old and new:building conversions

these are usually my favorite buildings because there is almost always an element of surprise

inspired this week by archilovers
historical reference buildings

huge skylight church by ferran vizoso

tarragona spain

ptuj performance center by enota, ptuj slovenia

maja restaurant, mexico city

espacio del tumulo by toni girones, llieda, spain

plaza mayor by martin bilbao and others, almazan, spain

factory jaffa house by pitsou kedem architects, tel aviv, israel

solar s rogue gallery by manuel maya gomes, portugal

hangar 16 by inaqui carnicero architects, madrid, spain

love these spanish arquitects

designer and shelter product websites:which do you visit?

i would love to get your feedback on the shelter/design sites you visit
to get ideas
to find product
to find a designer

HOUZZ

do you look for product here?
do you buy product here?
do you use and save to idea books?
do you look for pros on this site?
do you read the reviews?

Please see my houzz profile, and tell me if you have any ideas about how to improve it


DERING HALL

do you look for product here?
do you find the prices intimidating?
do you get ideas from the designers?
do you ever write or contact them for information on an item you have seen?

Please see my dering hall profile, and make any comments

New Site not yet live
DECORTIVA
what i like about this site is that designers give you looks with ideas, inspiration and product and
anyone can purchase these products directly from this site, so sign up and be notified as soon it opens!

Please see my decortiva profile

DOMAINE HOME
new shelter site, do you know it? have you purchased anything on its shop pages?
my entertainment feature

ONE KINGS LANE
do you shop the sales? or the tastemaker tag sales? or both?

JOSS & MAIN
have you purchased on this site?

any sites you like and use that i did not mention?
please share with me