Textile-inspired 3D Printed Facade in Amsterdam by Studio RAP.Back in 2016, MVRDV’s glass brick facade to Chanel’s new flagship store broke the internet (or at least, the archi-web). Sitting on the same street, P.C. Hoofstraat in Amsterdam, is Studio RAP’s newest addition to the high-end...
Power in Simplicity: Pink House by César Béjar Studio.In contemporary Mexico, sitting along a streetscape of glossy white surfaces and timber facade details, is a solid pink box that seems to float between two party walls. A stucco-like application leaves the facade bumpy and organic—almost...
Split House in Palma de Mallorca by Feina Studio.Taking the definition of the act of splitting to new heights, Feina Studio’s Split House in Palma de Mallorca takes advantage of the site’s significant level changes to accommodate a series of spaces dictated by split levels. Whether...
Warm and Welcoming: La Posmoderna Residence in Mérida by FMT Estudio.A single-family residence in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, La Posmoderna is an expression of adaptation to the environment, offering a visual and sensory-engaging experience. With a focus on family interaction, FMT Estudio transform the...
Embodying the Spirit of Hainan: Sanya Wellness Retreat by Neri&Hu.Inspired by Nanjing, the ancient Chinese walled city, this wellness retreat in China’s Haitang Bay was devised by the Shanghai-based multidisciplinary practice Neri&Hu. With the design and research office with a global portfolio and a...
Chubby Chic: Pang Mei Noodle Bar in Beijing by Office AIO.Edging onto an open air courtyard in Beijing’s commercial district, Office AIO’s third outpost for Pang Mei Noodle Bar embraces the chubby shapes. The playful and gregarious venue fosters an exchange between people at the restaurant,...
A Concrete Vision: Casa TO Boutique Hotel in Mexico by Ludwig Godefroy.Inside Ludwig Godefroy’s concrete masterpiece is a calming and sensory oasis. A beautiful interpretation of Mexico’s Oaxacan Temple, Casa TO offers visitors a heightened sensory experience with voluminous voids and grand cut-outs. With...
Can Living with Less Result in More: Adam Haddow’s Home in Sydney’s Surry Hills.Buried amongst the urban chaos of warehouses and terraces that once served Sydney’s rag trade sits a unique home neatly packaged within a 29-square-metre site. Designed by SJB director Adam Haddow, for himself and his husband Michael and...
Artful Abode in New Delhi by Mathew & Ghosh Architects and Rajiv Saini + Associates.In one residential enclave in southeast Delhi is a home that has contracted and expanded several times over the years, mirroring the size and evolution of the family that inhabits it. When it was constructed in 1977, it was designed for a...
