Hard Rock Cafe: Bloma Studio’s Caillou in Lyon’s Historic Quarter.Drawing inspiration from Albert Frey's Californian houses, Caillou cafĆ© in Lyon mediates between raw rock formations and architectural elements. Bloma founders Jeremy Frenot and Julian Spagnolo have created an environment where mineral...
Salt, Fire, Heat, Acid: Bar Kar Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur by Spacemen.In Spacemen Studioās design for Bar Kar, an immersive wood-fired restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, elements of heat and fire are reimagined via terracotta stucco walks, fiery mesh installations and the earthy hues of red travertine in a...
Volcanic Volumes: Gota in Madrid by Plantea Estudio.Madridās Justicia barrio is a glittering tapestry of swish boutiques, neoclassical buildings, nightclubs, bistros and tapas bars, of which most are remarkably modern in design. Plantea Estudioās latest project is the exception....
Nota Blu Marbella in MĆ”laga by Astet Studio.In Marbella, MĆ”laga, it can be tempting to stay outdoors. With golden beaches, boutique stores and Andalusian architecture that draws from Renaissance, Baroque, Gothic and Moorish styles, there's no reason to retreatāunless of course...
La Condesa Mexican Cantina in Perth by Kate Archibald Interiors.When designing La Condesa, a Tulum meets SoCal Mexican cantina in Perthās historic Subiaco neighbourhood, Kate Archibald alongside her clientāchef and restaurateur Clint Nolanāenvisioned a visually rich venue to match the spicy...
Welcome to Neo-nature: Moose Knuckles Milan Showroom by CARA \ DAVIDE and Motel409.Moose Knuckles' Milan showroom is not just a pretty face. Located in the design-centric Tortona district, the 900-square-metre interior was inspired by the concept of āNeo-natureāāa blend of the vast, barren landscape of the Canadian...
Archi-geological Wonder: Ca’n Terra House in Menorca by Ensamble Studio.A happy discovery during the coupleās family vacation catalysed Ensamble Studio to transform an abandoned sandstone quarry in Menorca into an expansive holiday home. Developed with the aid of digital earth scans and careful planning,...
Camouflaged Home in Morelia, Mexico by HW Studio.Deep in the forests of Morelia, central Mexico, rests a home that seems like it could have been magicked to life by a hobbit. Designed by HW Studio, it has all the trappings of a hobbit house, camouflaging into the hillside, mirroring the...
Architecture Meets Nature: The Hometown Moon Chapel by Syn Architects.Did you know that the saying āThe Moon Is Beautiful Tonightā is a romantic confession in Chinese and Japanese literature? Syn Architectās Hometown Moon Chapel in Taiāan, China, recreates the serene moment of moon viewing from afar...
