Brutalist Beauty Meets Japanese Philosophy at Otaku Al Qana.In Abu Dhabi's Al Qana district, Shell+Core transforms Otaku's minimalist aesthetic into a bold architectural statement. The waterfront cafe merges brutalist forms with wabi-sabi philosophy, creating an evolving space where raw materials...
More Than Skin Deep: Shanghai’s One-stop Beauty Centre by FFFUN.SHI Space dances between the hyper-futuristic and the raw, industrial with ease. A multi-use building, the ground floor is a dedicated gallery and retail space, with the first floor making up the beauty centre and a private event space on...
This North London Home by McLaren Excell & Studio Iro Embraces Japanese Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic.In Camden, North London, a former warehouse and art studio has been reimagined as a generous residence. This two-storey home, showcases the collaborative efforts of McLaren Excell and Studio Iro, seamlessly blending architectural...
Creating Extraordinary out of the Ordinary: Woodward Architects Transform a 1970’s Sydney Beach House.Woodward Architects' transformation of a mundane 1970’s beach house speaks to the potential of architectural ingenuity to transcend the ordinary. Located in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the architects sought to enhance the connection to...
Wabi-Sabi meets Mojave Desert: Más o Menos by Studio Plow.Venture along Route 62 on the way to Joshua Tree National Park, and you’ll discover Más o Menos, a wine bar and café. Designed by Studio Plow with Grain Construction, the venue pays homage to desert architecture and its untamed beauty....
Federica Biasi’s Wabi-Sabi Collection for Decoratori Bassanesi.With dualism at the core of the design concept inspired by natural imperfection, Wabi-Sabi is a new tile collection conceived by the young Milan-based designer Federica Biasi for Decoratori...
Intrigue and Awe: Lake House in Udaipur, India by Ashiesh Shah.Showcasing his signature wabi-sabi philosophy, Ashiesh Shah artfully pairs modern furniture and finishes with classic artefacts to form a home layered in intrigue and awe. Overlooking sweeping vistas of the Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur, the...
Aeonic Hotel in Mykonos by 1 Architects and Stones and Walls.Laid by Korfos Bay, on the west side of Mykonos Island, Aeonic is a retreat that swaps extravagance for authenticity, and attractiveness for sophistication. Design in collaboration between Athens-based 1 Architects and Kifisia-based Stones...
The Imperfect Residence in Hong Kong by NC Design & Architecture.Nelson Chow of NC Design & Architecture has unveiled The Imperfect Residence in Hong Kong, an apartment designed in accordance with the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi. A collection of naturally flawed materials wraps around occupants,...
