the existing architecture features a large-scale solid timber structure, celebrating the culture of southern fujian and the hakka people, who’s influence is deep-rooted in the region’s vernacular buildings. the intervention by the architect sees two glass volumes inserted within the traditional construction, forging a direct dialogue between old and new. pleasanthouse ha...
marking it the first luxury city hotel to be built in 20 years, the studio’s winning scheme incorporates a series of commercial and hospitality functions including shops, offices, restaurants, a clubhouse, and a public sky living room at the very top of the building that offers panoramic views of the sydney harbor.‘the building will be instantly recognizable from every a...
designed to increase visibility of the structure from a variety of perspectives and create a memorable experience for occupants and passersby, the outer skin features a variety of apertures that are optimized for ventilation and light.belzberg architects has pulled back the long, narrow structure from its three-story neighbor, making its sides visible and transforming it...
situated between the louvre and notre-dame, the store’s various art nouveau and art deco structures closed for safety reasons in 2005. a decade later, work began on a renovation project — led by japanese firm SANAA, édouard françois, and françois brugel — that would completely transform the complex. once complete in 2020, the site will include a department store, a 5-sta...
the project’s interiors, as well as certain architectural elements, have been designed by istanbul-based studio autoban who sought to ‘give a new meaning to the island life through an unlimited and dynamic experience.’JOALI maldives, which promises an ultra-luxury experience, is centered around muravandhoo island with a series of jetties extending out into the indian oc...
diogo aguiar studio presents the conversion of a former agricultural building into a touristic destination for lovers of wine. the project is driven by the spatial potential of the pre-existing barn, and the curation of a three-part visiting experience. these three parts are programmed as a tasting room, a vinoteca or wine cabinet, and a shop. in opposition to the build...
the bamboo destination, which can accommodate up to 160 guests, is only accessible by a two hour boat journey from hai phong port. the private, tropical beach is engulfed on one side by a beautiful mountain range and on the other by an expansive shore of white sand. the resort consists of five huts, a restaurant and a pavilion, which are designed to immerse the guests in...
Hotel Arpoador is located close to the Pedra do Arpoador – a rocky peninsula that separates the city's famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and is a popular spot for watching the sunset. The 49-room boutique hotel recently reopened after Bernardes Arquitetura overhauled the exterior and interiors. "The renovation of the Hotel Arpoador goes beyond the idea of a co...
The seating concept, called Move, is designed to improve the experience of economy class on short to mid-haul flights. Currently in the prototype stage, each chair is made up of a knitted, one-piece sling seat secured over a lightweight perforated composite frame. Digitally knitted from a polyester wool blend with an integrated conductive yarn, the smart seat cover...
The suburban landscape of Guimarães, Portugal, is a heterogeneous and fragmented built environment, which is the result of the economic and social instability of the Vale do Ave region. Martins Architecture Office responds to this condition by designing an enormous metal shell containing coloured volumes with complex’s offices and facilities. The outer envelope bec...
Task: Désirée Feldkircher, the owner of the optician's store of the same name in Feldkirch-Gisingen, had clear ideas for her new interior design concept. She wanted her new store designed with a special relaxation atmosphere that invites her customers to enter and linger. The challenge: A clear room structure had to be created on a total of 122 ...
Arne Jacobsen’s ’inheritors’, DISSING+WEITLING architecture, wins framework agreement on architectural services, technical consultancy and assistance in connection with the renovation of Danmarks Nationalbank. The building about to be renovated is not just any Danish building, and the architectural firm tasked with the job is not just any Danish architectural firm...
Bringing the building back to its former glory, 2020 were intent on unleashing the mass of architectural features in abundance within the building. Through a floor-to-ceiling restoration, they have achieved a dream office space.Integral to the design, was the incorporation of a designated interactive architectural Virtual Reality Suite – the first of its kind in Northern...
Studio X have reimagined the working environment of ThreeSixty Group - who design, manufacture, distribute, and retail a diverse portfolio of innovative consumer products globally - doubling their capacity and providing them with a brand new Asia HQ, within Octa Tower in Kowloon Bay. The 17,000sqft entire-floor office includes playful installations and abstract cu...
Also new this year is the stand design by Masquespacio for the well-known decoration fair, that seeks to immerse the visitors in Houtique’s sexy, lux and fun world. Houtique’s signature is here recognizable from far away through the explosion of colours of the design and the use of fringes that are already part of the brand’s seal and that fit perfectly with the funny, s...
This luxury bodywear company, specialising in tights, bodysuits and underwear, recently approached Studio Modijefsky to produce a brand-new luxurious retail concept for their shops worldwide. Wolford’s latest flagship store, located on P.C. Hooftstraat in Amsterdam, brings together their exquisite craftsmanship and outstanding attention to body and skin to produce a uni...
Visual Display starts a new creative journey with Slowear Venezia for the design of its stores, that begins with the opening of the store in Marunouchi – the most sophisticated and contemporary heart of Tokyo – and aims to renew and reinforce the image of the brand while respecting the values that till now have distinguished Slowear Venezia: tailoring, Italianness, styl...
The small Kiyakabin Resort is an intimate, village-esque layout with just four cabins that open up to breathtaking, beachside views of the Bali Sea. The retreat’s cabins were made with locally-sourced charred timber and built with traditional construction methods by local builders. The Kiyakabin resort has just four units: three accommodations and a communal restaurant ...
