The Press Is Sydney’s New Late-Night Destination for Music and Cocktails Hidden Above Bridge Lane.Behind an unmarked door above Sydney's Bridge Lane, The Press reimagines the historic Est. space as an opulent music destination. Live music is central to the experience, with a resident band performing everything from intimate jazz to...
Smart Athens Renovation Shows How to Honour 1930s Modernist Heritage Without Museum-ifying It.Lara Vartzioti's renovation of this 1930s Athens modernist building strikes the perfect balance between preservation and contemporary functionality. Originally designed by A. Siagas as innovative maisonettes, the building had suffered from...
Adelaide Motor Repair Centre Becomes Dynamic Hub for Art, Architecture and Community.Studio Gram has transformed a former Adelaide motor repair centre into their cool new office space. The 265-square-metre studio embraces its automotive heritage while creating a dynamic space that shifts from workspace to community venue....
Christopher Boots Debuts Handcrafted Brass Objects for Intimate Home Rituals.Thalamos marks Christopher Boots’ first venture into object design, presenting five exquisitely crafted brass pieces that honour the art of slow living. Each object embodies the studio's philosophy of transformative design. With local...
Australian Designer Creates Furniture Collection Inspired by Ancient Seashell Spirals.After 30 years of hands-on furniture design, Ross Didier continues to blur the lines between sculpture and function with his Nautiloid collection. These shell-inspired pieces follow nature's own geometry while offering stackable...
Sophie Lou Jacobsen Presents Nature-Inspired Glassware with 1930s Decorative Arts Influence.Sophie Lou Jacobsen's nature-inspired pieces feature flowing forms and subtle transparency that transform everyday dining into moments of quiet poetry. From the curved Bouquet Pitcher, Small Bowls with rippled rims, whimsical Le Verre...
Fyra Breathes New Life Into Helsinki’s Century-Old University Landmark.After five years empty, Helsinki's 1925 red-brick Konelabra building has been reimagined by Fyra as contemporary office and showroom spaces. The renovation philosophy of "restorative architecture" shines through preserved original features...
Polaris Lighting Collection by Marz Designs Channels Brutalist Geometry and Star Forms.Marz Designs has launched Polaris—a lighting collection that mixes Brutalist geometry with North Star symbolism. The range features tumbled metal wall and ceiling lights in aluminium or brass, each one shaped like an extruded star. With...
Bold Gestures and Classic Charm Define Rodolphe Parente’s Latest Paris Interior.‘Growing up’ alongside designers whose work we admire? That's the good stuff. We've featured Rodolphe Parente extensively over the years, and this Henri Martin apartment shows exactly why we keep coming back. Sure, his projects are...
Beautiful, Practical & Accessible Without Compromise: Jono Fleming x Double’s Rug Collection.Jono Fleming's Wild South collection with Double transforms years of Tasmanian memories into premium washable rugs that ground spaces while telling stories. Using sustainable materials and non-toxic dyes, these designs aren't loud but...
VSHD Design Makes Pizza-Making the Star at Memphis-Inspired Moonslice.VSHD Design has reimagined the pizzeria experience at Moonslice's third Dubai location, placing the pizza-making theatre at the heart of a Memphis movement-inspired interior. Creative Director Rania Hamed explains the concept grew from...
Inside Acne Studios’ Paris HQ Transformation of a Former Pharmaceutical Lab.Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios continues its architectural legacy with a bangin’ Paris headquarters renovation. The historic Gomenol Laboratory in the 10th arrondissement becomes a striking workspace through minimal intervention by...
“The Future Ruin” Concept Transforms 1950s Beijing Chemical Plant Into Cycling Hub.Beijing's cycling scene has a new hero space. Aitashop's flagship by Yatofu Creatives occupies a transformed 1954 chemical plant in 751 D·PARK. The design preserves massive desulphurisation tanks as sculptural elements while creating...
Ellison Studios Gets Serious With Game-Changing Sydney HQ and Trade Designer Suite.From digital startup to design powerhouse—Ellison Studios' new Sydney headquarters tells the story of eight years of unstoppable growth. The Waterloo space features unexpected elements like a four-metre palm tree installation and custom...
AKZ Architectura Strips Away the Fluff at Bazhane Boutique.Katya Zuieva of AKZ Architectura has created a 200-square-metre retail space that prioritises function over flash, using natural materials and thoughtful layouts to let the merchandise shine. The fitting rooms balance privacy with...
Floating Canvases: Industrial Cool Meets Coffee Culture at Atelier tao+c’s Blue Bottle Coffee at West Bund.Blue Bottle Coffee centres on floating ceiling planes that appear to flutter like canvases caught in river breezes, supported by angled timber columns. Smart integration of air conditioning and lighting within these sculptural elements...
Studio McQualter Transforms Melbourne Literary Icon into MECCA’s Most Ambitious Flagship.In Melbourne's bustling retail precinct, a heritage building with a serious literary pedigree has found its most spectacular incarnation yet. MECCA's ambitious 4,000-square-metre flagship creates authentic dialogue between eras, with over...
