In 2016, while artist McKay Lenker Bayer was still an undergraduate, her professor assigned the class the task of exhibiting their work. Unsure about presenting her work to the public, she downsized, quite literally, showing miniature paintings with teensy-tiny labels. And the idea for a minuscule exhibition space was born. In 2018, Lenker Bayer established […]
This contemporary villa designed by Dutch architect Jeroen de Nijs redefines warm modern living. Large glass panes blur the line between interior and garden, while the natural palette of wood, stone, and microcement lends a tactile calm that balances luxury with restraint. The design celebrates flow and material honesty. There’s an inviting ease between the […]
Perched on a serene hillside within The Reserve at Lake Keowee, this stunning residence by MHK Architecture and Ridgeline Design Studio, embraces natural materials, expansive glass openings, and clean-lined geometry, all harmoniously integrated into the lush lakefront landscape. The living area centers around a striking stone-clad fireplace, where rugged rock surfaces contrast beautifully with smooth […]
In Bari, Italy, Clubdesign Architecture Studio crafted an apartment defined by clarity and balance. The open layout connects living, dining, and kitchen areas through a continuous palette of white, gray, and walnut wood. A mirrored wall visually doubles the living room, capturing daylight and reflecting the space’s clean geometry. The floating TV panel, soft white […]
In the famous first stanza of the 17th-century poem “Auguries of Innocence,” William Blake writes: To see a world in a grain of sandAnd a heaven in a wild flower,Hold infinity in the palm of your handAnd eternity in an hour. Perhaps Blake didn’t intend us to literally hold infinity in our hands, but he […]
In Bari, Italy, Clubdesign Architecture Studio crafted an apartment where contrast and calm coexist. The heart of the space is a striking black-and-white kitchen that commands attention without overpowering the room. Matte black cabinetry, pale veined stone, and sheer curtains create a balance of drama and light. The open layout flows naturally from the kitchen […]
This duplex in Rotterdam by Ulli Heckmann blends minimalism with muted tones and space saving systems. The space highlights the tactile beauty of lime-plastered walls, oak finishes, and soft daylight filtering through translucent partitions. The mustard-yellow sofa and terracotta accents add a cheerful yet grounded contrast to the neutral palette, while geometric artwork and sculptural […]
Tucked into the forested slopes above Portugal’s Douro River, Douro Wood House from MJARC – Arquitectos Associados, lda seems less built than grown from the earth itself. Its living green roof, blanketed with native vegetation, allows the structure to vanish into the hillside. Raised lightly on steel supports, the timber and corten-clad retreat preserves the […]
In Paolo Puck’s imaginary realm of Fliffmellington, surreal characters come to life through elaborate costumes. Often weathered and tumbled-looking, a series of handbags, purses, and helmets glimpse a wonderfully weird world. “I’m in the long process of faithfully recreating various artefacts from the world of Fliffmellington,” Puck tells Colossal. “Long-term, I will be making a […]
When it comes to knitting complex motifs, a pattern is a needleworker’s best friend. But what if you want to customize one yourself? What about text? Fortunately, Zurich-based designer Rüdiger Schlömer wondered the same thing, resulting in a series of typefaces for knitting. Under the project umbrella of Typeknitting, his new font is called Knit […]