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| Posted: 09 Apr 2011 03:28 AM PDT For the Andres Remy Studio the creation of this home became a huge challenge. The family ideally wanted total privacy but the problem was that the empty lot had a building either side. The positioning of the home brought a new challenge but the studio overcame this by creating an introspective layout on purpose, where views were generated from the inside.
This couple with children wanted to be in harmony with nature although surrounded by an urban community, so the lush green grass was an important element of the backyard. The house consists of 500 sqm, however this was actually larger than the lot size, so to balance it out without loosing valuable outdoor space, less preference was given to the upstairs space.
The main parts of the home, like the kitchen, dining and living areas are all in direct view of the garden and pool area, and also capture the natural light of the sun, giving a perception of being at one with the outdoors.
The stone walls feature throughout the home complimenting the stark white paintwork and furniture by expressing natural textures! The stone does not absorb the light as the whiteness and glass allows the natural light to circulate and flow through.
The water flowing down the stone wall here is the perfect back drop to the views outside, adding to the impression that this room is a huge part of the garden. The perspective here is based on the outside and the natural surroundings.
Water plays a big part in this family’s life, so wherever you are in this home the huge glass windows allow a view of the pool, each with a different aspect.
The wooden floor and furniture in this relaxing space warm up this room and richness and depth. The reflective glass allows nature to step inside and also retracts teh light as it flows through.
The landscaping here is surrounded by natural light thanks to the clever posture of this home!
It’s all about space, light, and living in a natural environment!
Huge windows make the most of the available light!
In retrospect the designers turned a problem into pure pleasure!
The children enjoy going with the flow!
Clever minds got together and gave this family their dream home!
This project has taken care of all the needs of this family, and their need for privacy, containing a swimming pool, spa, jacuzzi, surrounded by nature and most of all offering relaxation and a home away from intrusion! |
| Posted: 08 Apr 2011 12:00 PM PDT
Two types of gardensThere are two possibilities with this type of project. First, that you have an existing garden that needs to be prepared for the growing season. If that is the case, it is important to remove all debris. decayed plant material is perfect as natural plant food to be tilled into the ground to fee new, awakening plants. If you’ve got quite a lot of debris, remove it and place it on your compost heap, or find a service in your area that will turn it into mulch. Second, if this is to be a new garden area, then make sure that there are no weeds present. Unlike old plant material that can be removed and recycled into the soil, weeds will continue to regenerate and choke out your garden. Tilling them into the ground won’t stop them from growing. So, it’s a case of doing some honest-to-goodness weeding to make sure that your soil is clear of invasive plants. Time to till the soilPreparing your garden for spring has to start with prepping the ground for the plants that you would like to have. The best place to start is by tilling the soil, and getting it ready for hungry root systems. Depending on the area that you are planting you can either use a hand tiller or an industrial tiller to loosen the soil to allow those roots to reach the nutrients and moisture held in the bed. Softening the soil is an integral part of this process. This can be done by pre-watering the day before, or if your soil base is naturally soft then begin to till right away.  Photo: OakleyOriginals It is a good idea to have plant mix churned with the soil that you till so that the plants have a strong nutrient base for their transplantation. Make sure that you till down at least four inches, past the first layer of topsoil. This is to ensure that the earth is going to be receptive to the roots. Once you have tilled the ground, lightly pack it down for evenness as preparation for planting your garden. Depending on your plant choices, your plants can go into shock when being relocated, so having nutrient-rich soil can alleviate much of this problem. The choice of local plants for your garden that are used to your local soil base can reduce this problem even more. Planting from flats, planting from seedsOnce the ground is ready to receive your plants, you can begin to place them in the area that you would like. This is a great time to take careful notes on the labels for the plants. Plant spacing is crucial for many plants, because if they are too close, their roots can actually choke one another, causing them to die or fail to thrive. If you’re planting off of a flat, you can just open up a hole about one inch wider than the plant base, place in some compost or last year’s plant debris, and plant. Then bury to about an inch from the top of the root base. This creates soil aeration, as well as room which lets the new plant breathe. For planting from seeds, just make sure that the seed is covered by a layer of topsoil about an inch thick. This will insulate the seed and allow it to germinate properly. Once the seeds have been planted, make sure to place markers so that you can remember what was planted and where. This is also a great exercise for children to see plants grow, a spring activity that brings the family together. Get your hands dirty together, and welcome the spring to your garden and outdoor living space. Preparing Your Garden For Spring is a post from: BuildDirect. We cover a variety of home improvement products including laminate flooring, hardwood floors, bamboo flooring, tile, decking and more. We also offer a wide range of info on interior design, housing trends, home how to, green building and living, and more. Related posts: |
