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Design inspiration

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about design inspiration

Project • By Seiro ArquitectosPrivate Houses

CASA SOMBRAS

Casa Sombras begins with a poetic image: inspiration descends from the sky, alights in the library on the upper level, and travels through the house until it reaches the art studio, where it takes form in the hands of its inhabitants. Conceived as a body with a mind and a heart, the house transforms an elevation change of more than 15 meters into a sequence of contemplation, rest, and creation. César Belio César Belio César Belio Located in Cerro del Vigía, on one of Zihuatanejo’s highest hills, the residence opens toward the bay and the Pacific Ocean. The project was conceived as a permanent home for a couple involved in creative disciplines who, after living in different cities across Mexi... More

Project • By Paralelo EstudioWellness Centres

Dazz Clinic

Dazz stands as an innovative project nestled in Madrid's Chamartín neighborhood, transcending the conventional concept of a dental clinic to embody a narrative of transformation and change. Spanning 174 m2, this space was conceived with the keywords of lightness, comfort, and freedom, aiming to defy apprehension and offer tranquility to patients before their treatments. Caption Drawing inspiration from the desert, the project explores its shapes, movements, and the strokes crafted by the sand, along with the sculptural elements present in that environment. Opting for organic forms that evoke the wind's dance over the sand, Dazz creates a clinical setting with a desert-like atmosphere. Caption The selected color palette re... More

Project • By AKZ ArchitecturaRestaurants

GALINA Bakery

project of a coffee shop with its own bakery. the interior is made in light colors, with the use of mazanka plaster on the walls and ceiling, the general space of the bar and functional areas are made of wood, the interior also has individually designed elements, for example, lamps above the communal table. Katya Zuieva Katya Zuieva Katya Zuieva Katya Zuieva More

Project • By MetagramRestaurants

Espresso Alchemy Nina Tower

The concept for the cafe was inspired by the rich red-brown colors of coffee crema. Using a white base to create an atmosphere of lightness and to reflect in maximum daylight, we used a selection of red toned materials, each with a unique quality to express different elements of the architecture. Metagram The most visible event, the bar bench, positioned parallel to the mall corridor gives the frontage impetus and provides a strong visual edge to define the space. Clad in triangular terra-cotta pigmented concrete tiles with distinct three dimensional fluting, the dynamic material breaks down the monolith into a play of pattern and geometry. Metagram The working surface, a carefully selected terrazzo, features shards of red marbl... More

Project • By FRAMABars

A Neighbourhood Wine Bar: GOTA

Housed in the Justicia neighborhood in Madrid, a historical ‘barrio’ full of modern boutiques and young artists, lies GOTA—a cozy natural wine bar that elevates food, music, and wine with passion and dedication founded by Fede Graciano. Salva Lopez FRAMA is the perfect match to create that magical atmosphere in GOTA. The Tasca pieces offer a surface that vibrates in the stony and austere ambiance, giving lightness. The 01 Seating Collection provides warmth to the space, and with its clean rectangular lines, it adds a contrast to the rounded counter and tables. Salva Lopez Salva Lopez Salva Lopez More

Product • By Ebony and CoContinental Oak Tokyo Hardwax

Continental Oak Tokyo Hardwax

Pre-finished by hand, this finish shows a sincere sense of Oriental elegance and refinement. The finish appears to be quite uniform at a first glance, but looking closer you will distinguish the subtle grain and texture and a touch of silver that gets only better as it ages. This finish works well in plank and parquet patterns for floors and walls.  More

Product • By Ebony and CoAmerican Cherry Tung Oil Satin Poly

American Cherry Tung Oil Satin Poly

This finish brings out the deep red-brown patina, typical for American Cherry. The hand-aplied tung oil seals the floor with a wear-resistant satin lacquer. Tung oil was used by the Chinese thousands of years ago to protect and show the depth of the wood patina. This finish is beautiful on a wood selection with some variation in colour and character, such as sapwood and knots. A truly timeless finish both in wide plank or traditional parquet patterns. More

Product • By MayorAMAZONIA COLLECTION

AMAZONIA COLLECTION

Amazonia comes from natural wood, its grains, colours and textures have been carefully created to obtain the closest finish to reality but in a much more ecological way, leaving aside the felling of trees and adding to the innovation all the advantages of porcelain stoneware and the zero waste of Cerámica Mayor. A series that expands longitudinally throughout a space, providing warmth and union, the avant-garde without forgetting tradition. Amazonia is a return to the wild origin of natural wood, maintaining its noble, pure character and faithful to its essence, with its grain and knots that are so characteristic of wood. In addition, its minimum maintenance, resistance and durability are some of the advantages of dealing with our c... More

