Human Haus TN transforms a traditional townhouse in Tainan into a contemporary retail space driven by architectural sequence. Responding to the existing structure through minimal intervention, the design preserves exposed brick walls, timber roof framing, and the original proportions of the townhouse while inserting a crisp white volume as a new spatial layer. Selective removal …
This Ramadan chocolate packaging project was developed as a premium rigid gifting box that combines cultural storytelling with manufacturing discipline—designed to protect delicate assorted chocolates while delivering a ceremonial unboxing experience. The concept centers on a radial geometric mandala motif that reads as heritage-inspired ornamentation at first glance, then reveals its precision through gold foil …
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A southern brand arriving on this northern shoreline offers more than the scent of coffee—it delivers an honest answer to the question of “how to belong here.” Confronted with a two-story volume, the design orchestrates a double-layered narrative space—bustling yet immersive—structured around spatial hierarchy, communal ties, and everyday poetry.
John Robertson Architects (JRA), a London-based architecture practice specialising in the reimagining and retrofitting of legacy commercial assets, has completed works to repurpose parts of 60 Threadneedle Street, a prominent office building in the City of London’s Bank district. The intervention adopts a targeted retrofit approach, prioritising retention of the existing building fabric to reduce …
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The shared amenity spaces at Berlin’s C1 office building draw on the warmth and ease of the home office — comfort, domesticity, and informality — while embracing the energy of a shared workplace. Here, social interaction and collective identity unfold within generously scaled furniture and welcoming environments designed to bring people together.
There is a moment, just after dusk, when a building stops being a building and becomes something closer to a promise. On a corner in…
Pieter Mulier‘s five-year tenure as ALAÏA‘s creative director has not only put the brand in the global limelight, but also boosted demand, and consequently, a rapid expansion of its retail network. Hot on the heels of a store opening in Beijing, an event we’ve covered in a previous post, ALAÏA has set its sight on …
American artist Theaster Gates has transformed a dedicated Prada Home retail space in Milan into an earthen sanctuary for his exhibition Chawan Cabinet, dedicated to Japanese pottery. Opened for Milan design week, the exhibition brings together hundreds of vessels and objects sculpted by Gates along with a selection he has curated from friends and mentors …
Origin Café & Roasters is located within the industrial fabric of JAX District in Diriyah, Riyadh, where a series of iconic warehouses have been repurposed into cultural and creative spaces. The project transforms one of these existing structures into a multi-functional environment that accommodates a café, roastery, and workspace, while maintaining a strong connection to …
