Posts by author

Dan Howarth

7 posts
View Post
  • 3 min

SOM unveils NYC’s “most advanced trading environment” inside JPMorganChase skyscraper

📈 American architecture studio SOM has designed eight trading floors for JPMorganChase's headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, Midtown Manhattan, opened in October 2025. The trading environment spans 500,000 square feet for 4,000 traders, featuring two-storey suites with a double-height atrium. The skyscraper, designed by Foster & Partners, stands at 1,388 feet, making it the sixth tallest building in NYC. The all-electric tower integrates natural light, circadian lighting, and custom sit-stand desks.
View Post
Share
View Post
  • 3 min

West of West places sculptural wood staircase in Puma Studios LA

🏟 US studio West of West completed a Puma hub in Los Angeles. The space serves as an office, showroom, and design studio with hospitality and event areas. The design includes concrete floors, glass panels, a wooden staircase, and a library with dark green carpet. The showroom transitions for events using mirrored panels. A Studio48 design workshop includes 3D printers and laser cutters. The complex integrates workspaces, retail showrooms, and event spaces, promoting experimentation and engagement.
View Post
Share
View Post
  • 3 min

Max von Werz Architects renovates artist’s “serene and luminous” Mexico City townhouse

🏡 In 2026, Max von Werz Architects revitalized Casa C, a 1913 French-style house in Mexico City's Roma Norte, in collaboration with artist José León Cerrillo. The renovation preserved ornate external features and introduced modernist elements to the interior. The house features a three-story atrium, custom metalwork, and a rooftop garden. Unique aspects include peach-colored steel-framed French doors and green terrazzo. The project reflects a blend of historical preservation and contemporary design.
View Post
Share
View Post
  • 3 min

Ste Marie designs trio of atmospheric hospitality venues in Edmonton

📍 Canadian studio Ste Marie designed three unique venues at Citizen on Jasper, Edmonton, each offering distinct experiences: Va Caffè as a daytime cafe, Olia as a fine-dining Italian restaurant, and Mimi as a lounge for DJ sets and live jazz. The project aims to transform the building’s street-level areas into cultural hubs. This 2025 Dezeen Awards Restaurant Interior finalist exemplifies how design can enhance urban development and community engagement.
View Post
Share
View Post
  • 3 min

Manola Studio turns former motel into desert oasis near Joshua Tree

🌴 LA-based Manola Studio transformed a 1940s motel into the 12-room Hotel Wren, located near Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms, California. Opened in 2025, this adults-only boutique hotel features a central courtyard with a pool, hot tub, and shaded lounge. Each suite includes a kitchenette and custom interiors mirroring the desert's hues. The design emphasizes peace by omitting televisions and incorporating local art and vintage furniture. A pantry store, Windsong, offers provisions for guest use.
View Post
Share
View Post
  • 3 min

Ivy Studio designs “bold and glamorous” Montreal restaurant

🎣 Ivy Studio designed the "Limousine" bar and restaurant, which opened in 2025 in Montreal's Saint-Lambert suburb. Located on Victoria Avenue, it features red velvet, dark wood paneling, and a central diamond-shaped bar with a green marble countertop. The design reflects vintage luxury limousine interiors. Velvet curtains create a theatrical entrance, and the space includes tubular tan leather banquettes and black mosaic tiles. The venue caters to a younger demographic, offering a bold new dining experience.
View Post
Share
View Post
  • 3 min

Wunder Werkz chooses “humble materials” for Semiprecious bar in Denver

🍹 In 2025, Wunder Werkz, in partnership with Mike Capoferri and Rahul Marwah, opened Semiprecious in Denver's Sunnyside, occupying a 1950s showroom. The bar features a unique, 100% recycled plastic counter by The Good Plastic Company, marking a first in the U.S. Inspired by Le Corbusier's Cabanon, the design incorporates oxblood and cobalt blue hues. Wunder Werkz co-owns Semiprecious, highlighting design's critical role in the hospitality industry's success.
View Post
Share