On my way to work this morning (grumpy and tired as per usual) I was thinking to myself how much of a shame it is that we don’t push for classic design anymore in architecture. Driving along the Thames into London to go to work you see such differing ranges of buildings, from the massive monotonous glass ‘luxury’ apartment buildings through to Parliament Square and the House of Commons which still blows me away each and every time I drive past it.
Architecture used to be about making a statement and companies and institutions wanted to to say something about what they were. The only building of late that I think has done this is the Mayor’s office. Which, love it or hate it, does make a statement and is striking.
As much as I love old architecture I do love modern buildings that are innovative and interesting. This house by Seifert Stoeckmann, shown on Apartment Therapy, really struck me. Although the exterior is really not that thrilling the concept and design of the inside of the house is amazing
I really love the idea of having a room that can slide out into the air, how wonderful that would be on a summer morning, or at night if there was a clear sky, sunsets, sunrises, when you’ve burnt sausages and filled the house with smoke… anything. It’s simply a wonderful idea.
More pictures and information at Seifert Stoeckmann’s website here
Source: Apartment Therapy
Images: walking.about.com azschmidts.net Apartment Therapy
