INTERIOR NEWS
hong kong's 'cafe wander' is designed in two halves by absence from island + studio etain ho
#architecture
the cozy cafe space is unified by the white above and contrasted with the color below.
the cozy cafe space is unified by the white above and contrasted with the color below.
the olea all suite hotel develops around a 4000 sqm lake-like pool in zakynthos, greece
#architecture
the peaceful retreat combines mediterranean architecture with tropical modernism.
the peaceful retreat combines mediterranean architecture with tropical modernism.
MICROSCAPE carefully restores a 17th century oratory in lucca, italy
#architecture
first built in 1638, the oratory of the guardian angels is adorned with rich baroque frescoes, stucco-work and paintings.
first built in 1638, the oratory of the guardian angels is adorned with rich baroque frescoes, stucco-work and paintings.
oppenheim architecture mimics switzerland's hillside villages with lago maggiore retreat
#architecture
designed to span three sites that each rise above the alpine lake, the retreat celebrates unique and varied spirit of its context.
designed to span three sites that each rise above the alpine lake, the retreat celebrates unique and varied spirit of its context.
foster + partners completes 'open and inviting' apple store in beijing's sanlitun quarter
#architecture
the venue seeks to create a dialogue with the surrounding pedestrian streets, addressing the large open square that is a social focus for the district.
the venue seeks to create a dialogue with the surrounding pedestrian streets, addressing the large open square that is a social focus for the district.
bold sloping cube welcomes visitors to second-hand clothing store in st. petersburg, russia
#architecture
appearing in the middle of the entrance hall, the interesting cube clads a hidden staircase leading to the rest of the shop.
appearing in the middle of the entrance hall, the interesting cube clads a hidden staircase leading to the rest of the shop.
a pastel-colored vestibule forms the core of this apartment in camogli, italy
#architecture
realized by genoa based studio, gosplan, the vestibule serves as a ceremonial space and is decorated by simple geometries.
realized by genoa based studio, gosplan, the vestibule serves as a ceremonial space and is decorated by simple geometries.
marchi architectes integrates renault’s symbioz electric car into its transforming 'house 33'
#architecture
H33's 'car-elevator' transforms the house and its relationship with the electric car.
H33's 'car-elevator' transforms the house and its relationship with the electric car.
rhb architects designs a gymnasium in france to align with neighboring buildings
#architecture
articulated by a minimal white volume, the elevations have been carefully traced to align with the surrounding architecture.
articulated by a minimal white volume, the elevations have been carefully traced to align with the surrounding architecture.
recycling, local craft + low-tech solutions define 'mo de movimiento' restaurant in madrid
#architecture
two massive, handcrafted terracotta ovens welcome guests into the restaurant.
two massive, handcrafted terracotta ovens welcome guests into the restaurant.
plasma studio transforms italy's 'haus schäfer' with fractal, occupiable roofscape
#architecture
plasma studio explores how slicing and folding can be employed to manipulate the typical pitch roof, rather than introducing a new foreign geometry
plasma studio explores how slicing and folding can be employed to manipulate the typical pitch roof, rather than introducing a new foreign geometry
PPAA designs 'las golondrinas' house as a composition of matte black and timber geometries
#architecture
the house is designed to introduce a place of retreat for retirement, a place of disconnection and rest.
the house is designed to introduce a place of retreat for retirement, a place of disconnection and rest.
new balance opens 'T-house' concept store in tokyo with interiors by schemata
#architecture
a traditional japanese warehouse constructed more than 120 years ago was reassembled inside the new building.
a traditional japanese warehouse constructed more than 120 years ago was reassembled inside the new building.
the 'hive' project envisions honeycomb-shaped residential complex for 2030
#architecture
the flexibility of the beehive modular system allows for huge customisation so that people tailor their homes to specific circulation, accessibility, lifestyle needs.
the flexibility of the beehive modular system allows for huge customisation so that people tailor their homes to specific circulation, accessibility, lifestyle needs.
