Spatial Abstraction: D House in Vietnam by KIENTRUC O.At first glance, it’s difficult to work out what’s actually happening with this residential project in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Although its immediately clear that the large, visually arresting elliptical void commands all the...
Architect’s Cabin at Longbranch, USA by Olson Kundig.Built as a bunkhouse in the 1950’s, this timber cabin in Washington State has evolved into a snug little weekender with the help of Olson Kundig Architects. Located in an ancient forest of tall fir-trees, just over an hour away from...
Hotel Bienvenue in Paris, France Designed by Chloé Negre.There’s something very French about this beautiful hotel in Paris, the first for interior designer Chloé Negre’s portfolio. Being Negre’s first crack at designing a hotel, she’s totally knocked it out of the ballpark....
Richard Rogers’ 1960 Wimbledon House Renovation by Philip Gumuchdjian.Reviving Richard Rogers' Wimbledon House to its former 1960’s glory, Philip Gumuchdjian has restored this modernist jewel into new residences and seminar spaces for fellowship recipients from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design....
Radical Refurbishment of a Former Squat House in East London by Tsuruta Architects.While recently claiming the RIBA London regional award, this former squat house in East London portrays a radical transformation, which certainly did not come without its own challenges. Tsuruta Architects weaved their influences into...
Photographer’s Loft in New York by Desai Chia Architecture.This isn’t the first time Desai Chia Architecture have had a run at designing this loft in New York City. The first time was back in 1997 when they knocked out two loft apartments and made it into one super sized 460sqm pad. They pulled...
Bridgevest Office by Studio Tomorrow Set in a Renovated Historic Building.The Dutch Financial tech firm Bridgevest brought in the interior design company, Studio Tomorrow, to transform this former bank, built in the 1890’s, into a stunning new office space. The real beauty of this fitout is not simply the...
The New Twin Peaks House in Sydney’s Rose Bay by Luigi Rosselli Architects.Modern design language of sharp edges, abstract forms, robust cantilevered canopies and oversized windows feature in this home by Luigi Rosselli...
Elgin St Residence in Melbourne by Sonelo Design Studio.As far as boxes go, it’s pretty bloody sexy. Black. Bold. And totally nothing like the antiquated Victorian original part of the house, located in a heritage precinct in Melbourne. Sonelo Design Studio have taken what was essentially...
