Order Matter Architects Turn a Tiny Seoul Showroom Into an Urban Archive for Stone.The ST01 flagship in Seoul reframes how architectural stone is experienced in a retail setting. Rather than displaying samples under artificial light, Order Matter Architects drew inspiration from museum storage systems—suspending...
This Barcelona Apartment Proves You Don’t Need Much to Create a Feeling.Some interiors seduce through abundance—layered objects, curated collections, every surface doing something. And then there are spaces like Apt 21, a private residence in Barcelona's Sant Gervasi neighbourhood, that pull you in with...
A New Vision for Optical Retail: Six Six by Kennedy Nolan.Not your average trip to the optometrist. Kennedy Nolan's design for Six Six centres on a zig-zagging display wall that orients most product away from the street, encouraging unhurried discovery over forensic browsing. A largely...
Interior Designer’s Apartment Makes a Compelling Case for Quiet Power of Neutral Palette.Nikita Kostik has designed his 64m² apartment as a study in restraint, proportion, and material intelligence. Working through his practice A01 Studio, Kostik stripped the space back to a circular open plan, letting the city skyline enter...
This Riyadh Salon Shows Commercial Design Doesn’t Have to Compromise on Capturing a Feeling.Going beyond typical salon design, Ark4lab of Architecture's Stellar Beauty Salon creates an atmosphere that captures a feeling. Located in Riyadh, the space takes a quieter approach in a city known for bold architecture. Celestial themes...
Blondie Space: Vlad Kudin’s Bespoke Approach to Compact Living in Minsk.With clients who wanted only light and space, Vlad Kudin delivered Blondie Space—a 70-square-metre apartment in Minsk where custom design takes centre stage. He created the sofa, dining table, coffee table, metal bed, and a statement...
Inside Singapore’s Most Atmospheric Plant Shopping Experience.Singapore's plant retail landscape evolves with Soilboy's new flagship store in New Bahru. Designed by SILO, the interior brings together cork, lime plasters, and modified concrete techniques to create a warm, natural interior that...
Project Runway: Blow Models HQ by Isern Serra.The balmy beige walls of Blow Models HQ act as a canvas for the body of models that walk through its doors. Designed by Isern Serra, one can almost hear Spooky by Dusty Springfield bouncing against the brick battered walls, an energy...
Ripple Effect: Charlotte Chesnais’ Saint-Germain Store by Anne Holtrop.Charlotte Chesnais is as much a sculptor as she is a jeweller, so it was only right her Parisian boutique, designed by Dutch architect Anne Holtrop, reflected this quality. With sweeping moves and a material palette that is both tonal and...
