One With Nature: Casa Nogal by Raul Almenara.On the lands of a reigning walnut tree, Spanish architect, Raul Almenera, places down a large granite rock and carves out traditional family home. However, unlike typical homes, Raul uses the granite to lay the bones for a very solid...
Celebration of Subtleties: Zacharitsa Live-Work Apartment in Athens by Molonglo & Royffe Flynn.Zacharista is one in a series of Athens apartments designed by the Greek-Australian development company Molonglo. Small and flexible, the home-work-shop hybrid, housed within a typical post-war polykatoikia, was developed in collaboration...
Blending Nature & Architecture: The Ravine in Ubud by A Work of Substance.Nestled within the heart of Ubud’s forests, this Balinese residence by A Work of Substance seamlessly blends nature and architecture. Named after the steep gorges that shape the area, The Ravine plays extension to its surrounding...
Folklore Meets Contemporary: Verbena Lounge by HANGHAR and Estudio DIIR.Hanghar collaborated with Estudio DIIR on the Guest Lounge at the ARCO Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid. The two local practices blended Spanish folklore with the contemporary in a bold installation. With a large red marquee overhead, the...
Dikka Bakery in Shanghai by Some Thoughts.We can already smell the aroma of fresh bread just by looking at Some Thoughts Studio’s Dikka Bakery in Shanghai—a pastry store that includes colour themes that incorporate comforting brown tones evocative of a freshly baked loaf....
Old School Bistro: PNY Burger in Nantes by Rudy Guénaire.French architect and designer Rudy Guénaire has conceptualised a nostalgic American style bistro in Nantes, France. The polished scheme takes inspiration from Italian vintage embellishments mixed with bohemian and American touches. Rudy...
Modern Transposition of the Roman Domus: Molteni&C 2023 Collection Unveiled at Salone del Mobile.For this year’s Salone Del Mobile, Molteni&C presented a momentous showcase inspired by the Roman Domus. Evolving their concept of ‘Home’ for 2023, the legacy Italian brand united the connected living of the past alongside technology...
Intricate Tapestry of Terracotta & Ceramics: Gallery House in West Bengal by Abin Design Studio.Embracing materiality from the inside out, Gallery House seamlessly balances contemporary construction with the town’s historic fabric. Taking cues from Bengal’s prevalent terracotta temples, Abin Design Studio sourced the terracotta...
A Roman Ruin Turned Family Home in Granada by Ignacio Quemada, John Hoyland & Victor Cadene.The development of turning these once four separate 15th-century Moorish homes into a luscious, dozen-bedroom holiday nest in Andalusia with glorious views of Alhambra, unearthed more than a few surprises. In the basement, the design team...
