Emotional Islands: Ye Xiao Xiao Tea Space by Aurora Design.Come and pour yourself a cup of tea with us as we admire the hushed beauty of Aurora Designâs Ye Xiao Xiao Tea Space. An interior made with delicate draping of fabric for a sense of luxury and an allusion to the warm hug one experiences...
Le Marais: A Luminous Apartment in Paris by Studio Haddou-DuFourcq.âLe maraisâ, in French, literally translates to âswampâ, but there's nothing remotely swamp-like about Le Marais, the apartment in Paris recently redesigned by Studio Haddou-DuFourcq. Mind you, the same canât be said about its...
Smoke and Mirrors: Lamarck Apartment by Lauranne Elise Schmitt.Parisian designer Lauranne Elise Schmitt creates an illusion not dissimilar to that of a dream desert mirage, in this 60-square-metre Haussmanian apartment. The lounge room is elevated and brought into focus by the dynamic backgammon-chess...
Turning Back Time: Bar Nouveau in Paris by Atelier Alma.On Parisâs Rue des Haudriettes is a bar with a floor intact from the 1970s. Or so a first look would have you believe. In reality, the floor wasn't laid then, but it was made then. âOne of the most remarkable features of this project...
Fine Tuned: Music Club by Levkovich Architects.Sometimes design translates to a sound. Sometimes itâs so clear in its identity, that it transcends the aesthetic and ascends into the audible. Enter Music Club by Levkovich Architects, a members-only club for those well versed in the...
Saigon Sensation: Bambino by Looks Generous.Looks Generous have managed to saturate every corner of Bambino with intention, veiled by a pièce de rÊsistance, 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 Helsinkiâs 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 Chinaâs 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 whatâs left in the box once all the ice-cream gets scooped out. Rounded edges are everywhere, resembling the remnant ice-cream left...
