CONTEMPORIST

Clink Street Apartment Interior
Fioriness Lamps by Laurent Corio
Olson Residence by Macy Architecture/Jensen & Macy Architects

Clink Street Apartment Interior

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 03:27 PM PDT

Here are some images of a contemporary apartment interior in London, England.

.The Clink Street flat is currently for rent through Hamptons International.

Fioriness Lamps by Laurent Corio

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 01:38 PM PDT

French designer Laurent Corio has created the Fioriness Lamps, which will be on display by Secondome at the Maison & Objet show in Paris, September 9th to 13th.

Olson Residence by Macy Architecture/Jensen & Macy Architects

Posted: 05 Sep 2011 03:45 AM PDT

Macy Architecture/Jensen & Macy Architects designed the Olson Residence in Portola Valley, California.

Description from the architects:

This simple home is designed upon the foundations of a previous residence and around an existing pool. The prior house ignored the basic principles of bioclimatic design and had a poor relationship with its site. Furthermore, it was in a state of dilapidation so it was necessary to demolish it entirely with the exception of the garage.

The new home has been designed according to passive solar design principles — featuring optimum southerly exposures and natural ventilation strategies.

Generous overhangs shield the large sliding glass doors from solar heat gain. This, combined with the thermal mass of the radiant-heated polished concrete floors and operable clerestory windows, helps maintain a pleasant interior environment year round.

A key goal of the project was to create a feeling of flexibility and openness throughout and to allow for strong flowing connections between the various indoor and outdoor spaces.
In addition to the extensive use of high-performance glass, sliding doors (both interior and exterior) allow for uninhibited and enfilade views.
This is especially evident at the main Living/Dining room where the doors pocket entirely into adjacent walls, realizing the effect of a freestanding outdoor pavilion.

The new home is actually more modest in size then the previous house even with the addition of a separate second dwelling unit (2340 sf vs. 2455 sf). This accessory structure can serve either as a pool house, guest-house, rental unit, or apartment for a live-in caregiver as the owner's needs evolve.

Photography by Cherie Cordellos