Soft minimalism

Project • By Eklekt Atelier • Apartments

Velvet Concrete

Velvet Concrete is a residential interior located in Zabłocie — a post-industrial district of Kraków undergoing rapid transformation. The project reinterprets this industrial heritage through material logic and spatial clarity, rather than through obvious aesthetic references. ANNA GRUSZKOWSKA ANNA GRUSZKOWSKA ANNA GRUSZKOWSKA The design is based on a continuous spatial flow, where boundaries between zones are defined only by transparent architectural elements: full-height glass partitions, mirrored arcs and subtle shifts in textures. This strategy preserves openness and allows natural and artificial light to act as shaping devices — modelling depth, direction and hierarchy. Materiality provides the main... More

Project • By Yellow Cloud Studio • Apartments

Shoji

Located in a converted textile factory in Stoke Newington, the original apartment faced privacy issues, as its main floor was 80cm below a busy street, and lack of space for entertaining. Our proposal rethinks the layout of the entire 2 storey apartment, with areas designed to improve flow, minimise clutter and enhance the spatial experience through materiality and natural light. The dining space becomes a focal point and shoji panels are installed on the street facing side of both floors, allowing diffused light and ensuring privacy. Glass floor inserts bring light to the darker living space from the above skylights. Yellow Cloud Studio The clients approached us to design a two-storey flat that maximises space for entertainin... More

Mikhail Chekalov

Project • By Alexey Aladashvili • Apartments

NORTH INT

The interior of NORTH INT is filled with constructive elements that build the entire spatial composition of the apartment. Mikhail Chekalov For the zoning of the room, large planes were used that separate and connect together each object of the room. Mikhail Chekalov For example, a marble wall separates a public area from a private one. Mikhail Chekalov The kitchen, built between two semi-columns, is highlighted by a large dark spot to create a depth of space.The kitchen apron has the function of additional storage, while the main part of the kitchen is a console, its white stripe separates the dark square of the storage area. Mikhail Chekalov Thanks to the white stripe of lockers, a minimalistic cantilever bar comes... More

Nagano HQ embraces the concept of an all-day living room

Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen

News • News • 9 Aug 2023

Nagano HQ embraces the concept of an all-day living room

Danish architectural studio Norm Architects has completed the design of Nagano HQ in its distinctly “soft minimal” approach. A space that meshes a careful blend of materials and functionality, the Nagano HQ is a picture of warmth, calmness, and balance. Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen In today’s ever evolving working environment, traditional space boundaries are viewed as increasingly outmoded concepts, particularly as people engage in a variety of pursuits. “Single-use spaces are becoming obsolete, giving way to multifunctional environments that cater to diverse needs,” says Norm Architects. Nevertheless, it is often the case that companies overlook the role of design and its posit... More

Project • By KODD BUREAU • Apartments

LA03

The first stage of the project begins with the agreed values and vision for the project. Here I wanted to create the presence of comfort and organic design. Caption Caption Sensual sensations are created in detail, in a constant analysis of the balance of the particular and the general. This enhances the tactile sensations in the project. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption There is some experience involved in our practice that allows us to design with empathy, the layering of sensual thinking on volume, finishes and textures is what reinforces the ideas. Caption Caption Caption Caption More