Casa do Monte in Lisbon by Leopold Banchini Architects and Daniel Zamarbide.Simple, raw materials are prevalent throughout Casa do Monte house in Lisbon, with thick concrete facades, floors and built-in shelving left exposed. The dominant single material leaves details to a minimum, with Leopold Banchini...
Casa Popeea Boutique Hotel in Romania by Manea Kella.In restoring life to the formerly derelict Casa Popeea hotel in Braila, Romania, London-based studio Manea Kella maintained the property’s historic charm and art nouveau details balanced with contemporary additions. A carefully...
Theatre House in Turin, Italy by Bodà Architetti.Bodà Architetti renovated this early 20th-century apartment in Turin, for a couple who love reading and the arts, aptly named Theatre House. Beyond the cultural interests of the clients, the high ceilings and lowered beams that...
New York Office by Halleröd.Stockholm-based design practice Halleröd turn their attention to commercial interiors for this slick office project in New York, creating a character-filled interior with bold blue motifs ranging in tone and intensity. Timber paneling...
Fig Facial Bar in Vancouver by Scott & Scott Architects.Occupying just 37sqm in an early 1900’s shopfront, Fig Facial Bar is complemented by neighbouring Vancouver health and lifestyle boutiques. Green perforated steel clads the walls, with Scott & Scott Architects using it to form scalloped...
Robin Boyd’s Pettigrew Residence in Melbourne Transformed by Flack Studio.When it comes to respectful heritage renovations that are high on impact, the ones that masterfully walk the tight rope between old-school and contemporary, things simply don’t get much better than this guy right here. Located in...
Self-Portrait Studio London Flagship by Casper Mueller Kneer Architects.Casper Mueller Kneer Architects have designed the first standalone store for Self Portrait in London’s Mayfair, defining the space with custom designed pink and white terrazzo flooring, an open grid ceiling, and dark Cornish mineral clay...
Coast House in Sydney by Luke Moloney.Sydney-based architect Luke Moloney designed a coastal home in Sydney’s East for his brother and family. The project entailed adding a simple upper storey to a humble beach bungalow, answering the brief for a cost-effective home that...
Villa Lena in Tuscany by Hesselbrand Set in a Former Horse Stable.Hesselbrand’s design concept emphasises the playful meeting of traditional and contemporary in the redeveloped Fattoria building, the former horse stables of Villa Lena in Tuscany. A carefully curated palette of organic materials and...
