Shifting Work Dynamics The past two years have witnessed a significant shift in office environments and work practices, largely influenced by the global pandemic. With the rise of telecommuting, companies have embraced flexible work arrangements, allowing employees to choose between office-based or remote work settings. While some have found solace in the convenience of working […]

Context and Concept Situated in Marvila, a historic industrial district in Lisbon undergoing urban rejuvenation, the Marvila Apartment by KEMA Studio stands as a beacon of transformation in the heart of the city. The project aimed to breathe new life into an attic apartment lacking in livability, envisioning it as a luminous sanctuary atop the […]

Strategic Location and Design Challenges The M Stand Coffee project, nestled on a corner of the internal road within Baoshan Touch Mall, occupies a strategic position along the bustling thoroughfare leading out of the metro station. With two entrances facing different roads and considerable distance between them, the challenge lay in creating a cohesive and […]

The inception of the LVWA Sports Bookstore in Shanghai came as a collaborative effort between Studio YUDA, Studio NOR, and the Shanghai University of Sport alongside the Shanghai Century Publishing (Group) Co., Ltd in 2019. Tasked with designing Shanghai’s first sports-themed bookstore, the architects were challenged to harness the potential of an original base with […]

Designing a building on a small corner plot amidst an existing housing development presented a formidable challenge for Paradox. Situated near Lake Paprocany in Tychy, the location offers excellent exposure and close proximity to a popular leisure resort. Leveraging the context and surroundings, Paradox aimed to create a space that seamlessly blends with the environment […]

Estúdio Oficina embarked on the LK Apartment project with a focus on enhancing the integration between the living room and kitchen while improving ventilation and lighting. This vision led to the demolition of certain walls, resulting in a more spacious master bedroom for the couple. Seamless Integration and Improved Ventilation A key aspect of the […]

Fernanda Escárcega Ch. eloquently captures the essence of Leonora Studio, a beacon of beauty and sophistication. Stepping into the salon, one is greeted by a visually stunning reception and waiting area, where comfort seamlessly intertwines with aesthetics. The space exudes an air of luxury, with features like a color bar and guest bar adding to […]

LECO Tokyo, helmed by Soichiro Uchida, stands as a beacon of contemporary Japanese hairdressing, with the latest addition, “LECO Odd,” gracing Harajuku in March 2022. The moniker “Odd” is deliberate, signifying an embrace of peculiarity and unconventional beauty. Challenging Perceptions The concept of “strangeness” forms the cornerstone of the salon’s design philosophy. Delving into the […]

AMO’s design for the Jacquemus boutiques in London and Paris represents a bold exploration of working with a singular material to encapsulate the essence of the brand’s origins in Provence, France. Departing from conventional design approaches, where form typically dictates material choices, AMO consciously selected materials upfront, allowing them to shape the spatial experience. Material […]

The concept of a “House without Walls” conceived by Chaoffice emerges as a response to the yearning for liberation from the constraints of urban living. The clients, a young designer couple, sought respite from the bustling streets of Beijing and opted for Jinan, a secondary city in China, where space was ample and the cost […]