French practice GPAA (gaëlle péneau architectes associés) has designed the renovation of the University of Paris IV-Sorbonne’s Clignancourt Centre built in 1968 on a former military site located between Boulevard Ney and the Paris Beltway, in the city’s 18th arrondissement. Three major areas in the Clignancourt Centre are open to the general public: the library, the gymnasium and… [Read More]
Idunsgate apartment by Haptic Architects
Designed by Haptic Architects, the minimalist Idunsgate residence is located on the top floor of a 19th century apartment building in Central Oslo, Norway. Purchasing the loft space above the existing apartment provided the opportunity to combine the two floors in one unified space. The apartment incorporates a custom kitchen with open fire, a double height bathroom,… [Read More]
Form Us With Love creates a new brand experience for Pen Store
Swedish design company Form Us With Love has created a new brand experience for Pen Store. The new retail space acts as a shop, gallery, atelier and supplier warehouse, all in one. With the aim to provide a long sought after creative hub for local studios, the Pen Store has become the place to gather and… [Read More]
into lighting, designLSM & CLaudio Silvestrin Architects create a modern Japanese urban dining environment
into lighting worked alongside interior designers designLSM and architects Claudio Silvestrin to create a modern Japanese urban dining environment for Roka Aldwych in London. The Roka restaurants offer a unique style of Japanese Robatayaki cuisine and urban design, and are under the leadership of the infamous chef Rainer Becker. The warm and inviting interior was created… [Read More]
CustomMade shares tips and tricks on multi-functional furniture
Multi-functional furniture has taken the industry by storm. It brings a sustainable approach to interiors, plus imagine the endless possibilities. CustomMade has put together a great article and infographic with tips and tricks that will help you get started reimagining your interior. Whether you have a small living space that requires a smart approach to… [Read More]
Ippolito Fleitz brings dramatic tension to Brunner’s exhibition stand
Ippolito Fleitz Group has designed a dramatic exhibition stand for furniture company Brunner, at the 2014 Orgatec. The goal was to use its innovations to present Brunner as a dynamic, transparent company, while placing the products on a comprehensible and suitable platform. The design for the space took inspiration from Brunner’s latest print publications, which illustrated… [Read More]
Berkshire Residence by Gregory Phillips Architects
Gregory Phillips Architects designed the building, interiors and landscaping of this substantial modern country house along the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire. The design was inspired by traditional country houses with adjoining stable yards, creating a seamless connection between the indoors and the surrounding landscape. The impressive views of the landscape become evident… [Read More]
An exhibition stand about changing work environments
Ippolito Fleitz Group has created Walter Knoll’s exhibition stand at the 2014 Orgatec, a design based on communication and identity. The stand was designed as a response to today’s changing work environments, a shift from the classic workstation to that where living and working environments intertwine. The exterior skin of the trade stand is illustrated… [Read More]
Aesop ABC-Viertel Store by .PSLAB and Vincent Van Duysen Architects
.PSLAB collaborated with Antwerp firm Vincent Van Duysen Architects in the design of Aesop’s latest German signature store, and its first in Hamburg. The store features the brand’s first facial treatment room in Europe. The store design takes inspiration from the neighbourhood’s vibrant environment and the building’s status as a protected historic site. The 112 m²… [Read More]
De Bijenkorf Launches Artist in Residence Project
On January 27 Dutch department store de Bijenkorf launched an Artist in Residence project, entitled ‘Room on The Roof’. The department store has invited artists, writers, musicians, architects and designers to take part of the program. Its launch revealed an introductory film by Artist and Creative Director Christian Borstlap, and the first artist to use… [Read More]
