Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property

<br/><img alt="risom residence exterior side r letter block Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " height="900" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/risom-residence-exterior-side-r-letter-block.jpg" title="Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " width="600" />We shouldn’t be shocked by the pure honesty of Jens Risom’s vacation residence on Block Island. Vanity and self-value have never ever been a trademark of the excellent Danish designer’s operate, even as his Risom Lounge Chairs for Knoll remain amongst the most lusted-following furnishings icons of the Mid-Century era. What is surprising, although, is that his beautiful shingled seaside property is a prefabricated model, customized by Risom practically half a century ago in his quest to build a summer season house on a modest budget<span>—</span>$20,700, to be precise.</p><br/><p>Miniscule by nowadays’s requirements<span>—</span>a mere 700 sq feet<span>—</span>and sitting on an idyllic parcel of land, the house’s storybook A-frame profile, utilitarian kitchen and wood-burnished warmth are reminders of how Risom’s design and style sensibilities have by no means strayed from the factors that matter, his focus ever tuned to an object’s (or a house’s) sense of purpose. The son of an architect, Risom, now 97, knew the pitfalls of designing buildings. <span style="opacity: 1">“Architecture, to me, is the most beautiful of the arts. I always knew that I wanted to style, but only if I could produce items more than which I had total control.” We can only picture how considerably the architectural planet has missed by not ceding handle to him.</span><br/><img alt="risom residence living room horizontal Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " height="400" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/risom-residence-living-room-horizontal.jpg" title="Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><img alt="risom residence kitchen Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " height="896" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/risom-residence-kitchen.jpg" title="Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><img alt="risom residence outside full view Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " height="1067" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/risom-residence-outside-full-view.jpg" title="Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><img alt="risom residence outside full view Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " height="400" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/risom-residence-outside-full-view_.jpg" title="Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><img alt="risom residence dining living room Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " height="399" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/risom-residence-dining-living-room.jpg" title="Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><img alt="risom residence desk by window Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " height="891" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/risom-residence-desk-by-window.jpg" title="Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><img alt="risom residence facade Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " height="400" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/risom-residence-facade.jpg" title="Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><img alt="risom residence firestove area Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " height="400" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/risom-residence-firestove-area.jpg" title="Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><img alt="risom residence exterior back side view Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " height="900" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/risom-residence-exterior-back-side-view.jpg" title="Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><img alt="risom residence living room vertical Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " height="900" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/risom-residence-living-room-vertical.jpg" title="Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " width="600" /><br/><img alt="risom residence facade Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " height="826" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/risom-residence-facade_.jpg" title="Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property amazing ideas " width="600" /></p><br/><p>Images: Dwell</p><br/><p>

Weekend Getaway: Jens Risom’s Block Island Property

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Exclusive Getaway In Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort

<br/><p style="text-align: left"><br/><img alt="architecture thermal retreat Exclusive Getaway In Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort home improvement " src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/architecture-thermal-retreat.jpg" style=" display: block margin-right: auto margin-left: auto" title="architecture thermal retreat" />With a privileged location in Switzerland’s Valais area, nestled higher in the mountains of Leukerbad, this world-class exclusive getaway sparkles with enticing vacation vibes. The <strong>51 Degrees Thermal Resort</strong> made and developed by <strong>Marc-Michaels Interior Style Inc.</strong> mixes modernity and nature in a “friendly” manner. Part standard chalet, element luxury, this striking Switzerland retreat appeals to the most demanding of guests.<br/><img alt="design thermal retreat Exclusive Getaway In Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort home improvement " height="675" src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/design-thermal-retreat.jpg" style=" display: block margin-right: auto margin-left: auto" title="design and style thermal retreat" width="900" />A wide variety of skiing possibilities combined with thermal spa experiences make this place alluring: “<em>51 Degrees Resort combines infinite amenities of contemporary living with Swiss charm it is exactly where traditions of Roman, Russian and Swiss bathhouses are not just integrated into every day life, but are integrated into houses</em>“. Staying true to this majestic location, the designers combined organic supplies and textures (wood and stone were extensively employed) in order to create a genuine atmosphere. Appreciate the images!<br/><img alt="thermal retreat Exclusive Getaway In Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort home improvement " src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thermal-retreat.jpg" style=" display: block margin-right: auto margin-left: auto" title="thermal retreat 4" /><br/><img alt="thermal retreat Exclusive Getaway In Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort home improvement " src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thermal-retreat_.jpg" style=" display: block margin-right: auto margin-left: auto" title="thermal retreat 5" /><br/><img alt="thermal retreat Exclusive Getaway In Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort home improvement " src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thermal-retreat__.jpg" style=" display: block margin-right: auto margin-left: auto" title="thermal retreat 6" /><br/><img alt="thermal retreat Exclusive Getaway In Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort home improvement " src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thermal-retreat___.jpg" style=" display: block margin-right: auto margin-left: auto" title="thermal retreat 7" /><br/><img alt="thermal retreat Exclusive Getaway In Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort home improvement " src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thermal-retreat____.jpg" style=" display: block margin-right: auto margin-left: auto" title="thermal retreat 8" /><br/><img alt="thermal retreat Exclusive Getaway In Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort home improvement " src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thermal-retreat_____.jpg" style=" display: block margin-right: auto margin-left: auto" title="thermal retreat 9" /><br/><img alt="thermal retreat Exclusive Getaway In Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort home improvement " src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thermal-retreat______.jpg" style=" display: block margin-right: auto margin-left: auto" title="thermal retreat 10" /><br/><img alt="thermal retreat Exclusive Getaway In Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort home improvement " src="http://www.decoradvisor.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/thermal-retreat_______.jpg" style=" display: block margin-right: auto margin-left: auto" title="thermal retreat 11" /></p><br/><p>You’;re reading Exclusive Getaway in Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort </p><br/><p>

Exclusive Getaway In Switzerland: 51 Degrees Thermal Resort

With a privileged location in Switzerland’s Valais area, nestled higher in the mountains of Leukerbad, this world-class exclusive getaway sp...

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