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Wonderful low budget office redesign
War Child is a wonderful organisation that helps children in war zones. They recently moved offices, and were in need of a low-budget yet representative new home. After offices along the historic canals of Amsterdam and an old church, the new office, a concrete box on top of a small strip mall, was a bit too much of a cold turkey, so they called in help. They really want to spend as much of the money they have on their projects. So Eckhardt en Leeuwenstein architects, who were commissioned to design the new offices, needed to keep it lean, but mean. And mean it is. I absolutely love the result. Vintage finds from goodwill, all painted in one colour. So simple, so effective.
New War Child offices in Amsterdam.
Photo: Evelyn Sanders for Eckhardt en Leeuwenstein
New War Child offices in Amsterdam. Photo: Evelyn Sanders for Eckhardt en Leeuwenstein
Posted in Design, designers and online finds, Unusual homes
Tagged Amsterdam, architects, clever, Eckhardt, goodwill, Leeuwenstein, low budget, office, redesign, Tips, vintage, War Child
English village that inspired Agatha Christie for sale
The village of Bantham, in the English county Devon, is for sale. It’s here where Agatha Christie found inspiration for many of her stories. Those who can scoop up £10.000.000 can be the lucky new owner.
Village that inspired Agatha Christie for sale (image APEX)
The village has about 25 homes and a small shop only open on weekends. Most of the buildings are cottages with thatched roofs and the streets are lined with cobble stones. Off course there is a small local pub and a natural beach is just around the corner. It’s part of one of the largest private estates, Evans Estate, which is also for sale. £35.000.000 and it’s yours, and this includes the village. It’s not certain if the two can be bought separately.
Posted in Homes of the rich and famous, Unusual homes
Tagged Agatha Christie, Bantham, beach, cottages, Devon, Evans Estate, for sale, pub, thatched, the English county Devon, The village, village
Fully furnished apartment, uninhabited since 1942, discovered in Paris
Time stood still in this remarkable place. An apartment, left by its owner fleeing for the Germans in 1942, wasn’t rediscovered until 2010. The magnificent large apartment belonged to Madame Florian, who never returned to her home after the war. She died in 2010. Bailiffs and those in charge of her estate found documents showing she rented an apartment in a desirable part of Paris. When entering, they stumbled upon a treasure trove of turn-of-the Century antiques and memorabilia including a painting by 19th century Italian artist Giovanni Boldini. Madame Florian paid her rent every month.
Posted in See how others live, Unusual homes
Tagged antiques, apartment, discovered, paris, Parisian, remarkable place, rent, taxidermy, unihabited, untouched
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