Architectural Rebirth: Castle-Turned-Convent in Corsica by Amelia Tavella Architects.Amelia Tavella has restored the 1,000-square-metre castle-turned-convent dating back to 1480. The crown jewel of the modern-day structure is, hands down, the copper skin cast over the original stone facade, taking care not to cover it...
Bund Post Office and Shop by Yatofu Creatives.Helsinki based studio Yatofu Creatives have designed a new post office in Ningbo Bund, China on the banks of the Yongjiang River. Nostalgic forms combine with a palette of green, white and shades of red — reviving the establishment’s...
Sonica “First Landings” Workspace of the Future by Kingston Lafferty Design.Is it just us or have we just walked into a world interlocked by elements of Ex-Machina and Passengers? Sonica’s First Landings by Kingston Lafferty Design features an ensemble of playful spheres, circles and rectangles organised to give...
Shanghai in a Tube: Wuzhong Road Train Station by Wutopia Lab.Seeing stars? So are we with Wutopia Lab’s breathtaking Line 15 Wuzhong Road Station on Shanghai. An impressive arch, that spans a whopping 21.5 metres ornamented with backlit perforated city-scape, this futuristic space celebrates...
Room in the City in Leuven, Belgium by 51N4E.Our city's public spaces hold immeasurable social value and play a vital role in shaping our communities. Whether it is a market, piazza, playground or park, these spaces have the potential to elicit a sense of belonging and encourage...
La Raffinerie Modernist Beer Bar in Lyon by Un Studio.Un Studio has designed La Raffinerie, a post-war inspired neighbourhood brasserie in Lyon, France. The project unfolds within the skeleton of a former brewery in the “Place Guichard” district, interweaving antique French furniture...
Ruckers Hill House in Melbourne by Studio Bright.On the crest of Ruckers Hill in Northcote stands a prominent Edwardian that has been thoughtfully restored and expanded by Melbourne based practice, Studio Bright. The home sits on a corner block and, while moving through the site, the...
28 Posti Restaurant Renovation in Milan by Cristina Celestino.Coinciding with its 6th birthday, celebrated Milanese restaurant 28 Posti invited Cristina Celestino to redesign its interior. The renovation needed to make the dining experience even more welcoming, without distorting the restaurant’s...
Basic Coffee in Beijing by Office AIO.Basic Coffee by Office AIO plays on light and obscurity, establishing framed and orchestrated views through which patrons experience the café interior. A concentric sequence revolves around a concealed coffee making area, wrapped by a...
