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April 6, 2023
BHDM Design has recently completed a workplace in New York for private equity consulting firm Accordion, whose interior was inspired by motifs of menswear fabrics. An interesting design element in the workplace is the kitchen, which includes a unique plaid design. The plaid wood-clad kitchen was conceived as a pochéd white oak bookend, with wood […]
April 5, 2023
Architecture and interiors firm MRDK have designed a modern retail store in Montreal, Canada, for Attitude, a company that specializes in plastic-free beauty products. The design of the space reflects their commitment to sustainability and a connection to nature, which is visible from the street, as they have large sliding windows that open to reveal […]
April 5, 2023
With its long, turbulent history, Tbilisi, the capital and largest city of Georgia, is today a truly multicultural city and an eclectic mix of ancient, historical, Soviet-era and modern architecture and establishments. Joining the growing ranks of trendy bistros, Chicos represents several of these characteristics with its international menu and cool interiors. Chico’s opened late last […]
April 3, 2023
Multidisciplinary creative studio mxtad has designed a home in Mexico, with a natural and earthy color palette that complements its surroundings. The home, designed for an architect and graphic designer, was built on a site with an irregular shape, however, from the street, it appears as a straight horizontal home, with a large gate and […]
April 3, 2023
Located about an hour’s drive from the western entrance to the Yellowstone National Park, the recreational residence of a young family of six is a modern mountain retreat. It is a luxurious mix of reclaimed wood, tall windows and fabulous art and yet, it is also clearly a family home with surprisingly intimate spaces. More […]
March 31, 2023
Koichi Takada Architects has completed a new home in Sydney, Australia, whose design was inspired by palm fronds, specifically the way the leaves provide dappled light and shelter to the fruit its tree bears. Applying the same principles, the home was cocooned with symmetrical linear screening, increasing privacy, protecting the glazing against solar heat gain, […]
March 30, 2023
Paul McClean Of McClean Design has completed a new home in Los Angeles, California, whose design is showcased with the inclusion of exterior lighting. The home has an exterior facade of wood, stone, and glass, all of which are easily seen during the day, and at night, with the lights in the garden and along […]
March 29, 2023
Architecture and design studio MDAMMM has remodelled a house that had little character, giving it a new, all-black exterior wrapped in vertical fins. Starting point The original house had an exposed brick facade in ochre tones, while its other elements came in a mix of grey shades and finishes. The owners wanted to update the […]
March 28, 2023
Fenda Arquitetura has shared photos of their project, a modern one-bedroom apartment in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that features a partial glass floor in the bedroom. The apartment has been designed with the living space on the lower floor, while the bedroom is located upstairs. One interesting design element in the bedroom is the inclusion of […]
March 27, 2023
Specht Architects has designed a new house in Mansfield, Massachusetts, for a retired couple who wanted to simplify their lives and downsize. The home is minimal and modern, yet it also has to show off the art, antiques and found objects the owners have collected over a lifetime. A thin roof that floats The site […]
March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023 Romulo Neto Architects LDA has designed a modern building for a company that produces bakery and pastry machines. Inspired by the company’s principal activity of creating machines that produce dough for bread and pastries, the architects designed a facade that’s reminiscent of the structure found in dough. The sculptural facade has curves […]
March 23, 2023
A carefully crafted yet functional rural dwelling by Loader Monteith forms a strong connection to its South Lanarkshire site. Photos Dapple Photography Designed by Loader Monteith, Equine House is a 155-square-metre dwelling located on subdivided dairy farm in South Lanarkshire. The clients initially moved into a static caravan on the site to establish their horse […]
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