Form Follows Feelings: Devon Turnbull and Karimoku Craft Wooden Speakers That Stir the Soul.Karimoku Research's third Survey exhibition brings Devon Turnbull—the designer behind OJAS, whose speaker systems live in Supreme stores, Public Records, and the Cooper Hewitt—together with Karimoku Furniture's decades of woodcraft...
Foster + Partners Completes Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi After Nearly Two Decades.The Zayed National Museum by Foster + Partners has opened within Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District. This striking 56,687 square metre institution traces UAE history while paying tribute to the nation's Founding Father. The design...
Arquitectura-G Proves That Memorable Architecture Doesn’t Need to be Complicated.When Arquitectura-G took on this historic Sintra estate, they made one bold call: commit completely to blue. The Barcelona practice inserted blue-pigmented concrete throughout the abandoned wine cellar, creating a sculptural core that...
Melbourne by Melbourne: Kennedy Nolan’s Homage to Local Design Culture at Melbourne Place.Melbourne Place represents a rare achievement: a new hotel brand and building developed simultaneously, each informing the other. Kennedy Nolan crafted a complete design that questions orthodoxies while celebrating Melbourne's unique...
Puro PoznaĹ„’s Craft Renaissance: A Love Letter to Polish Heritage.Holloway Li's renovation of Puro PoznaĹ„ celebrates Polish craft traditions through thoughtful design interventions. From the sculptural reception desk to Art Nouveau-inspired glass windows, each element tells a story of local artisanship...
Vector Architects’ Forest Spa Channels Bond-Worthy Sophistication in China’s Mountains.Nestled among poplar trees in China's Wuling Mountain, Vector Architects' Wulingshan Eye Stone Spring emerges as a concrete poetry of circles and grids. Elevated on columns, this spa sits in dialogue with nature through strategic glazing...
Waterfrom Design Breaks the Grid in the Taipei HQ for Vacanza.When Vacanza Accessory needed a new office space in Taipei, Waterfrom Design responded with an avantgarde approach. Breaking free from traditional grid layouts, this workplace features winding pathways and 45-degree angles that transform...
RF Studio’s Stone Tables Tell a Story of Peru’s Ancient Geological Heritage.In an outstanding fusion of ancient technique and contemporary design, RF Studio's Mapa de Suelos collection transforms Peruvian stone into functional art pieces. Each table, crafted through traditional stoneworking methods, represents a...
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,...