Chi She Art Gallery in Shanghai by Archi-Union Architects.The brief to Archi-Union Architects called for a building that could provide a delicate and abundant compound art space, where various artistic events could take place. The grey green bricks were chosen for the facade as they perfectly...
Stories On Design // Circles in Architecture.The Circle is a universal symbol with extensive meaning. It represents the notions of totality, wholeness, focus, infinity, unity, timelessness, the Sun, the Moon, the entire Universe. I suspect the reason most of us are drawn to it is...
Stories On Design // The Art of Retail Pop-Ups.The retail scene has changed dramatically in the last few years. The GFC, internet shopping and sky rocketing rents have left a permanent mark on retailers around the world. With the rise of small business and a proliferation of emerging...
Botanist Cocktail Bar in Shanghai by Alberto Caiola.Designed by Venice- and Shanghai- based Alberto Caiola, Botanist Bar draws on the menu of innovative plant-based cocktails, delivering an interior that engages the senses. A combination of natural and synthetic elements evoke a futuristic...
Stories On Design // 3D Grids.Today we celebrate 3D Grids in a Story that brings together many inspiring projects from around the world, ranging from architecture, interiors, furniture, art and installations. 3D Grids have proven to be the perfect building-block...
HUB Performance & Exhibition Centre in Shanghai by Neri&Hu.Designed by Neri&Hu, HUB mixed-use development sits in the heart of Hongqiao District in Shanghai. The highlight of the complex is the Performance and Exhibition Centre, envisioned as the “hot spot” of culture and arts for the vibrant...
INSIDE World Festival of Interiors 2016.INSIDE World Festival of Interiors, the leading global interior design and architecture awards programme, has recently announced that a shortlist of 63 projects will compete to be crowned World Interior of the Year 2016. Projects from...
Stories On Design // Luscious Lofts.I think it's fair to say that most of us would've fantasised about living in a Loft at some stage. I certainly have, plenty of times, and occasionally still do. Regardless of your fantasies and personal preferences, there's is so much to...
Bolon Eyewear’s Flagship Store in Shanghai by Ippolito Fleitz.A combination of horizontal shelves, a gold ceiling & LEDs dramatically illuminate the glasses within Bolon Eyewear‘s flagship store by Ippolito...
