Tradition, Culture & Modern Workplace: UAE Government Office in Abu Dhabi by Agata Kurzela Studio.When tasked with retrofitting an existing space with the UAE government offices, little did Agata Kurzela Studio know their initially simple brief would grow into a multifaceted, complex new project that embraced tradition, culture, and...
Salt, Fire, Heat, Acid: Bar Kar Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur by Spacemen.In Spacemen Studio’s design for Bar Kar, an immersive wood-fired restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, elements of heat and fire are reimagined via terracotta stucco walks, fiery mesh installations and the earthy hues of red travertine in a...
Defying Banality: 087 Lisbon Residence by Fala Atelier.Fala Atelier has crafted a small house in Lisbon that boldly defies banality. The three level home showcases a playful exploration of the architectural language and a complete disregard for geometric symmetry. Inside is a canvas of small,...
A Different Kind of Après-ski: Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar in Aspen by Giampiero Tagliaferri.Aspen has long been the destination that offers more than slaloming and slopes, so it is no surprise that the Sant Ambroeus hospitality group decided to expand their brand to this town. Who better to bring that Milanese feel, than Los...
Emotional Islands: Ye Xiao Xiao Tea Space by Aurora Design.Come and pour yourself a cup of tea with us as we admire the hushed beauty of Aurora Design’s Ye Xiao Xiao Tea Space. An interior made with delicate draping of fabric for a sense of luxury and an allusion to the warm hug one experiences...
Rive Roshan’s Australian Show Colours our Perception with Hope, Optimism & Empathy.In Rive Roshan's debut Australian solo exhibition, Amsterdam-based design studio showcases a new series of mesmerising functional art objects and shifting wall pieces. Partners in life and work, Ruben de la Rive Box and Golnar Roshan...
Fine Tuned: Music Club by Levkovich Architects.Sometimes design translates to a sound. Sometimes it’s so clear in its identity, that it transcends the aesthetic and ascends into the audible. Enter Music Club by Levkovich Architects, a members-only club for those well versed in the...
An Office in 1000 Pieces: ABEZ Design’s Own HQ in Orihuela.Inspired by the vernacular of their hometown, ABEZ Design have transformed a former commercial space into their own office in Orihuela, Spain. The studio looked to reinterpret commonly used construction elements that had long been deemed...
Oro Lamp Series by Nicole Lawrence Studio.Melbourne designer Nicole Lawrence takes her process-led practice to new heights with the Oro Lamp Series. Strikingly curvaceous, the playful lights take compositional inspiration from the iconic Ouroboros snake symbol. Intending to marry...