Dexamenes Seaside Hotel in Kourouta, Greece by k-studio.Nikos Karaflos, the visionary entrepreneur-turned-hotelier, initially contacted Athens-based k-studio several years ago with an idea to transform an abandoned wine factory on the west coast of mainland Greece, into a hotel. After a long...
The Australian Ballet Refurbishment in Melbourne by HASSELL Studio.As one of the world’s most renowned ballet companies, The Australian Ballet has been synonymous with effortless beauty and powerful performance for over 50 years. HASSELL has recently completed a 13 million dollar refurbishment of their...
Urban Revivo Flagship Store in Shanghai, China by DOMANI.Guangzhou-based design studio DOMANI is back on our pages, with yet another killer retail project. This time for a young Chinese fashion brand Urban Revivo, and their flagship in Shanghai, China. In order to create a captivating retail...
Interview: Sydney-based Architects Anita Panov & Andrew Scott of panovscott.As someone who's lucky enough to call the same person her life and business partner, I feel an instant sense of comradery with those who are in the same boat. And although I haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting Anita Panov and Andrew...
VR Villa in Beirut, Lebanon by Youssef Tohme Architects and Associates.There are two main things that initially attracted me to this extraordinary residence by Youssef Tohme Architects and Associates (YTAA). Firstly – it’s gobsmackingly, unimaginably, ridiculously good looking. I mean, that concrete, the...
Vila Calando in Yanggu-gun, South Korea by Chiasmus Partners.The sprawling, angular and ominous-looking Vila Calando was conceived as a refuge from urban life. Located in South Korea's northeastern countryside, the densely vegetated area is largely untouched due to its proximity to the Demilitarised...
David Thulstrup Designs a Flagship Boutique for a Rising Star of Danish Fashion.One of our favourite designers, David Thulstrup, has shared with us the flagship boutique for Mark Kenly Domino Tan, the first retail store for the talented Danish fashion designer who has won acclaim for his namesake label. “As this...
Bosc d’en Pep Ferrer: House on Formentera Island, Spain by MariĂ CastellĂł MartĂnez.It’s a wonderful feeling when you encounter harmony between Mother Nature and the built environment. When architecture not only contemplates nature but intimately engages with it as a pivotal element of design. This quality is deeply...
Freycinet Lodge Coastal Pavilions in Tasmania by Liminal Studio.Designed by Hobart-based Liminal Studio, these nine Coastal Pavilions are the newest accommodation offering at Freycinet Lodge. Located at the foothills of the striking Hazards Mountains in one of Tasmania’s oldest National Parks, the...
