How German Homeowners Built Their Dream House with Architectural Manuals.When Erika and Willi purchased a barn in Germany's wine country, they faced a challenge: transforming it with limited skills and budget. Working from detailed architectural manuals by Piertzovanis Toews architects, they spent four years...
Cinema Meets Design in Roche Bobois’ Collaboration with Pedro Almodóvar & Rossy de Palma.Roche Bobois unveils its first-ever collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar and his longtime muse Rossy de Palma at Milan Design Week 2025. This unprecedented partnership celebrates the natural connection between...
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...
Melbourne by Melbourne: Kennedy Nolan’s Homage to Local Design Culture at Melbourne Place.Melbourne Place represents a rare achievement: a new hotel brand and building developed simultaneously, each informing the other. Kennedy Nolan crafted a complete design that questions orthodoxies while celebrating Melbourne's unique...
An Eclectic Cosmopolitan Bar From Mars: Burly Bar by Studio Plenty.Drawing inspiration from Burly Gin's bottle design, this Byron Bay interior features experimental epoxy resin elements that connect brand to interior. The preserved timber saw-tooth roof dramatically spans both levels, while the...
French Art Deco Gets a Memphis Milano Twist by Dries Otten & Axelle Vertommen.A graphic designer couple’s Art Deco home receives a whimsical makeover by Dries Otten & Axelle Vertommen. This French residence blends original features with contemporary interventions, from Christmas-like striped cloakrooms to...
Tardis-Like Small Sydney Semi Gets a Big Transformation by Downie North.In Sydney's eastern suburbs, Downie North have transformed a modest semi-detached home into a family sanctuary. Through clever spatial planning and thoughtful material selection, this Queens Park residence now offers doubled outdoor space,...
Something Old, Something Borrowed & Something New: Athens Apartment by Oikonomakis Siampakoulis Architects.Maintaining existing elements and having he kitchen become the focal point in the program were key drivers behind the design strategy of this 70s apartment. Curating a space fit for its art collecting owners, the interior plays with colour...
