“Joyful chaos” inspires design of Yafo hummus deli in Paris

May 26, 2017 Lucy Wildsmith 0

Local architects Studio Sur Rue have designed a pastel pink deli in the 10th arrondissement of Paris that is dedicated to hummus and Israeli dining culture.  The restaurant, named Yafo after the oldest area of Tel Aviv, claims to be the first deli devoted to hummus in Paris. It was conceived by young Israeli chef Lotan Lahmi,

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Shades of grey decorate sombre luxury apartment in Taiwan

May 26, 2017 Ali Morris 0

Concrete walls, cement floors, grey tiles, marble and dark stained wood meet in this Taipei apartment created by Wei Yi International Design Associates for “an elder with great fortune and rich experience”. The Taipei- and Shanghai-based practice said the client wanted a home with “a delicate balance” and “tender atmosphere”. The 270-square-metre apartment has three

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Architecture Outfit “went to Home Depot” to furnish Humblefish poke restaurant in Tribeca

May 25, 2017 Dan Howarth 0

New York studio Architecture Outfit made the most of a tight budget when transforming a dingy space into this bright Hawaiian restaurant in Lower Manhattan. Humblefish was opened by the owner of a fast-food restaurant chain in Philadelphia, and serves poke: a Hawaiian raw fish dish that has gained popularity in New York and Los

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A Modern Extension With A Cantilever Was Added To This 1910 Brick Cottage

May 25, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Justin Alexander   Luigi Rosselli Architects have designed a contemporary rear extension to this early 20th century brick worksman cottage in Sydney, Australia.   A verandah to the side of the house was extended to become a carport, and beyond, a swimming pool and additional living spaces were created. Photography by Justin Alexander The […]

14 Creatively Designed European Cafes That Will Make You Crave Coffee

May 25, 2017 Keely 0

  Here are 14 examples of modern cafes that can be found throughout Europe that serve coffee, but also create a place for friendly gatherings and quiet solo moments.   1. Mimosa Architekti and Modulora have designed Proti Proudu Bistro, a unique cafe in Prague. With white perforated plywood, a grid is created to connect the […]

This Seamless Sink Made From Stone Is Both Sophisticated And Durable

May 25, 2017 Keely 0

  A seamless sink in the bathroom is practical for many reasons – it makes cleaning much easier, it makes it less likely that dirt and grime will build up on the counters, and it creates a streamlined modern look. The Neos seamless sink, designed by Luca Marorano for Neutra, has all of the benefits of […]

Cereal magazine unveils alternative show flat on London’s Greenwich Peninsula

May 25, 2017 Ali Morris 0

Design magazine Cereal has teamed up with ‘design-literate’ estate agents Aucoot to create a temporary three-bedroom penthouse apartment on the Greenwich Peninsula in southeast London. Functioning as a show apartment, the choice of finishes and furnishings are intended as a physical representation of the Cereal brand. Contemporary and vintage furnishings are placed against a backdrop of moody greys

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Gridded glazing frames garden views from NitaProw’s organic beauty shop in Bangkok

May 24, 2017 Natasha Levy 0

Bangkok-based practice NitaProw has used the dismantled structure of a house boat to create this window-covered shop for an organic beauty brand in a lush garden setting in the city. The transparent structure set in Bangkok’s Thonglor district acts as a shop, showroom and 25-seat cafe for the organic health and beauty brand Patom. Its gardens are also

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Crescent Shapes And Bright Colors Feature In This Architect’s Home

May 24, 2017 Erin 0

Photography © Shannon McGrath   Robert Puksand of Australian architecture & interior design practice Gray Puksand, has designed a modern house for himself and his family, located in the Melbourne suburb of Brighton.   At the front of the low maintenance house, a ramp leads down to a sunken garage that opens up to a […]

“Designed in California” is the new “made in Italy” according to Design Museum exhibition

May 24, 2017 Rima Sabina Aouf 0

Skateboards, Snapchat Spectacles, an early Gay Pride flag and a self-driving car sit side by side in a new Design Museum exhibition that explores how California has become the new centre of the design industry. Called California: Designing Freedom, the exhibition documents the American west-coast counterculture movements of the 1960s, and looks at how they fed into today’s

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