Stories On Design // Modern Arches.Today’s Story is dedicated to one of architecture’s most fundamental elements, the one present in its very nomenclature: The Arch. Perhaps you would have noticed the resurgence of Arches in many modern projects, from architecture...
‘Immersion’ Exhibition in Montpellier, France by Lucía Martínez Pluchino + Raquel Durán Puente.Lucía Martínez & Raquel Durán’s project “Immersion” has won the public vote at the 2017 edition of the Festival des Architectures Vives of...
Anahi Restaurant in Paris by Humbert & Poyet.In the historic Le Marais district of Paris, sprawls a charming Art Deco glass painted ceiling, mahogany panelled walls and golden cracks in porcelain white tiles of restaurant ANAHI, temptingly inviting customers to step inside this...
Technicolor Paris Duperré Basketball Court by Pigalle, Ill-Studio and Nike.Originally known for its edgy graphic layout, punctuated by its primary colour scheme, the Paris Duperré basketball court was first revealed in 2009. It was a collaboration between Pigalle the French fashion brand, the design agency...
Stories On Design // Old Meets New: Architecture of Renewal.We are extremely lucky to have a world filled with creative geniuses that appropriate spaces which are built in one era and transform them into a space that harmoniously incorporate a contemporary one. Be that by planning, use of...
Spectacular Renovation of The National Library of France by Bruno Gaudin & Jean-François Lagneau.In 2007 Bruno Gaudin Architects were commissioned to start a major planning overhaul on the Rue de Richelieu location and complete a comprehensive modernisation of the library buildings. Whilst Gaudin’s company was responsible for the...
Inspiring Multicoloured Basketball Court Installations.Just when you thought basketball courts had nothing to offer but six foot five, hot athletes, you can think again. These basketball courts selected from across the globe just go to show, you don’t have to be an athlete to get your...
Odyssée Mosaics Collection by Mosaique Surface.Mosaique Surface have launched the Odyssée Collection, a curated offering of made-to-order mosaic patterns inspired by romance & architecture of Paris....
La Foret Noire Restaurant in Chaponost, France by Claude Cartier Studio.You’d think if you were planning on designing your first restaurant that you’d want to hire a designer who’d been around the block a couple of times. But not Isabelle and Charles Darnault. They wanted their French restaurant, located...
