KENT ROAD HOUSE

KENT ROAD HOUSE: BLACK & WHITE

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The Kent Road house project is Architect Terry McQuillan and his wife’s home in Brisbane. Terry has transformed a simple cottage with a 60’s extension into a stylish modern home with a couple of surprises.

Highlights of the project include:

  • the bathroom opens up to the backyard
  • the simple design opens the house up and creates a strong connection with the outdoors as well as maximising the light, space and breezes
  • sliding wall panels create a flexible space that challenges ideas about public and private space
  • the construction process was a family affair involving Terry and his father.

What was the design brief?

The brief evolved over time. The original house was an old cottage with a 60’s extension at the rear. The extension had a skillion roof at the rear that came down very low and few windows, making the house feel very detached from its surroundings. Another issue common to houses of that type, was that the covered rear deck had a set of stairs down to the separate laundry at the bottom. Because the access was not fully covered you’d get wet in the rain. We also wanted a garage and gym space underneath the house so the underneath is a more useable space.

To address these issues the brief was to:

  • create a connection to the outside and open up the house to the back yard, letting in more light and breezes
  • create an internal stairwell to get to the laundry
  • retain the existing character of the cottage

What is special about this project?

The simplicity of the design highlights the old cottage. The design created a break between the old cottage and the new with a breezeway on the western side. The louvres and break before the simple new box addition makes the old cottage section more prominent. Chamfer boards were used to clad both the old and new sections, which allows you to appreciate the shape of the new extension more.

The construction process was a family affair. Terry’s parents lived with him and his wife in the old cottage using a temporary bathroom while the steel frame was being built in the new section. Terry’s father built the house and he helped on weekends. The raw steel was delivered to the site, and Terry’s father crafted all the pieces of the frame, and then a crane stood it all up in one day. This meant the design had to be simple enough to be constructed easily but still needed interesting details. E.g. the chamfer boards have 45 degree mitres and cut-outs

Another issue was how to get enough privacy in the building while still creating a very open and flexible space. Terry designed sliding wall panels inside other panels to create walls that close off sections of the house not being used, make rooms more private, as well as open up to the outside when required. For example, the front or back of the house can be closed off when it’s not being used.

Hidden bathroom – Terry wanted to create some special places you usually don’t find in a residential setting. He used wall panels and sliding doors to put the bath in a more ‘public’ location – at the back of the house. The balcony makes the house feel like it’s part of the outside, and the shower feels like it’s in the backyard because you can open it right up and let the outdoors in. These usually hidden spaces are exposed in this design.

Initially, Terry had to do a lot of modelling looking at where the neighbours’ lines of site were in order to work out the best places to sit privately where the neighbours can’t see you.

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By: Andy Abner Rivera

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PRADA S/S 2015 AD

PRADA S/S 2015 AD’ CAMPAIGN

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After her surprise appearance on the runway in September, Gemma Ward has landed a spot in the Italian fashion house’s latest Prada S/S 2015 ad’ campaign.

What can we say about PRADA and its fabric and patterns?….WE LOVE THEM. The multi-leather purse is to die for.

Sometimes it seems a mix and sewing of grandma’s left fabrics. But they look good. The womenswear has that yellow touch that gives some interesting color to the collection.

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For the menswear campaign Craig McDean captures actors Jack O’Connell, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort & Ethan Hawke.

Prada describes the photos as “There are forces in feelings, and feelings in things. Attesting to this tangible truth are a series of graphic action portraits for Prada’s Spring/Summer 2015 Menswear campaign.”

PRADA is a very colorful brand, we would love to see that colors in the campaign, don’t take us wrong, we like the black and white photos but we think showing the fabrics and textures colors could be good in this case.

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SCOTT EASTWOOD

SCOTT EASTWOOD FOR MR PORTER!

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The new face of Davidoff Cool Water, actor Scott Eastwood connects with Mr Porter for a style shoot lensed by Randall Mesdon and outfitted by style director Dan May.

The upcoming star of The Longest Ride, Eastwood talks about why he decided to use his father’s surname professionally. After being known as Scott Reeves, Eastwood began to use his dad’s name. He explains:

“Family has always been important to all of us. I guess it was just time.”

As Mr Scott Eastwood tells it, his father was a constant presence

“I can’t remember a time that he wasn’t around” – but his youth, which was spent between Hawaii and the West Coast, couldn’t be further from what you’d expect of a spoilt scion of Hollywood royalty (Cardiff-by-the-Sea is hardly known as a party zip code frequented by Tinseltown brats). “It was weekend jobs, hitting dive bars, surfing and fishing with the boys,”

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TOMMY HILFIGER S/S 2015 AD

TOMMY HILFIGER S/S 2015 AD’ CAMPAIGN

Tommy Hilfiger s/s 2015 ad’ campaign, I DO HILFIGER. The fictional “Hilfigers” family comes together in Sonoma, California, to celebrate as wedding bells chime; the campaign stars supermodel Behati Prinsloo as the modern, spirited bride.

