The project reflects the “vision of the family lifestyle”, Gema enthuses, adding that the aim of the completed residence was to achieve something which is “timeless and exudes a discreet luxury”. With this in mind, fine examples of classic furniture from France and Italy were playfully juxtaposed with contemporary and custom-made items, achieving the “desired […]

Expressed through the metaphor “We all come from Venus”, the message conveyed by Venus Power is equal parts strong, powerful and joyous, says Fabrizio Cantoni, CEO of cc-tapis. “If everyone – men and women – considered and embraced every aspect of themselves, we could add more dimension and colour to the way we approach everyday life.” […]

Designed by architect Luca Cipelletti, founder of Milan-based firm AR.CH.IT, the Bitossi Archive Museum covers an area of over 1500 square metres at the brand’s historical headquarters in Montelupo Fiorentino. Occupying space once utilised for production, the museum preserves the original structure of the premises. The architect leant into existing industrial features to organise the […]

Surrounded by the flourishing marshlands of Denmark, the lookout has been given the name Marsktårn or Marsk Tower (translating to Marsh Tower). The spiralling steel monolith provides visitors with wildlife encounters and elevated 360-degree views, expanding visibility from nearly 4 kilometres in each direction at ground level to more than 18 kilometres from the top […]

The brief to the Ukrainian architecture and design office called for the “perfect space” for Ulyana’s creative endeavours; a tattoo parlour that resembles a contemporary art workshop. “The concept of the studio is also that all our artists, despite the diversity of their styles and colours, are united by an exploration of minimalism,” Ulyana says […]

Opening its doors to Melbourne in the early stages of Victoria’s pandemic response, the good times were all set to roll at Billie Buoy. At least before a series of COVID-induced lockdowns swung those doors shut. Until its final day, the short-lived “community-friendly” eatery served up healthy food and old-school tunes, drawing in “young people […]

Given the awe-inspiring landscape, and the character of the client’s business, the materiality of the project was deeply considered. The team at Cumulus Studio wanted to ensure that the selected material palette for the cellar door was durable and hard-wearing, and that its patina would develop beautifully over time, adding more texture and character to […]

The Coast installation follows the success of Daniel’s virtual Parisian showroom, launched during the early stages of the pandemic, which prompted the architect-designer to seek out a like-minded partner and showcase his furniture pieces in real time. “The connection with nature resonates with both brands,” Daniel says of his studio’s collaboration with Armadillo. “We each […]

In recent times, the fabricated character of the landscape and its clear geometry was a source of inspiration for Andrén Fogelström, the local architects responsible for designing a suite of lookout points, bird towers, signs and play equipment for the refurbished parkland.  Concrete bird-watching pavilions in Stockholm by Andrén Fogelström The work marks a new […]

The brainchild of merchant Jakob Fugger, the Fuggerei is the world’s oldest social housing complex. Since 1521 it has provided a place for people to live with dignity, charging a constant, unchanging rent of just one guilder per year – equivalent to 0.88 euros in modern currency.  MVRDV reimagines the world’s oldest social housing complex […]