Hardware Store Haute Couture: The Stockholm Apartment Redefining Renovation Aesthetics.When faced with prohibitive craftsmen costs in Stockholm, Patrick Müller of Ductus Studio turned necessity into poetry. Using only affordable, locally-sourced materials, the architect created a space of perpetual transformation where...
Break-through Basics: Unplanned Domestic Prototype in San Sebastián by Ismael Medina Manzano.Breaking free from the rigid frameworks of 1960s Spanish architecture, this San Sebastián apartment renovation features a sculptural green ceramic wall, locally-sourced materials, and mobile furnishings. The result is a bold prototype for...
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...
Undulating Wall Creates Spatial Harmony in This 53sqm Hong Kong Home.New York-based Adrian Chan Design and Research Office demonstrates the power of meticulous planning in a compact Hong Kong apartment. The 53-square-meter space features an innovative undulating wall system that defines spaces while...
Elegance in Miniature: Studio Greca’s Ode to Italian Entryways.In Rivoli, Studio Greca's Interno A project is a love letter to the Italian entryways. Nestled in a historic residence once graced by the Savoia family, this 50sqm apartment posed a unique challenge. From a custom-made portal that...
An 80s Fasham Johnson Home Revival: Bridget and Adam’s Carnegie Home.A Carnegie couple breathed new life into their 1980s Fasham Johnson home, balancing Mid-Century charm with contemporary living. In a world of constant change, there's something to be said for honouring the past. This home renovation...
A Slice of Heaven From a Slice of History: Buon Gusto Studios by Studio Shand.The design team did their homework, and the level of rigour applied to analysing the existing building and understanding the community led to a space that appears as if it had always been there. The new interiors instil a sense of memory...
From Winery to Retreat: Mas Estela Holiday Apartments by Rai Pinto Studio.In the heart of Catalonia’s Empordà region, Mas Estela exemplifies the fusion of historical preservation and modern design. Conceived by Rai Pinto Studio, these two holiday apartments are housed within an old winery in the Cap de Creus...
From Brutalism to Fantasy: Terrace House Mirage by Alcami Architecture.An utterly unexpected and delightful interpretation of urban living, Terrace House Mirage captures the essence of constrained spaces with a finesse that borders on the miraculous. Victor Alcami of Alcami Architecture describes it best:...
