Architectural Microsurgery: Loft Study House in Bilbao by Acha Zaballa.Acha Zaballa Arquitects have developed a prototype loft in the city of Bilbao that seeks to transform unused ground floor retail spaces into social housing. The home underwent a series of “microsurgery” interventions and stylistic...
Stories on Design: Captivating Curtains.Have you ever taken a moment to consider the power of the curtain? Far from mundane, the humble textile “structure” has the power to radically alter our perception of space and shape our architecture. From the unconventional,...
Public Spaces That Pop.Public spaces define the culture of a city and shape the way we all live. Well designed, they have the power to create a sense of community, belonging and identity. And the best part? Everyone can join in. They can also be almost anything,...
The Stieglitz Experience in Amsterdam by S-P-A-C-E Projects.Like a 70s fever dream, S-P-A-C-E Projects has designed a new boutique that has landed in the heart of Amsterdam. Think Mad Men, Twiggy and a giant conversation pit all rolled into one—it's begging you to stroke the furry walls. This is...
Drama at the Gate: Terminal 2G, Charles De Gaulle Airport by Dorothée Meilichzon.Charles De Gaulle Airport has received a dramatic overhaul by the je ne sais quoi queen of hospitality herself—Dorothée Meilichzon. No, not the lounge, but an actual boarding hall at Terminal 2G, and like almost everything she touches,...
A Home for All: Ace Hotel Sydney by Flack Studio.Celebrating our city’s vibrant cultural milieu, the Ace Hotel Sydney opens with an invitation to all. Come see for yourself in the sunken lobby lounge, where everything happens and everyone’s a part of it....
The Melbourne Designer & Bespoke Furniture Maker Everyone Needs On Speed Dial.With a Master of Architecture under his belt, Melbourne designer and furniture maker Josh Carmody’s success stems from his broad design experience and hands-on approach. When we first met him in 2010—our first interview ever!—he was...
Highlights from Melbourne Design Week 2022.Melbourne Design Week returned with a wave of fresh local talent responding to the theme 'Design the world you want'. With a sense of possibility in the air, bolstered by an overwhelming sense of community, designers, artists, makers and...
A Doctor’s Clinic in Paris by Alessandro Moriconi.Anything but sterile, Alessandro Moriconi has devised a chic Parisian apartment in lieu of your typical doctor’s office hidden within Place Pigalle. As the new home of Doctor Antoni Calmon’s cosmetic clinic, an impression of serenity...
