A SPACE ABOUT (ASA), the design studio founded by Laura Blanch and Noa Massanet, transformed a small empty shopfront into Vereda bar and restaurant. ASA’s spatial vision gives material form to the culinary concept of Vereda’s chef and owner, creating an authentic space appropriate for the community of Barcelona’s Eixample district.
Roland Baldi Architects, the studio appointed to design the interiors in the renewal and expansion of the Clubhouse in Falzes, in the Pusteria Valley, has made the town’s cultural hub into something truly special. The architects’ proposal allows the facility to adapt to the changing needs of the community with great elegance.
“Local Cultures in Global Settings” is an international contest promoted by the Iris Ceramica Group and its associated Foundation and organised by UAE Modern, drawing attention to creative contributions arising out of the interaction between expressions of identity and universalistic culture. We talked about it with Massimo Imparato, who, with Monica Mazzolani, co-founded UAE Modern, the cultural hub presenting the series of events accompanying the competition.
Chinese design practice JG PHOENIX, founded in 2008, designed its own offices in Shenzhen, offering tangible proof of the architects’ creative philosophy conveying their characteristic team spirit of communication and cooperation.
The architects of the ARQUID studio have completed the renovation of an old bazaar in Madrid. The pre-existing structure was reborn as La Más Rica restaurant, offering a fusion between the maritime culture of Galicia with the more industrial style that frames the history of the Chamberí neighbourhood, where the building is located.
Spain stands out as guest of honour at the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair with a pavilion abounding in design, creativity, technology and sustainability. The "La Teoría de las Cerezas“ project is the result of a partnership between the architects of Enorme Studio, space designer Vitamin, storyteller Ignacio Vleming and graphic designer Twopoints.
American music impresario Zac Levine worked with Mutuus Studio and GMD Custom to create Seattle’s most culturally inclusive nightclub: Supernova, a place of breath-taking design which is safe and welcoming for women, BIPOC and the LGBTQIA+ community, as employees, patrons and entertainers.
For a new Tea House in Chengdu, the Chinese Scene Architects studio conveys the oriental philosophy of life, through the creation of a physical space. By introducing nature into the interior, the designers allow visitors to experience space and time, while exploring the expression of traditional culture in a contemporary context.
Liu Yang, the founder of the Xigo Studio, has designed the WONDER HOUSE project, the renovation of a flat in Beijing. Adopting a playful and ironic approach, the designer incorporates a collage of elements from popular culture into his design, for a flexible home that offers cosy spaces for the whole family, including the cat.
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