Build Less, Build Better: Modernist Restraint and Japanese Design in North London.Not every renovation needs to get bigger to get better. Studio Hagen Hall's Heion House in Islington proves that the most considered move is sometimes the one you don't make. By working entirely within the original footprint of a Grade-II...
David/Nicolas Open a Window Into Another World with Equestrian Library and Saddle Workshop in Abu Dhabi.For Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts, david/Nicolas-designed spaces speak directly to their cultural context without resorting to decoration. The Equestrian Library revolves around a sculptural, hand-carved wooden core produced in Lebanon,...
What do Family Restaurants and Workplace Design Have in Common? More Than You’d Think.When Kokuyo commissioned DDAA to design a workplace centred on learning, the Tokyo studio faced a key insight: you can't manufacture curiosity. Their solution drew from Japanese family restaurants—those 24-hour establishments where...
Custom Details and Vintage Treasures Define This London Townhouse.A Georgian townhouse in London's Belgravia has been reimagined as a sophisticated modern home while honouring its historical roots. Child Studio's transformation includes bespoke designs and rare vintage pieces, creating spaces that are...
Harmony of Nature and Design: NaĂŻve Bookstore in Northern China by Atelier tao+c.NaĂŻve Bookstore by Atelier tao+c is a luminous retreat in Northern China's Aranya Chongli that harmonises with its natural surroundings. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, translucent fibreglass bookshelves, and custom-designed...
A Blend of History & Modernity: The Estate in Rural NSW by Luke Moloney Architecture.Set in far-off rural New South Wales, Luke Moloney’s latest project, The Estate, is a sensitive refurbishment of an 1880s homestead built for a prominent pastoral family. With an effortless blend of history and modernity, the apparent...
The Romance of Old Libraries: Common Reader Bookstore by Atelier Tao+C.Taking inspiration from Virginia Woolf's book by the same name, Atelier tao+c has designed an independent bookstore in Hangzhou, China, dubbed Common Reader. The cinematic interior recalls the traditional reading experience and the romance...
A Private Reading Room by Atelier tao+c.Ever wanted a change from reading at the library or sneaking pages from the bookstore? Find yourself inside Atelier tao+c’s Private Reading Room. Located in Shanghai, the ground floor of a 1980’s building has been refurbished into a...
Abstract City: The Satori Harbour Library by Wutopia Lab.An abstract ship with a bright red sail and the sound of waves are just two of the surreal elements in this abstract city created by Wutopia Lab. Designed as a library for employees to take pause, the interior unfolds with 2,000 square...
