Salt, Fire, Heat, Acid: Bar Kar Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur by Spacemen.In Spacemen Studio’s design for Bar Kar, an immersive wood-fired restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, elements of heat and fire are reimagined via terracotta stucco walks, fiery mesh installations and the earthy hues of red travertine in a...
Sculptural Austerity: Neutrale Flagship in Barcelona by Estudio DIIR.Designed by Estudio DIIR, this Barcelona flagship is defined by two sculptural brick elements. Materials amplify the austerity of the space with sleek steel and sinuous curtains layered on top, in a dialogue between warmth and...
Unexpected and Progressive: Women’s Empowerment Shelter by Studio PPBA.What does a building for women look like? Located within a hot, dry and remote village called Loni, in Karnataka, India, the Women’s Empowerment Shelter is both unexpected and highly progressive. Designed to shelter up to 150 women and...
Interpreting the Sky: Madrid Apartment by Martin Pelaez.Like a refuge in the sky, this apartment by Martin Pelaez is a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of Madrid's popular Plaza Mayor square below. With five windows framing the sky, the architect took inspiration from the changing...
A Backdrop for Creativity: Artist Gallery and Studio by Tosh.With a Georgia O'Keeffe quote engraved on the entrance door and a Mediterranean vibe inside, this art gallery and personal studio is a creative haven for Vadodara based artist, Prachi Shah. Designed by Vidhi Malkan and Forum Shah of the...
Risky Business: Colour Blocked Apartment in Kyiv by Top Lab Interiors.Top Lab Interiors have transformed this compact rental apartment in Kyiv through an unusual colour palette and materiality. Described as an “experiment”, blocks of primary colours create a distinct and striking interior while adhering...
Two Distinct Souls: 17th Century Apartment in Rome by Punto Zero.In the heart of Rome's historic Monti neighbourhood, Punto Zero transformed a 17th Century apartment into a colourful and bright home. Approaching the project with a keen sensitivity to the existing architectural narrative, original bones...
A Kaleidoscope of Styles: Apartment in Vilnius by Plazma Architecture Studio.A derelict apartment in Lithuania’s capital has been given a major revamp by Plazma Architecture Studio. Located in a 1914 building with early modernist details, the compact apartment has been adapted to the needs of its inhabitants with...
Fluently Feminine: Aanchal Vijaywargi Boutique in Hyderabad by Naav Studio.This elegant boutique in Hyderabad by Naav Studio is designed to fluently adapt to an evolving collection by Indian fashion designer Aanchal Vijaywargi. Taking inspiration from the Hindi word for ‘monotone’, the overall aesthetic...
