Dangrove Art Storage Facility in Sydney’s Alexandria by Tzannes.Sydney—based architectural practice Tzannes has created a purpose-built state of the art storage facility, Dangrove, in Sydney’s Alexandria. Housing art philanthropist Judith Nielson’s private collection of contemporary Chinese art...
GAME StreetMekka in Viborg, Denmark by EFFEKT.The vast ex-factory interior of StreetMekka in Viborg, Denmark offers cathedral-like proportions with, quite literally, plenty of room for activities. Designed by Danish studio EFFEKT, the center contains everything from a skating bowl to...
TEA Community Centre in Xiamen, China by Waterfrom Design.The Tea Community Center in Xiamen, China is set across two levels, one of which is below the ground and hidden beneath a pool of water. A spherical internal courtyard spans across both floors, with Waterfrom Design planting a tree at its...
HARMAY Beijing Flagship by AIM Architecture.Spread over two floors, the warehouse interior of HARMAY Beijing store features a gaping void, with AIM Architecture quite literally hacking out a chunk of the ceiling to create more openness and visibility. A monumental, fast-moving...
Edoardo Tresoldi’s Site-Specific Installation ‘Simbiosi’ at Arte Sella Sculpture Park in Trentino, Italy.In Italy’s Trentino Valley, Arte Sella is renowned for intertwining nature with art, exhibiting pieces by international artists and architects such as Eduardo Souto de Moura, Kengo Kuma, Michele De Lucchi, and Ettore Sottsass. Edoardo...
DualSpace Studio Transforms a Kuala Lumpur Store into a Cinematic Experience.For Kuala Lumpur's Calaqisya Store, DualSpace Studio drew inspiration from Wes Anderson's meticulous aesthetic. The space features custom wood panelling that conceals functional elements, membrane ceiling lights casting golden warmth, and...
At Above The Clouds Melbourne Store, Pattern Explores Restraint as a Form of Richness.Above The Clouds' Melbourne expansion showcases Pattern Studio at their most considered. The young practice has refined their signature "unexpected dualities" theme into something more nuanced for the Collins Street store. It's retail...
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...
Voce at Triennale Milano Elevates Music to Museum-Worthy Art Status.Milan's cultural landscape gains a new dimension with Voce, Triennale's dedicated sound space. Designed by Luca Cipelletti within Giovanni Muzio's historic Palazzo dell'Arte, the venue combines cutting-edge acoustics with respectful...
Blade Runner & Kill Bill References Meet Japanese Ryokan In This Houston Dining Fantasy.Houston's dining scene just levelled up with Haii Keii, an immersive restaurant where reality bends through portals of perception. Designed by Gin Design Group, this surreal Japanese ryokan reimagined draws from Blade Runner's neon...
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...
House of Horns: WOJR Transforms California Ruins into Sculptural Residential Masterpiece.Architectural alchemy at its finest, WOJR's House of Horns transforms abandoned foundation ruins in California's Santa Cruz foothills into an 800-square-metre sculptural residence. The project's defining elements—a monolithic fireplace...
Paris Apartment Restoration Brings Le Corbusier’s 1930s Heritage Back from Architectural Limbo.Located within the same building where Le Corbusier lived and worked until his death in 1965, this apartment restoration showcases how contemporary design sensibilities can honour architectural heritage. RREEL's archaeological approach...
Architect George’s Steel and Timber Veil Transforms a Dense Surry Hills Federation Home.Light rules everything around this Surry Hills transformation. Architect George turned "bringing light into the urban home" from client brief to architectural poetry. Federation heritage meets contemporary family living through strategic...
Embracing the Unmovable: Mistovia Studio’s Warsaw Apartment Transformation.In Warsaw's vibrant Praga district, Mistovia Studio’s 75-square-metre apartment asks the question: can raw minimalism and maximalist expression coexist? The answer, it seems, is a resounding...
Mid-Century Vibes in Modern Dubai: Al Barari Apartment by Bone Studio.Bone Studio has transformed a Dubai apartment into a mid-century inspired sanctuary that feels like an extension of the surrounding landscape. The 150-square-metre space was cleverly reconfigured from one to two bedrooms using a raised...
House for Five Women: Architecture as a Force for Good in Post-War Bosnia.The House for Five Women in Bosnia represents a new model for post-war community healing through design. Swiss and Serbian practice TEN collaborated with local craftspeople, NGOs, and residents over seven years to create architecture that...
Tabula Studio Transforms Client Experience Through Tactile Design in Bilbao Office.Architect Nerea Apraiz has transformed a 92-square-metre former consultancy into an immersive client experience where materials, finishes, and design solutions can be touched, tested, and experienced firsthand. From showcase toilets...
1970s NoMad Building Gets a Contemporary Makeover as Financial Firm HQ by Float Studio.Smart design decisions define Float Studio's NoMad headquarters project. Working within the historic building, the team created a financial firm workspace that honours 1970s architectural...
The World’s Leading Ergonomist Reveals Why Your Design Philosophy Needs a Human-Centric Upgrade.In an exclusive conversation with the world's preeminent ergonomist Professor Alan Hedge, Dana Tomić Hughes uncovers why ergonomics deserves a seat at your table as a vital design philosophy. From the science of microgravity to debunking...
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...
A 1950s Beijing Forklift Factory Fosters Creative Synergy Between an Architecture Studio and a Modern Florist.A forgotten industrial 1950s cottage finds new life as a creative sanctuary in Beijing. Office AIO's renovation creates distinct zones for its architectural studio and modern florist Florette, maximising the 90-square-metre footprint...
This ClubHouse Brings Mid-Century Magic to Istanbul.Geo ID has transformed a former Istanbul gym space into a sophisticated members club that blends 1950s mid-century style with contemporary comfort. The space showcases an inspiring marriage of materials – polished oak walls, exposed...
