Life Imitates Art: Casa Vasto in Barcelona by Mesura.They say work-life-balance is important, and you’d be hard pressed to disagree. In the case of Vasto Gallery in Barcelona’s Poblenou, Mesura took a reductive approach to spatial separation and programming in this gallery-slash-home....
Known Work’s Debut Collection is an Ode to Gathering.New York’s Parts and Labor Design have branched out into collectible furniture with their new venture Known Work. An ode to gathering and conversation, co-founders Jeremy Levitt and Danu Kennedy were inspired by the idea of a home as an...
Tradition, Culture & Modern Workplace: UAE Government Office in Abu Dhabi by Agata Kurzela Studio.When tasked with retrofitting an existing space with the UAE government offices, little did Agata Kurzela Studio know their initially simple brief would grow into a multifaceted, complex new project that embraced tradition, culture, and...
Off-Kilter Minimalism: Vaders Dye Tattoo Studio in Hamburg by Deglan Studios.Artist-architect duo Deglan Studios bring their signature off-kilter minimalism to this Hamburg tattoo studio that feels akin to an upmarket beauty clinic. A calm and bright colour palette was utilised alongside a limited material...
Harnessing Materiality & Light: LES Berlin by RHO.Designed to be a highly flexible event location, LES Berlin is the kind of space that lies dormant until it is called upon. Lonely and stark, a series of hard surfaces build up the bones of three distinct areas—canteen, bar and event...
Sculptural Austerity: Neutrale Flagship in Barcelona by Estudio DIIR.Designed by Estudio DIIR, this Barcelona flagship is defined by two sculptural brick elements. Materials amplify the austerity of the space with sleek steel and sinuous curtains layered on top, in a dialogue between warmth and...
Futurism and Footwear: Ura Tokyo by Insideout.An innate sense of tranquillity comes to the fore at Ura Tokyo. A veil of fluorescent lighting, pierced by a mirrored obelisk-like mass breaks the boundary between inside and out. Insideout’s key consideration was playing with extreme...
All in the Detail: LD Apartment in Rome by Incognito Studio.The eternal city is a treat for the senses. Among its chaos, food, fountains and charm is the LD Apartment by Incognito Studio, designed in collaboration with Emmylou Verhaegen. This home is a testament to the possibilities of design where...
A Modernist Boudoir: Locke am Platz in ZĂĽrich by Sella Concept.Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke expands into Zurich, Switzerland with the opening of its fifteenth property, Locke am Platz. Located in Enge, London-based Sella Concept took inspiration from the city, reflecting the cultural identity of...
