A Rare House, Groundbreaking Technology and More

Greetings from Sahar

Welcome to our August newsletter. We hope that you find it an interesting, educational, and fun way to keep in touch with us.

On July 19th, an architect who was officially honoured as one of the 10 most influential living architects sadly passed away. César Pelli was renown for the skyscrapers, cultural centres and libraries that he designed in his more than 50 year long career.

What always stood out about the Argentinian American was his personal charm and ability to design buildings that fit into the existing environment and culture. In each case he set out to understand the local materials, forms and structures to create modern buildings that were "a comfortable new member of the (urban) family" whether they were towering skyscrapers in Kuala Lampur or a performing arts center in Miami, Florida.

What is exceptionally rare to find is a house designed by Mr. Pelli. Being in demand for and interested in much larger projects, it was more than unusual for him to take on designing a house for someone. However, in the case of a friend in California, he agreed. In keeping with his philosophy, the house is designed with locally common materials and colours. In form, Mr. Pelli did not hesitate to admit that he was strongly influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright who he greatly admired for his ability to design homes. Click on the button to see and read more.

We engage meaningfully with our clients so that together we positively transform the way they live.

Our utmost priority is excellence in service and a high degree of attention to our clients’ vision.
Ultimately, we present them with an elegant, harmonious and natural home that is formed by synthesising their desires with our extensive experience in designing environments that enhance well-being.

Creating a home where our client feels relaxed, relieved and happy is the driving force behind our creative approach.

There is no place like home to experience the sense of touch. Whether walking barefoot across a stone floor or sitting down at a natural wood table, it is the place we come into the most contact with materials.

The temperatures and textures of the materials in our home have a profound effect on how we feel. When it is cold outside, the warmth of a stone surface that has been baking in the sunlight is irresistible. But that same stone can also give us relief from the heat by storing cooler temperatures from the night. Click on the button below to learn more about it.