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Rounded layers of smooth cement plaster take cues from traditional stone-carved architecture at TropiBox, a home in Kerala, India, designed by local studio Tropical Architecture Bureau. Located in the city of Kochi, TropiBox is informed by the architecture of tropical modernism – a style developed in the late 1940s as a blending of European modernism […]
As an expert vintner would transform humble grapes into extraordinary wine, _naturehumaine’s latest architectural work, Le Petit Merlot, converts a classic 1920s duplex into a contemporary haven. Nestled in the gastronomic heart of Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal, this thoughtful renovation embodies the same patient craftsmanship as its namesake – a careful fermentation of old and new, […]
urhahn and studioninedots transform the working island The working island of Oostenburg in Amsterdam’s city center is undergoing a transformation by Dutch design firms Urhahn and Studioninedots, blending its industrial heritage with a regionally unprecedented urban density. The large-scale, mixed-use development in this flourishing district balances residential and industrial spaces with community-driven public areas […]
4 days ago Welcome to our roundup of the best new fonts we’ve found online in the last four weeks. In this month’s selection we have a mixture of different styles, from highly practical serifs, to experimental display typefaces. Enjoy! GT Flaire GT Flaire aims to translate the bold expressive curves of calligraphy into digital […]
Thoughtful architecture has the power to reflect and reinforce the natural or urban environment of which it exists. Design, materials, and spatial planning come together to create buildings that harmonize with the landscape rather than dominate it. Whether seen in small projects such as Fallingwater or an extension to a public structure such as the […]
One of the most remarkable aspects of the renovation is the owners’ colour-blindness, which allowed YSG Studio to take bold creative liberties with the palette. Vibrant hues that might overwhelm a more traditional home were used to dramatic effect, with rich textures enhancing the scheme’s appeal. Garnet-red, peach, and baby-blue floor tiles anchor the space, […]