These two houses have a traditional, symmetrical design, but their scale is much different.
via Miniature Co.
I don’t know how Instagram algorithms work, but sometimes the fancy behind-the-scenes technology really works in my favour. Recently, Instagram introduced me to the work of McKinley Burkart. This architecture and interior design firm, which has studios in Calgary and Vancouver, has an extensive portfolio of beautiful restaurants, retail, residential, and work spaces.
Have you ever crinkled up aluminum foil and then unwrapped it? (Well of course you have. Why wouldn’t you?) This building – the Lillehammer Art Museum in Norway – reminds me of that crinkled piece of aluminum foil!
Lillehammer Art Museum, designed by Snohetta, photo via Dezeen
It’s been a while since I have focused on the design of buildings and homes, so today I’m bringing you five photos of cool architecture.
Museo Internacional del Barroco by Toyo Ito, near Puebla, Mexico, via Dezeen
country villa in France designed by Artelabo, via DesignBoom
seashore chapel in China by Vector Architects, via DesignBoom
Le Nook in Quebec by MU Architecture, via DesignBoom
factory in Germany by Sanaa, via UnCubeMagazine
Have a great weekend, everyone!
On Monday, I took you on a guided tour of Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Palliser in Calgary, Alberta. Today, I’m sharing with you a few other things that I saw and did in the city.a
I was in Calgary for work, so my week was quite jam-packed. In between work obligations, however, I walked as much as I could to see what the city had to offer.
I absolutely loved the design of this parking structure.
I was surprised by the arches at the Hudson’s Bay downtown.
I was amazed by this handmade silk Fortuny chandelier.
I was impressed by the art around the city.
I found this plant store quite charming.
I missed seeing the inside of Lauren Bagliore‘s shop because it was closed when I passed by.
I was surrounded by beautiful objects at Kit and enjoyed a good conversation about Calgary (and design) with one of the sales associates.
I was happy to stop in to Bite for a treat.
It was an incredible treat to spend some in-person time with Erica Cook (Moth Design) after being online friends for 6 years. This fireplace scene in her home is pretty recognizable in the blogosphere.
…and it was an extra special treat to come home with some Erica Cook original artwork.
I enjoyed an extremely delicious meal at Sugo.
Overall, I really enjoyed Calgary. It’s a friendly city and very easy to navigate. Walking around was simple, and the C-Train was certainly convenient. I would definitely be interested in going there again and spending some time in nearby Canmore and Banff. I heard the scenery is just stunning. I would love to see that part of Canada!
To see more of what I did, what I saw, and what I ate, check out #WhiteCabanaGoesToCalgary.