| 6 вариантов для уединения балкона Posted: 08 Apr 2011 09:00 AM PDT  balcony photo: "Mary" Honestly, sometimes the best thing about apartment living is spying on the neighbors. The flipside is, sometimes the worst thing is knowing neighbours are spying on you. In the summer, the world's a fish bowl when it comes urban apartment balcony life. It doesn't have to be that way. With creativity and crafty splurging, you too can enjoy a special outdoor space while not letting yourself be a spectator sport. Building rules are tricky, since they vary place to place, so you need to do your research before you start, as you may have to use freestanding solutions — or else lose a damage deposit, or incur wrath from other residents. Another consideration is climate. With frequent windstorms and rain here on the Pacific, anything installed on my balcony needs to come down with a minimum of fuss. Hooks or fabric are your best friend in quick-transitions-needed situations. If you're often seasonally affected, like me, how your project affects your light indoors should also get some thought. A privacy project that creates a dungeonesque mood inside your apartment can do more harm than good for some of us. That said, here are a few ways to build yourself some privacy on smaller balconies: 1. Jungle cover: outdoor plantsThere's a lot to be said for plant-covered balconies. Besides being pretty, it pumps needed oxygen into the polluted city. If you do develop jungle fever, plants need to be local, hardy, and able to survive year-round life out there, given the higher wind-shear of elevated-balcony life, unless you want your living room converting to a greenhouse for the winter. Unfortunately, lots of plants can be lots of work, as there are watering issues for most urban balconies. Hauling pots filled under bathtub taps through the living room to the deck isn't the wild party you'd think. One great advantage that busting out jungle cover offers over other privacy solutions is: it can even buffer some of the noise around you. Not much, but, in the city, every decibel counts. 2. The shutter-up: balcony shuttersIf you're allowed to install permanent features, you could consider hinged Caribbean-style shutters that hang from hooks and can be raised and clipped to the ceiling. It's a great installation for anyone committing long-term to a space, as it'll offer year-after-year use without between-season fussing. 3. Shoji-style: freestanding balcony screensIf your building doesn't allow built-in solutions, don't fret! A simple freestanding screen can be put away or brought out with ease, and being a simple solution, it's one you can invest in knowing it'll effortlessly move with you when it's time for a new home. 4. Bamboozled: bamboo roller blindsThese are a popular solution in my area. Nicer-looking ones are installed with a hook on the balcony rail that the blind can be secured to, keeping them spiffy and orderly. As bamboo weathers quickly, in hardy areas you'll want an installation that can be easily taken down at the end of the summer. The upside in August is, bamboo gives great shade and can really cool you down if you've got a hot deck, since a breeze can travel through the bamboo (unlike most Roman blinds). Similarly, wooden slat blinds will also do the trick here — seasonally. 5. It's curtains for you: sheer mosquito-netting curtainsThis solution can give a deck an exotic feel, while rugged canvas options can have a "safari" or "pioneer" appeal while offering protection from hot summer sun. With easy-to-install curtain "wires," curtains are now among the most flexible solutions for balconies. They're washable, seasonal, able to be opened or closed, depending where your exhibitionist level on any given. They're also the most affordable and least-risky installation for storm-prone areas. 6. Just bead it: bead curtainsOld-school beaded curtains, and similar beatnik-shop finds, can affordably be bought in multiples and used as one larger privacy object on a deck. The beads sure won't hide you from the masses, but will make you less noticeable, and your deck a whole lot more groovy. Beware of neighbours who might loathe you as it click-clacks in soft breezes, if untied too long when not in use.  photo: Joseph Robertson There's so much you can do to personalize any of these projects, and there are many more creative solutions. Walk through apartment-dense neighbourhoods and look at how others accomplish it. When your life's tucked into an itty-bitty apartment, the balcony is important space that too many urban dwellers leave largely unused. By making it a slightly private getaway, you might find yourself enjoying summer moments at home more often. With a creativity, a small investment, and an afternoon of work, it's a gift that'll pay off time and time again this summer. 6 Options For Balcony Privacy is a post from: BuildDirect. We cover a variety of home improvement products including laminate flooring, hardwood floors, bamboo flooring, tile, decking and more. We also offer a wide range of info on interior design, housing trends, home how to, green building and living, and more. Related posts: |
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