noa* (network of architecture) cuts into italy's south tyrolean landscape with its apfelhotel
#architecture
expressed with a concave subtraction from the earth, apfelhotel by noa* integrates smoothly and fully into the landscape.
expressed with a concave subtraction from the earth, apfelhotel by noa* integrates smoothly and fully into the landscape.
mud walls, solid wood + copper finishes complete restaurant interior by studio suido in osaka
#architecture
sweet potato peels, which are discarded from the restaurant in large quantities every day, are kneaded into the mud walls to create a unique style.
sweet potato peels, which are discarded from the restaurant in large quantities every day, are kneaded into the mud walls to create a unique style.
a steel staircase doubles as storage in this poznan apartment designed by UGO
#architecture
the bronek apartment spans over one floor and two mezzanine levels, giving the space an airy, loft-like feel.
the bronek apartment spans over one floor and two mezzanine levels, giving the space an airy, loft-like feel.
diller scofidio + renfro completes its spiraling US olympic & paralympic museum in colorado
#architecture
designboom visits the US olympic and paralympic museum ahead of its opening in colorado, touring its interactive exhibits.
designboom visits the US olympic and paralympic museum ahead of its opening in colorado, touring its interactive exhibits.
PARC architects restores the auditorium of versailles with waves of blond wood
#architecture
the previously dilapidated building has been brought back to life with a pared-back palette of materials and an emphasis on acoustics.
the previously dilapidated building has been brought back to life with a pared-back palette of materials and an emphasis on acoustics.
germany's 'texoversum' research center for textile technology to be cloaked in fiber facade
#architecture
texoversum center's facade made of carbon and glass fibers is designed by the research team at ICD / ITKE.
texoversum center's facade made of carbon and glass fibers is designed by the research team at ICD / ITKE.
ORA inserts contemporary house inside a brick ruin in the czech republic
#architecture
a new, insulated house is built anew inside the existing ruins.
a new, insulated house is built anew inside the existing ruins.
RDHA tops its springdale library in ontario with a fluid, undulating topography
#architecture
RDHA surrounds its springdale library with a park comprised of a series of terraced contemplative gardens.
RDHA surrounds its springdale library with a park comprised of a series of terraced contemplative gardens.
TRU architects designs '0914' flagship store as co-working village in seoul
#architecture
TRU architects introduces the 0914 flagship store to exhibit leather handbags together with both traditional craftsmen and young designers,
TRU architects introduces the 0914 flagship store to exhibit leather handbags together with both traditional craftsmen and young designers,
overlapping strips of terracotta tiles shade archimontage's pakkret house in thailand
#architecture
the screen-like façade is designed to shield the interior from the hot tropical climate.
the screen-like façade is designed to shield the interior from the hot tropical climate.
gad · line+ studio transforms ancient, hidden architecture of china with 'stray bird art hotel'
#architecture
the architects drew inspiration from the poetic nature of the ancient and rural place.
the architects drew inspiration from the poetic nature of the ancient and rural place.
MNMA studio celebrates authentic materials and craft with dois trópicos in brazil
#architecture
a sculptural stair is crafted through a process of baking the subtle varied colors of earth into bricks.
a sculptural stair is crafted through a process of baking the subtle varied colors of earth into bricks.
fran silvestre arquitectos celebrates spain's mediterranean horizon with 'house of the sun'
#architecture
fran silvestre designs 'house of the sun' as a sculptural composition, with reference to the concepts and geometries of 20th century spanish sculptors.
fran silvestre designs 'house of the sun' as a sculptural composition, with reference to the concepts and geometries of 20th century spanish sculptors.
plasma studio cloaks a faceted timber skin over its tyrolean 'paramount alma' house
#architecture
the guest house in northern italy was originally occupied by six 1960s-era holiday apartments.
the guest house in northern italy was originally occupied by six 1960s-era holiday apartments.
