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...
Vida Glow’s Sydney HQ by Arent&Pyke.Arent&Pyke are kicking zoom calls to the curb with Vida Glow’s new Sydney Office. While the sweatpants may be back in the closet, the studio took inspiration from our long “year of rest and relaxation” to infuse the interior with the...
Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto Opens at NGV International.One of the most influential designers of the twentieth century, Gabrielle Chanel introduced a language of modernity into fashion that still resonates today. A new exhibition, Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto, makes its international...
Mud Residence Guesthouse in Belgium by Andy Kerstens.The most unexpected thing about classic, remodelled homes is the rich layers of personality it dons under its swish new additions. Like hidden badges of honour, or time-served souvenirs. Weathered, worn, but never weary. Such is the Mud...
Multipurpose Design Apartment in Rome by Contemporary Cluster.Following the recent unveiling of their new headquarters inside Palazzo Brancaccio in the Esquilino district of Rome, Contemporary Cluster—a multipurpose space dedicated to interdisciplinary cross-pollination between art, architecture,...
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...
80 Years of Eames Design Legacy Celebrated in a Tokyo Exhibition.To celebrate 80 years of prolific, multifaceted legacy of one of the most enduring duos of 20th Century design, the Eames Office presents an exhibition at Isetan’s gallery in Tokyo. The exhibition explores how the optimistic philosophies...
Sundial Apartment: Paris Duplex Renovation by Manuelle Gautrand.This colourful renovation makes the home feel more like a sunny vacation, with Manuelle Gautrand taking an architectural approach to sculpting the interior. The flow of natural light is maximise via double-height windows and a glass-roofed...
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...
