Schissel Montgomery Architects renovates Brooklyn flat for art gallerist
New York City-based architecture office Schissel Montgomery has completed a minimalist renovation of a three-bedroom apartment in the Park Slope neighbourhood. Named Wendy’s, the studio decluttered the 1,300-square-foot (120-square-metres) apartment’s living spaces to create “a quiet, generous background for art and life”. Schissel Montgomery Architects also converted one of the bedrooms…
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Studio Four opens up “dark and compartmentalised” 1970s residence in Melbourne
A series of portal openings improve connections between rooms and bring extra light into this 1970s residence in Melbourne renovated by Australian practice Studio Four. Studio Four aimed to renovate the home, which was designed by Australian architect Wayne Gillespie in 1972, to improve the internal plan and bring it up to…
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Ten L-shaped kitchens with plenty of countertop space
The latest lookbook in our series exploring kitchen layouts highlights L-shaped kitchens with two work surfaces that meet at 90 degrees. L-shaped kitchens are organised in the shape of the letter L, often fitting into a corner but sometimes with one of the surfaces projecting as a peninsula. In larger spaces,…
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F.O.G. Architecture creates “modern cave” for ToSummer’s Beijing store
Chinese studio F.O.G. Architecture has added curved walls, mirrored surfaces and faux stone to the interiors of aromatherapy brand ToSummer’s flagship store in Beijing. Located in Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun shopping village, F.O.G. Architecture designed the 170-square-metre ToSummer store to recall the atmosphere of a cave. Top: a mirrored screen was placed at…
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Studio Edwards conceals “jewel-like” eyewear store behind perforated aluminium facade
Cool-toned industrial materials such as aluminium and concrete are paired with marble surfaces and translucent pastel shelving in this eyewear store in Melbourne, Australia. Designed by local firm Studio Edwards, the first flagship store by optometrist Vision Studio is housed in a shopping centre in the city’s Glen Waverley suburb. Vision…
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Ten interior design students from the School of Visual Arts present their final year projects
An LGBT+ community centre that caters to Seattle’s queer population and a peace centre in Homs, Syria, are included in Dezeen’s latest school show by students at the School of Visual Arts. Also included is a fermentation centre that explores the world of microflora and its relationship to our wellbeing…
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Splurge or Save Summer Dining Finds
Hello Friends! In today’s splurge or save blog post series I am sharing with you some great summer dining finds. Splurge or Save is a weekly blog series where I collect dupes from around the internet. If you would like to see past splurge or save blog posts, click here…
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Covid-19 to cause four “macro shifts” for the future of the workplace, finds Steelcase
Dezeen promotion: working from home during the pandemic has changed people’s expectations of their workplaces, according to research from office design leader Steelcase. The Steelcase Global Report finds that issues concerning safety, productivity, comfort, control and a sense of belonging – all stemming from experiences over the past year – will lead to…
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Wishlist Wednesday 3
Welcome to Wishlist Wednesday! In this new round-up blog post I hope to share things that are on MY wishlist in hopes to share what is currently coming out on the market. I am calling it a wishlist as it is simply that! Oftentimes there will be items, I really want, but…
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Tuesday Treasures 3
Welcome to Tuesday Treasures! In this new weekly blog post, I share some great vintage and antique treasures from around the internet. Whether you are just here to window shop or to find the perfect antique to add to your collection, there is something for everyone! Shop all the antiques…
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