Ward Wijnant’s BLEND Collection Offers a New Perspective on Solid Timber.Inspired by the concept that timber from one tree can provide diverse patterns and structures, Ward Wijnant’s BLEND collection comprises timber furniture made with quarter and plain-sawing, resulting in an unusual texture and surface...
Theatre House in Turin, Italy by Bodà Architetti.Bodà Architetti renovated this early 20th-century apartment in Turin, for a couple who love reading and the arts, aptly named Theatre House. Beyond the cultural interests of the clients, the high ceilings and lowered beams that...
Villa RA in Calabria, Italy by MORQ Architecture.Contemporary and distinct amongst its rural landscape, Villa RA by MORQ Architecture is set 300m above sea level, atop a mountainous ridge in Calabria, in southwest Italy. Aiming for the villa to feel ingrained as part of the landscape,...
Bismarck House in Sydney’s Bondi by Andrew Burges Architects.Architect Andrew Burges acknowledges the semi-detached house is a typology he has been critical of in the past – for its shotgun corridor, compromised privacy and generally poor amenity – and so he looked for bigger connections to a...
Selo Shoe Store in Sao Paulo by MNMA Studio.MNMA Studio aimed to create a seamless transition between the exterior and interior OF Selo shoe store in Sao Paulo, with the same concrete on the footpath continued within, and oval and rounded shapes defining the minimalist floor plan....
Self-Portrait Studio London Flagship by Casper Mueller Kneer Architects.Casper Mueller Kneer Architects have designed the first standalone store for Self Portrait in London’s Mayfair, defining the space with custom designed pink and white terrazzo flooring, an open grid ceiling, and dark Cornish mineral clay...
Brighton Residence II in Melbourne by Tecture & Studio Tate.Having identified Melbourne’s bayside aesthetic as largely traditional and conservative, Tecture imagined a bold and textured external structure for Brighton Residence II brought to life with timber, brick and glass, designed in...
Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech, Morocco by Studio KO.Since first opening its doors in 2017, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent became an immediate design and cultural destination in Marrakech. Dedicated to the work of the legendary French couturier, the museum houses an important selection from...
Aranya Art Center in Qinhuangdao, China by Neri&Hu.Neri&Hu, have designed the stunning Aranya art centre, set inside a seaside resort community in Qinhuangdao, China. Like an impenetrable rock, sitting firmly in the shifting environment, the exterior of the gallery is composed of concrete...
