Studio Elèn Letort completes “expressive and characterful” renovation of historic Amsterdam apartment
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Studio Elèn Letort completes “expressive and characterful” renovation of historic Amsterdam apartment
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Studio Multi and Tabitha Isobel reference hospitality design at Coppermaker Square co-working space
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Patricia Urquiola Designs Maya Development with 17 Alpine-Inspired Residences in Andermatt, Switzerland
🏘️ Patricia Urquiola designed the Maya development in Andermatt, Switzerland, featuring 17 residences and penthouses inspired by the Alpine environment. The structures, designed by Miroslav Šik, incorporate natural materials like wood and local stone. Key elements include curved loggias, full-height glazing, and fireplaces made from local green Salvan stone. The design features Urquiola's bespoke furniture and aims to create a "nest" with sustainable materials in a nature-inspired color palette. Urquiola won the 2023 Dezeen Awards for interior design.
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House of EM Transforms North London Terrace with Prefabricated Concrete Extension for Indoor-Outdoor Living
🏠 House of EM modernized a two-storey house in Kensal Rise, north London, adding a sunken rear extension for indoor-outdoor living. The project involved prefabricated concrete panels, lowering the extension by 500mm for space definition, and removing old extensions. The design accommodates a family of four with open-plan interiors, influenced by Scandinavian and Brazilian architecture. The revamped layout includes high ceilings, large openings, and skylights to enhance natural light, meeting the clients' requests for bright, spacious living areas.
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Orient Express Corinthian, World's Largest Sailing Yacht, Sets Sail with Innovative Wind Propulsion System
🛳 Designed by Maxime d'Angeac, the Orient Express Corinthian, a 220-meter sailing yacht, launched from Saint-Nazaire, France. Built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique for Accor, it accommodates 110 guests across 54 suites. The yacht features Chantiers de l'Atlantique's SolidSail wind propulsion and LNG engines, reaching speeds of 12 knots. With 2,000 artisans contributing, the interiors exude French Riviera charm. The yacht will travel from Europe to the Caribbean, offering luxurious amenities like five restaurants and eight bars.
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Designer Bahbak Hashemi-Nezhad and Architect Farrokh Aman Create Iranian-Inspired Interior for Logma Cafe in Hackney
📍 Designer Bahbak Hashemi-Nezhad and architect Farrokh Aman created the Logma cafe's interior in Hackney, London, drawing from Iranian and Middle Eastern influences. Opened by Ziad Halub and Farsin Rabiee in 2024, Logma evolved from their supper club series. The cafe spans 32 square meters with a communal table for 18 diners. Designed elements include a pistachio bar and cherry wood table crafted by Jones Neville, with decorative elements like chandeliers and a painting by Carlos Bellido Flores.
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Nikjoo and Fare Inc Transform 1897 South London Department Store into 740-Capacity Cocktail Bar and Nightclub
🎪 Nikjoo and Fare Inc transformed a former department store in Peckham, South London, constructed in 1897, into the Peckham Palais with a cocktail bar and events space. After being vacant for nearly 15 years, the building now features a 270-capacity cocktail bar and a 470-capacity nightclub. Fare Inc aimed to reflect the 1980s era with vintage details, while Nikjoo ensured modern safety standards. The design preserves historical elements like graffiti on windows and chipped paint.
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Lionel Jadot converts former military barracks into Jam Hotel Ghent
🏨 Studio Lionel Jadot transformed a former military barracks in Ghent, Belgium, into a vibrant 108-room hotel. Overseen by B2Ai, the building retains its historic architecture while integrating over 40 local designers' contributions. The design, led by Louise Michiels, emphasizes sustainability, using reclaimed materials from the original structure and local sources. Notable features include a modular bed system by OpenStructures and a reception counter crafted from old storage racks, aiming for an artist's workshop feel.
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Rachael Gowdridge avoids “generic hotel feel” in The Dean Berlin
🏨 In Berlin's Charlottenburg district, Rachael Gowdridge transformed a 19th-century building into The Dean hotel, featuring 81 guest rooms. The design integrates historic elements with bespoke and vintage details, offering a contrast of raw materiality and contemporary interventions. This German debut for The Dean brand includes vibrant public spaces like a bakery and restaurant, and an intimate library with locally-sourced design titles. Artworks by local artists, selected by Thom Oosterhof, enhance the eclectic interior.
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