Qishe Courtyard House in Beijing by ARCHSTUDIO.ARCHSTUDIO has renovated a dilapidated hutong in Beijing, introducing a series of contemporary architectural insertions. A central curved veranda — a basic element of traditional Chinese architecture, is embedded into the old Siheyuan to...
Timber ‘Terrazzo’ Made from Recycled Materials by Foresso.Birmingham-based brand Foresso utilizes offcut timber and waste plaster to form an innovative composite material that resembles terrazzo stone, developed as a reaction against waste generated by the interiors industry. Just like the...
No 92 Wine Bar in Sydney’s Glebe by Pattern Studio.Glebe’s No 92 Wine Bar delivers the warmth of a cosy local hangout with nuanced elegance. Pattern Studio worked to preserve the spirit of a bygone era, resulting in a refined rendition of an intimate salon. Elemental fixtures include...
223 Napier Street, Melbourne by Freadman White for Milieu.Freadman White’s intellectual rigour and attention to small gestures elevate the overall outcome at 223 Napier Street by Milieu. Building on Melbourne’s unique urban texture with a sensitive design response inspired by Australian...
#7 Southlands: 1930s Multipurpose Apartment Renovation in Mumbai by SquareWorks.SquareWorks revamped the charming 1930s Art Deco Apartment, No.7 Southlands in Mumbai, creating dynamic and multifunctional spaces while preserving its heritage attributes. The interior now caters to a residential workspace and studio...
Melt House in Osaka, Japan by SAI Studio.In order to create a sense of indoor-outdoor living with limited space, SAI Studio split Melt House into a north and south building with a full-height courtyard in between. Placing a roof over the courtyard meant it could still be utilized...
Karavaan Cafe & Bar in Amsterdam by Studio Modijefsky.Karavaan in Amsterdam West is an all-day restaurant and bar with a caravan’s journey-inspired interiors by Studio Modijefsky. The corner site is subtly divided into meadow, swamp, forest, mountain and desert landscapes, each...
Capsule Hotel & Library in Zhejiang Province, China by Atelier Tao+C.An old rammed earth building in the middle of the Chinese village of Qinglongwu has been converted by Atelier Tao+C into a boutique hotel and library. Surrounded by verdant mountains, the picturesque structure accommodates 20 guests, with...
Vandewiele HQ in Kortrijk, Belgium by Steven Vandenborre Architects.Seeking to re-open the 1940s original factory hall and reclaim its historical, industrial character, Steven Vandenborre Architects have transformed the Vandewiele office headquarters in Kortrijk, Belgium. The open-plan office is divided by...
