A Showroom That Can Change: Furniture, Light and a Planted Façade in São Paulo
An open furniture showroom in São Paulo pairs flexible displays with planted glazing, making circulation, changing light and façade care part of its design.
Interior Design
Interior Design: Human-Centered Spaces and Sensory Architecture
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Puembo House: A Courtyard Organizes Daily Life Across Two Levels
A courtyard and planted roof terraces organize movement, outdoor living and privacy in a two-level house in Puembo, Ecuador.
ABC Apartment: Making Room for Cooking and Company in 60 m²
A 60 m² apartment brings cooking and hosting together. ArchUp examines how a clear entrance, exposed ceiling and shared counter reorganize daily use.
Phomi Café in Golf Island: Managing Light and Texture to Create a Sensory Contrast with Its Commercial Surroundings
From Structural Constraint to Managed OpennessThe project is based on the transformation of two existing commercial buildings rather than constructing…
4015 House and Studio in Portland: A North-Facing Façade and Views for Consistent Interior Lighting
4015 House and Studio: Reconfiguring Space in the Era of Remote WorkThe project is located in the hills overlooking Portland…
Casa em São Paulo: Interior Openness and Existing Structure
Reframing Spatial Organization and the Sensory Progression of the EntranceThe organization of the interior space relies on redirecting movement and…
Muskoka Island Spa: Thermal Transformation
Scenography of Transformation: From Material Memory to Spatial ExperienceThe critical reading of the project emerges from the contrast between the…
Residence Open: Spatial Flexibility and Hanok
Spatial Dialogue and Movement FlowResidence Open reinterprets the philosophy of the Korean “hanok” and translates it into a spatial experience…
Raw & Warm: Concrete, Wood, and Art in a Home
Materiality and the Spatial Narrative of the MassThe project is grounded in a redefinition of the residential space as an…
Align Studio: Material, Movement, and Light in Interior Design
The Scenography of Containment: From Urban Noise to Spatial StillnessAlign Studio’s interior design approaches space as an integrated sensory environment,…
DSK Bank Sofia: A Continuous Architectural Ribbon
The Green Ribbon’s Kinetic Movement and the Shaping of Spatial ExperienceThe interior architecture of the DSK Bank branch in Sofia…
Small Laundry Room Design: Space-Saving Storage and Layout Ideas
Efficient laundry room design in limited spaces prioritizes vertical storage and a clear workflow to maximize functionality. Utilizing narrow gaps…
SR Ice Cream Miyakojima: A Local Ice Cream Experience
Spatial Experience and the Moment of TransitionDespite the project’s small footprint, the store was designed to offer visitors a calm…
When Did the Toilet Enter the House?
The history of the bathroom is a non-linear evolution of waste management, bathing, and water access. While ancient civilizations integrated…
Nectar Oum: Shaping Spatial Identity Through Central Organization
Shaping Identity from the Remnants of Leftover SpaceAt the heart of a food court, the Nectar Oum project occupies a…
Green Sandwich House: A New Vision for Residential Renovation
Spatial Transition and Rediscovering Latent PotentialThe renovation of existing buildings places architects before the challenge of engaging with previous structural…
Blue Bottle Coffee Harajuku Redefines Urban Tranquility
Visual Contrast and Spatial SegmentationThe architectural response of the Blue Bottle Coffee Harajuku café by TEKI Design extends beyond simply…
Higienópolis Apartment Through Floor Plan Reorganization
Deconstructing Mass and Containing Spatial FlowThe transformation of this apartment, located in the Higienópolis district, is rooted in an architectural…
Marset Barcelona Balances History and Contemporary Design
Eclectic Composition and the Balance Between Past and PresentThe project’s architectural identity is founded on an eclectic design language that…
Mimado Restaurant: Materials and Double-Height Spaces
Spatial Transition and Scale Management at the EntranceThe spatial experience begins at the threshold between the exterior and interior, where…
The Room That Stopped Being a Room
Argentine football culture transforms ordinary locations into talismans believed to influence outcomes through ritual and association. By preserving specific rooms…
