fearon hay : architecture + landscape

i love how these minimal jewel boxes are embedded into their sites.  located in the opposite ends of new zealand’s dramatic landscape–  the ocean and the mountains, one is light with glass, the other heavy with stone.  both retreats are by fearon hay .  photography by patrick reynolds

sandy bay farm house, tutukaka coast

mountain retreat on the shores of lake wakatipu, central otago, queensland

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inspiration from upstate ny

it is officially autumn and although i love our indian summers in california, i will forever miss the changing of the seasons in new york.  the arrival of fall is marked by not only the colors of the landscape, but by my little sister’s birthday.  this outdoor fire pit in kinderhook, ny is inspiration for sjc’s home– happy birthday.   

images via elle decor, steven harris and rees roberts

saturday

a few al fresco dining images . . .

henry bertoia wire side chair [knoll]

hurricane lamp by carl mertens, germany [moss] . also try these rechargeable votive candles

vintage tiles [solar antique tiles]

all settings via martha

seeing. . .

inspiration from ireland . love the materiality and the relationship with the landscape

macgabhann architects . private house on lough swilly, co. donegal 

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sunday

completely relaxing weekend in calistoga . photos from the drive

friday

as we start the holiday weekend, a few snaps of swimming pools . . .

andrea cochran . alexander’s crown, california

blasen landscape architecture . private residence, napa valley california

bernard trainor . vynbos, lagunitas california

markus wespi jerome de meuron architekten . neubau haus ku

vladimir djorovic . bassil mountain escape faqra, lebanon [photo by geraldine bruneel]

thursday

spent the morning with h2, supervising the installation of a custom outdoor dining table which weighed over 1000lbs and took 9 men to move.   all white and made of steel and stone, the table’s minimal form is an exquisite counterpoint to our clients’ verdant garden – simple summer flowers are the best.

wednesday

afternoon inspiration in a potrero hill garden : maharam fabrics