Locura Bar in Byron Bay by Pattern Studio.I’m thrilled to share an exclusive first look at Pattern Studio's recently completed project in their hometown of Byron Bay – a true labour of love that was delivered on a modest budget, consuming the design duo with all project...
17thC Palazzo Transformed by Jean Nouvel into The Rooms of Rome Luxury Accommodation.It’s not often we get to see luxury accommodation served up with this much personality and flair, especially when the by-line reads as who’s who in the zoo – Alda Fendi of the famous Roman fashion dynasty FENDI, the renowned French...
Converted Loft in the Heart of Shoreditch, East London by Chan & Eayrs.This converted loft space in the heart of Shoreditch, east London, is an elegant three-bedroom apartment brought to life by young British architects Zoe Chan Eayrs and Merlin Eayrs of Chan & Eayrs. Measuring approximately 270 square metres...
The Shifting Feminine Aesthetic: Forte Forte Store in Paris by Robert Vattilana & Giada Forte.There’s an emerging breed of retail interiors designed for women, which feel like spaces that just get us. They are layered, tactile, nurturing, inclusive, and more than a little unexpected. And while utterly and unapologetically...
Panorama Suburbia House in Switzerland by Leopold Banchini & Daniel Zamarbide.When surrounded by sprawling suburbia with its homogeneous houses, it takes courage and adventurousness to stand out from the crowd. Designed by Leopold Banchini & Daniel Zamarbide, this intriguing house that overlooks Lake Geneva in...
CLS Architetti Design Atelier VM’s Second Store in Milan.The concept of cut stone is the common thread inside Atelier VM's Milan store: the cutting of a diamond and its geometric shapes inspire the angular and harmonious shapes found within the...
David Thulstrup Designs a Flagship Boutique for a Rising Star of Danish Fashion.One of our favourite designers, David Thulstrup, has shared with us the flagship boutique for Mark Kenly Domino Tan, the first retail store for the talented Danish fashion designer who has won acclaim for his namesake label. “As this...
Bosc d’en Pep Ferrer: House on Formentera Island, Spain by Marià Castelló Martínez.It’s a wonderful feeling when you encounter harmony between Mother Nature and the built environment. When architecture not only contemplates nature but intimately engages with it as a pivotal element of design. This quality is deeply...
Hoa’s House: Conversion of a 150-year-old Melbourne Pub by ioa studio.Over a year in the making, emerging Melbourne-based design practice ioa studio transformed a dull office space, once an old pub, into a warm and playful home brimming with personality. “Our friend Hoa took a huge risk and bought the...