Of Monochromes and Monospaces: A Petite Apartment in Warsaw by Dawid Konieczny.Whether it’s the monolithic forms or monochrome palettes or even the monospace-like layouts that flow from room to room, this Warsaw apartment by Dawid Konieczny embodies a spirit of quiet minimalism, inspiring a calmness that manages to...
Old School Bistro: PNY Burger in Nantes by Rudy Guénaire.French architect and designer Rudy Guénaire has conceptualised a nostalgic American style bistro in Nantes, France. The polished scheme takes inspiration from Italian vintage embellishments mixed with bohemian and American touches. Rudy...
Half-Old and Half-New: Ignacia Guest House in Mexico City by Andrés Gutiérrez and Factor Eficiencia.Ignacia Guest House shares its name with its once-upon-a-time housekeeper (who looked after it for over 40 years), but its spirit is decidedly its own. The Mexico City guest house, which opened its doors in 2017 and occupied half a...
Intricate Tapestry of Terracotta & Ceramics: Gallery House in West Bengal by Abin Design Studio.Embracing materiality from the inside out, Gallery House seamlessly balances contemporary construction with the town’s historic fabric. Taking cues from Bengal’s prevalent terracotta temples, Abin Design Studio sourced the terracotta...
Modern Architecture Masterpiece: Villa Cavrois in Croix by Robert Mallet-Stevens.Designed by the French architect Robert Mallet-Stevens in 1932, Villa Cavrois is armed with quite a story. Located in Croix, France, the building has taken many forms, including abandonment, an army barracks, a wedding venue, an exhibition...
Dance Meets Design: A Spiral Apartment in Madrid by Raúl Almenara.Raúl Almenara isn’t just an architect. He’s also an artist and innovator and choreographer—if his latest project in Madrid’s El Rastro neighbourhood is anything to go by. Designed like a spiral monospace, the home revels in...
Greyleigh: A Colourful 200-Acre Farmstay in Kiama by Duet.About two hours from Sydney, just as the rolling hills and endless ocean drown out the din of the city, is a 200-acre farm once known for its dairy. Today, Greyleigh Kiama is far better known for its colour than its cattle. But its...
Edenred’s new Workplace in Athens, Greece by KN Group.Endenred’s new Athens headquarters by KN Group redefine the perception of a modern office in this multipurpose design that takes cues from the circular economy. Located in a former industrial space, the designers extrapolated on the...
Classic Meets Eccentric: Gumshornsgatan Apartment in Stockholm by Halleroed.Halleroed has reimagined this two-storey apartment on Gumshornsgatan, a street in Stockholm’s trendy Östermalm. The Modernist light filled home, dating back to the 1930s, was in almost its original state when it landed in the hands of...
