In the realm of interior design, the concept of Zen – a philosophy steeped in simplicity, balance, and serenity – is a powerful muse. A recent apartment project brought this ethos to life, providing a haven of peace, elegance, and comfort for a family of four. This design also catered to the family’s specific needs. [...]
The primordial refuge is not much more than a hearth and a protected space for rest. But if the refuge moves downtown, then it needs an additional space, one consecrated to the spirit of the city. It consists of this and little more: an alcove behind a screen, a small kitchen, a living room, and [...]
“In this nature-inspired design, a versatile garden-style café island serves town hall events, featuring a central island with surrounding seating and a captivating mirror ceiling, for a unique and visually attractive effect.” – Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro; “The goal is to establish a flexible and inviting workspace to attract employees back to the [...]
After the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, people’s enthusiasm for winter sports, such as skiing, has been reignited. Chongli, a town known for skiing, has also re-catched people’s attention. For Skiers, Chongli means more than a small town in Hebei. Therefore, a group of passionate skiers came up with an idea to establish a unique and [...]
Located in the Wild Island Community of Huizhou, gogoland is a pet-friendly public social space brimming with a sense of history brought by the architecture and an inviting vibe. Its unique location in the neighborhood has played a crucial role in establishing the brand. Through thoughtful design approaches, Informal Design has integrated human-pet bonding with [...]
In the last two decades of rapid real estate development, housing has been mass-produced as a commodity, gradually veering away from meeting users’ needs. Moreover, the influx of artistic concepts and repetitive styles has led to a blurred identity in houses available in the market. Fortunately, our project situated in Heguangchenyue stands as a unique [...]
Thanks to Zuzana Bošková, interior designer, the offices of Outreach Prague now boast breezy and ingeniously-built space for both work and relaxation. The original rooms used to be far from pleasant and cosy. Their bleak dispositions were, however, eventually transformed in favour of a more than congenial atmosphere. The offices of the technology startup Outreach [...]
The Landing House is a modern wood pavilion integrated into the rugged natural landscape of the Mojave Desert, against the backdrop of California’s Joshua Tree National Park. Approximately 130 miles east of Los Angeles, and only minutes from the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, The Landing House is seemingly worlds away. Designed with sustainability [...]
Located on the Algarve coast, Casa M stands proudly on a village hill, overlooking the ocean. The design carefully considers the local climate – hot summers, humid winters, and a prevailing Atlantic breeze. As a townhouse on a narrow street, Casa M optimizes its space across half-floors to harmonize with neighbouring volumes. Bringing traditional architectural [...]
Indirect lighting around the periphery softly envelops the entire house, revealing a unique existing frame. Renovation of a second-hand condominium with a slanted roof shape and reinforced concrete hanging walls, which are characterized by existing frames. As a private residence, it was designed according to the family’s lifestyle. While making the most of the characteristics [...]
The interior of an office in a historic building erected more than a century ago is a kind of portal between eras. By designing a modern space within the old walls, the designer sought to bring out the authentic charm of the building. The result is a bright and eclectic office with local color accents [...]
Renovating a 19th-century apartment situated in a historic building, was a great challenge for us. Located centrally within the La Seu neighborhood in Valencia, the dwelling is a unique space where century-old marble floors, Nolla pavements, wooden paneling, and plaster ceilings history are reverently preserved. ‘For us, working in a house with these characteristics has [...]
In 2023, ido&Friends Café emerged on the streets of Kunming, Yunnan. Just like its brand name, “ido&Friends,” the brand’s owner envisions this space to be more than just a café with diverse coffee offerings from different origins and flavors. It’s also intended to be a meeting place where people from various fields can gather, chat, [...]
This residence, located in the Eixample district, had been mistreated over time. The original materiality and morphology were unrecognizable. It was a gloomy space with a chaotic layout modified by previous users. We discovered a patio on a lower level, completely separated from the living space, accessed through a narrow staircase. The project began on-site, [...]
A multi-faceted brief and two clients with disparate styles required a sensitive response from designer Georgie Shepherd. Creating a warm, inviting and contemporary home with flexible spaces were central to the brief, as was a desire to age comfortably in place. Individually, the clients had very different styles; he, a lover of high-end, contemporary design; [...]