We are going to need a utilities room that needs to accommodate diverse needs. Though it is not clear what systems we will actually be using for heat and energy – following our a few things we may need: Laundry machine. Freezer. Hot water system: Pressurized and insulated hot water tank (300-500 liters?). Extension tank [...]
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Growth & Expansion in the Details
We recently came across this shape (at Starbucks in the Iulius mall) and it resonated deeply with us. We see in it a symbol of growth and expansion built on a solid foundation. As we spent some time with it we realized it’s already been a part of our life for some months. We found [...]
Play, Work, Rest, Meditate
We’ve been trying to juggle lots of thoughts of how things need to be arranged inside a home. This morning we found some kind of metaphor which has been helpful in making sense of it all. It crystallized when we recognized the two extremes of play and meditation. Meditation is best in an isolated and [...]
Let There Be Light
God said that and we say amen! We love light. Light creates a sense of space, breath and movement. We love big windows that take in a view. We love natural light – it connects us to the world outside – whether it’s bright sunny light or uniform gray light on a cloudy day. We [...]
Now and Then: Open to a Future
We are currently writing out of a present time (December 2010). Our needs and wishes are expressed based on our current experience, on changes we have made in our lives over recent years and from slightly looking into the future. The future is shaped most by our intentions – the reality of it is mostly [...]
Large Spaces or Small Spaces?
We prefer space and connection. We don’t like small and cramped spaces and we don’t like unnecessary fragmentation. This doesn’t necessarily mean that spaces should be large or small – that depends on the function of each space. A meditation space needs to be large enough to allow for movement and small enough to contain [...]
Private & Public Spaces
The house is first and foremost a home for us – there are spaces in the house we consider and wish to be private. We also wish to make our home open and welcoming to guests and visitors – yet we wish to do this while resepcting and maintaining the quality of private spaces. There [...]
Circular Arrangement
We like a home arragement where everything is both connected and private at the same time. Often times houses are arranged in “sequential” structures – where a hallway takes you past and into rooms – which means that to get to some spaces you have to pass through the energy of other space – this [...]