Project • By BezmirnoHotels

Chalet Chamonix

Surrounded by the incredible mountains of the French Alps, in the town of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, the Alpen Chalet became the first large foreign project of our studio.The interior design of the chalet took us more than six months to develop. And during this time the project had several changes. Inspired by the materials, colors and elements of the Alps nature, we have combined the traditional techniques, used in the construction of alpine houses for many centuries, with the new technologies. This allowed to create a traditional, but at the same time modern, unique and timeless style. Warm colors, elegant wooden surfaces, natural materials and expressive interior elements – all to create an atmosphere of comfort and relax after a long... More

Project • By IDA14 by Karsten SchmidtHospitals

Cantonal Hospital Aarau

Competition – KSA We are pleased to officially inform you that we are part of the winning team of the new KSA Cantonal Hospital Aarau project «Dreiklang»! Many thanks to the whole team for the great cooperation:Marti Gesamtleistungen AG, BAM Swiss AG, BAM Deutschland AG, Burckhardt+Partner AG, wörner traxler richter, Buri Müller Partner GmbH, Topotek 1, IDA14, LICHT KUNST LICHT AG, Lohfert & Lohfert AG, WaltGalmarini, blesshess, Gruner AG, Kalt & Halbeisen, Vadea AG, IBG B. Graf AG, Ramboll GmbH, H plus S Gastronomie-Fachplanung GmbH, MTP Planungsgesellschaft, Geotechnisches Institut, Kopitsis Bauphysik AG, hkg.ch, CSD Ingenieure, Kaulquappe AG, Suisse GmbH. “The Administrative Board of Kantonssp... More

Project • By IDA14 by Karsten SchmidtRestaurants

Restaurant Zürichberg

According to the motto: “Today begins the future of the past”, by Sorell Hotels Switzerland, we oriented ourselves for the restaurant renovation to the typical architectural features of the Art Nouveau halls above the restaurant and reinterpreted them in a contemporary way. The artful neon installations on the ceiling of the restaurant recall the listed stucco work, while geometrical wall reliefs made of light beige fiberglass concrete reflect the subject of the dark wooden panelling. Chairs with textile surfaces in rich colors provide an exciting contrast to the warm room colors. “The ideas of Karsten Schmidt and his team have conviced us right from the beginning, because they are related to the big renovation in 1995&rd... More

Project • By IDA14 by Karsten SchmidtShops

Giahi Tattoo

The new Giahi Tattoo & Piercing Studio in the former Falken Pharmacy in the heart of Lucerne’s old town apperas in an old rose color and contrasting, light, minimal and linear elements. In addition to four tattoo and one piercing rooms on the 1st floor, on the ground floor clients can find piercings, jewelery, accessories and care products presented on filigree, under-lit shelving systems, even more emphasized by glass cubes and drawer furniture. The self-designed aluminum-clad cashier desk and the coffee counter top made of solid Verde Maritaca granite make very clear statements. Not to be overlooked is the new suspended metal staircase, which sets a great accent with its filigree contrasting the first two concrete steps in the... More

Project • By IDA14 by Karsten SchmidtPrivate Houses

Family House on Lake Zurich

The single-family house built in 1920 has been completely renovated in the interior. More

Project • By IDA14 by Karsten SchmidtHotels

Sorell Hotel Zürichberg

The renovated and modernized Sorell Hotel Zürichberg is a boutique hotel in the 4 * standard range. The unusual and individual interior design is based on the independence of the architecture and history. The spatial implementation based on the reform style and the surroundings has been interpreted in a contemporary way and thus conveys more proximity to the destination. The design strategy is reduction & multifunctionality. The rooms appear light, elegant and personal. The "Swissness" is represented beyond traditional clichés. True to the motto "Think global, act local", the design is local, valuable, durable, handcrafted and therefore sustainable. More

Project • By AB+PARTNERSApartments

ARMN Apartment

It is one of the projects that give the feeling of freedom due to the airy and wide spaces. Spacious and bright, so looks this project of a 120 sq.m. penthouse. Designed for a young couple, the interior borrows from their appetite for life. Modern ideas of the customers take the lead of the entire project, so very simple and straight lines meet the neoclassical details in this project. More