Modular design

A microretreat with a minimal footprint has been realised in the wooded hills of northern Hungary. NestOff is the project of architect and interior designer, Péter Kotek, who worked with cabin fabricator Tajga-Depo to realise the project. The cabin, which features a deck, hot-tub and sauna, demonstrates how considered and comfortable design can be realised through prefabricated and sustainable means.  Gyorgy Endresz Gyorgy Endresz ❌︎ Remove Applied Products block will be inserted here   Construction and materials Nestoff consists of two black timber vertical board cabins—a self-contained cabin and a sauna—connected by a tiered deck. The modular cabin, which measures just 20 square meters,... More

The permanent exhibition and archive space within Gallery Bir Zamanlar was designed to accommodate long-term display and storage of printed materials, documents, and three-dimensional objects.Drawer units integrated along the exhibition walls house the permanent archive, while the central display elements can be retracted to allow the space to function as a seminar and lecture area. Evren Öztürk This balance between fixed exhibition infrastructure and flexible use scenarios defines the space as both an archive and an active platform for knowledge exchange. The temporary exhibition space within Gallery Bir Zamanlar was designed to accommodate printed materials and documents at different scales.The space is organized through... More

Located in the new Google headquarters, the Store is designed to activate curiosity and educate the public about the company’s hardware offerings and design process. A sinuous, spine-like sculptural installation winds through the space, providing a 120-foot-long continuous interactive display. With a focus on human physiology and interaction, the spine engages the user at multiple heights and scales to promote discovery with drawers to open, informative visual graphics, and 3D interactive displays. Adam Rouse Mark Wickens The Store is a primary hub where people from all over the world can visit, interact with products, and learn more about the company’s design process, ethos, and production methods. The surrounding co... More

Summertime Gallery is a multi-purpose, nonprofit creative space designed for artists with developmental disabilities. Completed through Design Advocates, we worked directly with the gallery and its community to create a space that effortlessly transitions from studio to exhibition site. Featuring custom modular furniture, bright white walls for displaying artwork, and punchy pastel accents, the newly designed space creates a mature, yet playful platform for artists to tell their stories. Images Courtesy of Design Advocates Images Courtesy of Design Advocates The design process was collaborative from the start. To create a space that best serves the gallery’s community, we hosted a participatory pin-up where artists and gall... More

The new Houseboat Amor by Oasis Meu represents the next generation of floating living.Building on the signature elegance of the original design, the new Amor introduces enhanced materials, smarter technologies, and an even deeper connection to the environment. With its distinctive circular forms, refined metal slatted facades, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, the new Amor offers a fully immersive living experience. Expansive terraces, panoramic glass walls, and energy-efficient solutions including solar integration and eco-certified materials set new standards for sustainable luxury on water. Caption The interior has been reimagined for greater flexibility, offering modular layouts tailored to individual lifestyles, whether for priv... More

In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s business district, a new opportunity brought the client and architect together once again. Bosgaurus, a leading name in Vietnam’s specialty coffee, was ready to grow. With plans to expand across the country and beyond, the brand imagined a café model that could work in high-end urban spaces while staying true to its identity. The goal was to create a satellite café, a compact and flexible model that supports flagship locations and brings the experience closer to its customers. Hiroyuki Oki To succeed, the design needed to do more than look good. It had to function well within the constraints of a commercial building. It also had to support the baristas while delivering a smo... More

The clients knew that they had found a beauty the moment they visited this site with sea views for the first time. So much so, that they decided to continue living in their caravan for a few more years while they saved up their money to put a small but beautiful designed house onto the site. Artis Homes Artis Homes Artis Homes Our design team had to work within the constraints of the site while ensuring the main living area and bedroom could profit from the view. The main living area is warm yet spacious, with its raking ceiling and timber lining. Artis Homes Artis Homes Artis Homes The house has large decks along the northern face, which make you feel as though you are up in a tree house. There is even space... More

Spanning 120,000 square feet, FTI Consulting, a global consulting firm, has consolidated multiple NYC offices into one cohesive, three-floor space. The innovative design by STUDIOS Architecture features a striking signature surface using Mosa tiles. Connie Zhou A Space for Collaboration and ProductivityDesigned to foster collaboration and productivity, the spacious open plan encourages seamless interaction among associates while maximizing efficiency. The inclusion of Core Collection Terra in triangular shapes enhances the aesthetic appeal and durability of the space, adding a modern touch. Connie Zhou Smart and Sustainable Modular Tile SystemMosa's tile shapes have been designed as part of an intelligent and ultra-efficient sys... More

iO is a full-service digital agency that combines in-depth knowledge and expertise in strategy, technology, marketing and content creation. In 2021, Hollandse Nieuwe and Cerius won the competition to create a flexible concept that could be rolled out to a number of new iO locations throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. Ewout Huibers Design principles The iO Campus concept is inspired by how iO sees the world. Operating in an ever-changing market has led the company to continuously seek out innovation, follow their curiosity and explore infinite opportunities. An iO work environment therefore should also embody these ideas. Hollandse Nieuwe were tasked with developing a workplace that facilitates and encourages change, offers flexib... More

This 115 sqm apartment is located in the suburbs of Tel Aviv. The apartment's previous plan featured a segregated layout including the public & private spaces divided by a long wall. The kitchen was small and the public space, living & dining area were located in a long, narrow space. Karin Ravenna The apartment was designed for a couple with a girl and a dog who wanted a contemporary cozy space that would include a public open plan, two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a home office, work areas and lots of storage space. Karin Ravenna Interior Designer Yael Perry took the task & created various alternative plans for the interior. For Perry, the most important challenge was to change the long narrow structure and c... More