Sophisticated Maximalism: Crane Loft in Vancouver by Studio Roslyn.For the design of this Vancouver loft, Studio Roslyn landed on a signature eclectic mix, moody and bold, sexy and elegant— or as they like to call it—sophisticated maximalism. Layered patterns and textures, inspired by their client’s...
Decorative Minimalism: CC Residence in Taipei by ECRU Studio.In Taipei's Daan District, where moonlit markets, bars and glittering boutiques dominate the townscape, rests a mid-century-meets-modern home, designed by ECRU Studio founder Jin Chen to beats the hustle and bustle of the city....
An Italian Touch in Paris by Marcante Testa.Turin-based practice has injected this Paris apartment with playful whimsy and loads of personality. The subtle complexity of the aesthetic where old-school references meet refined modernity deliver a series of delightful surprises around...
Waves House in Barcelona by Szymon Keller.Within this apartment in Barcelona, Szymon Keller has executed a tactile vision of a lost summer on the Mediterranean. Full of identity and intrigue, organic shapes, custom-designed pieces and contemporary objects & art are layered in an...
An Urban Oasis Intimately Connected to the City: Melbourne Laneway Home by O’Connor and Houle.Working in close collaboration with O’Connor and Houle, the owners of this Melbourne Laneway home have transformed the entire ground floor of a 1907 heritage-listed warehouse into a special city abode. Not only undeniably beautiful, the...
The Hat Factory by Welsh + Major.Layers of tumultuous history are piled within the walls of Welsh + Major’s The Hat Factory. A former hat factory, a printers, a squat and a ‘social centre’, the building now enters a new phase of its life as a home for a growing...
Bold & Intuitive: Compact Apartment in Katowice by Mistovia Studio.Bold and intuitive, this compact apartment in Katowice by Mistovia Studio is fully functional and contemporary while retaining its historical value. By removing all the partition walls and orchestrating the configuration around two...
Treehouse in South Yarra by Tamsin Johnson.In the stylish Melbourne suburb of South Yarra, Tamsin Johnson has designed a three-bedroom apartment overlooking the city’s Royal Botanic Gardens. With a monochromatic design, the interior feels contemporary yet timeless — almost...
Clarion Apartments in Alexandria by SJB.Clarion by Sydney Architecture firm SJB is something of an anomaly. Consisting of 18 three-bedroom apartments spread over two buildings in Alexandria, the project is part of a broader urban strategy that seeks to serve the community....