Back to Basics: 16th Century Venice Apartment by Ilaria Di Carlo.This Venice apartment sounded like a dream on paper. Located on the top floor of a sixteenth century palace in San Polo with the Grand Canal at its doorstep, the home has views out to the water and several Venetian landmarks. And yet it...
Let There Be Light: Domingo in Barcelona by Aramé Studio.In the Catelonian capital of Barcelona, sunshine follows you everywhere. Indoors and outdoors. Through summer and winter. From daybreak to dusk. Sometimes, even beyond. But as architects Andrea Arriola Fiol and Adrián Mellado Muñoz of...
A Rundown House in Toulouse Becomes a World of Possibility for Gabrielle Vinson.A rundown family home in Toulouse gets a contemporary update by Gabrielle Vinson, as the architect balanced preservation with practicality in a home that embraces its legacy. The generous five-metre-wide space was optimised for a now...
The White Cashew: A Rooftop Restaurant in Hyderabad by NaaV Studio.In the leafy neighbourhood of Sainikpuri, in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, is a restaurant that stays true to its name. Shaped like an inverted cashew and steeped in soft, buttery hues, The White Cashew looks no different than it...
Dissh Comes Home With New Flagship on Bondi Beach by Brahman Perera.It was inevitable that the Sydney flagship for Australian fashion label Dissh would be located at Bondi Beach. The female-owned and led brand has built its image around the Australian landscape. Working with Melbourne designer Brahman...
Lightning Strikes Twice: Relámpago House by H3o Architects.Very few people know about the legend of the lightning that crossed Can Cardona in Barcelona many years ago. Through h3o Architects’ renovation of the 55 square meter barn, this story has been immortalised. Three lightning-struck walls...
A World of Discovery: Polspotten Amsterdam by S-P-A-C-E.Bold and experimental, Polspotten design store in central Amsterdam invites you into a world of playful discovery. Entering via an oversized triangular entranceway, the new space unfolds like an amusement park for design lovers. Given full...
Luxurious Restraint: South Yarra Residence by Bergman and Co.In the heart of South Yarra, this home proves luxury can come with a little restraint. The residence embraced thoughtful planning alongside a meticulous material palette to seamless connection between the interior and the vibrant city...
Smoke and Mirrors: Lamarck Apartment by Lauranne Elise Schmitt.Parisian designer Lauranne Elise Schmitt creates an illusion not dissimilar to that of a dream desert mirage, in this 60-square-metre Haussmanian apartment. The lounge room is elevated and brought into focus by the dynamic backgammon-chess...