Familiar and Futuristic: Pidapipo Laboratorio Fitzroy by Dion Hall.Melbourne’s beloved Pidapipo has a new Italian dessert destination in the heart of Fitzroy. With interior architecture by Dion Hall, Laboratorio is enveloped in stainless steel, taking cues from the high glamour of the 70s, in this...
This Cosmetic Clinic in WA by Nickolas Gurtler Takes Notes from a Perfume Bottle.Nickolas Gurtler has transformed this cosmetic clinic in Western Australia, inspired by the classic star shaped Thierry Mugler ‘Angel’ perfume bottle—have a google if you don’t recall, you’ll know the one. Working closely with...
Constructing a Persona: Up There Melbourne Store by Kennedy Nolan.From bold colour choices, sculptural mascots at the door, clever use of integrated lighting, reflective metal surfaces paired with lustrous, yet sparing fabric choices across the fitting rooms, the physical gestures in Kennedy Nolan’s...
Modernist Design Codes: Saint Laurent Capri Store by Anthony Vaccarello.If you happen to be in Capri this summer, head to Via Camerelle and you will find Saint Laurent’s newly opened second store under the architectural vision of Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello—just a stone’s throw away from the...
Past Meets Present Meets Future: A Clothing Boutique in Guangzhou by TOMO Design.In Guangzhou, China, is a clothing boutique that channels Dr. Who—minus the spaceship. The retail space—the first physical destination of vintage clothing brand MASONPRINCE, conceived by TOMO Design—transports visitors through...
A Generative Process: Reflect Studio Store in Istanbul by Salon Alper Derinboğaz.Salon Architects have designed a new store for the sustainable clothing brand Reflect Studio. Located in Istanbul, the space embodies a fluid approach that focuses on upcycling, recycling and repair culture alongside a healthy dose of...
A New Chapter: Cafe & Boutique in Nikolaj Kunsthal Copenhagen by MEE Studio.Having undergone many transformations over the centuries, Nikolaj Kunsthal church in Copenhagen—built in 1912 and dating all the way back to the early 1200s—has been adopted as a contemporary art space since 1981. With the help 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,...
