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Project • By Farid Karim Design • Private Houses

Deco House

Deco House is a London project that transforms a conventional terraced house into a richly articulated Neo–Art Deco interior. Rejecting the subdued material language typical of contemporary extensions, it foregrounds colour, texture, and ornament. Its character is built through a palette of mint and teal greens, cognac and crimson reds, and polished brass, with sculptural curves appearing in the main sweeping staircase, rounded skylights, and gently tiered circular steps. Nicholas Worley Nicholas Worley Nicholas Worley The original house contained a small rear kitchen extension and suffered from structural subsidence at the back of the building. Limited storage and a narrow floor plan restricted the house’s abili... More

Project • By Mawi Design • Private Houses

Whispers of the Wild

Tucked away in the tranquil hills of Yercaud, Tamil Nadu, within an eco-sensitive, Whispers of the Wild offers its residents a sanctuary from the rapid pace of modern life. Set against a backdrop of lush, untouched landscapes, the house is designed with one singular intent: to foster a deeper connection with nature and embrace the slow rhythm of life. Syam Sreesylam Yercaud, known for its dense forests, rolling hills, and rich biodiversity, provides the perfect canvas for this eco-sensitive dwelling. The community within which the house is located is built on a foundation of ecological mindfulness, with each home designed to preserve and enhance the natural beauty that surrounds it. Here, architecture meets nature in harmony, allowing... More

Project • By Bronson • Private Houses

Aure House (architecture)

The residence design is a contemporary interpretation of modernist architecture, where minimalist form meets refined elegance. The building’s mass is composed of interconnected cubic modules with flat roofs, forming a dynamic, horizontal composition that blends seamlessly into the natural landscape. The façade, finished in Spanish limestone, lends the structure a noble, timeless character, with the stone’s natural texture subtly complementing the large-scale glazing. Render by Bronson Studio Render by Bronson Studio Render by Bronson Studio The exterior architecture is based on the principle of contrast between solid and void—robust walls clad in light limestone are juxtaposed with transparent glass... More

Project • By Studio Madouh • Private Houses

RESORT NASIMA

RESORT NASIMA is part of a residential development throughout the State of Kuwait. The form of this resort delivers a fluid journey throughout the premise circulating between 3 independent units which was inspired by the natural sea to stone erosion. Mohammed Ashkanani Mohammed Ashkanani Mohammed Ashkanani This dynamic intricacy guides the residents between and through a diverse plan, keeping their vision continuously engaged with the different crafted interior spaces and volumes on one end, while allowing openness yet revealing opulence on another. Due to the length and narrow width of the site, the challenge of the project was to fit in all the required program that allows each occupant to enjoy the premise together yet ea... More

Project • By Blinerë Shaqiri • Offices

Avant-garde office

An avant-garde office interior that brings together contemporary brutalism, organic forms, and artistic expression. Exposed concrete ceilings, polished stone floors, dark timber cabinetry, and terracotta-textured panels create a rich composition of contrasting materials. A sculptural executive desk anchors the workspace, while an expressive mosaic artwork serves as a striking architectural focal point. Blinerë Shaqiri The reception lounge introduces curved, tactile furniture, sculptural coffee tables, and carefully selected artworks. Along the corridors, textured surfaces, integrated lighting, and reflective finishes create a continuous spatial experience. Expansive windows frame the surrounding landscape, balancing the interior'... More

Project • By Dubbeldam Architecture + Design • Community Centres

Canadian Centre for Rural Creativity

Celebrating the region’s rural roots and creative spirit, this highly sustainable creative hub will foster year-round artistic collaboration and community engagement.Located in Blyth, Ontario, the Sparling Centre will be home to the Canadian Centre for Rural Creativity (CCRC), the first of its kind in Canada, aiming to establish the town of Blyth as a model 21st century rural community and cultural centre. Building upon the rich, creative 50-year history of the Blyth Festival for the performing arts and the strong community spirit of the region, the CCRC is envisioned as a highly sustainable year-round cultural hub to spark creativity and create a draw for the wider region. Caption The 33,000 SF centre will accommodate many diff... More

Project • By Dubbeldam Architecture + Design • Apartments

Bata Penthouse

A light-filled penthouse with sweeping views of the city below showcases a collection of personal treasures that tell a story about an extraordinary life.When the late Sonja Bata, the matriarch of the Bata Shoe empire, purchased the top floor of the One Bedford condominiums at Bedford Rd and Bloor St, it was a 2,600 sq. ft. raw space that needed a complete fit-up. Instead of the expected traditional layout with closed off rooms connected by corridors, Bata requested an open yet defined space that would take advantage of the incredible panoramic views from the 32nd floor. She also wanted to showcase her unique artifacts, art and vintage modern furniture collected from 50 years of working and traveling around the world. Shai Gil Shai... More

