Upside down

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about upside down

Image Courtesy B-too

Project • By B-too • Restaurants

Mc Donalds Best

A concept of a McDonald's restaurant with heroes from the 50s. Image Courtesy B-too Image Courtesy B-too The “Mac” Every lover of the world's most famous hamburger that comes from the Eindhoven region knows this special version of “the Mac” in Best. Not least because of the enormous, meters-high Michael Jackson that adorned the parking lot of this branch located on the A2 for years, but certainly also because of the genuine 1950s architecture and interior. Super cool, including a real convertible on the ceiling, Marilyn Monroe waving her dress and a jukebox with Elvis Presley behind it. Image Courtesy B-too Image Courtesy B-too 50's Close to Eindhoven is one of the best-selli... More

Brett Charles Photography

An ‘upside down’ artist’s home elevating seaside living

The kitchen opens out onto a terrace overlooking the sea

Project • By OB Architecture Ltd • Private Houses

Waterside

Boasting an incredible yet highly exposed setting on the South Coast, Waterside is a seaside home reimagined for modern living, with a distinctive contemporary aesthetic. Brett Charles Photography A key objective was to strike a balance between opening up the home to enjoy the 180-degree ocean views and create a sense of drawing the sea in, whilst also providing calm, cocooning spaces that act as a retreat for the owners. A deep house, layouts have been carefully planned to maximise natural light, particularly on the ground floor which is home to the owner’s artist’s studio. Brett Charles Photography Natural, deeply textured materials used throughout add a great sense of warmth and intimacy to the spaces, A hon... More