Stories On Design // Old Meets New: Architecture of Renewal.We are extremely lucky to have a world filled with creative geniuses that appropriate spaces which are built in one era and transform them into a space that harmoniously incorporate a contemporary one. Be that by planning, use of...
Spectacular Renovation of The National Library of France by Bruno Gaudin & Jean-François Lagneau.In 2007 Bruno Gaudin Architects were commissioned to start a major planning overhaul on the Rue de Richelieu location and complete a comprehensive modernisation of the library buildings. Whilst Gaudin’s company was responsible for the...
Inspiring Multicoloured Basketball Court Installations.Just when you thought basketball courts had nothing to offer but six foot five, hot athletes, you can think again. These basketball courts selected from across the globe just go to show, you don’t have to be an athlete to get your...
Odyssée Mosaics Collection by Mosaique Surface.Mosaique Surface have launched the Odyssée Collection, a curated offering of made-to-order mosaic patterns inspired by romance & architecture of Paris....
La Foret Noire Restaurant in Chaponost, France by Claude Cartier Studio.You’d think if you were planning on designing your first restaurant that you’d want to hire a designer who’d been around the block a couple of times. But not Isabelle and Charles Darnault. They wanted their French restaurant, located...
Hubert Apartment in Paris by Septembre Architecture.It's simple. It's understated. It's sophisticated. Let's not mince our words here. What's not to love? This one bedroom apartment in Paris by Septembre Architecture is a beautiful example of allowing free flowing spaces to marry with...
Stories On Design // Grooming Spaces.First there were solariums. Then there was activewear. Noninvasive laser procedures and the injectables. The Rise of Designer Health Studios & Gyms. And now - it's all about Hair Salons, Beauty Parlours and Barber Shops that take the...
Pannecau Apartment Renovation in Bayonne, France by Concheiro de Montard.Hidden behind the facade of a traditional French house in Bayonne lies a renovated heritage apartment masterminded by Concheiro de Montard. The architects refer to the central division of the apartment as The Equator - on each side lies...
Stories On Design // Wrapped Buildings.Wrapped Buildings are awesome. Why? Because they are just like giant Christmas presents, except way cooler because you get to keep them forever. It's not that often one sees buildings that challenge the conventional to this extent. I...
