusters with small elevations, which are expected to gradually expand to lower adjacent areas fostering an evolutionary dynamics. This ecological evolution has a positive impact in terms of landscape aesthetics, translated into changeable and transitory scenarios, which at some point will merge with the surrounding woodland. The Client asked for mainly three things – visual privacy, a small tank of water and cool shades for the summer – all present into the design proposed. Under the main porch there's a small scented garden, with aromatic species structured by a wooden grid. From here, a path leads towards the chill-out. In the northwest and southwest limits wooded beams panels were built to create privacy in the initial period – while vegetation is still growing, having an important role on this garden's identity. The project was only the beginning of a story that continues through time, in its own dynamics, giving us the opportunity to follow it, taking conclusions on the ecological and sustainable principals underlying our strategy. [Photos and information provided by Joao Morgado from Topiaris Arquitectura Paisagista]    You're reading Inspiring Landscape Project in Alentejo, Portugal: Garden in Comporta originally posted on Freshome. The post Inspiring Landscape Project in Alentejo, Portugal: Garden in Comporta appeared first on Freshome.com.

Edgy Kitchen Design With Family-Friendly Attributes Posted: 13 Mar 2013 02:14 AM PDT Designer Kitchen came up with a daring alternative for a modern cooking interior. According to the developer, “the brief was to design a highly functional, family friendly kitchen that would provide a dramatic first impression and become the defining feature of a new built property. This design was inspired by the clients who trusted my imagination to channel their vision of a dream kitchen. They wanted something edgy and gave me an opportunity to explore the opportunities and limitations of the space“. The aesthetics offer a soothing environment to the user so that they long to spend time in the room. Sitting in different positions and engaging different light settings within the island and ceiling allows the kitchen to become less obvious and offer a focal backdrop to a social event. The overall design is forged to offer the client a pride and satisfaction in their investment. [Photos and information provided via e-mail by Designer Kitchen; Photography credits: Paul Sherwood] You're reading Edgy Kitchen Design With Family-Friendly Attributes originally posted on Freshome. The post Edgy Kitchen Design With Family-Friendly Attributes appeared first on Freshome.com.

Experience Living in a “Nature Extension”: CasasNaAreia in Portugal Posted: 13 Mar 2013 02:07 AM PDT CasasNaAreia is a gorgeous holiday retreat based on the transformation of old masonry buildings into new, contemporary structures. The property with 4 double bedrooms is about the experience of living almost in an extension of the natural environment, especially when in the kitchen/dining area – which is laid out with a carpet of fine sand. One of the two wooden volumes was converted into a two-bedroom pavilion and the other is employed for common and social areas. Surrounded by rice paddies and umbrella pine forest, CasasNaAreia looks out onto the Sado estuary, famous for its stunning sunsets, salt pans, flamingos and flocks of dolphins. The beach is just 5 minutes away by car or 20 minutes by bicycle. "It's the tranquility around CasasNaAreia, the scenery and peace. When people are there and walk on the sandy floors, they're not able to walk as fast as on normal ground, so it winds them down."[Photos and information provided via e-mail by Welcome Beyond; Photographer: Nelson Garrido] You're reading Experience Living in a “Nature Extension”: CasasNaAreia in Portugal originally posted on Freshome. The post Experience Living in a “Nature Extension”: CasasNaAreia in Portugal appeared first on Freshome.com.

Wall Sticker Collection Inspired by The Works of Toulouse-Lautrec: Circus Posted: 12 Mar 2013 05:25 AM PDT Have a look at this intriguing wall sticker collection envisioned by PIXERS and inspired by an unusual theme: “Why we decided to get down to the circus? Above all, we were captivated by its workers – so unusual, colorful and absolutely mesmerizing people. We were inspired also by the works of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec who masterly showed the daily life of the dancers of the XIX-th century Paris. We decided to follow in his footsteps and take a look at the joys and sorrows of the circus life. We wanted to see how circus artists behave both in headlights and in private life. We mixed surrealism up with everyday life and served it with impressionist sauce. Our collection will surely appeal to people who are not afraid to break conventions, also those decorative ones, and people who are looking for wall murals and stickers that will reflect their rebellious character and personality.” Find the wall stickers as creative and mesmerizing as we do? [Photos and information provided via e-mail by PIXERS]   You're reading Wall Sticker Collection Inspired by The Works of Toulouse-Lautrec: Circus originally posted on Freshome. The post Wall Sticker Collection Inspired by The Works of Toulouse-Lautrec: Circus appeared first on Freshome.com.

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