Dark Horse House Extension by Architecture Architecture.In a row of workers’ cottages, there is one Dark Horse – a handsome creature – with distinctly 21st century character, hinting at the contemporary home...
Three Gardens House in Kuwait by AGi Architects.Constructing environments that are comfortable for humans in the Middle East must always be a challenge, even more so if the project aims to produce a natural cooling strategy. This is precisely the brief that was presented to AGi...
Spectacular Renovation of The National Library of France by Bruno Gaudin & Jean-François Lagneau.In 2007 Bruno Gaudin Architects were commissioned to start a major planning overhaul on the Rue de Richelieu location and complete a comprehensive modernisation of the library buildings. Whilst Gaudin’s company was responsible for the...
Epic Residential Projects by Barcelona Studio Arquitectura-G.With their trademark timber battened skylight ceilings and use of platforms to differentiate spaces, Arquitectura-G are one Spain’s hottest young architectural practices. It doesn’t take much to pick Arquitectura-G's characteristic...
Modern Farmhouse in Laterns, Austria by Bernardo Bader Architekten.The timber farmhouse sits nestled in the middle of the Austrian hills in a small village called Laterns. Designed by the studio Bernardo Bader Architects, the timber clad building is made from rough-sawn larch slats in different widths....
Casa Flora Design Apartment in Venice Challenges Traditional Hospitality Models.A newly opened accommodation concept that welcomes travellers with comfort and convenience of a boutique hotel, but with an added freedom of a private...
Aesop Store in Fitzroy, Melbourne by Clare Cousins Architects.Clare Cousins Architects have returned to renovate the Aesop Fitzroy store which explores nostalgic domestic ritual. Having completed the original design 10 years ago, the new fit out became their second opportunity to revisit the...
MM House in Mexico City by Nicolas Schuybroek Architects in Collaboration with Marc Merckx.This project is all about the interior, with a brave and bold approach of keeping things totally restrained. Clean lines and an ultra-minimalist palette produce a calming, yet agonisingly beautiful experience. The largely monotone material...
Penta Cafe in Melbourne by Ritz&Ghougassian.This minimalist cafe features a series of concrete elements as serving counters, perforated aluminium screens, and terrazzo plinths that form the seating....