Sheltered amongst the dense woodland surrounding the Vranov Dam in the Czech Republic, a small larch-built cottage designed by Prodesi/Domesi has been built on existing foundations using modern timber construction to form an enshrouded family retreat. Having acquired the cottage…
Furthering its mission to offer restorative and environmentally conscious places to stay in the city, Inhabit Hotels has announced that its sister hotel in Bayswater, Inhabit Queen’s Gardens, will open in early 2022. The boutique urban wellness hotel brand launched…
Danish artist and architect Amanda Betz has created playful paper decorations that look like delicate works of art for Ferm Living’s Christmas collection. Delicate and detailed, the Paper Star Sun, Christmas Paper Tassels, and Christmas Paper Cones are simple but…
Through traditional materiality and a mirroring of geometric features, Finkernagel Ross has updated a Victorian semi-detached home with a new rear extension and garden house. By playing with the original architectural form, the architecture practice have juxtaposed the old with…
Set for its highly anticipated launch in spring 2022, Borough Yards is a large-scale shopping and dining district that will bring a new sense of vibrancy to the historic area that is also home to London’s Borough Market. Forging a…
Acclaimed Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi has been announced as the recipient of the coveted RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2022 for Architecture. The award recognises Balkrishna Doshi’s significant contribution and influence on the advancement of architecture, and highlights his lifetime’s work…
In order to revive a London terrace house that had fallen into disrepair, Oliver Leech Architects has extended and remodelled Hampstead House to better connect its split-level spaces and modernise its interiors for longevity. Designed in collaboration with the owner,…
“It’s so rewarding to see the little ideas that were floating around in my head, transformed into physical form – through clay – to create artwork where no two pieces are the same.” Bonnisa Moore, Founder of Afton by Palm.…
French artist Baptiste Lanne has gone back to nature to handcraft the sculptural Clapot table lamp, drawing influences from raw and textural details. Part of a collaboration with family-owned French manufacturers Faïencerie de Charolles, who are renowned for their traditional…
An innovative waste-to-energy plant wins World Building of the Year, whilst numerous other projects are recognised for addressing urban biodiversity and pushing the boundaries of zero-carbon design, at the World Architecture Festival 2021. World Building of the Year 2021 CopenHill,…
The Simone de Beauvoir School, by local firms Bond Society and Daudré-Vignier & Associés, signifies a new model for a clean-air learning environment in the suburbs of Paris with a focus on spatial quality and timber design. In order to…
Progressive material research by Studio Plastique has inspired a collaborative project with Snøhetta to develop glass tiles made from recycled electronic waste. Addressing the increasing problem of waste from discarded home electronics, such as fridges, microwaves, and computers, the project…
Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Sussex woodland, Flimwell Park is a new sustainable mixed-use project that shows how architectural and woodland development can work in harmony. The initial idea for this new type of rural…
The contemporary Shaker-inspired F Chair, originally created by furniture designer Rasmus Bækkel Fex, has been restyled in fumed oak with a hand-woven natural linen seat. Danish furniture brand Brdr. Krüger has introduced this new take on the F Chair design which has…
From the founders of boutique staycation company Kip Hideaways comes Kip Kiosk, an exclusive online store selling beautiful artisan designs by independent makers. The one-stop-shop brings together unique, handmade pieces, each chosen from the hideaways in Kip’s highly curated collection.…
