RGM 46 Apartment in Lisbon by DC.AD Studio.DC.AD Studio have renovated the duplex apartment RGM 46 in Lisbon, Portugal, executing clean design with impeccable attention to detail within a limited space and budget. The functional 60sqm layout was previously segmented into multiple...
Milkman HQ in Verona by Studio Wok.Design choices at the new Verona HQ for digital start-up Milkman focus on precise operations with low implementation cost that don’t sacrifice the quality of the workspace. On the ground floor, Studio Wok designed a large translucent...
Artedomus Brisbane Showroom by The Stella Collective & Thomas Coward.The Artedomus Brisbane showroom references the heady glamour and pizazz of 1980’s Miami resort, including a custom ‘shrine-like’ stone reception desk and surrealist apartment layout with a Colosseum wall-scape. The showroom is the...
Wearing Chairs While Sitting on Pants by Hansol Kim.Korea-born, Netherlands-based artist Hansol Kim uses found items of material as a medium to explore the human relationship with clothing and furniture for Wearing Chairs While Sitting on Pants. Questions as to why furniture feels less...
Casa do Monte in Lisbon by Leopold Banchini Architects and Daniel Zamarbide.Simple, raw materials are prevalent throughout Casa do Monte house in Lisbon, with thick concrete facades, floors and built-in shelving left exposed. The dominant single material leaves details to a minimum, with Leopold Banchini...
Inside Sunnei’s Rule-Breaking Milan Flagship Where Retail Meets Cultural Hub.Milan's coolest fashion brand Sunnei has completed their multifaceted flagship by unveiling a gallery space within their headquarters. This final piece transforms the "Store-Café-Gallery" concept into Milan's newest cultural destination....
Earth, Craft & Hospitality: Clare Cousins Architects’ Warm Minimalism for Fisher & Paykel Melbourne Experience Centre.Within a meticulously restored 1920s garage on Brunswick Street, Fisher & Paykel's Melbourne Experience Centre showcases three distinct kitchen environments through a material palette celebrating local provenance. Clare Cousins Architects,...
Studio Manifold’s Design Double-Header in Melbourne’s Collingwood.In a heritage-listed building on Collingwood's Peel Street, Studio Manifold has designed two distinct but philosophically aligned projects I can only describe as a design double-header. Mane, a gender-fluid retail experience, and Two Birds...
Glass Act: A Crystalline Retail Experience in Seoul by Indiesalon.In Seoul's bustling Garosu-gil district, Indiesalon has created a crystalline retail environment for cosmetics brand Glow. The 36-square-metre showroom uses glass architecture and technical innovation to create a retail space that feels...
Hagen’s Organics Carves Out a Fresh Identity in East Brunswick Village.At East Brunswick Village, interior designer Holly White and Hagen's Organics reveal a transformative retail design that honours their agricultural roots while embracing modern aesthetics. The family-owned butcher combines galvanised...
Best of Retail Interiors & Architecture | 2024 Archive.In 2024, retail design elevated shopping into an art form, creating spaces that seamlessly blend commerce, culture, art and architecture. The jewellery sector led with several standout projects. Fashion retail pushed boundaries through...
Inside Sunnei’s Rule-Breaking Milan Flagship Where Retail Meets Cultural Hub.Milan's coolest fashion brand Sunnei has completed their multifaceted flagship by unveiling a gallery space within their headquarters. This final piece transforms the "Store-Café-Gallery" concept into Milan's newest cultural destination....
Sleeping Among the Trees But Make it Luxury: The Montenotte’s Woodland Suites in Cork.The Woodland Suite Experience at Cork's Montenotte Hotel redefines luxury accommodation in Ireland with its €7.5 million ($13M AUD) development of nine architect-designed retreats. Nestled within the hotel's historic grounds, these...
Shell+Core Crafts Dynamic Day-to-Night Experience for ETHR’s Clubhaus in Sharjah.ETHR expands its beloved UAE presence with a new Clubhaus concept in Sharjah, where shell+core's design extends the brand's minimalist language while drawing subtle inspiration from the emirate's distinctive mountainous...
At Bar Bon Funk in Singapore, Music, Materials and Design are a Team Sport.In Singapore's New Bahru, Bar Bon Funk is another fine example of thoughtful hospitality design by Nice Projects, the team serious about creating special environments that are light hearted with big personalities. The 110-square-meter...
The EVE Hotel Sydney: A Biophilic Breath in Wunderlich Lane’s Final Chapter.Rooted in a philosophy of longevity, The Eve balances enduring architectural design with contemporary accents. It's a celebration of Sydney's creative spirit and a contributor to the ongoing story of Surry Hills and Redfern—a design...
Perfect Playlist of Light & Materiality: Space Talk Listening Bar in London by EBBA and Charlotte Taylor.At London's Space Talk listening bar, sound isn't just heard—it's seen and felt. EBBA and Charlotte Taylor have crafted a honey-toned, homely interior where acoustic engineering meets aesthetic excellence. Custom speakers by Friendly...
Mistovia Studio’s Dance Between Eras in Warsaw Home Renovation.Marcin Czopek of Mistovia studio has transformed a pre-war Warsaw apartment into a space where history breathes alongside contemporary design. The 69sqm renovation preserves original elements like herringbone timber floors and brass...
Belgian Designers Breathe New Life into Historic Doctor’s Residence and Practice.Dries Otten and Axelle Vertommen have breathed new life into a modernist doctor's residence in Turnhout, Belgium. Part of the 'Turnhoutse School' tradition, this architectural gem now serves a family with three children while preserving...
Design Duality: Penthouse Renovation in Madrid by Estudio Reciente.This 120sqm Madrid penthouse renovation employs contrast rather than walls to define spaces. A vibrant core of rich materials—oak panelling, green walls, and striking marbles—transitions to calm, neutral living areas. The standout...
Small Space Triumph: 3D-Printing Transforms Bratislava Office into Dynamic Home.A former insurance office in Bratislava's iconic Kotva House has been transformed into a compact but dynamic living space. The renovation showcases innovative design solutions including a custom steel structure with 3D-printed connections...
Milanese Magic: Opus Atelier Transforms Fashion District Workshop into Refined Pied-à-Terre.In Milan's fashion district, Opus Atelier has transformed a former workshop into a refined 90-square-metre pied-à-terre. The space exemplifies clever concealment of functional elements, material contrasts between warm walnut and sleek...
Love Shack in Bondi Reimagines Material Reuse and Small-Scale Functionality.Second Edition's Love Shack is a small but powerful example of sustainable design principles in action. This chameleon of a space functions as a bedroom, living room, or office while championing innovative material reuse. From salvaged...
