French Exit by Tadao Cern is an Ode to Ghosting.Tadao Cern has used dried grass in his suspended art installation entitled, French Exit. The artist has utilised the most basic and accessible material to create a fully immersive, visually arresting viewing experience, transporting...
Manchester Building Refurbishment in Lisbon by Rar.Studio.When Rar.Studio initially viewed the forgotten interiors of Manchester Building, they were met with the decaying bones of a previously elegant structure. Intricate mouldings swirl across the ceiling while charming double doors frame...
Kew House by Fiona Lynch Office.One of the main objectives was to create two different experiences: light and bright in the contemporary part, and more luxurious and secluded in the old house. The leadlight hues of the bay windows were the starting point of the rich...
Prior Thornbury by Ritz & Ghougassian.Ritz & Ghougassian’s Prior Thornbury offers a calming lo-fi vibe. A former print house heavy in art deco accents was stripped back into a clean interior of exposed ceiling and earthy materials. The café is set to make every brunch photo...
Providencia House in Barcelona by AMOO | Aureli Mora + Omar Ornaque.AMOO's Providencia House in Barcelona features a labyrinth of custom-made furniture, allowing the interior to unfold in an ambivalent and ambiguous way. “Sofas that are beds turn into desks; beds that are wardrobes turn into bathtubs,”...
Lika Lab Boutique in Hangzhou by Say Architects.Say Architects’ Lika Lab boutique manipulates time and space, transporting visitors into a softly coloured universe. Frosted resin and mirrored stainless steel create a translucent outer skin that blurs bright colours, creating an...
Surreal Classicism: Maó Space by One Fine Day Studio & Partners.Projects that strike me the most are the ones that manage to masterfully shift our perception of time. Spaces that feel unique because they look like they don’t belong in the present, nor the past. They feel fresh and familiar at the...
Iturbide Studio in Mexico City by Taller Mauricio Rocha + Gabriela Carrillo.On Barrio del Nino Jesus, Mexico sits Taller Mauricio Rocha + Gabriela Currillo’s Iturbide Studio – an archive and art studio designed for celebrated Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide. Analogue enthusiasts may appreciate this...
Signature Floors Launches 88 Planks.Designers of the built environment recognise the power of what lies beneath our feet. Pattern, colour and feel – all play a fundamental role. But with so much on offer, it can be challenging to work within limited timeframes and still...
