Saigon Sensation: Bambino by Looks Generous.Looks Generous have managed to saturate every corner of Bambino with intention, veiled by a pièce de résistance, an aluminium waffle ceiling that encompasses the marriage of eighties-era Italo-Disco to cultural hotbed Ho Chi Minh City in...
Kirsikka Restaurant: A Culinary Oasis in Helsinki’s Market Hall.Nestled within Helsinki’s famed Hakaniemi market hall, Kirsikka Restaurant is an ode to the city's rich history and vibrant culinary scene. With Ville Relander at its helm, and an interior brought to life by the local design practice...
Embodying the Spirit of Hainan: Sanya Wellness Retreat by Neri&Hu.Inspired by Nanjing, the ancient Chinese walled city, this wellness retreat in China’s Haitang Bay was devised by the Shanghai-based multidisciplinary practice Neri&Hu. With the design and research office with a global portfolio and a...
Affogato Coffee & Gelato Shop in Mumabi by Kaviar Collaborative.Designed by Mumbai-based architects, Kaviar Collaborative, Affogato Coffee & Gelato Shop seem to be what’s left in the box once all the ice-cream gets scooped out. Rounded edges are everywhere, resembling the remnant ice-cream left...
A Material Haven: Terra Abu Dhabi by Bone Studio.Bone Studio has designed a second outpost for Terra at Al Qana, Abu Dhabi. The cafe’s new home seamlessly translates the brand’s distinct architecture while embracing the idiosyncrasies of the local community. Materials are layered...
Czech Mate: An Apartment in Warsaw by Colombe.In Pilsen, Czech Republic, are four apartments, open to the public, that hold a mirror to celebrated late architect Adolf Loos’s storied modernist style. A fifth hides in Warsaw. But unlike the original four, this one isn’t open to the...
Reigniting Character: Murray Residence in Elsternwick by Pasquale Cook.Pasquale Cook has reinvented this family home in Melbourne’s Elsternwick. Untouched since the 1990’s, the studio drew on an imaginative selection of materials, and introduced details that complement the beauty and personality of the...
Culinary Worlds Collide: Juno Restaurant in Doha by Rawan Muqaddas and Selma Akkari.Rawan Muqaddas and Selma Akkari have designed Juno, an Italo-American Bistro in Doha’s Alwaab neighbourhood. Drawing inspiration from the timeless Italian establishment and the iconic American diner, Juno’s interior evokes a warm and...
Casa Quatro Holiday Home in Portugal by Belgian Hospitality Brand theAddresses.This holiday home in Algarve exudes understated luxury, with old and new harmonising seamlessly. The open-living space is adorned by a vaulted ceiling, plus there is a spacious kitchen, four bedrooms with ensuites, a rooftop terrace and an...
