Architecture and jewelry are not as far apart as one might imagine. They are distant relatives, operating at different resolutions. They both investigate the human body, whether it is about housing it or vesting it. The exchange between the two disciplines is surprisingly natural and it is not coincidental that jewelry design has been pursued by several masters of our pr...
About República 358 The idea of renovating the 1917 townhouse and make it Hype Studio's new headquarters came in the end of 2015. It seemed like the perfect place to put into practice the concepts we believe and pursue in our work. It was the opportunity to create a work space integrated with the vibrant urban life of Cidade Baixa, a bohemian neighborhood deeply co...
REPTO is a portuguese streetwear brand, which has opened doors of the second outlet in Faro, Portugal.
The unique decision to draw creative inspiration from a muse was conceptualised in partnership with graphic design studio Pop + Pac. This unifying approach marries interior architecture and environmental graphics, delivering a cohesive brand-led outcome and a truly original approach to hospitality design. Contemporary-meets-classic and beautifully resolved, intricate d...
Already nearing its second decade, Travelstart remains one of Africa’s leading online travel agencies and booking websites. Having recently relocated its Cape Town headquarters to a two-and-a-half-storey set of offices in Longkloof Studios, located just off the bustling hub that is Kloof Street; it is natural that the company should wish to set itself up in a working spa...
The rebranding had to incorporate a series of interventions, not only regarding the brand identity and image (logo – graphics etc.), but also the presentation of their exquisite products and more importantly the remodeling of the stores. At this moment, the company runs seven pastry shops in different locations/cities in Cyprus. The biggest shop of the chain, located in ...
JSWD Architects were commissioned to plan the “Lotto P”, which is located opposite the main station and more or less marks the entrée to the newly developed quarter. “Lotto P” envisions the construction of two volumes that differ in height. A very distinct atrium structure is designed on a square plot that connects the new quarter with the entrance to the new main statio...
from books, french pastries, jewellery to cigars and champagne, tom dixon approached the 350 sqm restaurant by simplifying the interior to accentuate the broad palette of opulent finishes and honest materials chosen for their longevity. inside, wood is used to line the walls and complement the marble-top bars. deep tones of oxblood upholstery and brass fixtures combine t...
in the heart of manhattan, ‘times square diner’ is an interior renovated food destination competed by bluarch on 8th avenue, new york city. a conscious approach to details were taken to create a recognisable, yet inviting location that simultaneously instills the image of a diner and have the familiarity of a living room. warmth through colors and materials is achieved ...
created by designer ashley sutton, a distinctive element of the iron fairies is the ceiling enveloped with 10,000 preserved butterflies that suspend over the main ‘workshop’ room furnished with low seating and circular tables. rooms branch out to form individually designed ‘furnaces’ and ‘casting rooms’, offering private spaces for smaller groups. the element of enchantm...
the distinctive 300 sqm groos concept store blends a mix of displaying and promoting local talent to the going-ons in the world of design, art, food and culture in rotterdam. MVRDV’s design proposal restores the generous space to its original form and allows it to be compact yet versatile by creating a custom-built, floor-to-ceiling cabinet system. finished in a deep red...
with the help of atelier tho.A for the interiors, gamma had a desire to expand their working space for about 15 employees and renew the interior to harmonize the space with the nature of their work. in the end, a multipurpose common space was created to integrate various functions like working, exhibiting, meeting and relaxing. at the same time, a connection between smal...
this project has been awarded in various competitions spanning several categories and countries such as USA, UK, china, and hong kong. there is a series of themes around the office that vary, including distinct expositions, apart from the gigantic portrayal of leo burnett, such as anamorphic art and gold-gilded wheel barrows overloaded with trophies. the richness in feat...
already nearing its second decade, travelstart remains one of africa’s leading online travel agencies and booking websites. based in sunny cape town, they have recently relocated their headquarters to the vibrant area of kloof street. as a result of travelstart’s success, it is natural that the company should wish to set itself in a working space that reflects its effici...
A flexible layout plan allows, with very few changes, to keep the existing commercial-office use or to establish two independent apartments of 100m2 each: Eventually, a façade circulation and a door –nowadays closed between two mirrors- can be simply reopened connecting the whole surface again. The interior architecture is sustained on timeless and modesty values, with n...
Designed by award winning design practice ANARCHITECT, El Chiringuito Ibiza.Dubai is a new venture into the UAE’s dynamic hospitality scene. With the new restaurant housed within an open-beach house structure served by a dedicated kitchen building and set in a matured landscape with a terracing lounge garden, pool deck and private beach, the architects have truly capture...
creative studio party / space / design (p/s/d) has just moved to its fourth working space in thailand since they’ve been established. initially, the property was divided into three rooms with two stories like other common working hubs – so the team decided to break the three units to form one big area with the concept of an ‘open box’. ‘at the beginning, the entrance doo...
in terms of spatial experience, MOD was commissioned by PBA systems to shape the RACE robotics laboratory as a flexible unit where interchangeable modular robots can be featured and a series of training and lectures can be hosted. as a result, the facility carefully alters between a continuous open platform and a series of smaller clusters where training can take place. ...
designed by dongqi architects, le poulet is a 100 sqm restaurant-bar located in shenzen, china. in this project, the goal is to maximize usable space by adding a steel mezzanine which, at the same time, does not impact the quality of the original ground floor. hence, the architects have chosen to suspend the entire steel structure – giving the restaurant a vibrant, indus...