The Press Is Sydney’s New Late-Night Destination for Music and Cocktails Hidden Above Bridge Lane.Behind an unmarked door above Sydney's Bridge Lane, The Press reimagines the historic Est. space as an opulent music destination. Live music is central to the experience, with a resident band performing everything from intimate jazz to...
VSHD Design Makes Pizza-Making the Star at Memphis-Inspired Moonslice.VSHD Design has reimagined the pizzeria experience at Moonslice's third Dubai location, placing the pizza-making theatre at the heart of a Memphis movement-inspired interior. Creative Director Rania Hamed explains the concept grew from...
Australia’s Hospitality Design Elite Reveals Industry’s New Directions.The Eat Drink Design Awards shortlist just dropped, and it's telling us everything we need to know about where Australian hospitality is heading. Dana rounds up her favourite restaurants, bars, cafés, hotels, and retail spaces making the...
From Morning Coffee to Late-Night Beats: Ste Marie Transforms Edmonton Hospitality With Three Connected Venues.Edmonton's hospitality scene levelled up with Ste Marie's Citizen on Jasper project. Three interconnected venues create a seamless day-to-night experience across 650 square metres. Chef Daniel Costa and designer Craig Stanghetta have...
Studio Esteta Nails Intimate Dining with Melbourne’s New Bistronomy Concept Harriot.At Melbourne’s Harriot, Studio Esteta has created a space that feels both grounded and elevated. It's the kind of restaurant that gets better each time you visit, where you notice new details and appreciate the thought behind every...
Floating Canvases: Industrial Cool Meets Coffee Culture at Atelier tao+c’s Blue Bottle Coffee at West Bund.Blue Bottle Coffee centres on floating ceiling planes that appear to flutter like canvases caught in river breezes, supported by angled timber columns. Smart integration of air conditioning and lighting within these sculptural elements...
Smart Athens Renovation Shows How to Honour 1930s Modernist Heritage Without Museum-ifying It.Lara Vartzioti's renovation of this 1930s Athens modernist building strikes the perfect balance between preservation and contemporary functionality. Originally designed by A. Siagas as innovative maisonettes, the building had suffered from...
Bold Gestures and Classic Charm Define Rodolphe Parente’s Latest Paris Interior.‘Growing up’ alongside designers whose work we admire? That's the good stuff. We've featured Rodolphe Parente extensively over the years, and this Henri Martin apartment shows exactly why we keep coming back. Sure, his projects are...
Respectful Revival: Stef Claes Transaforms a 1970s Belgian Seaside Gem.Architect Stef Claes approached this 1970s Belgian seaside house with a clear philosophy: honour what makes it special while updating for contemporary life. The bold triangular roofline, sculptural concrete fireplace, and generous...
Sunset Light Becomes Design Material at Melbourne’s Cloud Residence.Cloud Residence transforms one of Australia's highest apartments into a sky sanctuary. Located in Melbourne's Southbank, this minimalist design harnesses golden sunset light as its primary material. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames curated...
Casa Coral Celebrates Brazilian Identity Through Plant-Derived Pigments.Todos Arquitetura's Casa Coral transforms São Paulo's Parque da Água Branca into a living colour palette. Mauricio Arruda collaborated with natural pigment specialist to map 20 dye-bearing plant species, developing 60 colours that...
Smart Spatial Planning and Vibrant Colours Define This Compact Malaysian Home.When space comes at a premium, clever design becomes everything. Wuuu Studio's latest residential project in Malaysia adapts mid-century modernism for contemporary compact living, creating a home that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly...
Fyra Breathes New Life Into Helsinki’s Century-Old University Landmark.After five years empty, Helsinki's 1925 red-brick Konelabra building has been reimagined by Fyra as contemporary office and showroom spaces. The renovation philosophy of "restorative architecture" shines through preserved original features...
Adelaide Motor Repair Centre Becomes Dynamic Hub for Art, Architecture and Community.Studio Gram has transformed a former Adelaide motor repair centre into their cool new office space. The 265-square-metre studio embraces its automotive heritage while creating a dynamic space that shifts from workspace to community venue....
Mouthwash Studio’s LA Office Proves Workspaces Can Feel Like Home.Mouthwash Studio's inaugural LA office breaks every conventional workspace rule—and we're absolutely here for it. Aunt Studio has crafted a collaborative environment featuring work from ten-plus local artists that feels more like a home...
Inside Acne Studios’ Paris HQ Transformation of a Former Pharmaceutical Lab.Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios continues its architectural legacy with a bangin’ Paris headquarters renovation. The historic Gomenol Laboratory in the 10th arrondissement becomes a striking workspace through minimal intervention by...
Ellison Studios Gets Serious With Game-Changing Sydney HQ and Trade Designer Suite.From digital startup to design powerhouse—Ellison Studios' new Sydney headquarters tells the story of eight years of unstoppable growth. The Waterloo space features unexpected elements like a four-metre palm tree installation and custom...
Daytrip Transforms Historic London Buildings Into Cloisters Workspace.Daytrip has transformed a collection of historic brick buildings near London's Silicon Roundabout. Built around a central courtyard with a spectacular living green wall, Cloisters celebrates original features while introducing contemporary...
