Cheng Dong – A Coherent City in Xi’an, China by Sangu Design.Set within Qujiang New District in Xi’an, China, the site of this urban renewal project was formerly a semi-abandoned urban square with a two-story parking lot surrounded by office buildings and residential communities. Sangu Design...
Archiloft Event Space in Moscow by Geometrix Design.Archiloft is an intriguing adaptive reuse project which saw Geometrix Design transform a Moscow power station built in the first half of the 20th century into a public and event space. The 450sqm interior celebrates the original brick...
Dunes Restaurant & Event Space in Sydney’s Palm Beach by Olivia Bossy.You’d be forgiven for mistaking Dunes in Sydney’s Palm Beach for a cozy beachside villa. But it is in fact a restaurant and event space by Sydney based designer Olivia Bossy. According to Bossy, the renovated space respects the...
Capsule Hotel & Library in Zhejiang Province, China by Atelier Tao+C.An old rammed earth building in the middle of the Chinese village of Qinglongwu has been converted by Atelier Tao+C into a boutique hotel and library. Surrounded by verdant mountains, the picturesque structure accommodates 20 guests, with...
Maison de la Luz in New Orleans by Studio Shamshiri & Atelier Ace.A luxury guest house addition to the existing Ace Hotel, Maison de la Luz was conceived by Atelier Ace and Studio Shamshiri as the home of a worldly traveler who has just returned to the city. Guests experience quirky and personal touches...
Changjiang Art Museum in Taiyuan, China by Vector Architects.Vector Architects have completed the Changjiang Art Museum, located in its namesake village built in 2016 to cater to rapid urban development. The museum serves as a cultural link between the residential community and culture of the city,...
Austin Proper Hotel & Residences by Kelly Wearstler.The result of a visionary collaboration between designer Kelly Wearstler, Handel Architects, and McGuire Moorman Hospitality, the lakeside Austin Proper building is set amongst the city’s creative hub. Wearstler’s creative direction...
QANTAS First Class Lounge in Singapore by CAON Studio & Akin Atelier.CAON Studio and Akin Atelier have collaborated on the Qantas First Class Lounge at Singapore’s Changi airport. The interior reflects shared principles across both Australian studios’ approach to design, informed by the impact of the...
Dangrove Art Storage Facility in Sydney’s Alexandria by Tzannes.Sydney—based architectural practice Tzannes has created a purpose-built state of the art storage facility, Dangrove, in Sydney’s Alexandria. Housing art philanthropist Judith Nielson’s private collection of contemporary Chinese art...
