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Interior Design: Human-Centered Spaces and Sensory Architecture

This section focuses on interior design as a vital layer of architecture—where spatial strategy meets human experience. ArchUp showcases curated interiors from private homes, public institutions, and commercial settings, analyzing how design principles, materials, color, and light converge to shape ambiance and function.

Explore award-winning interiors from competition results, follow trends in sustainable interior strategies, and read about landmark projects that reframe the boundaries between architecture and lifestyle.

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  • 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…

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    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…

  • 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…

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    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…

  • Moooi’s Adaptive Interiors: Human–Technology Interaction

    Temporal and Spatial Interaction in Interior SpacesInterior spaces are typically characterized by stability once they have been fully furnished; however,…

  • La Ruche: Rethinking Vertical Living and Spatial Functionality

    The Dialectic of Vertical Form and Spatial DynamismThe “La Ruche” residential unit goes beyond the conventional approach of small houses…

  • Wuxi MixC Mall Interior Design Inspired by Nature

    Urban Vitality and the Extension of the Natural LandscapeThe interior design of Wuxi MixC Mall transcends the conventional concept of…

  • Design Reduction at Fuwa Fuwa Golden Square

    Dialogue Between Mass and Light: Crafting a Sensory Experience Through Color and CurvatureThe spatial identity of the project is built…