“This season, The Hilfigers celebrate a family wedding with their own twist,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “Inspired by my own family and the spirited heritage of the Tommy Hilfiger brand, the campaign captures a unique, eclectic mix of attitudes and styles. For Spring 2015, our collection fuses a relaxed rock-and-roll edge with our signature stamp that’s East Coast cool. The Hilfigers embody a free-spirited interpretation of the fun and irreverent attitude that’s at the heart of our brand.”

I DO HILFIGER is photographed by Craig McDean, styled by Karl Templer and creatively directed by Trey Laird of Laird + Partners.

“The Hilfigers advertising campaign is the ultimate reflection of our unique brand spirit,” said Avery Baker, Global Chief Brand Officer of Tommy Hilfiger. “The inclusive yet irreverent attitude appeals to consumers worldwide, and the signature visual identity of the campaign has grown to have a tremendous level of recognition. In Spring 2015 we will again increase our investment in digital, and continue to utilize print, outdoor and direct marketing vehicles as we seek to maximize reach and engagement.”

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LONDON FASHION WEEK F/W 2015 RTW DAY 1

LONDON FASHION WEEK F/W 2015 RTW DAY 1

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LONDON, UK. FEBRUARY 20, 2015 – London Fashion Week F/W 2015 RTW Day 1 is running, here we bring you the best runways for you to enjoy and check at the new trends for Fall Winter in Ready-to-Wear.

Now take a look to the images of London Fashion Week F/W 2015 RTW Day 1

J. JS LEE F/W 2015 LONDON FASHION WEEK RTW

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EUDON CHOI F/W 2015 LONDON FASHION WEEK RTW

For this solid collection, Eudon Choi evoked the cartoonishly reductionist Japanese version of brutalism that is Metabolism, referring specifically to the capsules of the Nakagin Tower in Tokyo.

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BORA AKSU F/W 2015 LONDON FASHION WEEK RTW

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FELDER FELDER F/W 2015 LONDON FASHION WEEK RTW

Daniela Felder, one half of the Felder Felder sibling design team, said after this Obermaier-homage show: “Half the time she was basically naked; it was all about the liberation of the woman. Back then it was a shock, women showing their bodies, but today less so.”

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DAKS F/W 2015 LONDON FASHION WEEK RTW

Globalized 21st-century Daks is massive in Korea and designed by Filippo Scuffi. And in the context of now, he is doing an excellent job.

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JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA F/W 2015 LONDON FASHION WEEK RTW

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SASS & BIDE F/W 2015 LONDON FASHION WEEK RTW

Sass & Bide show marked the debut outing for the label’s new creative director, Anthony Cuthbertson. A former consultant for Victoria Beckham and Mulberry, Cuthbertson made his second order of business in taking the Sass & Bide helm elevating the clothes, a priority keenly felt in this collection’s focus on embellishment and luxe fabrication.

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VOGUE MARCH 2015 COVER

TAYLOR & KARLIE VOGUE MARCH 2015 COVER

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On the Road with Best Friends Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss for Vogue March 2015 cover. Photographed by Mikael Jansson.

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss have forged the kinds of careers—and the kind of friendship—that people dream about.

You can criticize everything about Taylor Swift, but let’s be honest, the girl knows how to keep and have a good entourage. Lorde, Selena, Karly and others are part of her exclusive group of selected friends.

Now we see the BFF’s having a “Thelma & Louis” moment on Vogue March 2015 cover and we cannot wait to buy the issue. The fashion editorial is amazing, the clothes, the locations, the car…..the only one needed is Brad Pitt and we believe Angelina Jolie was not in the mood for a little game with her man.

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MASSIMO DUTTI NYC S/S 2015

MASSIMO DUTTI NYC S/S 2015 STYLE LOOKBOOK

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Today we take a closer view of the collection with a look book of Massimo Dutti NYC S/S 2015, featuring model Justice Joslin.

Justice Joslin took the challengue of showing us the brand looks for this 2015 spring. The style is very urban-sophisticated…AND WE LOVE IT!

The city centric collection fuels a sophisticated take on classic menswear with an update in the silhouette department. Impeccable fits are utilized and married to a rich color palette, boasting a mix of camel and navy hues. Posing in the studio, Justice models smart dressshirts, slim ties, pleated trousers and suiting separates accessorized with leather bags and loafers.

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ALEXANDER WANG S/S 2015 AD' CAMPAIGN

ALEXANDER WANG S/S 2015 AD’ CAMPAIGN

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Steven Klein captures Vanessa Moody, Anna Ewers, Binx Walton, Dylan Xue, Lexi Boling & Sarah Brannon for Alexander Wang S/S 2015 ad’ campaign. Styled by Karl Templer. Make-up by Diane Kendal. Hair by Akki.

