Reflection on Measurement & Time: Benoit Maire at the Ozenfant House, Paris.Conceived as a journey from Rome to Paris, this exhibition—set in Le Corbusier and Jeanneret’s Ozenfant House, their first ever creation in Paris—evoked a reflection on measurement and time, echoing Benoit Maire’s artistic process...
Warm and Welcoming: La Posmoderna Residence in Mérida by FMT Estudio.A single-family residence in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, La Posmoderna is an expression of adaptation to the environment, offering a visual and sensory-engaging experience. With a focus on family interaction, FMT Estudio transform the...
Nic Brunsdon’s Inflatable Sphere Highlights a Universal Truth of Life on Earth.A compelling ephemeral architecture firmly rooted in concept, what I loved the most about this breathing installation is how epic yet unassuming its presence was. Whether you see it as a ‘giant burrata’, a ‘Chinese spy balloon’, or...
Seamless Integration with Nature: Speargrass House in Queenstown by Arent&Pyke.Designed in collaboration with architect Matt Chaplin, Arent&Pyke’s interior design for Speargrass House in Queenstown creates a forever home focused on enhancing interaction with family, friends and nature, rather than fussy...
This Architectural Gem in Sydney’s Paddington Transforms the Street.There’s an ease to this newly-built Paddington house that masks its economy. Single gestures generate multiple outcomes, nothing is wasted, and much is achieved with little. Designed by Phillip Arnold from Plus Minus Design, in...
Embodying the Spirit of Hainan: Sanya Wellness Retreat by Neri&Hu.Inspired by Nanjing, the ancient Chinese walled city, this wellness retreat in China’s Haitang Bay was devised by the Shanghai-based multidisciplinary practice Neri&Hu. With the design and research office with a global portfolio and a...
Chubby Chic: Pang Mei Noodle Bar in Beijing by Office AIO.Edging onto an open air courtyard in Beijing’s commercial district, Office AIO’s third outpost for Pang Mei Noodle Bar embraces the chubby shapes. The playful and gregarious venue fosters an exchange between people at the restaurant,...
A Concrete Vision: Casa TO Boutique Hotel in Mexico by Ludwig Godefroy.Inside Ludwig Godefroy’s concrete masterpiece is a calming and sensory oasis. A beautiful interpretation of Mexico’s Oaxacan Temple, Casa TO offers visitors a heightened sensory experience with voluminous voids and grand cut-outs. With...
Garden Living: A Loft House in China by New Office Works.This home in Haikou, China is an interplay between the hidden and exposed. Overlooking a sea of lush greenery, New Office Works used the juxtaposition of garden, nature and infrastructure as the starting point for the project. Nature...