Manchester Building Refurbishment in Lisbon by Rar.Studio.When Rar.Studio initially viewed the forgotten interiors of Manchester Building, they were met with the decaying bones of a previously elegant structure. Intricate mouldings swirl across the ceiling while charming double doors frame...
Muntaner Residence in Barcelona by Scala Studio.Scala Studio's Muntaner Residence is an effortlessly liveable, elegant home that embraces the courtyard and its heritage context. A collection of warm materials sit alongside one another. Preloved pieces mesh with new contemporary...
Kew House by Fiona Lynch Office.One of the main objectives was to create two different experiences: light and bright in the contemporary part, and more luxurious and secluded in the old house. The leadlight hues of the bay windows were the starting point of the rich...
Prior Thornbury by Ritz & Ghougassian.Ritz & Ghougassian’s Prior Thornbury offers a calming lo-fi vibe. A former print house heavy in art deco accents was stripped back into a clean interior of exposed ceiling and earthy materials. The café is set to make every brunch photo...
Providencia House in Barcelona by AMOO | Aureli Mora + Omar Ornaque.AMOO's Providencia House in Barcelona features a labyrinth of custom-made furniture, allowing the interior to unfold in an ambivalent and ambiguous way. “Sofas that are beds turn into desks; beds that are wardrobes turn into bathtubs,”...
Lika Lab Boutique in Hangzhou by Say Architects.Say Architects’ Lika Lab boutique manipulates time and space, transporting visitors into a softly coloured universe. Frosted resin and mirrored stainless steel create a translucent outer skin that blurs bright colours, creating an...
Surreal Classicism: Maó Space by One Fine Day Studio & Partners.Projects that strike me the most are the ones that manage to masterfully shift our perception of time. Spaces that feel unique because they look like they don’t belong in the present, nor the past. They feel fresh and familiar at the...
El Guateque Barcelona by AdriĂ Escolano & David Steegmann.AdriĂ Escolano and David Steegmann have reinvigorated the shell of a Barcelona home in a state of near-ruin. The pair divided the existing single-family house into two independent units, dubbed El Guateque. In the process, they stitched...
Atomic Beer Project in Redfern by YSG Studio.YSG Studio has transformed an abandoned brick warehouse in Redfern into Gage Roads’ microbrewery and restaurant, dubbed Atomic Beer Project. The studio explains that existing grunge elements have been retained and “spliced with acidic...