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“Shuk” means “marketplace”. Located in the newly-opened 25hours Hotel The Trip on Frankfurt’s Niddastrasse, BAR SHUKA joins Chez IMA, Maxie Eisen and Stanley Diamond as restauranteurs’ David and James Ardinast’s fourth concept in the former red-light district Bahnhofsviertel. With their new restaurant, the brothers return to and draw upon their roots more than ever: clas...
The 49 new rooms and suites were created by Wehdorn Architects, and the majority have a floorplan defined by three distinct areas which work together to create a refined yet homely feel. The entrance is configured as a stylish living area with low ceilings and rich nutwood accents, while the main part of the room contains a luxurious king size bed framed by Esther Stocke...
Entering Tingtai Teahouse from the street, a staircase is held by a fine metal green structure, and white nougat terrazzo lining the walls and floors, takes guests to the upper floor. The existing space was stripped back to its raw state, exposing the patina of the concrete structure and the old brick walls and ceiling, while an existing mezzanine was removed to expose ...
the restorative retreat is characterized by the integration of architecture within its natural surrounding, and reinforces the visitor’s connection with nature. the project was developed by HDHP GK, a social enterprise sponsored by HDH capital management. shishi-iwa house embraces the notion of social hospitality, aiming to offer a place to reflect and restore energy. t...
the building is situated in muang thong thani, in a suburb of bangkok, and uses a combination of large and small units to form the center. the ground floor provides space for a coating area, parking and storage, while the second floor is designed to house a restaurant with a separate multi-purpose area for a future bar.the project is located on a 300 m2 plot of land and...
Designed by London- and Shanghai based Jade + QA, the 337-room hotel descends 16 storeys below ground level within the former quarry and is described by the studio as a groundscraper. Architect Martin Jochman created the concept for the quarry hotel while working for Atkins and it won a competition in 2006. He later established his own studio Jade + QA, where he carri...
The PAN Treetop Cabins were commissioned by a couple that wanted to create a tourist retreat in "the real Norwegian wilderness". Both matching cabins are elevated on black metal structures, with black cladding designed by Surnevik for a "man-made" aesthetic that stands them apart from the landscape. "Rather than building the project in wood, that you find directly ...
Social media is not just about communication any more but rather a fourth dimension in which our lives unfold in parallel to the real word, which it is oftentimes re-created to fit our online existence. Sportwear brand Pewter's store in Gandía outside Valencia in Spain is a vibrant case study of the non-existence of physical limits in our brave new world. This is a space...
While the original building by Maxwell Starkman (1921-2003) has been updated and adapted, it maintains its modernist character – it was first a design studio for Starkman himself, then became a lighting showroom, before falling into disrepair. Starkman was a Canadian architect living in LA, who before setting up his own practice had worked with Richard Neutra – an inf...
Longva Arkitekter, the firm responsible for the center, chose low-impact materials for the building’s construction, composing facades in concrete, brick, laminated wood and weathering steel. The saw-tooth roof is planted with sedum. The main unclimatized section of the recycling center is a vast hall divided into two units, one open to the public and the other for ope...
The facade of the store is composed of 3000 coffee capsules, that have the ability to change color with the use of programmable LED lights, which are located within 1000 white capsules, making each of them like a single pixel. Groups of 15 capsules are packed into a transparent box, and when all of the boxes are placed together they create a 3 meter by 3 meter multimedi...
The main building features a reception area, and adjacent to the reception is a wood shingled hut, that’s home to the resort’s restaurant. The restaurant opens up to a large room with high ceilings, a mezzanine level, and large sloped windows that provide a view of the outdoors and an abundance of natural light. Back outside, and the resort is made of a group of contem...
Decked out exclusively in plant-based materials, the guest suite at the Hilton has been created by Bompas & Parr in a bid to show that veganism is "no longer only a dining trend, but can also influence a wider lifestyle choice". The design studio joins a wider pool of designers making vegan-friendly products that go beyond food– Brooklyn studio Crème recently used hom...
The Jaffa Residences are part of a luxury hotel in a 19th-century French hospital and cathedral in Jaffa, in the south of Tel Aviv. Ranging in size from studios to three-bedroom apartments, the 30 residences were designed by Pawson in collaboration with local architect Ramy Gill – who also collaborated on hotel. "Pawson and Gill spent over a decade on the meticulou...
Atelier Riri, designed the Kiyakabin resort for a site on Lombok's western coast, where it looks straight out onto a beach and a view of the Bali Sea. Kiyakabin consists of three accommodation units and a communal restaurant with a kitchen and storeroom. The random arrangement of the units is intended to evoke the character of villages constructed by the local Sasak e...
Powered with 100 percent renewable energy, Apple Champs-Élysées draws energy from the photovoltaic panels integrated into its kaleidoscopic roof light and collects rainwater for reuse in the bathrooms and irrigation systems. Described by Apple as the tech company’s “grandest Forum,” the retail location blends historic architecture with contemporary design in a light-fill...
Designed by local architecture practice Szcz and commissioned by investor Nowa Epoka Handlu, the cargotecture proposal would transform a 2.6-acre site into one of the world’s largest shipping container retail complexes. Named Implant, the three-story modular building would house approximately 80 tenants and host mixed programming from retail and restaurants to social and...
