‘Types of Spaces’ Installation by Palma and Hanghar.A surprising passageway leads visitors to the old Tobacco Factory of La Rioja. This temporary installation was envisioned by Palma and Hanghar for Concéntrico, Logroño’s International Architecture and Design Festival. With the...
Shan-shui: A Duality, The Chuan Malt Whiskey Distillery by Neri&Hu.Throughout this distillery on Mount Emei, Neri&Hu strike a harmonious balance between architecture and landscape, as the deep appreciation for the site’s natural resources and an embodiment of the refined sense of artistry embedded in...
Heydays Office Building in Deinze, Belgium by Vens Vanbelle.Despite the visibly loud first impressions of the office environment, Vens Vanbelle’s HQ for Heydays gradually mellows into a homely and zen-like space. Tucked behind the trippy wall are office zones draped in minimalist timber and...
Architectural Rebirth: Castle-Turned-Convent in Corsica by Amelia Tavella Architects.Amelia Tavella has restored the 1,000-square-metre castle-turned-convent dating back to 1480. The crown jewel of the modern-day structure is, hands down, the copper skin cast over the original stone facade, taking care not to cover it...
YUA Studio Converts Old Metal Workshop Into Boutique Residential Development.Three new residential units fit snugly into a former industrial podium supporting a multi-level residence. Formerly a metal workshop, YUA Studio tactfully create three apartments in calming pastel and white colour combinations. Using...
Camouflaged Home in Morelia, Mexico by HW Studio.Deep in the forests of Morelia, central Mexico, rests a home that seems like it could have been magicked to life by a hobbit. Designed by HW Studio, it has all the trappings of a hobbit house, camouflaging into the hillside, mirroring the...
Portable Cabin in Poznan, Poland by Wiercinski Studio.Wiercinski Studio turned to offsite fabrication to create this year-round living and working space, constructed from two adapted shipping containers. With 54sqm of usable space with an additional 24sqm for a garden terrace, the simple and...
Architecture Meets Nature: The Hometown Moon Chapel by Syn Architects.Did you know that the saying ‘The Moon Is Beautiful Tonight’ is a romantic confession in Chinese and Japanese literature? Syn Architect’s Hometown Moon Chapel in Tai’an, China, recreates the serene moment of moon viewing from afar...
Built Around a Tree: The Greenary in Parma by Carlo Ratti and Italo Rota.Carlo Ratti and Italo Rota-designed Greenary residence in Parma, Italy for the CEO of Mutti focuses on intertwining nature and living together in a home. Seven terraces spiral around a sixty-year-old ficus tree lovingly encased by a large...
