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Ruzhou Studio has completed a new pop-up store for footwear brand Foot Industry in Chengdu, China, with interior and FF&E design by Studio InTo. Located along the main pedestrian corridor of the Luhu CPI precinct, the project introduces a carefully organised retail environment that draws on traditional materials and local architectural references. The design follows […] More
ZOOCO approaches the design of La Maruca Azca through the idea of a mountain refuge within Madrid’s financial district. Surrounded by the glass and steel towers of Azca, the restaurant draws inspiration from the Picos de Europa, introducing organic forms, natural materials, and a sense of domestic intimacy into an urban setting. Sculpted ceilings extend […] More
Wutopia Lab introduces Mountain Muse Lodging&Nature, a rural hospitality project in Shanglin Village, Suzhou, China. Completed in June 2023, the 1,237-square-metre building explores the relationship between architectural form, traditional village environments and Surrealist art. Led by chief architect Yu Ting, the project transforms four residential plots containing abandoned houses into accommodation for families, introducing a […] More
Barbarito Bancel Architectes presents Hennessy Village, a 4,000 m² architectural project in Salles-d’Angles, France, that brings together offices, dining facilities, exhibition areas, and reception spaces. Situated within a Hennessy bottling industrial site near a military air base, the building responds to its complex surroundings through a modular timber structure, carefully organized circulation, and direct connections […] More
El Equipo Creativo introduces its design for Azul Lounge Bar, located within the Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella Hotel in Spain. The project takes inspiration from the building’s original 1970s architecture and Marbella’s reputation as an international destination during the 1960s and 70s. Through expressive colors, curved forms, hand-painted murals, and natural materials, the Barcelona-based design […] More
Crosby Studios, the creative practice founded by Harry Nuriev, has developed new NikeSKIMS retail environments in Tokyo and Shanghai, extending the partnership between spatial design and performance fashion. The projects include a dedicated café and retail pop-up in Tokyo, alongside a new shopping destination in Shanghai. Working with NikeSKIMS creative teams, Crosby Studios brings the […] More
El Equipo Creativo completes Escondido Rooftop Bar at Kimpton Los Monteros Hotel in Marbella, creating an open-air destination with a clear identity of its own. The project forms part of a broader redesign of the hotel’s public areas. The studio gives the rooftop a character that responds directly to its setting on the Costa del […] More
Located beside Prague’s Masaryk Railway Station, The Kimchi transforms a former pastry shop into a restaurant that reflects the pace, character, and visual language of contemporary Korean street food. Designed by SOA Architekti, the project balances efficient operation with a highly recognizable identity, creating an interior where architecture supports both the preparation of food and […] More
ZOLAND Emei Resort by Studio J. Bridgland approaches hospitality through restoration, restraint and close attention to place. Located in Emeishan City, China, the boutique mountain retreat transforms a group of dilapidated structures into a secluded resort that sits within the forested terrain rather than imposing itself on it. The project covers 2,900 square meters, with […] More
Dexamenes Seaside Hotel by K-Studio in Kourouta, Greece, carries a history tied to currants, wine and maritime trade. After Greece’s liberation in 1830, currant cultivation expanded rapidly and became the main export product of the Greek Kingdom. When the Currants’ Crisis hit in 1910, the trade collapsed, and producers needed new uses for unsold stock. […] More
UMKY design creates BKD as a bakery that extends the public character of an Ajman park into a commercial interior. The 305-square-metre project responds to intense heat, pedestrian movement and daily bakery operations through an open plan shaped by shade, transparency and hospitality. The studio treats the building as part of the park, allowing guests […] More
Alexandros N. Tombazis and Associates Architects S.A. and K-Studio designed Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino as a luxury resort closely connected to its setting above Navarino Bay. The architecture responds to the region’s terrain, climate and culture while creating privacy, generous spatial proportions and a direct relationship with the land. HOTELS The masterplan responds to a […] More