Modernist Maritime Magic: Duo Centre in Krakow by Paradowski Studio.A common lobby of a residential building, Duo Centre in Krakow is part modernist marvel, part nautical nook, and 100% pure design genius. This project perfectly embodies Paradowski Studio's design philosophy of time-traveling design...
Elevating Spaces Beyond Beautiful Product: Space Furniture’s Architectural Solutions.Space Furniture's evolution from furniture retailer to architectural solutions provider across Asia-Pacific is a tale of growth sleek and stylish as their products. Now offering bespoke solutions from flooring to joinery, this move...
50 Shades of Industrial Green: Berlin Apartment Renovation by Christopher Sitzler-Brakel.In Berlin's lively Kreuzberg neighbourhood, this apartment renovation by Christopher Sitzler-Brakel is a brilliant example of thoughtful urban renewal and adaptive reuse done right. The result is the architectural equivalent of your cool...
From Caracas to Compasso d’Oro: Gio Ponti’s D.154.2 Armchair’s Extraordinary Journey.Gio Ponti's iconic D.154.2 armchair has been awarded the prestigious Compasso d'Oro Career Award, cementing its place in Italian design history. Originally created in 1954 for Villa Planchart in Caracas, this elegant piece showcases...
Australia’s Most Exceptional Homes Revealed at Houses Awards 2024.What's clear from this year's Houses Awards winners is that Australian architects are pushing boundaries and redefining what it means to create a home. They're proving that good design isn't just about aesthetics—it's about creating...
Architectural Frames: Marcante-Testa Transform Milan’s Historic Attic Apartment.Milanese context, historical figures, Japanese concept of Shakkei (borrowed scenery), and Umberto Riva’s design philosophy that furniture design is an extension of architecture underpin this historic attic apartment renovation by...
Blurred Edges: Aru House in Newcastle by Curious Practice.Named after the Awabakal word for insect, Aru House places value on reuse and repair. This relatively modest home punches well above its budget and scale while contributing to the surrounding neighbourhood. It speaks to the power of...
In Budapest, Miklós Kiss Invites Visitors to Engage With Art in One of the Most Unexpected Places.In the heart of Budapest, a unique project by the multifaceted artist Miklós Kiss, a.k.a Kissmiklos, redefines the intersection of art, design and function. This ambitious project encapsulates Kiss's vision of making art an accessible and...
From Brutalism to Fantasy: Terrace House Mirage by Alcami Architecture.An utterly unexpected and delightful interpretation of urban living, Terrace House Mirage captures the essence of constrained spaces with a finesse that borders on the miraculous. Victor Alcami of Alcami Architecture describes it best:...
