Nestled in the lush enclave of Tanarimba, Janda Baik, Malaysia, the Rainforest Residence by Choo Gim Wah Architect redefines tropical living through concrete minimalism and deep engagement with nature. Designed for an artist family, the linear structure integrates with the forested slope, using the terrain to blur the boundaries between interior and exterior. Circulation is […]
Studio 02A’s renovation of VDS House, a 1930s Rome apartment, blends expressive design with historic preservation. The defining feature is a series of custom iron-and-glass doors in vibrant “Chinese lacquer” red, which introduce rhythm and color throughout the home. These doors frame original terrazzo flooring, which has been carefully maintained and extended into newer areas […]
Perched on a rocky outcrop in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, the Las Rocas project by architect Ignacio Urquiza and interior designer Ana Paula de Alba is a striking example of nature-led design. The small complex of four houses was laid out to preserve existing vegetation and rock formations, with each volume uniquely adapted to its […]
Encompassing the classic recipe phrase, “bake until golden brown,” these cleverly designed sheets of wrapping paper feature impeccably laminated layers of dough, crisp crusts, and satisfying scoring. Created by Japan-based graphic designer and founder of TOAL design firm, Ippei Tsujio, this toasty gift wrap is available for purchase online in an assortment of loaf varieties, […]
Encompassing the classic recipe phrase, “bake until golden brown,” these cleverly designed sheets of wrapping paper feature impeccably laminated layers of dough, crisp crusts, and satisfying scoring. Created by Japan-based graphic designer and founder of TOAL design firm, Ippei Tsujio, this toasty gift wrap is available for purchase online in an assortment of loaf varieties, […]
Restoring a centuries-old structure demands restraint, precision, and deep respect for its origins. In the case of this 140 m² apartment within Siena’s Palazzo Rinuccini, CMTarchitetti has done just that—melding contemporary design with medieval bones. The space is set within a Romanesque tower built between the 11th and 13th centuries, its original materials uncovered and […]
In Specimen Garden, Pamela Poh Sin Tan translates the ambiguous ecologies of her large-scale public works into freestanding sculptures. Tan, who works as Poh Sin Studio, frequently fuses principles of art and design, and for this series of coral-inspired forms, she embellishes sand-coated laser-cut steel with small chalcedony stone beads. “Inspired by the ethereal elegance of […]
In Specimen Garden, Pamela Poh Sin Tan translates the ambiguous ecologies of her large-scale public works into freestanding sculptures. Tan, who works as Poh Sin Studio, frequently fuses principles of art and design, and for this series of coral-inspired forms, she embellishes sand-coated laser-cut steel with small chalcedony stone beads. “Inspired by the ethereal elegance of […]
Taking diagrams to a new level, U.K.-based studio collective Dorothy creates prints that celebrate information—charts, maps, alphabets, color wheels, and blueprints. The team has also plunged into the world of cutaway drawings, which are popular for visualizing otherwise opaque, multilayered objects in the manufacturing world. Cutaway diagrams have actually been around for centuries, with the […]
Taking diagrams to a new level, U.K.-based studio collective Dorothy creates prints that celebrate information—charts, maps, alphabets, color wheels, and blueprints. The team has also plunged into the world of cutaway drawings, which are popular for visualizing otherwise opaque, multilayered objects in the manufacturing world. Cutaway diagrams have actually been around for centuries, with the […]