Articles by Natasha Levy

Breathe Architecture converts film studio head offices into Paramount House Hotel

July 14, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Australian practice Breathe Architecture has transformed the former headquarters of Paramount Pictures in Sydney into a boutique hotel with warm and tactile interiors. The Paramount House Hotel is situated on Commonwealth Street in the trendy Surry Hills surburb, set within the former headquarters of film studio Paramount Pictures and an adjacent warehouse. The two buildings

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Foster + Partners unveils plans for Madrid office with diamond-shaped facade

July 12, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Foster + Partners has unveiled plans to turn a 1970s building in Madrid, Spain, into offices, which will feature a diamond-patterned exterior and a rooftop terrace. The four-storey building, which will be named Axis Madrid, is situated at one of the city’s key intersections, perched between the main north-south artery, Paseo de la Castellana, and Génova

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Devan Skuban envisions Brexit museum for east London

July 12, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Royal College of Art graduate Devan Skuban has designed a conceptual Brexit-themed museum that would look into how Britain’s departure from the European Union will impact immigrants. Named Brexit: A Sense of Autonomy, the project is Skuban’s final project on the interior design masters course at the Royal College of Art. The museum would be set within a

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Aurora Aquitectos turns Portuguese family home into brightly-hued hostel

July 8, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Portuguese practice Aurora Aquitectos has transformed an old family home near Lisbon into a hostel, with colourful accents throughout based on the tropical patina of sunshine and vacations. The hostel is situated just west of the capital in the coastal town of Cascais, an area frequented by both locals and tourists for its marina and

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Nitton Architects knock through walls to create “mini house” inside Singapore flat

July 7, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Open living spaces, adaptable furniture and an indoor garden helped Nitton Architects create a homely apartment inside a tightly-packed residential block in north-east Singapore. The apartment – which is aptly titled House in a Flat – is situated in the town of Sengkang, set within an 800-unit residential development. It belongs to Liting Lee, founder

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Eduardo Souto de Moura teams up with Meta to design Bruges exhibition hall

July 5, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura and Belgian practice Meta have unveiled plans for an exhibition hall and conference centre in Bruges, which can be opened up to a public square. Souto de Moura and Meta’s 4,480 square-metre hall will serve as a space for trade fairs, concerts, and other events. The Beursplein & Congresgebouw

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Archiplan celebrates painted frescos in subtle revamp of 15th-century Italian home

July 5, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Faded frescos offer a backdrop to contemporary furnishings in Brolettouno Apartment, a holiday home in northern Italy that has been refurbished by local studio Archiplan. The property is located in Mantua, Lombardy, in a building that dates back to the 15th century. It belongs to a young couple, who asked Archiplan to transform the space into a getaway for

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Studio8 looks to the landscape of eastern China for the design of Anadu Resort hotel

June 30, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Studio8 referenced tea leaves and bamboo cane throughout the design of this hotel near Hangzhou, China, to keep guests’ attention on the surrounding rural terrain. Anadu Resort is near the city of Huzhou, nestled at the bottom of Mogan mountain. The mountain forms part of Moganshan National Park, a popular tourist destination recognised for its lush

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Norn launches co-living brand with residences in London, Barcelona, Berlin and San Francisco

June 29, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

A network of members-only co-living spaces branded Norm have launched in spots across Europe and the US, which are designed to train guests in the “art of conversation”. Norn has so far opened properties in London, Barcelona, Berlin and San Francisco, where members can stay for up to six months. Founded by Travis Hollingsworth, the

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Ritz & Ghougassian reference brickwork for red-toned interiors of Bentwood cafe in Melbourne

June 24, 2018 Natasha Levy 0

Australian practice Ritz & Ghougassian used the worn red brick facade of this cafe in Melbourne as the reference point for the design of its interiors. The Bentwood cafe is set within the suburb of Fitzroy, an area of Melbourne well-known for its eclectic selection of eateries and bars. During the 20th century the building

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