Reverence for Brutalism with a Twist: Torres Blancas Apartment Renovation by Studio Noju.In approximately 400-square-meters, Studio Noju has managed to execute the seamless translation from the old to the new in this refurbished apartment inside the historic Torres Blancas. Designed in 1961 by Spanish architect Francisco...
Tradition, Culture & Modern Workplace: UAE Government Office in Abu Dhabi by Agata Kurzela Studio.When tasked with retrofitting an existing space with the UAE government offices, little did Agata Kurzela Studio know their initially simple brief would grow into a multifaceted, complex new project that embraced tradition, culture, and...
Le Marais: A Luminous Apartment in Paris by Studio Haddou-DuFourcq.âLe maraisâ, in French, literally translates to âswampâ, but there's nothing remotely swamp-like about Le Marais, the apartment in Paris recently redesigned by Studio Haddou-DuFourcq. Mind you, the same canât be said about its...
Between Art and Furniture: Sentada Chair by Pedro Paulø-Venzon.Brazilian designer Pedro Paulo Venzon returns with the Sentada Chair, a sleek design handcrafted out of raw steel. Toeing the line between art and furniture, the chair pushes the limits of functionality with an impossibly thin frame and...
The Dream is Real: FoodX in Warsaw, Poland by Nova Studio.Contemporary art, AI and luxury streetwear are just some of the references incorporated by Nova Studio at FoodX in Warsaw. The redesign expands the restaurant from mezzanine and ground floor into the basement, transporting visitors to...
Spaces for Connection: Singapore Office by Lahaus & Templewell.Lahaus & Templewell have collaborated on the design for a travel tech company in Singapore, revitalising the offices' tired social and gathering spaces. Designed for longevity, the interior drew inspiration from the urban fabric of rooftop...
Gen D: A Cultural Exchange by Dolce & Gabbana.Dolce & Gabbanaâs Gen D residency project connects the legacy fashion brand with international designers in a creative cultural exchange. Curated by Federica Sala, ten young creatives grappled with Italian artisanal crafts in a fiery...
Constructing a Persona: Up There Melbourne Store by Kennedy Nolan.From bold colour choices, sculptural mascots at the door, clever use of integrated lighting, reflective metal surfaces paired with lustrous, yet sparing fabric choices across the fitting rooms, the physical gestures in Kennedy Nolanâs...
Art Attack: A Haussmannian Apartment in Paris by Rodolphe Parente.True to Rodolphe Parenteâs signatureâand in his own words, his penchant for "making people lose their perception of spaces and volumes"âthis Haussmannian apartment on Parisâ Canal Saint Martin flows like sunlight. Rodolphe...
