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Project • By Studio Vanesa Casas • Exhibitions

M_01: Reinterpreting the Contemporary Tatami

By reducing architectural expression to its essential elements, M_01 transforms the traditional exhibition booth into a quiet, multisensory haven inspired by Japanese spatial philosophy. Unveiled at Marbella Design & Art 2026, M_01 addresses a common paradox of temporary fairs: trade show environments often overwhelm visitors with visual noise, forcing spaces to compete for attention within seconds. Commissioned by high-end joinery workshop Ramos y Cobos, Studio Vanesa Casas was tasked with showcasing the workshop's technical capabilities without resorting to a conventional, product-heavy display. The primary challenge was to craft a temporary installation that stood out precisely by slowing down the visitor experience, balancing stric... More

• BULKA CAFÉ Interior Design: ALLARTSDESIGN / Designer: Artemy Saranin

Photography: Polina Vyatkina

Design: ALLARTSDESIGN / Designer: Artemy Saranin

Project • By ALLARTSDESIGN • Restaurants

BULKA CAFÉ

Bulka Café is a contemporary café interior designed around warmth, natural textures, and an inviting, relaxed atmosphere. The design combines understated materials, soft forms, and carefully considered lighting to create a welcoming environment for everyday dining and social interaction. Photography: Polina Vyatkina Photography: Polina Vyatkina The interior features warm wood, light mineral finishes, and muted textiles, establishing a calm, tactile palette. Rounded seating introduces softness and visual continuity, while marble tabletops add a refined material contrast. These elements create a balance between contemporary design and a familiar, comfortable café atmosphere. Photography: Polina Vyatkina... More

Andriy Shurpenkov

Project • By NUTRO studio • Apartments

LIGHT CAVE

Completed in 2026, LIGHT CAVE is a 107 m² three-bedroom apartment in Kyiv, designed by NUTRO studio for a young, forward-thinking client who values practicality and character in the details. The project extends the studio's "Inhabited Cave" philosophy, treating stone, wood, and scripted lighting not as decoration but as a genuine space of shelter. Andriy Shurpenkov Andriy Shurpenkov Andriy Shurpenkov Andriy Shurpenkov Andriy Shurpenkov Large-format Atlas Concorde porcelain stoneware forms the foundational material, running as a near-seamless monolithic surface across the kitchen island, countertops, walls, and the bedroom's headboard wall. Warm walnut veneer balances the stone's coolness, adding tactility and... More

Refined kitchen with warm wood and deep blue cabinetry.

Seraro by Ramical

Seamless integration of kitchen and dining space.

Material contrast between stone surfaces and custom joinery.

Calm, light-filled bathroom with a minimal composition.

Floating vanity and integrated lighting detail.

Project • By Seraro by Ramical • Private Houses

Mayall Residence | Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, Mayall Residence explores a refined approach to contemporary living through a careful balance of materiality, light, and spatial clarity. Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical The kitchen is conceived as a central living space, where warm wood cabinetry and deep blue elements create a grounded yet elegant composition. Natural light enhances the textures of stone surfaces and reinforces the connection between functionality and atmosphere. Seraro by Ramical The bathroom follows a calm and restrained language, defined by soft neutral tones, clean lines, and a seamless integration of glass and stone. The space is designed to feel open, quiet, and effortlessly sophisticated. Throughout the project, the des... More

Open-plan living and dining area with a seamless spatial flow.

Seraro by Ramical

Main access with a curved pathway and warm ambient lighting.

Exterior view highlighting the architectural volumes and materiality.

Project • By Seraro by Ramical • Private Houses

Retreat Home

Conceived as a seamless integration between architecture and interior design, where spatial continuity and material coherence define the overall experience. Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical The project emphasizes indoor-outdoor living through open-plan social areas that extend դեպի covered terraces, outdoor dining spaces, and leisure zones. Natural materials, warm tones, and controlled lighting create a balanced and refined atmosphere throughout. Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical Circulation spaces are designed as experiential transitions, incorporating elements such as water and vegetation to reinforce the connection with the surrounding environment. The private area... More

A soft transition between zones, where built-in volumes subtly define space without interrupting its flow.

Eklekt Atelier

The living area is composed as a calm, light-filled setting, where textures and proportions create a sense of quiet comfort.

An open kitchen and living space organized around a central island, balancing functionality with visual clarity.

The kitchen island acts as both a workspace and a social anchor within the apartment’s open layout.

Custom cabinetry and integrated appliances form a cohesive architectural element, emphasizing order and precision.

Project • By Eklekt Atelier • Apartments

Nude Nest

Nude Nest is a completed private apartment interior located in Kraków, Poland. Designed in response to the client’s request for a minimalist yet warm living environment, the 55-square-meter apartment explores how restraint, softness, and precise detailing can enhance everyday domestic life. The interior is conceived as a continuous spatial composition rather than a sequence of enclosed rooms. Curved partitions and custom-built furniture volumes define functional zones for living, cooking, and dining, allowing the space to flow naturally while maintaining clarity and order. A centrally positioned kitchen island serves both as a functional core and a social focal point, reinforcing the openness of the layout. Eklekt Atelier... More

Prashasti Pal

Project • By Studio Praavvi • Apartments

Minimal muse

Minimal Muse is a residence designed as a quiet retreat away from the pace of city life. The interior language is rooted in calm, muted tones with an emphasis on natural texture. Stone, wood, and soft fabrics create a warm and grounded atmosphere, while clean lines and thoughtful detailing keep the spaces light and uncluttered. Caption Caption The home opens with a warm entry and a compact prayer niche that brings a gentle moment of pause. The living and dining area is shaped around diffused daylight that filters through sheer curtains, softening every surface. Custom furniture with rounded silhouettes and layered earthy hues gives the space a relaxed yet refined character. Caption Caption Each bedroom... More

Studio Para

Project • By Studio AM+p • Private Houses

The Louvred House

Set within the dense, tree-lined streets of Chennai, The Louvered House is a five-bedroom residence designed as a calm, contemporary retreat for three generations of a family. Responding to the city’s hot-humid climate and vibrant urban fabric, the G+1 home negotiates its surroundings by turning inward, while its architectural expression outwardly balances solidity, rhythm, and lightness. Studio Para Studio Para Studio Para Studio Para The architecture is defined by clean horizontal lines, deep overhangs, and a restrained palette of stone, concrete, and timber. Facing west, the primary façade alternates between solid planes and vertical wooden fins, creating a rhythmic play of light and shadow while ensurin... More

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