Twelve sandstone pillars arranged in a mandorla shape enclose this “sheltering yet open” chapel in Hesse, Germany, by Christopher Hesse Architects. Called Open Chapel, the structure is one of nine created by the studio as… Read More »Stone pillars enclose Open Chapel in Germany by Christoph Hesse Architects
London‘s lack of space and strict planning restrictions are pushing some locals to look underground in their search for a home. Our latest lookbook brings together six sun-catching examples. To make the most of the… Read More »Six surprisingly light-filled London basement homes
Crimson tiles and uniform bar stools set the scene at Canary Wharf’s softly lit Kricket restaurant, designed by London studio Cake Architecture to evoke the moody mystery of an Edward Hopper painting. Tucked under the… Read More »Edward Hopper paintings inform late-night London restaurant by Cake Architecture
Ecuadorian architect Felipe Escudero has created a restaurant in the heart of Quito designed to celebrate the “climate-proof gastronomy” of its chef. Located inside the city’s Swissôtel, the space provides a new venue for Foresta –… Read More »Rippled reflective ceiling covers Quito restaurant by Felipe Escudero
Smooth curving walls and a spout-like skylight are intended to evoke the inside of a teapot at Ceramic Pages, a bookshop in China by local architecture studio Wutopia Lab. Ceramic Pages forms part of the… Read More »Wutopia Lab designs bookshop in China to resemble inside of teapot
From monochrome terrazzo to “sensual red-toned” quartzite, our latest lookbook collects 10 kitchen interiors from around the world with show-stopping islands. Kitchen islands are freestanding worktops that are accessible from all sides, originally designed to… Read More »Ten striking kitchen islands designed to stand out