Le Marais: A Luminous Apartment in Paris by Studio Haddou-DuFourcq.‘Le marais’, in French, literally translates to ‘swamp’, but there's nothing remotely swamp-like about Le Marais, the apartment in Paris recently redesigned by Studio Haddou-DuFourcq. Mind you, the same can’t be said about its...
A Micro Hospitality Experience: Nico Sayulita Hotel in Mexico by Hybrid and Palma.Immersed in the jungle-lined coast of Sayulita, Mexico, is Nico, a micro hospitality experience designed by Hybrid and Palma. Indoor and outdoor spaces combine throughout the building in a concrete grid structure, exploring thresholds and...
Durability and Rarity: Pan Milano by Studio Wok.Embodying themes of durability and rarity, Jade is a stone that represents lasting beauty. For their design of Pan Milano—a hybrid bakery, restaurant and bar—Studio Wok seamlessly translate these themes into the new neighbourhood...
A Creative Resurgence: Watertower Loft Apartment by Studio Noakes.Housed in an early 1900s shoe factory that manufactured boots for the Australian Army during the two World Wars, this Redfern apartment retained much of the historical attributes of its industrial era. However, prior alterations had...
An Eye for Detail: Lunet Boutique by Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio.In Bucharest, Romania, Lunet pays homage to both the past and future almost simultaneously, with the air of an older, traditional eyewear store (read: colour palette) juxtaposed with space-age material and lighting choices. Perhaps most...
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...
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...
New Castle: A Walled Garden Paradise in Merewether by Anthony St John Parsons.Behind imposing limestone walls of New Castle lies an "invisible garden of paradise" where rooms snake around hidden outdoor spaces. Anthony St John Parsons deliberately created "uncanny scales and proportions" using familiar materials in...
A Compact Rural Retreat Inspired by Thoreau’s Walden Philosophy.In Spain's Sierra de Gredos mountains, architecture firm Extrarradio Estudio has created a compact cabin that punches well above its 40m² footprint. Prado Toro reimagines local agricultural typologies through vertical expansion, with a...
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...
