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Stef Claes models rural Belgian home on mid-century modern architecture

March 1, 2024 Katie Last 0

Geneva-based architect Stef Claes took cues from mid-century and local architecture to create House in the Fields, a low-lying home in the Belgian countryside. Set within a wide agricultural landscape, the home has white-painted walls and black accents, which Claes said draws on mid-century modern buildings in the United States. Meanwhile, more traditional elements including a

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Marks & Spencer wins legal battle over demolition of Oxford Street flagship

March 1, 2024 Lizzie Crook 0

Breaking news: the High Court has quashed the government’s refusal of planning permission for Marks & Spencer to demolish and replace its flagship store on Oxford Street in London. The High Court ruled that the rejection of Marks & Spencer’s demolition plans by the UK’s secretary of state Michael Gove was unlawful, the UK retailer

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“Subtle luxury” defines Rachel Boston jewellery store

March 1, 2024 Clara Finnigan 0

Interior design studio Hollie Bowden Interiors has created fine jeweller Rachel Boston’s flagship store and showroom in London. Located in Shoreditch’s Redchurch Street, the store is split into four main areas – the retail space, private appointment area, workshop and office space for the jeweller’s team of 12. The store aims to blend a neutral

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Dr.Vishnuvardhan Memorial Complex / M9 Design Studio

March 1, 2024 Hana Abdel 0

In the heart of rural tranquility in Mysore, a visionary project has taken shape to commemorate the iconic actor Dr. Vishnuvardhan. This memorial transcends its role as a mere architectural endeavor; it is a testament to the transformative power of design in fostering community dialogue and social change.

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How Los Angeles is Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis

March 1, 2024 Carla Bonilla Huaroc 0

Cities in the United States are short of millions of housing units. Compounded by other factors, this shortage is radically increasing the cost of both renting and buying houses. Los Angeles is no exception; with 74% of its land zoned exclusively for single-family homes, multifamily housing construction is limited to an extremely small swath of the city, making the construction of new affordable housing difficult. Complex multi-year permit approval processes often make these projects even less feasible.

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Espina Pavilion / Emiliano Domínguez + Santiago Martínez

March 1, 2024 Pilar Caballero 0

Espina emerges from the synergy of different elements that interact to achieve structural and visual balance. It is a pavilion without a defined program, serving the sole purpose of providing shade and directing views toward the horizon. With a minimal footprint of only 21 sqm of built area, Espina offers a panoramic view of three hundred and sixty degrees, connecting the user with the mountain landscape.

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Japanese Architecture Offices Through the Lens of Marc Goodwin

March 1, 2024 Maria-Cristina Florian 0

Continuing his work exploring the office spaces of architecture studios from around the world, Archmospheres photographer Marc Goodwin has reached Japan, where he captured the workspace of architecture studios such as Kengo Kuma & Associates, Tato Architects, Akihisa Hirata, and Nori Architects. Collaborating with Marc Goodwin, architect, and writer Samuel Michaëlsson traveled to Japan in the autumn of 2019 to interview the participants, resulting in a series of videos that further developed the exploration.

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Samsøe Samsøe’s Paris pop-up gallery is a “blank canvas” decorated with clothing artworks

March 1, 2024 Cajsa Carlson 0

Danish fashion brand Samsøe Samsøe has launched a pop-up gallery for Paris Fashion Week that features an all-white interior decorated with artwork and furniture made from the brand’s T-shirts. The exhibition space was designed to have a pared-down feel in a nod to the brand’s Basic collection, which is launching during the fashion week in

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