Complete the flexible and modular Leander Westpoort office complex in Amsterdam
De Zwarte Hond has completed an office complex, made of wood, based on a circular…
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Francesco Favaretto: designing beyond boundaries
Furniture designBridging cultural nuances and manufacturing challenges with Favaretto FrancescoDelving deep into the world of design often unveils stories of passion, legacy, and unwavering commitment: in our latest conversation, we’re privileged to connect with Francesco Favaretto of Favaretto & PartnersDrawing from a rich familial history and a deep-seated understanding of the craft, Francesco Favaretto sheds
Hotel Genevieve in Louisville features colour-coordinated guest rooms
Room types are organized by bold colours at this hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, which was designed by US hospitality group Bunkhouse and Philadelphia-based design studio Rohe Creative. Located in Louisville’s East Market district, also known as NuLu (New Louisville), Hotel Genevieve occupies a new six-storey, black-brick building that’s within walking distance of some of the
Uppgradera Collection 3: unlocking IKEA product hacks
At the forefront of IKEA hackers stands Adam Miklosi, a Hungarian industrial designer of considerable renown. Collaborating with the German additive manufacturing studio Enable 3D, Adam Miklosi is poised to materialize his third series of creations: Uppgradera Collection 3.Through his Uppgradera brand, he has already unveiled two collections that have garnered attention throughout the realm
Crosby Studios uses steel kitchen equipment to create Berlin jewelry store interior
A faux industrial kitchen and yellow camping furniture feature in this store in Berlin by Crosby Studios for jewellery brand Avgvst. The studio put the space together from scratch using repurposed furniture and fittings including office blinds, camping chairs and kitchen equipment. The store’s colour scheme is dominated by grey, silver and yellowThe space is
Architects’ response to the real risks of artificial intelligence
Architects’ response to the real risks of artificial intelligence, Architectural bodies including RIBA and AIA…
DAB Studio lines kitchen of Dutch home with oak and Afromosia wood
Dutch interior design practice DAB Studio has transformed the kitchen of a family home in Zwaag, the Netherlands, by covering the floors and ceiling in one type of wood and the walls and cabinets in another. DAB Studio aimed to create a “calm yet soulful” interior with an earthy colour palette made up of tan
Most Architecture creates micro factory with “everything on display” for Charge Cars
UK studio Most Architecture has converted an industrial shed in west London into an all-black-and-white showroom and production facility for electric car start-up Charge Cars. Created to manufacture Charge Cars’ first vehicle the ’67 – an all-electric version of the 1960s Ford Mustang Fastback built using components from electric vehicle brand Arrival – the facility also acts as
Studio Gang selected to design expansion of Clinton Presidential Center in Arkansas
Studio Gang selected to design expansion of Clinton Presidential Center in Arkansas, Studio Gang was…
Saving the San Siro from demolition due to its cultural significance
Milan’s iconic San Siro, which was due to be replaced by a stadium designed for…
The inspiration behind the colors of traditional African architecture
The inspiration behind the colors of traditional African architecture, The cultures of African societies are…
House design in Japan with rectangular sizes
House design in Japan with rectangular sizes, Nestled between sea and mountain in Kanagawa, Japan,…
Sustainable Design China Summit 2023: meet eco pioneers
Design eventsPresenting eco-friendly products, materials, and cutting-edge technologyThe 2023 Sustainable Design China Summit is back. Taking place at Beijing Exhibition Center from September 21-23, it’s an essential event for those aiming to shape a sustainable future, including designers, architects, developers, and decision makersThe emphasis of the Sustainable Design China Summit will be on pioneering, environment-enhancing
Mattaforma considers “plants as clients” for Public Records outdoor space
Local design studio Mattaforma has created a plant nursery and community space for Public Records, a music venue and cultural space in Brooklyn. The Nursery at Public Records sits in an outdoor space adjacent to the Gowanus institution’s other programming, a vegan cafe, club and listening lounge. It serves as a nursery for plants and
Completed the Brooklyn Super Tower this week
Completed the Brooklyn Super Tower this week, New York-based studio SHoP Architects has completed the…
Eclectic Warsaw apartment interior designed as “elaborate puzzle”
Walnut burl and terrazzo accents are combined with chunky statement furniture in this apartment in Warsaw, which Polish studio Mistovia has renovated for an art director and her pet dachshund. Located in the city’s Praga Północ neighbourhood, the 45-square-metre flat is set within a 1950s estate designed by Polish architects Jerzy Gieysztor and Jerzy Kumelowski.
Fettle revamps San Carlo restaurant interior by Milanese
Architecture and design studio Fettle has unveiled the refurbished interior of the San Carlo restaurant in Liverpool, UK, which was informed by northern Italy’s coastline. Located in Liverpool’s city centre, Fettle’s refurbishment was designed to reinvigorate the restaurant and offer a “spectacularly opulent and contemporary take on traditional Italian dining”, the studio said. The lighting
Ronan Bouroullec creates pared-back furnishings for 17th-century chapel in Brittany
Following the wildfires that ravaged Brittany’s Arrée mountains last summer, Ronan Bouroullec has reimagined the interior of the region’s historic Chapelle Saint-Michel de Brasparts as part of a full restoration. Originally built at the end of the 17th century, the chapel is a modest building without lighting or electricity, perched on top of a prominent
AB Lafitte creates colourful and “eccentric” music venue in Oklahoma City
This live music venue in Oklahoma City was created by local interior designer AB Laffite as a “psychedelic funhouse” using carnival lighting strips and a palette of sunset hues. Resonant Head occupies a previously vacant building on SW 25th Street in the historic Capitol Hill neighbourhood, south of the Oklahoma River from the city’s downtown
Ten beds that are embedded into the fabric of the building
From mattresses on concrete bases to beds encased within timber surrounds, this lookbook rounds up ten single, double and day beds that have been built into interiors. Some designers choose to integrate beds into the building’s wider structure to create cohesion throughout interiors, eliminating the need to add matching furniture. Built-in beds are often seen
El Departamento designs Barcelona eyewear store as a “challenging visual exercise”
Slight variations in tone and texture differentiate surfaces inside the PJ Lobster glasses store in Barcelona, which Spanish interiors studio El Departamento has finished entirely in green. The shop in the El Born district features walls, floors and stuccoed ceilings all covered in soft, tranquil tones of seafoam green, creating an immersive experience designed to challenge
