Stories on Design: Captivating Curtains.Have you ever taken a moment to consider the power of the curtain? Far from mundane, the humble textile āstructureā has the power to radically alter our perception of space and shape our architecture. From the unconventional,...
Public Spaces That Pop.Public spaces define the culture of a city and shape the way we all live. Well designed, they have the power to create a sense of community, belonging and identity. And the best part? Everyone can join in. They can also be almost anything,...
Bakery Interiors Good Enough to Eat.A new-age bakery is no longer a place to simply buy delicious bread. Hell, no! This is where we can expect to discover fully immersive sensory experiences informed by colour, shape, and texture, reminiscent of the food on offer. We...
Not Your Average Laundromats.Laundromats probably arenāt the most obvious typology that springs to mind when thinking of engaging hospitality or retail design ā you could even refer to them as 'the spatial underdog'. Some, however, are flipping this impression on...
Six Projects with Rocking Stone Floors.Floors arenāt always the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to bold gestures in design. Often, simple timber or polished concrete paves the way (literally) for other elements to shine. But floors are often a crucial factor in...
Stories On Design | 2017 Archive.Today we conclude our roundups of 2017 archives with a personal favourite and something I am most proud of ā āStories on Designā, our most widely read and shared content, and the most engaging for our readers and our social...
Stories On Design // Sliced Architecture.Sliced Architecture is an ode to skylights, primarily, but not just your regular, run-of-the-mill skylights. Puh-lease. When has regular anything been the topic of discussion around here? Exactly! Sliced Architecture takes into account...
Stories On Design // Nomadic Architecture.Nomadic living involves a different way of seeing things and a different attitude towards accommodation, family, work and life. For many people, the home is a symbol of permanence and the physical expression of stability and security....
Stories On Design // Green Architecture.What comes to mind when you think of āgreen architectureā? The notion may conjure images of verticalĀ gardens, vegetated roofs or trees in interiors, but the concept is much more than meets the eye. GreenĀ architecture, or green...