The Library by A Work of Substance
Welcome to The Library, the ultimate man cave for design-obsessed petrolheads. This unmistakably masculine space oozes style and luxury, the perfect hangout for design aficionados and autophiles alike.
Haworth Hotel by Patricia Urquiola
When Patricia Urquiola, a long time Haworth collaborator, was commissioned to renovate the hotel, she created a multi-functional space which shows how good hybrid work-hospitality-leisure spaces could look.
Canal House by i29
The designers at architecture and interior design firm i29 bring an Amsterdam canal house into the 21st century by rearranging the layout, applying eye-catching colour blocking and adding plenty of smart design touches.
Penthouse at Sham Shui Po by Hintegro
Integro's latest project is a 996 square feet penthouse apartment in Sham Shui Po, a busy neighbourhood at the heart of old Kowloon.
Trousdale Estates House by Jamie Bush + Co and Dennis Gibbens Architects
Trousdale Estates has been home to countless celebrities. Jamie Bush and Dennis Gibbens were commissioned to renovate one of the houses in the neighbourhood and took their inspirations from Hollywood glamour and mid-century style.
Past and Present Apartment in Milan by PUNTOFILIPINO
Sometimes, in order to break free from the past you need to explore the past. This was the clever approach of PUNTOFILIPINO, a design firm which abhors minimalism and the "elegant austerity of mid-century modernism".
Blue Moon Apartments by ITCH
ITCH, an architectural studio based in Milan and Lugano, has renovated four apartments in a building in Milan. The block itself may be conventional but the interior decor of the apartments is distinctly contemporary.
CR Apartment by ESQVTA
Once, the grand cities of Europe were filled with handsome hôtels particuliers, built as much for impressing guests as for living in. The CR apartment in Lisbon has been transformed into a family home by Vitor Almeida at ESQVTA architects.
Casa Carioca by RM\Architecture
The brief for the architects at RM\Architecture is to capture the essence of Brazilian style in a 115 square metre apartment in Rome, a challenge the team pulled off with the grace of a capoeira master.
Shutter House by State of Kin
Japanese zen style goes far beyond minimalist white spaces. It is about thoughtful spaces which encourage the contemplation of light, colours, textures and shapes - the building blocks of nature and beauty. The Shutter House in Perth is a great example.
BU1H House by Igor Sirotov Architects
Minimalism is about much more than empty spaces. It is the artful use of light, colour and objects to define spaces, creating an atmosphere that is warm and contemplative. The BU1H house, designed by Igor Sirotov Architects, is a great example.
MPPM Apartment by Studio Tenca & Associati
Those who doubt the uplifting power of colour should look no further than this jewel-box of an apartment in the Navigli area of Milan designed by Studio Tenca.