The Cliff House by Saville Isaacs - Minosa Bathroom Products

As far as complicated sites go, they don’t get much tougher than a cliff top, but the challenges of site created nothing but opportunities for this home.

Architecture will always be a response to site, even in cities where the only physical limitations are other buildings. So while a difficult location might present certain challenges, it also inspires the

most beautiful homes.

This cliff top home south of Sydney takes in views across the Pacific Ocean. “The site posed exciting opportunities rather than anyassociated difficulties in achieving the views,” explains principal Steven Isaacs of Architecture Saville Isaacs.

“Its position and location are unique and incredibly inspirational. The site does have some serious Geotechnical issues being on an eroding cliff edge.” However, Steven explains, this was overcome by cantilevering the building from the top of the site.

“The design of the house is all about how it is placed in nature and how it relates to its surroundings.”

Each aspect has been carefully considered for its use and relationship to the outdoors, from the dramatic sweeping views over the cliff edge, to the framed glimpses of the treed mountain behind and the intimate use of liveable outdoor spaces such as the entry courtyard and the outdoor undercroft deck.

The architects have used a number of contrasting materials, including recycled timbers, glass and a fibre-cement product called Cemintel to create a polished concrete feel for the floors throughout and for the bathroom walls.

The internal spaces each offer unique views, “whether it’s a large open space or view or a small tight composition showing glimpses of green, grass, leaves, rocky mountain, wide blue sea and sky”.

“Wherever one is in the house one is constantly connected to place.”

The Above is taken from the Habitus Living News letter, for more great Design news visit http://habitusliving.com

Architecture Saville Isaacs
architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au

All bathroom products for this amazing house have been supplied by Minosa and features the Minosa products - Double ScoopED Custom, Scoop Washbasin, Kava Washbasin.

Abey Showroom by Minosa featured in DQ Magazine 40

Grab a copy of DQ magazine issue 40 for all that is new in the world of design, great articles and information relating to all things design.

Check our page 70 "spaces" to read about the philosophy behind our design concept for the new Abey showroom in Danks St, Waterloo. The showroom features all the brands & ranges under the Abey umbrella; Barazza Cooking Appliances, Gessi Tapware, Rifra Bathroom Furniture & the full range for Abey Kitchen Sinks & tapware.

This was a great project for Minosa on so many levels, check out our FaceBook page for more images

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=41815&id=164396003573313

Minosa in Profile - Luxury Home Design

Here is the Minosa story published in LHD, grab a copy.

Luxury Home Design - Minosa in profile

Grab a copy of the latest Luxury Home Design - Minosa "in Profile" on page 148; also featured in the new bathroom products section.

Home Beautiful Bathroom Design Ideas - 50 of the best Australian Bathrooms 2010

For those seeking modern bathroom design ideas go out and grab a copy of the Home Beautiful Bathrooms book just released; it features 50 of the best Australian bathrooms.

Minosa has two of our completed design projects in this edition & our bathroom products are featured in another three modern bathrooms. We also have few more completed projects in the editorial section in the front of the magazine.


Featured Bathroom 1 PG 70-73. Contemporary Chic - Minosa Design

Queens Park - Sydney NSW

This is a bathroom we have featured on our blog late last year. This modern bathroom setting is filled with design features and for a long narrow space has great function.

Bathroom Products used to create this space are;

• The Ovo washbasin in Venaro White
• Rettangalo Tapware by Gessi
• Parisi Wall Hung Toilet
• Kaldewai free standing bath
• Hydrotherm floor to ceiling heated towl rail
• Luca Drawer unit under the Milana bench
• Minosa D20 Ceiling mounted (flush) soaker
  

Featured Bathroom PG130-131. Nature Calling - Minosa Design

Dover Heights, Sydney NSW

This modern bathroom/powder room features a great splash of colour, varying textures & light sources to make a wonderful bathroom setting.

Bathroom Products used to create this modern bathroom setting;

• Scoop Washbasin - Venaro White
• Milana Bench - Walnut
• Alessia two drawer unit - Ripe Avacardo
• Ovale tapware - Gessi
• Steing lighting
• Rettangalo accesories

Bathroom Featuring Minosa washbasin PG126-127 - Subtle Impact

This elegant modern bathroom features the Ovo washbasin sitting on a beautiful piece of Calcutta Marble. The Calcutta marble is a great contrast to the Pietra Grey wall tiles. This modern bathroom has been lovingly detailed, a real triumph.

Featured Minosa Bathroom Product;

• The Ovo washbasin in Glacier White

Bathroom Featuring Minosa Products. PG138-139 - Bowled Over

The starting point for this comtemporary bathing space was the Ovo washbasin. Our client fell in love with the Ovo washbasin when it was on display at the Power House Muesum as part of the 2008 Product of the Year awards.

This inspired our client to want to create a bathing sancutary for their family, the use of travertine gives this bathroom a real classicaly contempary look & with the darkness of the Luca bench the Ovo washbasins is the centre piece to this bathing space.

Featured Minosa Bathroom Products;

• Ovo washbasin in Venaro White
• Luca Bench - 1500mm with concealed drawer

Bathroom featuring Minosa Products - PG 88-89 - Access All Areas

The Puddle washbasin is used to great affect in this vibrant bathroom setting. The washbasin is wall mounted opening up the space and providing a very contemporary look.

Featured Bathroom Products

• The Puddle Washbasin
• RAW001 Stainless Steel wall bracket

This is a great magazine for those that are seeking modern bathroom design ideas, it is filled with design concepts to suit all budgets.

Cheers

Tom Ferguson Design - Modern Bathroom Design & fitout with Minosa bathroom products

The Design team at Tom Furguson Design have taken to what was an old understyled bathroom space and turned it into the modern bathing sanctury their clients where searching for.



