Six Hospitality Interiors that Prove Less is More.We’re used to wine-and-dine spots emulating the energy that is often associated with the activity itself, so it makes it all the more impressive when the interior manages to capture the sophisticated serenity of the experience in a very...
No Walls? No Worries: Sans Walls Villa in South Korea by Joongho Choi Studio.Designed by Joongkho Choi Studio, Sans Villa is a two-storey structure embedded in the landscape of Gapeyong-gun, Gangwon-do in South Korea. Mute in appearance with precast concrete panels to blend in, internally the villa surprises...
Sangmin Oh’s Knitted Lights Bring Deeper Appreciation for the Natural World’s Extraordinary Beauty.Sangmin Oh's Knitted Lights project, created in collaboration with the Textile Museum in Tilburg, combine light and textiles to create magical stories. These sophisticated glow-in-the-dark knitted 3D shapes are reminiscent of glowing coral...
Charcoal & Moon: Sutimoon in Seoul by Another D Studio.Taking the concept of a moon’s ethereal glow within a clear night, Another D Studio poetically stage the interior of Sutimoon, a restaurant in Seoul’s Yeouido district that mimics the celestial nature of the moon traced gracefully by...
Old Ferry Donut in Seoul by Studio Gimgeosil.With café hopping being a prominent pastime in South Korea, it’s imperative one’s interior be unique and quirky—and tasty—to garner attention. Studio Gimgeosil’s Old Ferry Donut understood the assignment, introducing a touch of...
The Perfume Club in Seongdong-gu, South Korea by T-FP.You’re invited to step inside Korean scent-creator Soohyang’s Perfume Club designed by T-FP. Think omakase meets wine tasting but replace the wine with scents—T-FP’s Perfume Club offers a bespoke experience for scent lovers and...
Modern Heritage: Blue Bottle Coffee Myeondong by Teo Yang Studio.Designed by Teo Yang Studio, this unique little coffee shop, Blue Bottle Coffee in Myeongdong, initiates a dialogue between the city’s rich heritage and modern Korean culture. Sitting within the heart of Seoul’s commercial district,...
A European-style Café near Seoul by Design by 83.When the pandemic hit and international travel became a no-go, people the world over resorted to alternatives. Some lived vicariously through Instagram. Some binged K-dramas on Netflix. And yet others, as in the case of those inhabiting...
Like Layers of Pastry: Kyeokyeoi (KK2) Bakery in Seoul by Workment.Workment have designed Kyeokyeoi, a tiny bakery in Seoul specialising in croissants. Inspired by layers of pastry dough, the studio looked to visually layer the interior without crowding the space. Glass cabinets were stacked in a row with...
