Inspiration can come from anywhere. In Italy, finding
inspiration is clearly stacked in your favor! On my trip there this Spring I
became obsessed doors and door hardware. The rich and aged embellishments offer
visual exhilaration in spades. Here is the first part of what I saw that
inspired me…
Carved door detail Parma:
Stone archway on display at the Sforza Castle in Milan:
Aged paint in Parma:
Door knocker with hand with laurel / lion motif in Parma:
A former Villa becomes a home for the Prefecture (Police) station in Parma:
Art Noveau lion motif in Parma:
Salvatore Ferragamo building in Florence:
Church door detail Florence:
More Italian portal inspiration to come!
David J. Hansen
Top photo: Porto Buenes Aires Milan
All photos by David J. Hansen for Ashfield Hansen Design
* All photographs are copyright 2012 Ashfield Hansen Design and may not be used without express permission
Top photo: Porto Buenes Aires Milan
All photos by David J. Hansen for Ashfield Hansen Design
* All photographs are copyright 2012 Ashfield Hansen Design and may not be used without express permission
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