Chi She Art Gallery in Shanghai by Archi-Union Architects.The brief to Archi-Union Architects called for a building that could provide a delicate and abundant compound art space, where various artistic events could take place. The grey green bricks were chosen for the facade as they perfectly...
Stories On Design // Circles in Architecture.The Circle is a universal symbol with extensive meaning. It represents the notions of totality, wholeness, focus, infinity, unity, timelessness, the Sun, the Moon, the entire Universe. I suspect the reason most of us are drawn to it is...
Otherworldly Magical Powers of Pantheon in Rome.Nine years later, in April 2016, I was reunited with this otherworldly building and it's special magical powers during our trip to Rome. Not only was the Pantheon the very first building that made me cry - it changed everything for me, and...
Interview: Sydney Interior & Landscape Architecture Studio Amber Road.We chat to the sassy and clever ladies from Amber Road - Sydney based Interior Design & Landscape Architecture practice who seek to merge Architecture, Art + Design in their work, resulting in interesting projects layered with...
Ancient Tuscan Church in Lucca Converted Into a Museum by MICROSCAPE Architecture Urban Design AA.The Church of San Pellegrino in the historic centre of Lucca, Italy takes the name from its location on Via San Pellegrino, now known as Via Galli Tassi. The Church was in an advanced state of neglect when MICROSCAPE architecture urban...
Sayama Forest Chapel by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP.Our love for religious architecture is well documented, and we couldn't resist sharing this beautiful little chapel, situated in a forrest adjacent to the multi-religion cemetery in Japan. Designed by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP, Sayama...
Stories On Design // 3D Grids.Today we celebrate 3D Grids in a Story that brings together many inspiring projects from around the world, ranging from architecture, interiors, furniture, art and installations. 3D Grids have proven to be the perfect building-block...
Cafe With Volcanic Stone Walls in South Korea by Platform_A.Located on the once volcanic Jeju island, South Korea, Platform Monsant is a crafted expression of its landscape - a sand-less island littered with deep earthy red boulders spewed forth from another age. Platform_A’s newly built...
HUB Performance & Exhibition Centre in Shanghai by Neri&Hu.Designed by Neri&Hu, HUB mixed-use development sits in the heart of Hongqiao District in Shanghai. The highlight of the complex is the Performance and Exhibition Centre, envisioned as the “hot spot” of culture and arts for the...
