Fontevraud Abbey, a striking complex from the Middle Ages is now a hotel a restaurant, and a vibrant hotspot of cultural events scheduled around the year. Built initially as a monastery, the now redesigned space honored the tradition emphasizing the existing architecture with a touch of modernity. “What we wanted for Fontevraud was not the classic […] More
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong refurbished its 109 rooms with the help of Award Winning Designer Joyce Wang, the project coincided with the hotel’s 10th anniversary. The designer has brought a new dimension of luxury to the rooms of the prestige hotel, thanks to masterfully selecting the used materials alongside the exquisite […] More
Take a tour of the inspiring home of Charles and Julie Carmignac who found and shaped the space of this charming Parisian Loft located in the 14th arrondissement. The couple moved into the space back in 2009, all photos by Andreas Meischsner. RELATED: Find More Inspiring Projects in Paris Discover more after the jump: More
This impressive South London household is a definition of modern living, designed by Edgley Design the project was inspired by the 100 year old Pear Tree nestled in the courtyard. The tree dates back to a Victorian fruit orchard. The house has been built around this tree in two volumes, linked by a glass walkway. […] More
>New Plymouth became the home of the impressive Len Lye Centre building designed for this city in New Zealand by the talented architectural team at the Pattersons Associates architecture practice. The building celebrating the work of kinetic sculptor and filmmaker Len Lye is the first museum dedicated to a single artist in New Zealand. The […] More
This classic apartment makes the best of the original interior, the high ceiling are complicated by the equally impressing large windows. While the herringbone parquet floors give a cozy sentiment throughout. The furniture is minimal and most often modern, the apartment was photographed by Heidi Lerkenfedt. Discover more of the impressive space after the jump: More
Take a tour of Sydney Home of stylist and interior designer Claire Delmar where she lives with her son and husband. The beautifully cozy home was renovated by Claire in only a month, discover more of the house photographed by Anton Smart. More
Taking on the white floors a signature of the Nordic Design this latest apartment from Sweden is occupied by a fashion photographer and a fashion stylist. The household brings in a mix of vintage and modern design furniture pieces, alongside prized artworks collected by the owners. The apartment was photographed by Pia Ulin and styled by […] More
For the city of Los Angeles as well as Broad and Diller Scofidio + Renfro architecture The Broad Museum and Gallery is one of the few pivotal new projects. The showstopping lobby housing now its signature escalator was actually made out of sculptural concrete, designed to contrast the exterior of this landmark building. The building […] More
Selling your home is incredibly stressful, time consuming, and challenging. The experience is often compared to welcoming a new baby or finding a new job in terms of the degree of disruption it causes, so most people want their sale to go as quickly and smoothly as possible. Image above house by Kidosaki Architecture Studio. One […] More
Nordic design by definition goes with a mention of Swedish apartment and so it is with the latest we are featuring on ArchiSCENE. The owners made the best of the apartments massive windows, letting the light fill the rooms of their household. However instead of the often white painted floors, the owners have kept the original […] More
Berger & Berger architects were in charge of the newly renovated Lambert Collection museum housing the complete works (owned by the state) of artist Yvon Lambert. The collection was initially housed in Avignon’s 18th century townhouse later on it extended to the neighboring Hôtel de Montfaucon mansion. Both historic buildings along with the binding extension were renovated […] More