Architecture & Design Community
January 4, 2023
Multidisciplinary studio chromastudio has transformed an apartment in Milan, Italy, and they have shared the design process with us. Before we look at the illustrations, renderings, and finished apartment, let’s view the empty ‘before’ apartment. The Apartment ‘Before’ Measuring 968 square feet (90sqm), the apartment’s main living area was void of color, with one large […]
January 2, 2023
January 1, 2023 Surrounded by a working farm, the Hillend Station House designed by Condon Scott Architects has mountain vistas that can be seen in every direction. The architect’s vision was to contain these views and frame them within the home, using carefully placed windows in corridors and bedrooms for pocketed alpine and rural outlooks, […]
December 23, 2022
Bruno Kim Arquitetura has renovated a small apartment in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The flat measures 495 square feet (46 m2), and it was remodelled as one open-plan space, with only the bathroom in a separate room. A bedroom behind curtains The most unusual feature is the bedroom. Instead of fixed walls, curtains separate it from […]
December 14, 2022
William / Kaven Architecture has designed a modern home that sits on the east bank of the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The main house and guest house form a one-story compound organized around a central courtyard, where a mature maple tree was preserved as the centerpiece. Materials like cedar, aluminum, and board-formed concrete are […]
December 12, 2022
UID Architects has designed a new home in Fukuyama, Japan, with a unique shape inspired by a spiderweb. The octagonal spiderweb-shaped structure, designed for a family of four, has a slanted 45-degree angled roof, to create an expansive interior with desirable views, ventilation, natural light, and privacy. Inside the home, you can see the supporting […]
December 8, 2022
Brazilian architecture office BZP Arquitetura has designed the renovation of a 1980s home that had countless octagonal details and dark spaces. The exterior of the home includes a large sloping slab that formed the main roof, while other roof areas were redone and updated with black metal to create a modern appearance. A planter that […]
December 1, 2022
Voxell Architecture have remodeled a 1970s home that was originally designed by modernist architect Friedrich Eisenhofer. Located in Wellington, New Zealand, the renovation sought to maintain the original vision through strong attention to detail and a simple material palette. This resulted in a new black exterior and roof with wood balcony accents. Welcoming guests to […]
November 26, 2022
Design firm Spacecraft co. has completed Early BKK, a cafe in Bangkok, Thailand, that has a unique facade. Kaytita Chaisuksiri of Early BKK wanted to have a cafe that would introduce recycling and green concepts to visitors and neighbors. Since the statement of Early BKK was very clear, Spacecraft started researching upcycled materials and trash […]
November 24, 2022
A desk placed behind the bed turns the headboard into a room divider and gives a bedroom a workspace without taking a wall. Cave Suites Milos in Plaka, Greece, designed by Nikos Adrianopoulos Architecture & Lighting, uses exactly this layout in its suites. How the layout works The bed is placed centrally in the room, […]
November 18, 2022
November 18, 2022 Architecture firm Pedra Silva Arquitectos has shared photos of Maida Smiles, a dental clinic they designed that’s located in London. The designers took inspiration from their interpretation of ceramic dental implants which are commonly used in restorative dentistry. This took the form of more than 500 hand-crafted ceramic discs which cover the […]
November 11, 2022
Photo courtesty of De Zwarte Hond | Photo by Ronald Tilleman Design firm De Zwarte Hond has completed SuperHub, a grocery store and cafe in Groningen, The Netherlands. The eye-catching design of the building is expansive and transparent, with a supporting structure made entirely of cross-shaped laminated wood columns and beams, providing the building with […]
November 10, 2022
Design firm Studio Yimu has completed Fuwa Fuwa Golden Square, a Japanese pancake cafe in Mississauga, Canada. The interior is organised around a single strong gesture: a high, curved ceiling painted bright yellow. A yellow vault over the counter As visitors enter, the soft curve of the ceiling frames a modern structure that looks a […]
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