Product • By STREETLIFE BV • Heavy-Heavy Terraces

Heavy-Heavy Terraces

The Heavy-Heavy Terraces consist of a seat at two heights, which make them ideal for parks, universities and sport areas.  Thanks to the two different seat heights and the double beam at the front, the benches have a robust and stylish appearance. The benches can be extended by connecting several of them, creating a grandstand-like seating element. A standard single Heavy-Heavy Terrace has a length of 234 or 300 cm and a total height of 90 cm. The Heavy-Heavy Terraces are also available with a third seating level. The total height of this version is 135 cm. Fall protection is required for this variant.   Materials Supports Galvanised steelPowder coating — available in RAL colours Corten steel Seating material Hardwoo... More

Project • By YOD GROUP • Restaurants

Marymo Krakivska

Marymo Krakivska is a two-storey café-bar serving contemporary Mediterranean cuisine in Lviv city centre, part of the Marymo Svoyeyu Spravoyu restaurant group. It is located in a historic 18th-century building on Krakivska Street. The interior combines the texture of Lviv’s historic architecture with concise contemporary solutions and subtle retro accents. Mykhailo Lukashuk Mykhailo Lukashuk Mykhailo Lukashuk Mykhailo Lukashuk The space is divided into two functional levels. The ground floor works as a bright urban café with an open kitchen, while the basement accommodates an intimate cocktail bar. The architecture of the building became the basis for the spatial organisation, particularly its load-b... More

Project • By FAM Architekti • Private Houses

House with an Atelier in Prague

The new built house is located on a former workers' housing estate in the Prague Bohdalec suburb. It replaces an existing small cottage which has been purchased by the clients and has been proclaimed structuraly unstable. The proposed house copies the existing plan, the built percentage remains 11.9%. The new house is a solid walled prism with a roof sloping alongside the plot slope. The sloping roof scales down the building from the north-west views under the hill. Pavel Nasadil Pavel Nasadil Pavel Nasadil The architects have set themselves the following design principles: 1. To respect the original plan and extent of the old cottage, to retain the original way of entry and the relationship of the house to its garden. The a... More

Project • By FAM Architekti • Private Houses

Terraced Houses Ďáblice

We have designed four groups of residential terraces in a wider planned development in Prague Dablice. Production and site preparation stage. The project is part of a new built garden neighbourhood in Prague 8 Dablice which has been developed by a small family development company. The neighbourhood is laid out on a dense 150 people per hectare masterplan. The site comprises of mixed type of units ranging from apartments to terrace houses of different sizes. Three architects have been commissioned the design of the terraces with FAM Architekti designing the first three groups, each comprising 9 units. Alex Shoots Buildings Alex Shoots Buildings The architectural concept is based on repetition of typical elements with subtle devia... More

Project • By YOD GROUP • Restaurants

Marymo HELGA

Marymo HELGA is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant that is part of the Lviv-based “Marymo svoyeyu spravoyu” restaurant group (“obsessed with our craft” in English). The venue is located on the ground floor of the HELGA business centre in Lviv’s Frankivskyi district. Its interior combines restrained contemporary design with the charm of 1970s Italy. The restaurant has two main modes of use: daytime and evening. During the day, it is frequented by employees of the companies based in the business centre and residents of the surrounding new developments. In the evening, subdued lighting creates an intimate atmosphere, transforming the restaurant into a cosy meeting place where guests from across the city come... More

Project • By YOD GROUP • Hotels

Guesthouses / SEVEN LAKES

The guest houses are part of the Seven Lakes restaurant and hospitality complex, located on the outskirts of Kyiv. Positioned directly along one of the lakes, the houses are designed as private spaces for relaxation, slowing down, and contemplating nature. For YOD Group, this project continues the work with the DNA of Seven Lakes, already established in the aesthetics of the Farm Table restaurant and the Synoptic outdoor pool. While these projects differ in function, what they have in common is a cohesive language of natural materials, a restrained colour palette, tactile textures, and an emphasis on proximity to nature. Mykhailo Lukashuk Mykhailo Lukashuk Mykhailo Lukashuk Mykhailo Lukashuk The houses are raised above... More

Project • By Studio Armitage • Pavilions

Nara Field Shelter

Studio Armitage has designed and constructed a small timber fi eld shelter at the edge of a working garden in Nara, Japan. The project developed through close observation of the everyday structures found across Nara and the surrounding landscape. Agricultural shelters, potting sheds, raised timber platforms, screens and deep protective roofs informed a structure that provides shade from the summer sun, protection from rain and a place to pause within the garden. Studio Armitage Studio Armitage Studio Armitage The shelter explores the relationship between architecture and landscape through the Japanese idea of kyokai, or boundary. Rather than establishing a clear division between inside and outside, a raised timber raft, open... More

Project • By Kist.design • Restaurants

TARO

TARO is a completed restaurant interior project in Prague, designed by Kist Design under the creative direction of founder and chief architect Vitalii Borisov. The interior brings together contemporary architecture, sculptural forms and carefully considered lighting to create a distinctive dining atmosphere. Honza Zíma Honza Zíma Curved ceiling elements, refined material combinations and thoughtfully designed details give the restaurant a strong architectural identity. The relationship between the bar, dining areas, furniture and lighting creates a cohesive environment that is both expressive and functional. Honza Zíma Now open to guests, TARO demonstrates how architecture and interior design can shape... More