Ruin No More: A Home and Gallery in Porto by François Leite.François Leite brings a home left in ruins back to life in Portoâs Lapa district. Now imaginatively reinvented, the project integrates the structureâs existing framework and the neighbourhoodâs wider context into a functional...
Civic yet Intimate: Casa Los Tigres in Mexico by CeĚsar BeĚjar Studio.Casa Los Tigres is a home with many facades. To the streets of Nuevo Vallarta, it presents as a closed off private residenceâsolid walls with minimal punctures impose a high level of privacy from the small beachside town of CuliacĂĄn....
Wild Wild West (Coast): Bust’n B Ranch in California by Studio Caban and Sydney Ballesteros.Remember the 1992 Clint Eastwood movie Unforgiven? It was shot on a 480-acre ranch in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains just outside the Canadian town of Calgary. But as one particular property in California proves, it doesnât take...
A Hybrid Creative Space in Paddington Blends Old With New.A careful restoration and restructuring of two buildings from different eras present a unique blending of old and new. Goodhope is Those Architects' latest renovation of a commercial creative office that invites a poetic demonstration of...
Thoughtful Curation: FY Residence in Sydney’s North Shore by Studio Liu.Rich in character and oh so sophisticated, FY Residence by Studio Liu is a true reflection of the clientsâ vision for their space to evolve gracefully alongside them. Situated in Sydneyâs Lower North Shore and inspired by the diverse...
Power in Simplicity: Pink House by CeĚsar BeĚjar Studio.In contemporary Mexico, sitting along a streetscape of glossy white surfaces and timber facade details, is a solid pink box that seems to float between two party walls. A stucco-like application leaves the facade bumpy and organicâalmost...
Studio Amaro: A Day-to-Night Italo-Dining Oasis by Bergman & Co.Studio Amaro is the latest eatery to hit Melbourneâs Chapel Street. Designed by Wendy Bergman of Bergman & Co, the day-to-night Italo-dining restaurant and basement bar is a veritable feast for the eyes. The interior is home to a...
Chubby Chic: Pang Mei Noodle Bar in Beijing by Office AIO.Edging onto an open air courtyard in Beijingâs commercial district, Office AIOâs third outpost for Pang Mei Noodle Bar embraces the chubby shapes. The playful and gregarious venue fosters an exchange between people at the restaurant,...
Affogato Coffee & Gelato Shop in Mumabi by Kaviar Collaborative.Designed by Mumbai-based architects, Kaviar Collaborative, Affogato Coffee & Gelato Shop seem to be whatâs left in the box once all the ice-cream gets scooped out. Rounded edges are everywhere, resembling the remnant ice-cream left...
