Three Generations, One Nervy Brief: Hannes Peer Reimagines Merano’s Aurora Hotel.Aurora has anchored Merano's Passer Promenade for almost sixty years. Now the third generation of the Aukenthaler family has handed the 59-room hotel to Hannes Peer Architecture and Feld72, with a brief of unusual nerve: don't erase,...
A Permanent Sunset Crowns Plutarco’s Myo Hand Roll Bar in Madrid.Golden hour never ends at MYO. In Madrid's ChamberĂ, Plutarco have engineered a permanent sunset—a warm, backlit glow that crowns the bar and refuses to fade. Raised on an oak platform and finished in nori-green stained wood, the bar is...
Against Cultural Flattening: Inside Sancal’s Spatial Manifesto at Salone del Mobile.Sancal's Experimentarium at Salone del Mobile was a thesis argued in three dimensions. Conceived as "an antidote to cultural flattening," the stand challenged algorithmic homogenisation through bold spatial storytelling: orange portico to...
Kennedy Nolan Trades Corporate Posturing for Human-Centred Design in Melbourne’s Law Chambers.This isn't your typical legal fitout. At 181 William Street Chambers, Kennedy Nolan created a seductive work environment where bold colour sets the scene and clever design details follow through. The 1,560-square-metre space accommodates...
Studio Plenty and Sarah Ellison Crack the Code on Urban Dining with Light Years Perth.Studio Plenty and Sarah Ellison have translated their Byron Bay concept to Perth's CBD context. Light Years Asian Diner overcomes significant heritage building challenges through strategic planning and clever material selection. The...
Perfect Playlist of Light & Materiality: Space Talk Listening Bar in London by EBBA and Charlotte Taylor.At London's Space Talk listening bar, sound isn't just heard—it's seen and felt. EBBA and Charlotte Taylor have crafted a honey-toned, homely interior where acoustic engineering meets aesthetic excellence. Custom speakers by Friendly...
Mathias Kiss’ Latest Exhibition is a Critical Examination of Our Aesthetic Addictions.The latest exhibition from French-Hungarian artist Mathias Kiss, transforms his Paris studio basement into a dystopian mise-en-scène examining beauty standards and digital narcissism. The white cube environment showcases Kiss's blend of...
An Eclectic Cosmopolitan Bar From Mars: Burly Bar by Studio Plenty.Drawing inspiration from Burly Gin's bottle design, this Byron Bay interior features experimental epoxy resin elements that connect brand to interior. The preserved timber saw-tooth roof dramatically spans both levels, while the...
Tardis-Like Small Sydney Semi Gets a Big Transformation by Downie North.In Sydney's eastern suburbs, Downie North have transformed a modest semi-detached home into a family sanctuary. Through clever spatial planning and thoughtful material selection, this Queens Park residence now offers doubled outdoor space,...
