Work in Progress and Urbis Design Day Giveaway

I love it when the furniture makers send me a photo to show me work in progress. In this case, a new hall table for a client in Wellington. Doesn't it look good?
Now here is something cool! I am giving away a double pass to Urbis Design Day coming up this Saturday March 21st in Auckland. What is the Urbis Design Day you say? It is New Zealand's premier public design event, celebrating design and original thinking. There are some great collaborations happening for 2015 and you can find out more details here.
Would you like to win these tickets? Then head over to the CMID facebook page, make sure you like the page and post a comment on the giveaway post. I will draw the winner on Tuesday evening so keep an eye out!

Stylish Sydney House in Urbis Magazine

It has been quiet here at CMID over the last week or so as I have had a forced break due to getting my appendix removed! On reflection it has been great (for me, not so for my clients) to have some down time and I am recuperating well.
I am back in the office next week - however, I wanted to get back on the blog as the latest issue of Urbis magazine is out today and I have the pleasure of sharing this cool Sydney home designed by Carter Williamson Architects. Featured in the latest issue, this former worker cottage has been updated for modern living while making a nod to its historical roots as demonstrated through its single level cottage-style street façade and the rich material palette of brick, galvanised metal sheeting, timber and tiles. I love the consistent use of the grass green glass tile throughout the house - it contrasts beautifully against the earthy palette of materials. Get the latest issue to see more of this feature by Elana Castle as well as the rest of the magazine. Enjoy.

 

 

Photographs by Brett Boardman for Urbis magazine.

Uncomplicated Simplicity

The latest Urbis magazine is out and this issue is all about 'Coastal Living' - which on our rainy, cold summer day in Wellington makes one rather jealous.
This home on Manhattan Beach, California caught my eye. It was designed by, and is the home of, interior designer Mandy Graham. I like this timeless aesthetic - the tight palette of materials and simple details work together to make this compact home look very spacious. Get a copy of Urbis to see more of this uncomplicated and elegant home.

Photographs via Mandy Graham