VR Villa in Beirut, Lebanon by Youssef Tohme Architects and Associates.There are two main things that initially attracted me to this extraordinary residence by Youssef Tohme Architects and Associates (YTAA). Firstly – it’s gobsmackingly, unimaginably, ridiculously good looking. I mean, that concrete, the...
First Look at Gabriel Cafe in Fitzroy, Melbourne by Flack Studio.Flack Studio’s ‘flackification’ of the Fitzroy institution fluently combines the elements of the surprising and the familiar. “Gabriel is ingrained with a rich history. Within its fabric are many wonderful moments, meals, memories...
Exceptional Concrete Apartment Building in Mexico City by Taller Hector Barroso.You can’t help but feel totally at ease and uplifted when you come across a project as remarkable as this one. This terracotta-toned dream located in Mexico City’s Colonia del Valle district is the work of incredibly clever architects...
The Alex Hotel Dublin Opens After a Refurbishment by 21SPACES.Originally built in 1990, the cultural and historical aspects of this former industrial area informed the design and detailing throughout The Alex Hotel...
The Modern House’s New HQ Inside Repurposed Church Hall Transformed by TDO architecture.TDO architecture has recently transformed a 20th Century church hall in London’s Southwark into a versatile workspace for The Modern House that celebrates light, material and the original fabric of the old building. As a speciality...
Wellness Clinic in Braga, Portugal by Martins Architecture Office.When it comes to clean and pure architectural interiors, things simply don’t get much better than this Oriental therapy centre & wellness clinic in Braga, Portugal designed by Martins Architecture Office. Despite the challenges of...
‘Naim’ Middle Eastern Cafe in Brisbane by The Stella Collective.At just 55 square meters, Naim is conceived as a compact expression of Stella’s enormous love for Syria. It is an interior tinged with nostalgia and...
RYU Japanese Restaurant by Ménard Dworkind in Montreal, Canada.Montreal-based architecture & design studio Ménard Dworkind employed a contemporary design approach underpinned with a Japanese sensibility for the design of Ryù restaurant. The duo prioritised hand-worked natural materials that would...
Vila Calando in Yanggu-gun, South Korea by Chiasmus Partners.The sprawling, angular and ominous-looking Vila Calando was conceived as a refuge from urban life. Located in South Korea's northeastern countryside, the densely vegetated area is largely untouched due to its proximity to the Demilitarised...
