Video // The Third & The Seventh.A computer generated animated piece that illustrates architecture art from a photographic point of view where the main subjects are already-built...
The Third & The Seventh.Have you seen The Third & The Seventh yet? I tweeted about it a few weeks ago, only because I couldn't work out how to embed videos in my posts. But luckily those days are behind us now. There is so much awesomeness packed into this...
La Maison Pujol.La Maison Pujol in the south of France is a boutique hotel with only 5 guest rooms. Isn't it just so painfully beautiful? Someone {and I wish I knew who!} has managed to blend vintage with new, crisp with rustic, classics with junk, white...
Readers’ Question Answered: What Is Yellowtrace?A few of my readers have asked me about the significance of the name "yellowtrace" and where it came from, so I thought it would be worth while writing a little post about it. Yellowtrace is a soft tone transparent sketch paper ideal...
Parliament, Portland.Why yes, I believe that this is one of the most inspiring little offices I have seen in a while - jam packed full of awesomeness {and attractiveness}! I spotted it as I was browsing through the fabulous design*sponge and I was instantly...
Best of Retail Interiors & Architecture | 2024 Archive.In 2024, retail design elevated shopping into an art form, creating spaces that seamlessly blend commerce, culture, art and architecture. The jewellery sector led with several standout projects. Fashion retail pushed boundaries through...
Underground Glamour: Shenzhen’s Garage Reimagines Car Culture.An underground car culture paradise emerges in Shenzhen as DDDD Creative Company transforms 6,900 square meters beneath Poly Theatre into Garage—a retro-futuristic complex celebrating vintage and modified...
Time-Traveling Fashion: Run To The Future’s Debut Store Fuses 80s Nostalgia with Cyberpunk Dreams.Experience retail theatre at its finest in Run To The Future’s debut store. This space in Chengdu’s Cosmo blends artistic installations, vintage elements, and futuristic design to create a shopping experience that transcends time,...
Handcrafted Beauty: Natural Cosmetics Store in Novi Sad, Serbia by Studio Autori.Studio Autori has created a 32-square-metre sanctuary for natural beauty in Novi Sad, Serbia. Sofi Cosmetics' latest store embraces the subtle imperfections and tactile qualities of handcrafted elements, creating an environment that...
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...
Brutalist Beauty Meets Japanese Philosophy at Otaku Al Qana.In Abu Dhabi's Al Qana district, Shell+Core transforms Otaku's minimalist aesthetic into a bold architectural statement. The waterfront cafe merges brutalist forms with wabi-sabi philosophy, creating an evolving space where raw materials...
Nice Projects Weaves a Narrative of Cultural Authenticity at Somma Singapore.Excellence in hospitality design isn't just about aesthetics—it's about creating authentic experiences. Nice Projects' work on Somma Restaurant in Singapore shows how careful material selection, artisanal collaborations, and...
Inside HPlace, a Desert-Inspired Oasis in Downtown Dubai.In Downtown Dubai, Atelier Prototipi's HPlace is as a chic interpretation of desert landscapes through architecture. The hospitality venue features organic forms carved from travertine and mineral plaster, creating spaces that flow like...
Best of Hotels and Wellness Interiors & Architecture | 2024 Archive.Luxury hotels and guest houses that transport you to another world. Wellness sanctuaries that restore body and soul. In the final chapter of our 2024 retrospective, we're celebrating spaces designed to elevate the art of escape and...
Best of Hospitality Interiors & Architecture | 2024 Archive.In 2024, hospitality design projects we featured displayed remarkable innovation across unlikely spaces. Corporate cafeterias transformed into design-forward destinations, while traditional venues evolved into multi-functional hubs. From...
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...
Tardis-Like Small Sydney Semi Gets a Big Transformation by Downie North.In Sydney's eastern suburbs, Downie North have transformed a modest semi-detached home into a family sanctuary. Through clever spatial planning and thoughtful material selection, this Queens Park residence now offers doubled outdoor space,...
Twin Palms: A Laid-Back Ode to Mid-Century in Brisbane.Furnishd Studio's Twin Palms project is an ode to mid-century modern design adapted for contemporary Brisbane living. From its striking yellow entrance to the sculptural De Sede sofa, each element works to create a space that balances...
Something Old, Something Borrowed & Something New: Athens Apartment by Oikonomakis Siampakoulis Architects.Maintaining existing elements and having he kitchen become the focal point in the program were key drivers behind the design strategy of this 70s apartment. Curating a space fit for its art collecting owners, the interior plays with colour...
Heritage Meets Colour Joy at Thiss Studio’s Hartley House in London.Thiss Studio’s renovation of a Victorian era Terraced House in North East London takes the client brief of connections to the garden, a study sans-children, and a family-focussed kitchen space and celebrates with a sustainable approach,...
In Madrid, a Modern Studiolo Bridges Renaissance History with Contemporary Living.Hanghar Eduardo Mediero transforms his 1970s Madrid apartment with a deep green studiolo that serves both as furniture and contemplative space. Industrial materials and Renaissance architecture references merge to create a unique living...
Custom Details and Vintage Treasures Define This London Townhouse.A Georgian townhouse in London's Belgravia has been reimagined as a sophisticated modern home while honouring its historical roots. Child Studio's transformation includes bespoke designs and rare vintage pieces, creating spaces that are...
