The Edwardian Franklin Road House in Auckland, New Zealand, has been uplifted and brought into the 21st century with a monolithic extension and contemporary redesign. Drawing on the principles of modern architecture, interior designer Katie Lockhart and Jack McKinney Architects,…
Using recycled plastic bottles and plant-based materials, The Big Beanbag Company has created an eco-friendly beanbag that is fully compostable. With the aim to help remove single-use plastics, founders David Crawford and Lucy Farmer decided to find an alternative to…
In a complete retrofit of a Victorian warehouse, EBBA Architects have transformed a high-ceilinged loft space into a well-structured apartment. By rearranging the space, the large open-plan kitchen and living area have become the focal point, with the new bedrooms…
Scandinavian kitchen company Nordiska Kök has uncovered its latest bespoke-built design that gives an industrial edge to contemporary oak kitchen. Designed for clients who wanted a restaurant-style feel for their cooking and entertaining space, the industrial kitchen features light oak…
Devon-based brand Naturalmat has introduced its new bed, The Heybrook, handcrafted with organic wool and coconut coir for a sumptuous touch. It has a beautifully composed back-to-nature aesthetic, embracing soft curves and sustainable materials. Its 5cm-wide oak detail around an…
A series of seven experimental ceramic objects in shapely organic forms complete the Home Collection by Laufen. Imagination and originality shape the new collection, created by artists and designers and crafted in different sizes and geometric forms. The small architectures…
The Don’t Move, Improve! 2022 shortlist has been announced, recognising 15 of London’s most notable extensions, conversions, and renovations. This annual London-wide architecture competition, organised by New London Architecture (NLA), is now in its 13th year and continues to celebrate…
A conductive textile belt characterises the new Plusminus lighting by Vibia, a versatile system that merges materiality and light. Designed by Diez Office, Plusminus allows for various playful and personalised lighting effects as its textile ribbon belt curves into any…
Say hello to Volume 44 – the sustainability issue! Order your copy of enki magazine’s April 2022 edition here if you’re based in the UK. Based outside of the UK? No problem. Order your copy of enki magazine’s April 2022 edition here. Want to subscribe? Click on the below…
An old cherry tree remains the dominant feature of a family’s terrace house in Prague which was redesigned by SOA Architekti to unify the connection between inside and out. The end-of-terrace house was a repeated design, using pseudo-mansard roofs, partial…
For its latest bathroom collection, Roca has chosen soft curves and organic lines inspired by the Mediterranean’s coastal charm. The Ona collection, named after the Catalan word for ‘wave’, combines the use of natural materials with water-saving technology and intuitive…
The first visuals of the proposed world-class remodelling of the National Gallery and Sainsbury Wing by Selldorf Architects have been unveiled. Plans to future proof the Sainsbury Wing and the public realm, and to create a new Research Centre and…
Dedicated craftsman Tom Raffield has designed Semper, a new multifunctional lighting collection with tilting layers that create a shifting form. New for spring 2022, the Semper lighting range is the first in Tom Raffield’s offering that features a pivoting, fully…
Norm Architects have realised the tranquil interiors for the Basao Tea Lounge in Xiamen, bringing authenticity and mindfulness together to offer a tranquil antidote to busy city life. Borrowing its name from Baisao, a Japanese monk who is widely known…
A boutique staycation experience with a difference, Wild Escapes offers the first set of treehouses ever to be built on a UK vineyard. Owner and designer, Will Hardy took the opportunity to transform 1,000 acres of disused farmland into a…
