In this episode of Designing Worlds, shown at 2pm SLT Monday 1st July, we are looking back to an episode about a house created by Eliza Wierwight – the Banyan House – first shown on February 1st 2016. We are showing this tribute to Eliza, a great and innovative home and furniture designer, who passed recently.
You can see this episode on on the Designing Worlds Vimeo channel at https://vimeo.com/153114451, or you can watch it here on the blog.
Or you can join us for our Watch Party in the beautiful Designing Worlds studios in the Garden of Dreams from 2pm onwards when not only will we be viewing the episode, but we’ll also be talking about Eliza – so spread the word!
Eliza was a friend for many years. She designed wonderful builds for us at several Home and Garden Expos, and created fabulous Christmas trees and decorations which still decorate the annual Designing Worlds parties (along with others from The Looking Glass). She championed the cause of elephants mistreated in captivity, and in later years, she worked with animal rescue organisations on the north coast of Australia, where she made her home.
Through her store Patron, Eliza made some of the most beautiful homes on the Second Life grid. She didn’t release new homes very often, so the launch of a new one was always a cause for celebration. And with the release of the Banyan House, a build that was two years in the making, she excelled herself.
It’s huge, with a whole complex of rooms and levels and pools (Eliza always includes awesome water features). It features experience tools that were, for the time, used in a new and fascinating way. And it’s not only sumptuously furnished (the bathroom! the white bedroom! the lounge!), but Eliza ncluded many little details and art works that made it a very personal creation that she shared with those who purchase the house.
When a house like the is launched, representing a high level of achievement and a lot of work, we love the opportunity to explore in depth (as we did with Dutchie‘s Utrecht Villa back in September 2014 and Cain Maven’s luxurious homes in April 2020). And Eliza gives us a fabulous tour – as you’ll see.This is a wonderful show – so do watch on the web – or join us at 2pm SLT for the Watch Party in our studio!
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