Do-C Ebisu Tokyo Capsule Hotel Renovation by Schemata Architects.Would you tuck into a 2x1m fiberglass box for a night’s sleep? Capsule hotels—where rows of single-bed-sized rooms are stacked on top of one another, were born out of Osaka in the late 1970s, and are a part of a sort of bare...
Sake Central Bar in Hong Kong by Sean Dix.Created by an international team, this little Hong Kong gem is a celebration of Japanese culture through food and beverage, with a primary focus on...
House For Four Generations in Tokyo, Japan by Tomomi Kito Architects & Associates.The expression goes: ‘More is more’ and in this instance, Tomomi Kito Architects have shown us just that, without holding back on the abundance of quality woodwork. From luxe wooden flooring to cabinetry and a charming wooden-clad...
Warm Minimalism: Shoei House in Japan by Hearth Architects.This house in Shiga, Japan was designed by Hearth Architects and built on a plot of land that's mere 5.5 meters wide. The architects have embraced the limitations of a super-narrow block of land, making the most of the crafty design...
Gigi-Verde Flower Atelier in Kobe, Japan by Sides Core.Designed by Sides Core, Gigi Verde is an atelier that creates custom flower arrangements for event spaces, in addition to serving as a retail flower...
Building with Sun, Water and Air: Hiroshi Sambuichi’s Subterranean Installation at The Cisterns in Frederiksberg.Located under Frederiksberg Hill, in the heart of Søndermarken Park, are The Cisterns, a subterranean reservoir that once supplied drinking water for all of Copenhagen. The murky and eerily still space is currently the backdrop of Hiroshi...
Interview: Milan-Based Japanese Designer Kensaku Oshiro.A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the uber talented and ever so humble Japanese-born Milan-based designer Kenasku Oshiro during his first ever visit to Australia. I was incredibly excited to have the opportunity to chat to...
Nobu Downtown, New York City by David Rockwell.After 23 years, Nobu Tribeca closed to make way for a new flagship – Nobu Downtown – set in a landmark building in New York City's Financial...
Arita Tea Pavilion at Design Miami / Basel 2017 by Scholten & Baijings.Scholten & Baijings teamed up with an architect and kimono designer to present the 2016/ Edition of Arita porcelain at the Design Miami / Basel...