The shots are set inside a “party bus” complete with colored lights, luxurious sofas and even a bath tub. Starring in the ad are Anna Ewers, Binx Walton, Lexi Boling, Vanessa Moody, Dylan Xue and Sarah Brannon.

The campaign was designed with the creative direction of Pascal Dangin of KiDS Creative.

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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK F/W 2015 RTW DAY 8

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK F/W 2015 RTW DAY 8

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK F/W 2015 RTW DAY 8

NEW YORK, USA. FEBRUARY 19, 2015 – New York Fashion Week F/W 2015 RTW Day 8 is running, here we bring you the best runways for you to enjoy and check at the new trends for Fall Winter in Ready-to-Wear.

RALPH LAUREN F/W 2015 NY FASHION WEEK RTW

Today, West was sitting front-row, worshipping at the Ralph Lauren church. It was his first time seeing the designer’s show in person. He picked a good one.

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J.MENDEL F/W 2015 NY FASHION WEEK RTW

Mendel, like many designers feeling the ’70s this season, used skinny scarves as a styling prop, like the black embroidered version tied around the waist of a lingerie-inspired jumpsuit.

The clothes spoke to that as well: a sexy, elegant sort of glamour girl who parties at the swankiest clubs all night but has done it enough to be up, alert and seductive as she makes her way through the next day.

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CALVIN KLEIN F/W 2015 NY FASHION WEEK RTW

The Velvet Underground’s “Venus in Furs” set the stage for a Calvin Klein collection that looked back at the silhouettes of the late ’60s.

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MARC JACOBS F/W 2015 NY FASHION WEEK RTW

Every part of a Marc Jacobs show is important, so the mainly red venue guests stepped into made an impression.

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BALENCIAGA S/S 2015 AD' CAMPAIGN

BALENCIAGA S/S 2015 AD’ CAMPAIGN

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Sasha Pivovarova is captured by Steven Klein for Balenciaga S/S 2015 campaign.

“We chose Sasha for the campaign because there’s something restrained and regal about her, yet she brings a subtle, sultry quality to the image,” said Wang. “I wanted to play with ‘multiple Sashas’ and show different facets of her character and different threads of the collection in each image.” It’s the first time Pivovarova has been featured in Balenciaga’s campaign, for which Wang also used a new stylist, Panos Yiapanis.

This is one of our favorites campaigns so far. Sasha is a good choise for the fashion house. It has this some kind of “Riddick’s Chronicles/Minority Report” look that we actually like.

We cannot end this review and don’t speak a word about the patterns, we are not a fan of the Balenciaga House but we are really liking Wang fantastic job there. The designs have the edgy look that fits to the young working woman amazingly.

As Alexander Wang said, this is the first time for the model in the fashion house campaign, for what we are seeing now it won’t be he last!

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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK F/W 2015 RTW DAY 7

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK F/W 2015 RTW DAY 7

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK F/W 2015 RTW DAY 7

NEW YORK, USA. FEBRUARY 18, 2015 – New York Fashion Week F/W 2015 RTW Day 7 is running, here we bring you the best runways for you to enjoy and check at the new trends for Fall Winter in Ready-to-Wear.

MICHAEL KORS F/W 2015 NY FASHION WEEK RTW

Kors liked the idea of playing opposites off each other this season.

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DELPOZO F/W 2015 NY FASHION WEEK RTW

Backstage today, Font cited a pair of inspirations: the “sinister,” vibrant paintings of Rhys Lee, and Andrey Remnev’s contemporary reimaginings of Pre-Raphaelite works.

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BIBHU MOHAPATRA F/W 2015 NY FASHION WEEK RTW

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JEREMY SCOTT F/W 2015 NY FASHION WEEK RTW

Jeremy Scott collection in advance. “Twee,” she wrote, “is a symptom of profound cultural exhaustion, a pop-cultural response to the death of grand narratives and radical politics: too weary to fight the corporate capitalist machine, the twee instead create hyper-stylized alternative worlds in which kittens play, ukuleles sound, and childhood is eternal.”

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BOSS WOMEN F/W 2015 NY FASHION WEEK RTW

Wu is working hard to diversify Boss’ offering and to change people’s perceptions of the brand, so he divided his efforts between tailoring and dresses.

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“It’s decadent and hedonistic,” Georgina Chapman said backstage before the models walked.

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ANNA SUI F/W 2015 NY FASHION WEEK RTW

After falling in love with Vikings, the History Channel’s swords-sex-and-shearling spectacular, she made a typically lateral leap to the mid-century Scandi-design that reshaped the world in its image: the wallpapers, the fabrics, the furniture that decorated a million suburban homes, Sui’s own family’s included.

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