Contemporary design and architecture magazine Azure, announces the opening of submissions to the 2019 AZ Awards. See below Azure’s official announcement and guidelines to submissions. Now in its ninth edition, the AZ Awards is a unique opportunity for those in the design and architecture community to receive the international exposure and acknowledgement that their exceptional work deserves. The annual… [Read More]
Le Soufflet by _naturehumaine
Designed by _naturehumaine, Le Soufflet consists in a complete transformation and extension of a commercial building on Beaubien Street in Montreal, Canada. Its composition transcribes both the superposition of the commercial uses, while reinterpreting the original two-storey base from which a new floor emerges. This one is characterized by a monolithic steel roof sitting on… [Read More]
Lalaya Design – Finding joy through an unexpected path
Imagine something unexpected changing the course of one person’s life in an instance. Something that negatively affects one’s life ends up transforming into a joyous new path of discovery. Hanae Baruchel and the creation of Lalaya Design demonstrates the parallels between the strength and fragility she has experienced in her own life, and the materials she… [Read More]
Coifferie Internationale by Parka
On the occasion of the opening of their second shop, the client has mandate Parka’s team to design the interior of the boutiques and their new branding. In order to highlight the hair product lines and to offer a unique experience to the customers, Parka has designed a concept where luxury and dynamism meet. By… [Read More]
RG/A transform nightlife with launch of new nightclub, AHM, on up and coming Beirut Waterfront
Architecture firm RG/A is continuing with its transformation of Beirut’s nightlife with the launch of AHM – a ground-breaking dance pantheon located in Beirut, Lebanon. Anchored on the upcoming Waterfront District, the new nightclub is situated on 1200-square-metres of reclaimed land and features a temple-like open top design that aims to reignite the imagination of… [Read More]
De la Roche Residence by _naturehumaine
A couple with two young children wish to transform a duplex located in Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie, Montreal, Canada into their principal family residence. Designed by _naturehumaine, the project consists in reorganizing the original portion of the house and enlarging it with an extension in the yard while preserving the façade on the street as required by the… [Read More]
LOOP by Quentin de Coster
LOOP is a minimal candle holder whose design comes from merging diameters of tea light candles and ordinary candles. It provides just the right space for those candles, allowing you to combine them in one object. Crafted from cast iron LOOP has a durable rustic surface and is available in five different colours. Facts Design: Quentin… [Read More]
The Super Quality Indian Snack Bar by David Dworkind
The owners of Cook Caravan, a small food business focused on catering tiffin packed recipes originating from all over Asia, had outgrown their small production kitchen and were ready to open a brick and mortar location. They approached the Montreal based architect David Dworkind with the idea of opening a “cool Indian restaurant” that would… [Read More]
Generator Hostels by Design Agency
Drawing inspiration from the flavours of Rome’s historic Esquilino neighbourhood, DesignAgency created a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere with subtle ethnic flair for Generator Hostels. The lobby is a bright, gallery-inspired room programmed for live music and art. The design team sourced vintage oil paintings to further emphasize the gallery nature of the space, which adds to… [Read More]
La Binocle Residence by _naturehumaine
Perched on a mountain in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada, the Crowhill cabin is based on its timelessness and minimalism concept. By its angular shape, the project aims to underline the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Designed by _naturehumaine, the project takes advantage of the rocky cape to anchor its raw concrete foundations, on… [Read More]