Receiving the Award of Merit at the 2023 AZ Awards, Enso House II by HW STUDIO is celebrated for its seamless integration with the natural surroundings in Guanajuato, Mexico. A region where the stone is deeply rooted in all forms of cultural expression, this material was a natural choice for the architectural project. With readily available stone and skilled labour in close proximity, a harmonious dialogue between the artifice and its surroundings was fostered, embracing a profound respect for the environment. A cruciform plan serves as the foundational principle for the entire complex, creating a captivating space divided into four…
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T.D.C: Studio Stool: A Collaboration Between CHEVRON and Nineties Studio Text Space THE DESIGN CHASER Studio Stool: A Collaboration Between CHEVRON and Nineties Studio Through a mindful collaboration, Swedish flooring specialist CHEVRON and Nineties Studio have jointly brought to life the Studio Stool. Designed by Nineties Studio and crafted from European forestry wood collected by CHEVRON, this robust stool showcases distinctive features through its visible details and unique structural elements. The construction of the white ash follows the same method used by CHEVRON – a family business run by father and sons – to craft their wooden floors. This involves…
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Introducing our latest collaboration, Kohler x Studio McGee. A collection rooted in time-honored craftsmanship, designed to pay homage to the legacy of quality fixtures and the luxury of an aesthetic that endures. Explore the six unique collections below and go behind the design with Shea at the Kohler headquarters in Kohler, Wisconsin. No. 01 | Edalyn Kitchen Faucet CollectionNo. 02 | Embra Lighting CollectionNo. 03 | Castia Bathroom CollectionNo. 04 | Malin Vanity CollectionNo. 05 | Kernen Lighting CollectionNo. 06 | Seagrove Vanity Collection No. 01 | Edalyn Kitchen Faucet Collection A kitchen faucet collection with five unique shapes—a bridge…
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Paulina and Gustaw’s apartment in Warsaw’s district Praga is a truly post-modern mix of bold designs, strong textures, and non-obvious colours. Designs by young Polish brands are accompanied by vintage furniture, design classics, and tailor-made elements. All the components were combined into a neat design by architects from the Mistovia studio in Katowice. The apartment’s owner, Paulina, shares the space with her beloved dachshund, Gustaw. Paulina works in the creative industry as an art director, which is why she approached the studio selection process with great awareness. The 45-square-meter apartment is located in Praga Północ, a district of Warsaw Paulina…
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The old and the new of Ansan Hotel is the alternation of two generations and their thinking concept. It reflects the change of the city. Time changes everything, but nothing will disappear. It just reappears in another carrier or form. Symbolic + Visual recognition In different historical periods and regions, the forms and functions of buildings reflect the cultural characteristics and values of the society at that time. When cities start to find their positioning and continue to strengthen their features and build city brands, the buildings and landscapes in cities can only form strong enough memory points if they…
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Dutch interior design practice DAB Studio has transformed the kitchen of a family home in Zwaag, the Netherlands, by covering the floors and ceiling in one type of wood and the walls and cabinets in another. DAB Studio aimed to create a “calm yet soulful” interior with an earthy colour palette made up of tan and neutral shades. Quarter-sawn Afromosia wood lines the walls and kitchen units The floors and ceiling were covered in hand-scraped oak with a smoked and black-oiled finish, laid in a pattern of side-by-side plank pairs. Afromosia wood, a tropical hardwood native to west Africa, was…