A Modernist Boudoir: Locke am Platz in Zürich by Sella Concept.Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke expands into Zurich, Switzerland with the opening of its fifteenth property, Locke am Platz. Located in Enge, London-based Sella Concept took inspiration from the city, reflecting the cultural identity of...
Calling All Artists: Bring Your Ideas to Sydney Streets.The City of Sydney is offering national and international artists up to $100K and the opportunity to be part of one of Australia’s most prominent arts programs. The City is seeking expressions of interest for projects across all art...
Best of Architecture | 2023 Archive.Unwrap the best of architecture 2023 had to offer— from the hardcore and elegantly resolved, to the totally out there. The collection spans Public and Cultural buildings, featuring galleries, community centres, and landmarks that...
Best of Australian Architecture, Interiors & Design | 2023 Archive.While we take some time on our annual editorial break, we're giving you the chance to explore some of our favourite articles from 2023. We kick things off by delving into the brilliance of Australian design community in our edit of over 70...
Nic Brunsdon’s Inflatable Sphere Highlights a Universal Truth of Life on Earth.A compelling ephemeral architecture firmly rooted in concept, what I loved the most about this breathing installation is how epic yet unassuming its presence was. Whether you see it as a ‘giant burrata’, a ‘Chinese spy balloon’, or...
Embodying the Spirit of Hainan: Sanya Wellness Retreat by Neri&Hu.Inspired by Nanjing, the ancient Chinese walled city, this wellness retreat in China’s Haitang Bay was devised by the Shanghai-based multidisciplinary practice Neri&Hu. With the design and research office with a global portfolio and a...
Liminal Space: East Side Gallery Berlin Hotel by Grzywinski+Pons.A new hotel has opened at the heart of the East Side Gallery memorial in Berlin’s Friedrichshain neighbourhood. Honouring the place's history, Grzywinski+Pons conceived the hotel and its multipurpose public domain as a liminal space—a...
Water, Wine, Wood & Industry: The Rebello in Porto by Metro Urbe and Quiet Studios.The Rebello, a five-star hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia (a ten minute drive from Porto), spread across four 19th-century industrial buildings with panoramic vistas of Porto. The work of architects Metro Urbe and interior design studio Quiet...
Folklore Meets Contemporary: Verbena Lounge by HANGHAR and Estudio DIIR.Hanghar collaborated with Estudio DIIR on the Guest Lounge at the ARCO Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid. The two local practices blended Spanish folklore with the contemporary in a bold installation. With a large red marquee overhead, the...