Random Art Space in Hangzhou, China by Air Architects.Miami based AIR Architects’ Random Art Space masterfully fuses a contemporary language with the traditional architectural style of Dajing Lane in Hangzhou, China. The project becomes defined by the juxtaposition of these two languages, a...
The Nest: Hand-made, Off-grid, Organic Lodge in Namibia by Porky Hefer.We guarantee Porky Hefer’s collection of holiday dwellings dubbed The Nest is unlike any isolated hideaway you have seen before, and are almost certain that after witnessing their peculiar forms you most definitely will want to stay in...
Suzdal Dacha by FORM Bureau Fuses Furniture Icons, Contemporary Art & Sentimental Russian Elements.The traditional Russian country house Dacha is a melting pot of styles, made up of a collection of disparate furniture pieces and knick-knacks. This eclectic design approach is continued in FORM Bureau’s renovation of a large estate...
EWE Studio’s Design Showroom Inside 1950s Dance Hall in Mexico City.Mexico City-based EWE Studio’s first showroom is set within a former 1950s dance hall in the charming neighbourhood of Roma Norte, collaborating with Hector Esrawe’s eponymous design practice on the 600-square-metre interior. The...
Austin Proper Hotel & Residences by Kelly Wearstler.The result of a visionary collaboration between designer Kelly Wearstler, Handel Architects, and McGuire Moorman Hospitality, the lakeside Austin Proper building is set amongst the city’s creative hub. Wearstler’s creative direction...
Highlights From Manila Fame 2019.After losing the price war with China and Vietnam, the Philippines creative industry is fighting back with artisan-led designs, at a time when handcrafted objects are highly desirable. Last month’s 70th edition of Manila FAME brought...
Sculptural Ceramic Lamps by Carmen D’Apollonio.No two pieces from Zurich-born, LA-based potter Carmen D’Apollonio look the same. Entirely handmade, her ceramic sculptures, vessels and lamps embody an expressive approach, with fluid lines, movement and rippling textures. Like her...
Terracotta Dining Collection & Ceramic Vases by Ukrainian Brand FAINA.The brainchild of Ukrainian architect and designer Victoria Yakusha, FAINA offers ceramics, bespoke furniture, organic linens, lighting and décor. Inspired by her cultural roots, Yakusha aims to bring her national identity to the fore of...
Jennie Jieun Lee’s Expressive Ceramic Sculptures Covered in Abstract Paintings.Seoul-born and Long Beach, California-based artist Jennie Jieun Lee makes some seriously engaging ceramic sculptures. Her work is deeply personal, expressing her experience of being an immigrant, a minority in America, and her personal...
