BURSA Hotel in Kiev, Ukraine by Balbek Bureau.Ukraine-based architects Balbek Bureau have completed BURSA, a Bauhaus-style concept hotel slash art gallery in Podil, the cultural centre of the Ukrainian capital Kiev. The 1900 sqm site comprises two old buildings, 100 and 200 years old,...
House of Architectural Heritage in Muharraq, Bahrai by Leopold Banchini Architects.Designed by Noura Al Sayeh and Leopold Banchini Architects, the House for Architectural Heritage in Muharraq, Bahrain is an exhibition space that promotes both conservation of the past, and conversation about the future urban development...
A Country Home in Chievo, Verona by Studio Wok.Milan-based Studio Wok has converted a rural barn in Chievo, Verona into a stunning contemporary residence that sparks a dialogue between history and modernity. Paying great attention to the surrounding landscape, Milan-based Studio Wok...
Whitworth Locke Hotel in Manchester, UK by Grzywinski+Pons.New York City-based practice Grzywinski+Pons has recently completed Whitworth Locke, a 160-room hotel with a bar, cafe, lounge and co-working space in Manchester, England. “This commission had special resonance for us as the beautiful...
Gina Tricot Concept Store in Stockholm by Note Design Studio.Gina Tricot's flagship on the hip Stockholm island of Södermalm sports a fresh brand image that elevates the garments on display while empowering the shoppers in the...
Bally Showroom in Milan by storagemilano.There is definitely no shortage of smokin’ hot fashion-retail action in Milan, and Bally’s newest outpost by storagemilano is set to become another must-see destination. All in the name of research, of course! Set within the...
Challis Avenue Apartment Renovation by Retallack Thompson.Emerging Sydney architecture practice Retallack Thompson took 6 months to design, and Culbert Constructions took 4 months to build this smart and elegant one bedroom apartment renovation on one of Potts Point’s most coveted...
17thC Palazzo Transformed by Jean Nouvel into The Rooms of Rome Luxury Accommodation.It’s not often we get to see luxury accommodation served up with this much personality and flair, especially when the by-line reads as who’s who in the zoo – Alda Fendi of the famous Roman fashion dynasty FENDI, the renowned French...
The Modern House’s New HQ Inside Repurposed Church Hall Transformed by TDO architecture.TDO architecture has recently transformed a 20th Century church hall in London’s Southwark into a versatile workspace for The Modern House that celebrates light, material and the original fabric of the old building. As a speciality...