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...
Milló Restaurant by AÉ02 Features a Show-Stopping “Volcano of Light” Ceiling.Bucharest's dining destination transforms a 500-square-metre ground-floor space into a study of geometry and light. Architects Anda Zota and Elena Viziteu created a dramatic ceiling installation that anchors the main dining area, while...
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...
The Press Is Sydney’s New Late-Night Destination for Music and Cocktails Hidden Above Bridge Lane.Behind an unmarked door above Sydney's Bridge Lane, The Press reimagines the historic Est. space as an opulent music destination. Live music is central to the experience, with a resident band performing everything from intimate jazz to...
Smart Athens Renovation Shows How to Honour 1930s Modernist Heritage Without Museum-ifying It.Lara Vartzioti's renovation of this 1930s Athens modernist building strikes the perfect balance between preservation and contemporary functionality. Originally designed by A. Siagas as innovative maisonettes, the building had suffered from...
Adelaide Motor Repair Centre Becomes Dynamic Hub for Art, Architecture and Community.Studio Gram has transformed a former Adelaide motor repair centre into their cool new office space. The 265-square-metre studio embraces its automotive heritage while creating a dynamic space that shifts from workspace to community venue....
Respectful Revival: Stef Claes Transaforms a 1970s Belgian Seaside Gem.Architect Stef Claes approached this 1970s Belgian seaside house with a clear philosophy: honour what makes it special while updating for contemporary life. The bold triangular roofline, sculptural concrete fireplace, and generous...
Hidden Madrid Warehouse Transformed Into Light-Filled Artist Studio by Día Uno Estudio.Día Uno Estudio's transformation of this 1950s Madrid warehouse into an artist's studio proves that successful adaptive reuse doesn't require dramatic intervention. By embracing the building's industrial bones and introducing a striking...
Sunset Light Becomes Design Material at Melbourne’s Cloud Residence.Cloud Residence transforms one of Australia's highest apartments into a sky sanctuary. Located in Melbourne's Southbank, this minimalist design harnesses golden sunset light as its primary material. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames curated...
