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February 1, 2023

An S-Shaped Kitchen Island Flows Through This Remodeled Home

Architect Andrew Morrall has remodelled a home in San Francisco, California, and organised the main floor around one long, curving kitchen island. An island that leads the way The S-shaped island does more than hold the kitchen. Its serpentine line guides people from the main entry towards the open living and dining area, which has […]

January 27, 2023

Soft Colors Were Used To Design A Relaxed Atmosphere For This Cafe

Alda Ly Architecture (ALA) has designed the Brooklyn flagship location of Lazy Sundaes, a beverage cafe serving Korean bingsoo sundaes (shaved ice) and bubble tea. “The design concept explores the idea of a ‘Lazy Sunset’—that feeling you get when you find theperfect sunny spot on a Brooklyn fire escape or golden hour in a park […]

January 4, 2023

Before & After – A Remodeled Apartment Interior Uses Bold Colors In Its Design

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

Wood, Plants, And Geometric Patterns Create The Design Character Of This Takeaway Shop

January 1, 2023 Interior design firm Manuel García Asociados has completed El Fógón (“The Stove” in Spanish), a takeaway food shop that’s located in Elche in the Province of Alicante. The exterior of the shop includes a white square tiled facade, black window frames, and a green accent above that provides a background for the […]

December 23, 2022

Curtains Are Used To Create A Bedroom In This Small Apartment

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 12, 2022

This Octagonal Spiderweb-Shaped Structure Is A Home For A Family In Japan

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

This Remodeled 1980s Home Was Given A Fresh Chalet-Inspired Design

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

Before & After – This 1970s Hillside Home Was Remodeled Into A Modern Black With Wood Accents

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 24, 2022

Placing the Desk Behind the Bed Creates a Workspace and Headboard

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

Over 500 Ceramic Disks Cover The Walls To Create A Unique Identity For This Dental Clinic

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 10, 2022

This Pancake Cafe Used A Bold Yellow To Highlight Its Curved Ceiling

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 […]

October 26, 2022

Third-age housing – ADC

Designers and investors are driving a step change in the provision of innovative high-quality projects in the third-age housing sector. Local authorities need to catch up, says Ballymore creative director Roger Black. The renewed interest in architectural housing solutions for senior people is great to see, and the wonderful John Morden Centre by Mae Architects is […]