This wonderful modern bathroom space features the Minosa ScoopED washbasin finished in Glacier White Corian, other modern features are the linear stip drain that runs the length of the bathroom to allow the use of over sized floor tiles. It also adds a great contrast to the dark floor tiles and finishes of the modern design.

Lighting is a large feature of this modern bathroom as it is in a terrace development there is no external window or natural light so the use of artifical light is crucial to this bathroom design.



Personally I love the look of the textured wall tiles and the use of the concealed flurocent light to high light the stunning feature tile, it also offers a great backdrop to the freestanding bathtub.

To read more about this wonderful modern bathroom grab a copy of the Current Inside Out Magazine (March-April 2010)this bathroom is featured in the kitchen & bathroom section.

Images Supplied by Tom Ferguson Design

Modern Kitchens by Minosa - Home Beautiful top 40 kitchens 2010

You may or may not be aware that when Minosa was first established by Simona & myself, we started as an interior design company. We focused and specialised in Kitchen & bathroom design, kitchens have been a labour of love for the both of us.

The current release of Home Beautiful Top 40 Kitchens (for 2009) has brought back some fantastic memories for Minosa and those associated with us. We have two of our kitchens featured in this edition, the first one on page 40 "Hide & Seek" as the header was designed in early 2003 and commissioned early in 2004. This kitchen was awarded by the HIA (Housing Industry of Australia) in 2005, this was the first project we had worked on with Architect Denis Morgan. Denis also introduced us to Scott Fuller of Special Lights on Crown. This was the first of many projects we have worked on with Scott.

The second kitchen on page 134 "All in One" was designed in March of 2004 and installed a few months later. This was a great challenge to us at the time as our clients wanted to open up their 12m2 space and create an open plan living dining & kitchen area, the only problem with that was that it limited the amount of wall space we had to place joinery. The space had be a stand out as they worked from home and used their home for business meetings.

We really had to focus on the storage solutions under bench! The Blum drawer systems are fantastic for this.... We made great use of all space under bench and ended up creating a wonderful piece of joinery, we were very fortunate to have clients that were open to all of our ideas. This kitchen was also awarded by the HIA in the same year, Minosa was also adjudged the NSW Kitchen Designers of the Year & we also one Kitchen Project of the Year.

Both of these kitchens are full of colour, these colours represent our clients and their personalities and are a great example of Modern kitchen design and with the use of colour you can create spaces that are engaging, exciting and will last the test of time.

If you would like any further information on either kitchen email me at darren@minosa.com.au

Reece Your Bathroom Your Life - Grand Prize

Two years in a row a Minosa product is showcased in this award.

This stunning parents retreat features the Kava washbasin in Glacier White sitting on the Milana (1800mm) bench finished in Oak with recessed mirrored storage cabinets. Lisa Capezio has done a wonderful job with this interior.

Below is the extract from the Reece website.

Final Winner

Geraldine and Michael
Forest, ACT

Here is what the winner, Geraldine Papandrea, had to say about her bathroom.

What does your bathroom mean to you?

Our bathroom is not just a place for daily ritual, but also a place for rest and relaxation.

Who uses this bathroom?

This bathroom is the ensuite to the master bedroom and is used by my husband, Michael, and I. However our two lovely children, Ella and Max, love using the bathtub occasionally for a bit of fun!

Where did you get your inspiration?

The bathroom is a collaboration of ideas from Interior Designer Lisa Capezio, Architect Steven Cetrtek, Michael and I. Keeping in with the clean and simple lines of the house’s architecture, we wanted to create a space that was unique but inviting, using finishes of natural stone and wood, which are used extensively in other parts of the house.

What do you like about the open plan style bathroom?

The open bathroom is easily accessed by the bedroom and gives the feeling of space and openness. The bathroom has been carefully designed so that while there is a sense of openness, there is also demarcation between the two spaces. This was achieved by using a raised platform and lower ceiling for the bathroom. There is also a large concealed sliding door that can be used if desired. Privacy has also been considered by use of blinds and cleverly concealing the shower and toilet behind a wall of marble.

What is your favourite part of your bathroom?
The bathtub, which boldly overlooks the pool, is almost like a sculptural piece that can be seen from most parts of the house.

Tell us about your product selection. Why did you choose these products?

We discovered the beautiful Minosa Kava basin and Milana bench in a magazine and travelled to Sydney to view them. We were referred to Reece bathroom life™ in Surry Hills where we selected the toilet, bidet, outlets and mixers, which follow the same gentle curves of the Kava basin and the Napoli bathtub beautifully.

Where did you get the idea to have the bathroom in the bedroom?

The open bathroom concept was made attractive to us after holidaying on tropical Hamilton Island with friends at their spectacular home, which features an open ensuite to the main bedroom. The integration of our bathroom with our bedroom and pool makes us feel like we are on holiday every day!

A huge congratulations to Geraldine & Michael Papandrea of Forrest, ACT, who are the overall winners of the Reece Your bathroom. Your life. Competition.They receive $15,000 for their efforts.

We’re sure you’ll agree that this bathroom is a most deserving winner.

Geraldine said, ‘We were inspired by holidays to North Queensland. We wanted to create an integrated bathroom and bedroom that felt like a tropical retreat.’ It was this unique design approach that ultimately tipped the judges decision in their favour.

Geraldine’s sister, Interior Designer, Lisa Capezio, was given the task of turning the vision into reality.

They have certainly succeeded with a bathtub that overlooks a resort style pool and the shower and toilet neatly concealed behind a wall of solid marble. The result is a beautifully inviting sanctuary defined by simple lines and high quality fittings. It’s fair to say that bathrooms don’t get much better than this.'

For a full product listing visit the Reece web site listed below.

(Extract taken from http://www.reece.com.au/)