At Home with Kim Vallee

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | December 22, 2009

Vertical Wooden Tennis Complex in Sweden

Wow! It is beautiful! This building was designed by the Paris-based architecture studio David Tajchman for a tennis complex in Vaxjo, Sweden. I wish our buildings were as impressive on this side of the ocean. We have a lot to learn in Canada and the United States from this project. Especially that they can not [...]

CAKES and baked goods, ENTERTAINING | December 10, 2009

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Modern Gingerbread House Competition

Last year, Creative Room launched a friendly Gingerbread competition and auction to raise money for Architecture for Humanity. There are only a few hours left to bid on the edible modern Gingerbread houses designed by 11 architecture-related firms located in Vancouver. Even if you do not wish to participate in the auction, I think it is [...]

GAMES and Toys, KIDS + BABY | November 28, 2009

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Sportive Indoor Spaces for Kids

If you live in a colder climate, you understand the practicality of indoor park where your kids can be active. Some parents took this idea further and integrate indoor climbing ladder, a slide and even a sliding pole in their house. If more kids were having those, maybe they would play less video games. I [...]

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | October 26, 2009

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The Tattoo House by Maynard Architects

This project illustrates the versatility of stickers. Out of necessity emerged an awesome way to add character to a two-story house extension. Rules regarding overlooking dictates a 75% opacity for second-story spaces. The gorgeous UV stable stickers simulate a grouping of mature trees. The stickers cost way less than any curtains or screens. I love it [...]

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | October 26, 2009

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Curvy Modern House by Johnston Marklee

I like the curly lines of this modern architecture house designed by Johnston Marklee. I am not convinced about the practicality of a house that denies the traditional front, side, and rear yard designations but we have to admire the play on geometric forms. I wonder about the wisdom of needing instructions to find out [...]

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | October 22, 2009

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40 Fabulous Things in Canada seen in Wallpaper

In case you missed it, the November 2009 issue of Wallpaper showcased forty of the best things from ten of their favorite global destinations. You will find the best from USA, Canada, UK, Scandinavia, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Brazil and Japan. From Canada, I discover a few names that I did not know. On the architecture [...]

HOME + GARDEN, MODERN architecture | October 4, 2009

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Modern Living Spaces by Ong & Ong

I love the sight of no boundary between inside and outside. It makes sense in Singapore to build an awesome continuous terrace like this. I would gladly take my morning coffee sitting in the front bamboo garden. And have a look at their modern gallery kitchen. We would never guess that this is the interior [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | September 14, 2009

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Modern Scandinavian Decor for my Quick Links

This post is all about sharing love with Scandinavian blogs. + The first item is by a young designer based in Helsinki. Elina Aalto designed a series of black perforated roller blinds. The lights draw a view of the city of Paris, Stockholm, Helsinki or Tokyo. They are great for any space where you need a [...]