Carrara marble

Looking for a formal simplicity, EG home demonstrates how even a white wall can be a protagonist and not just a simple background. The plaster frames that embrace the walls fight symmetry, breaking it where possible, turning at every corner, and take over any spaces that are not always theirs. All under the eyes of wall lights, inviting the visitor to keep going. Luigi Mirabelli Luigi Mirabelli The glossy Carrara marble-effect tiles reflect the light, unifying the space that appears immaculate and frozen in time. Luigi Mirabelli Luigi Mirabelli The furnishings do not want to stand out, blending in and delimiting the open space areas, with the exception of the table, measuring two meters and seventy centimeters, an elem... More

T&V Architects has designed the interior of an apartment in South Kensington, London, adopting eco-friendly strategies and natural materials. The three-bedroom flat is located at walking distance from the Gloucester Road Station, occupying the first floor of a terraced house. “The goal was to design a contemporary space where the client could feel comfortable and contemplate his sculptures and paintings”, said architect Paola Tuosto. “As a consequence, in the project we included finishes that remind of his trips to Italy and created proper spaces for the artworks. The installation of small spotlights and the use of refined natural finishes give the flat the look of a welcoming home, but certainly not an art gallery&... More

In the collective imagination, the worst thing about a mid terrace house, a place which by definition is deep with most of its sides being shared parameters, is darkness. It is true that in houses of this kind it is common to find oppressive spaces, the result of a complicated spatial management when an appropriate professional has not been consulted and when loving care is not given.  Looking at Pablo Muñoz Payá’s project “A home for Ana and Pau” we can see how the antithesis of this perception can be achieved, free from the connotations that such typologies may entail. The home is situated on a 120m2 plot in the centre of Elda, with only an 8.64m front on the exterior and 13.34m in depth. The buildin... More

This 88 square meter Small-Apartment Renovation carried out in the Flemish region of Belgium is an excellent example of contemporary modernism. The tall ceilings, all-white backdrop and neutral accents provide a fine blend of classy sophistication and style. The curated furniture and decor are incredibly trendy, while the open floor plan provides excellent circulation. Bold artwork has been selected to accentuate the austere white ambiance and an intimate terrace carries the same vibe outdoors. More

8 Bishopsgate contributes to the City of London’s cluster of tall buildings, providing a 50-storey, office-led, mixed-use asset for Mitsubishi Estate London. The scheme provides flexible retail space at the lower levels, extensive amenities for tenants throughout the building and a public viewing gallery at level 50. The building includes high sustainability/low energy initiatives in its construction and operation and has achieved a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating. 8 Bishopsgate is understood to be the most sustainable speculative tall commercial scheme in the UK. The overall massing has been informed by the context of the City cluster, moderated by the constraints of the London View Management Framework, and a local view fro... More

The Peter W. Rodino Jr. Federal Office Building is a 16 story, 467,550 square foot structure housing several government agencies, including the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Regional Center, the General Services Administration, and the US Attorney’s Office.The original main-entry vestibule of this secured building consisted of two narrow entrances, with only one scanner in each and an oversized exit pathway between them. To alleviate the daily congestion and long visitor lines waiting to go through security, the vestibule was expanded outward to the building’s existing two-story exterior columns. Taking adjoining first floor space, the two security screening entrance spaces were expanded to fit two baggage and portal b... More

The house was extensively modified in the 1980s yetsuffered from a fragmented plan, poor connectivity betweenthe principal living spaces and restrictive ceiling heights.In 2013 Studio Octopi were appointed to recapture andpreserve the original proportions of the period terrace,whilst reinterpreting the layout to suit modern family living.A 10m high glass infill extension slots between thereconfigured existing closet wing and the neighbouringproperty, divided as two sash windows, it forms a doubleheight dining area at basement level and a master ensuiteat first floor. An open tread stair allows views to stretch fromthe basement across the double height space to the firstfloor.The closet wing, which was extended in brick; enabledthe upper flo... More