AMORE Sulwhasoo Flagship Store in Seoul, South Korea by Neri&Hu.Inspired by the concept of the lantern, Sulwhasoo Flagship Store by Neri&Hu features a delicate lattice of brass rod cages, linking the five storeys of the Asian skincare brand's stunning retail space in Seoul. The literal and...
Toorak2 House Renovation in Melbourne by Robson Rak.Originally built in 1983, this mock Georgian home has undergone a major renovation by Melbourne-based Robson Rak, presenting a pleasant surprise upon...
Life House (Tyˆ Bywyd): John Pawson’s Modern-Day Retreat in Rural Wales.World-famous award-winning architect John Pawson was commissioned by Living Architecture to design ‘Tyˆ Bywyd’ (translating to ‘Life House’), a 260 square metre property located on the lower slopes of a small valley in Llanbister,...
Antica Morphett Street Pizzeria in Adelaide by Genesin Studio.Antica Morphett Street in Adelaide influences from the client's Italian heritage. Genesin Studio drew inspiration from the old gated lane-ways of Napoli which open up into hidden piazzas. The paved lane-ways and bricked vaulted ceilings...
Zinc-Clad Midden Studio in Scotland by Studio Weave.Slowly nestling itself into Scotland’s western coastline, Midden Studio is this alien life form, bizarrely celebrating allusions to its Scottish, coastal context. Developed in response to the client’s long-standing relationship to...
A Black House in the Forest in Normandy, France by Marchi Architectes.Like a troll lurking under a bridge, this Nordic style black-clad cabin by Marchi Architectes is embedded into the sloping terrain below eye and road level, forming somewhat of a sunken secret extension to a medieval style building in the...
Interview: Brisbane-Based Architectural Studio Richards & Spence.Operating in their home town of Brisbane, Adrian Spence and Ingrid Richards co-founded Richards & Spence in 2008 with the aim of choreographing vibrant public spaces from private commissions. A small architectural practice of 7...
DIZENGOF99 Restaurant in Moscow by Crosby Studios.Materiality is king in DIZENGOF99, a cafe in Moscow designed by Crosby Studios. The designers completely gutted the space, and then went about adding layer upon layer of material and texture to create depth and interest. We love the...
Sawmill House by Archier in Yackandandah, Regional Victoria.The sculptor awakens at first light and enjoys the light breeze that sweeps in from the open courtyard. Through a succession of pivot doors all slightly ajar, glints of patinated brass shimmer against a timber-draped room. Nature is always...
