Eclectitude: October 2013

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Skilken House, Bart Prince - Architect

A 75' pool.

In the living space.

You have no idea how much that rocks my world.

How I have been compiling this blog for YEARS now and not discovered Bart Prince, is one of those mysteries that I have no answer for. I'm not so wild about all the stairs involved here (aging knees have made me allergic to steps) but how gorgeous is this home in Columbus, Ohio?

Skilken House, Bart Prince - Architect

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Sculpture by John Jagger - Sculpterra Winery

A little love today for the Steampunk fans out there!

I spotted the image of the sleeping big cat on some random search, which resulted in an immediate "WOW". Thankfully, the internet is much better at image matching today and people are getting better about labeling and adding attributes to photos. Thus I found not only where said kitty rested, but the name of her sculptor.

Even better, there is a whole garden of these gorgeous bronze sculptures by John Jagger - and they all live happy at a winery. A winery in one of my favorite vacation destinations.

How awesome is that?

"Sweet Dreams" by John Jagger

"Eternal Flame" by John Jagger

"Golden Hooves" by John Jagger

"Mermaid" by John Jagger

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Awesome Bridge Files - Henderson Waves Bridge

Of the two cities in the world that I see investing heavily in striking, world-class, creative architecture - Dubai and Singapore - I find myself more drawn to the organic creativity of Singapore.

I posted some shots of the Helix Bridge in Singapore last year, the Henderson Waves bridge would be more striking (in my opinion) if the scenic treatment hadn't been just a facade. I found myself disappointed when I realized that the "waves" were only on one side. This would have been much cooler if the waves were little tunnels you passed through.

Henderson Waves Bridge - Singapore