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Local design studio Otherworlds drew on the traditional Goan balcão when converting a 1980s villa in Panjim, India, into the Terttulia restaurant and bar. Housed in a Portuguese-style villa, Terttulia Goa is defined by a central island bar informed by the balcão – an outdoor porch with built-in seats that serves as the entrance to a
A consortium of GOA (Group of Architects) and Jiangnan Management has unveiled their award-winning design…
Create a pillow-shaped Dream landscape installation in Hangzhou, Beijing-based architecture studio Penda China created a…
Polish architects WXCA and the global engineering consultancy and design firm Buro Happold have completed…
Mexican architecture firm Heryco renovated a residential building with layers of arches clad in lime-painted…
The Inside World Festival of Interiors (INSIDE) has announced projects for its 2023 shortlist, It…
Lighting designThis desk lamp offers a harmonious blend of light and organizational designThe ‘Engrid’ desk lamp seamlessly integrates the roles of a lighting fixture and an organizer, catering specifically to your treasured sketching materials with dual functionalityDesigned by London-based George Chacko V (aka Design by Joffey), the Engrid desk lamp represents a remarkable addition to
Creating red arched walls to provide a different seating experience in Indonesia, Arti Design Studio…
Temporary inclined pavilions made of microfiber material installed in Shanghai, Shanghai-based design firm Spatial Praxes…
Creating a second layer of artisanal white bricks for a house in Brazil, Brazilian architecture…
From the Pollinator Kit by Checkerspot to Air-It-Yourself by Newtab-22, Ambessa Play Flashlight by Pentagram and Smartphone G22 by Nokia – there has been a rising popularity of DIY products among consumers from children to the elderly with an increase in demand for home solutions. With the phrase “do-it-yourself” coming into common usage – one thinks
DesignThis innovative cooler transforms outdoor enthusiasts into nimble explorersOndago by Knack Design Studio and Derrk revitalizes the cooler’s design approach, converting it into an enabler of adventure rather than a limitationWhether you’re an enthusiastic adventurer or a casual weekend explorer, this breakthrough solution is set to redefine your outdoor experiences. The Ondago cooler, designed by
Unveiling Deji Plaza Xuzhou inspired by the intricate root system of the banyan tree, New…
Homelinker’s library design evokes a Fibonacci spiral of seashell creatures in Beijing, KiKi ARCHi has…
Dorschner Kahl and Heine Mildner arrange multi-generational housing around communal garden Dorschner Kahl Architects and Heine Mildner Architects have collaborated on Andreasgärten, a multi-generational housing scheme in Erfurt that integrates assisted living for the elderly with the wider community. Situated next to the fortress town of Zitadelle Petersberg in the city of Erfurt, Germany, the
Spicy shades of turmeric, cinnamon and ginger feature alongside mosaic tiles and hand-painted murals in the public spaces of this hotel in Sydney, following a makeover from local studio Luchetti Krelle. The renovation encompassed Manly Pacific’s lobby as well as its 55 North bar and a few neighbouring lounge areas, all located on the hotel’s ground
Completed Tiffany & Co’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York, OMA’s New York…
The Dallas Museum of Art design with a dramatic floating square extension, Selected Spanish architecture…
Spanish interiors studio Viruta Lab has renovated a compact house in El Cabanyal, Valencia’s traditional fishing neighbourhood, using geometric blue-and-white tiling for an understated nautical aesthetic. Built in 1946, the humble two-storey building once belonged to the grandparents of the current owner but had been boarded up for many years. Viruta Lab has renovated a former fisherman’s
Interior designer Kelly Wearstler paired clay plaster walls with Moroccan cement tiles at this eclectic cocktail bar in the Downtown LA Proper hotel. Named after Mexico’s national flower, the Dahlia bar features a blushing interior that was designed to echo the rest of the hotel – also created by Wearstler. The designer looked to the
Building a family home framed in bold reds and openings in Valencia, Scenic views towards…
