Form-Meets-Function: 20 Bond New York City Apartment by Home Studios.Renowned for their hospitality design projects, Home Studios has completed its first residential project in New York City. A truly unique residence, the studio worked closely with local long term fabrication partners to design ten new...
Highlighting Natural Materials: Restaurant Nómada in Lisbon by Spacegram.Otherworldly and experiential, Spacegram’s design for Restaurante Nómada captures the ethereal energy of travel and nomadic life, while highlighting natural materials in a surprising way. The studio has reinvigorated a barren and...
Kew Residence by John Wardle Architects.Framed by overarching trees and three luscious elms is John and Susan Wardle’s Kew Residence. Originally designed by Horace Tribe in 1951, the house is now beyond recognition through undergoing three transformations. The latest...
From a Clothing Brand to a Boutique Hotel: Octavia Casa in Condesa, Mexico by PPAA.Octavia Casa arises as a translation of the Octavia clothing brand into a new kind of boutique hotel that feels a lot like home. Brand values such as “natural, simple, clear and honest” are decoded and manifested as an architectural...
Meunier Tech Beauty Concept Store in Shenzen by DOMANI.DOMANI’s scheme for Meunier Tech Beauty’s Concept Store in Shenzhen is designed around the feel of water, while combining two contradictions – extreme thickness and lightness, with extreme strength and softness. A series of...
Colapso Studio Reimagines a 1894 Building for Bobo Choses Barcelona Store.Shopping with kids just got cooler! The new Bobo Choses flagship store by Colapso Studio preserves original features of Barcelona's 1894 Tapicerías Gancedo building while introducing contemporary elements like stained plywood counters and...
One Year On: Molteni&C Melbourne Flagship Leads Australian Expansion.As Molteni&C's Melbourne flagship celebrates its first anniversary, the success of Vincent Van Duysen's revolutionary retail concept sets the stage for a new chapter in Sydney's Surry...
Inside Singapore’s Most Atmospheric Plant Shopping Experience.Singapore's plant retail landscape evolves with Soilboy's new flagship store in New Bahru. Designed by SILO, the interior brings together cork, lime plasters, and modified concrete techniques to create a warm, natural interior that...
A Jewel in Armadale’s Crown: Sarah & Sebastian’s Boutique Designed by Richards Stanisich.Art meets retail in Sarah & Sebastian's Armadale store, designed by Richards Stanisich. The boutique seamlessly blends Victorian heritage with contemporary design, featuring monolithic display plinths, metallic surfaces, deep sepia linens,...
Common Breads: MA Studio’s Fresh Take on Lebanese Street Food in London.A new London bakery by MA Studio, Common Breads brings the flavours and atmosphere of Beirut's streets to the UK capital. Inspired by the traditional Levantine bread Kaak, this immersive space near Victoria Station blends Lebanese...
Classical to Cubist: OSC Boutique by Xframe Studio.Tucked away on an ordinary street in Xiong An is a masterpiece, waiting to be unfurled. The composition is clear from the outset, with the linear framework of the facade setting the spatial intent in stone. OSC boutique is a retail space,...
70s Soul Meets Modern Wholesome in Sydney’s Coolest New Hangout, Superfreak Marrickville.Serving up style with a side of soul! Discover Superfreak, where buttery yellow walls meet avocado green accents, and vintage finds create the perfect backdrop for your morning coffee ritual. This is possibly coolest new kid on Sydney's...
Hard Rock Cafe: Bloma Studio’s Caillou in Lyon’s Historic Quarter.Drawing inspiration from Albert Frey's Californian houses, Caillou café in Lyon mediates between raw rock formations and architectural elements. Bloma founders Jeremy Frenot and Julian Spagnolo have created an environment where mineral...
Redfern’s Newest Hotspot, Attenzione, Designed by Coffeyhallett.A bold mustard interior by Coffeyhallett delivers an atmosphere that's both nostalgic and contemporary. The design team's vision of an unpretentious, warm, and energetic local Italian bistro brings to life a versatile venue that...
Seoul’s Coffee Culture Finds a Home in Paris at Café Shin.Conceived by Uchronia studio for chef Julien Sebbag and pastry chef Shin Eun Jung, Café Shin combines traditional Korean architectural elements with contemporary French design. At its heart is a modern Hanok structure, while a hidden...
Burnt Beauty: Nice Projects’ Odem Elevates Korean Cuisine in Singapore.In Singapore's New Bahru creative cluster, a new hospitality venue by Nice Projects celebrates contemporary Korean cuisine, craft, and design. Odem, a makgeolli bar and restaurant, offers a unique experience that blends traditional Korean...
This Dreamlike Noodle House by Office AIO Redefines Fast-casual Dining.In Chongqing’ bustling alleys of Eighteen Stairs, a renowned noodle chain with over 1,000 locations has taken a bold step to revitalise its brand image. Office AIO cleverly redefined the concept of a façade by pushing the boundary...
Sydney Harbour Views Shape Point Piper’s Luxury Apartment Transformation.In a renovation of a 1930s Point Piper heritage apartment, Studio Williams has created fluid spaces that capture Sydney's spectacular harbour views. The top-floor residence in Chatsworth House blends period features with modern comforts...
Neutral Canvas: A St John’s Wood Home Built Around Art.A chance meeting led London-based designer Ilya Gulyants and contemporary art advisor Agne Skopaite to transform a St John's Wood Victorian-era apartment into a sophisticated living gallery. Natural textures and vintage pieces create an...
Brick by Brick: SJB’s Adam Haddow Designs a Legacy Home for his Parents in Ararat.When you’re a high-profile architect and your parents ask for a new home, you better deliver something extraordinary! In designing this house in Ararat, Victoria, SJB director Adam Haddow didn't just create a downsized space—he made a...
Curated to Chill: Cologny Holiday Home in Geneva by Hauvette & Madani.This modern Swiss pied-à-terre overlooking Lake Geneva becomes a timeless backdrop for the extensive art and design collection encased within, focusing on detailed and skilled craftsmanship. Drawing light and history from the surrounding...
New Line House: Studio Prineas Revives a 1960s Pettit & Sevitt Sydney Gem.In Northern Sydney's bushlands, Studio Prineas preserves the mid-century character of a Pettit & Sevitt 'Lowline' house while adapting it for contemporary family life. The project thoughtfully expands the original single-level home upward,...
A Serene Urban Oasis in NoMad for NYC Empty Nesters by Benedikt Josef.In Manhattan's bustling NoMad, this 140-square-meter apartment speaks to the art of restrain and balanced design. Through a mix of contemporary pieces and vintage treasures, the space creates a serene sanctuary for its owners, who...