the team at starsis decided to remodel both floors using metal and wood materials, as cost-effective and basic elements for reworking the spaces. although these materials are essential to maximizing the areas, they both lose their initial appearance as they are covered up or rid of during the remodeling process. therefore, the designers made sure to preserve their origin...
a distinctive façade defines this lounge bar designed as a renovation and extension of the existing café building in seoul’s gangnam district, south korea. the existing building had a simple rectangular structure clad in concrete blocks and blackened steel with a courtyard in the center. the client requested for the new ‘liberty lounge’ building to retain the existing ma...
situated at the entrance to one of the newly completed international towers sydney is ‘campos barangaroo’, a permanent, pop-up style coffee kiosk. completed by woods bagot, who also designed the lobby space in tower three, the micro-scale project provided the design team with the challenge of designing a coffee kiosk that seamlessly integrated with the grandeur of the lo...
situated on a ridgeline within the unspoilt 280-acre quintessa estate in napa valley, the quintessa pavilions captures the concept of marrying architecture and nature. carefully sited amongst existing oak trees, each pavilion was built with environmental sensitivity in mind. the overall design echoes the existing winery with an industrial material palette that ages and w...
recognized for his buildings which bring living and nature together, the 90 meter tower stefano boeri architetti attempts to create, in utrecht city center, an innovative experience. named ‘the hawthorn tower’, its façade will host around 10,000 plants of different species (360 trees, 9,640 of shrubs and flowers), equal to 1 hectare of forestry. once completed –estimated...
ora ito has completed the architectural design for the new yooma hotel in paris in artistic collaboration with daniel buren. located on the front de seine, the building makes a stark imprint on the surrounding landscape close to the eiffel tower. an additional floor was added to the structure, so that the total amount of rooms equals to 106, allowing for 434 guests. fol...
atelier8’s latest project, AQUARIUM, settles into the new nightlife entertainment hub in shanghai. due to the project’s location, the plan does not rely on the pre-existing square, thus erecting it autonomously. the previously installed four meter high windows enhance the three dimensional space, giving it sublime proportions. ‘enclosed spaces define a space’s atmosphere...
Two principal considerations governed the expressive design of this showroom. It employs, on the one hand, a jointing method traditionally used in Chinese buildings to connect structural ceiling elements. On the other, this central design feature with its curved shapes and lattice-like construction recalls the fishing nets cast out on the high seas. In this way, the cons...
This elegantly designed, ecologically minded studio which can be used as an additional living area or as an office, for instance, is entirely made of natural materials. The rib-like elements of Siberian larch create an eye-catching contrast to the black composite cladding. The flashings are individually made by hand. The use of innovative technology allows for the incorp...
Lake Chad in Africa spanned over 770,000 square miles in 50,000 B.C., according to Cameroon-based architecture firm Hermann Kamte & Associates (HKA). But over the centuries it has shrunk, dwindling to a mere 1,544 square miles in 2001. HKA hopes to use architecture to jumpstart regeneration of the dying lake in the form of a desalination and research center called The Fo...
Paul de Ruiter Architects designed the giant green-roofed facility in Maasdijk, where it serves as one of the largest Dutch importers of exotic fruits and vegetables. As a recipient of a BREEAM Excellent certificate, Nature’s Pride is also one of the top five most sustainable distribution centers in Western Europe.The design of the 37,000-square-meter Nature’s Pride fac...
The former silo building has sat at the heart of the Table Bay harbor since 1924 and, out of respect for the beloved landmark, the architects worked to retain much of the building’s original character during the renovation process. The team managed to retain 42 cylindrical storage silos that form the concrete skeleton, which houses the recently-opened luxury Royal Portfo...
New York-based Berg Design Architecture designed the events venue to meet the client’s desire for a space that feels “like it was designed for an off the grid Pacific Northwest hippy mathematician.”Located on Wythe Avenue near Kinfolk 90, the creative collective’s first location, the newer Kinfolk 94 events space includes a bar, art gallery, and retail. To bring the form...
Built by tiny home specialists La Maison Qui Chemine, the Librairie Itinérante (traveling bookstore) is a custom-made tiny home built for an altruistic bookseller who travels the all over France delivering books to small villages that don’t have their own libraries or bookshops. The tiny home was designed for Jean-Jacques, who travels around the country in his library o...
Home to the world’s largest Genius Grove, Apple Orchard Road is considered one of Foster + Partners’ “greenest Apple spaces yet” and is entirely powered by renewable energy.Welcomed with extreme fanfare and a ten-hour-long, 2,000-person queue, Apple Orchard Road is the first official Apple Store in Southeast Asia. The two-story building is located in the heart of the Sin...
Buffalo’s grain elevators have long been emblematic of the area but now could stand for a new era of innovation — both in brewing and architectural restoration. Once part of the Wheeler-GLF grain elevator, the old silos now house the Buffalo RiverWorks brewery. RiverWorks employees transformed the silos into a brewery with the help of local architecture firm Abstract Ar...
With its minimal footprint and ample public space, the design allows work productivity to flourish while nurturing a sense of community. The innovative space by Domaine Public Architects features passive house principles including natural ventilation and the clever use of vegetation to minimize energy use.Affordability and replicability were the main ideas behind the Otu...
