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UNStudio has recently completed the impressive Fairyland Guorui Villas residential project in Beijing. The sculptural villas are placed alongside the riverside in Beijing, while all following the same sentiment each unit has its own characteristics. The architectural masterplan envisions sculptural villas scattered along the riverside, each with its own characteristics and living spaces, but embedded in the […] More
Argentinian documentary maker Juan Crus Pacin has moved to Prague (Czech Republic) where he turned restaurateur and opened the Gran Fierro restaurant. Offering Argentinian food the owner also looked for a design close to the sentiment of his country yet with a modern twist. Formafatal architects Dagmar St?pánová and Katarína Varsov in the end landed […] More
The first studio of Pablo Picasso in Barcelona is now a Five Star Luxury boutique hotel, The Serras in Barcelona is located on the Passeig de Colom near the famed Las Ramblas. The hotel is located in a 19th century building, in charge of designing the interiors was Interior Designer Eva Martinez. For the 28 rooms […] More
Prada’s impressive new address in Saudi Arabia is located in Jeddah and it is the result of another collaboration with Roberto Baciocchi Architecture practice. The indoor space while designed according to the already set formula of PRADA retail aesthetic, is matched with exterior design marvelously celebrating the spirit of the Middle East. PRADA Store in Jeddah is […] More
With the YSL take over by Hedi Slimane and changing back to the Saint Laurent, the Yves Saint Laurent visual identity has pretty much changed. Nevertheless the french houses tendencies for contemporary design could be seen in the 2012 project of its Dover Street Market shop designed by the famed interior design and architecture practice Ciguë. […] More
Holyport House by Foggo & Thomas serves today as an example of modernist tendencies in contemporary architecture. Design back in 1960s the house is comprised of steel frames, glass and wood reminiscent of a Californian style present in the designs of Richard Neutra, Charles Eames and Craig Ellwood. RELATED: Find More houses on ARCHI SCENE. […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects team keeps pushing the boundaries of modern day architecture with their latest design, the New National Stadium in Japan. The project while close to the Zaha Hadid sentiment, also implements architectural innovation while at the same time optimizing the costs of a such a large scale project. The Video Presentation and Report (weblinks […] More
Notting Hill based Studio Duggan from London took a new approach to the Victorian Style while shaping their latest residential project. The Reddings a four bedroom family house interior project was designed with a sentiment of the Victorian era, nevertheless modern as well as cozy. RELATED: Find More Inspiring Houses on ARCHI SCENE Studio Duggan […] More
The impressive design of this Sao Paulo Spa designer by Mario Figueroa Architecture is already filling up the pages of design magazines across the globe. Architect Mario Figueroa was commissioned to design the spa on the location by Brazilian entrepreneur and lawyer Fernanda Pinazo who looked for a place away from city’s noisy hustle and […] More
Located on the impressive Mount Carmel the Elma Arts Complex is living its second life today as an art hub and a luxury design hotel. The building a shining example of Brutalist architecture was designed originally as a sanitarium by architect Jacob Rechter in 1968. Not far from Tel Aviv the hotel offers a peaceful […] More
The very busy Lazaro Rosa Violan Studio interior design practice was in charge of bringing back the old shine with a flare for modern to the iconic Cotton House Hotel in Barcelona. The neo-classic building is work of Catalan architect Elies Rogent, who designed the building originally in the 19th century. Initially the address was the […] More
Architecture may not be the very first thing you think of when you think of the Outback country. In a nation/continent known more for koalas and crocodile hunters, the wonder of Australia’s cityscapes can be forgotten by tourists thinking of visiting this fascinating country. But with some of the most beautiful and livable cities in […] More