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.
The Los Angeles-based OWIU architecture and design firm designed the new brand identity and logo of ADDP Architects in Singapore and at the same time created their office lobby. The makeover is intended to preserve the original character of the firm while giving them a sleek and refreshing update.
The designer Bob Chen completed the interior design of the house of the advertising executive, Guang Liu, who actively collaborated on the project to craft a tailormade environment. The house revolves around Guang Liu’s penchant for pre-loved objects and reflects its owner’s strong character.
The W San Francisco hotel has been revamped by Portland-based firm, Skylab as part of a multi-stage project. The design team drew their inspiration from the city’s history, from the days of the gold rush, through to the psychedelic ‘60s and ‘70s to create a unique experience for guests in a LEED-EBOM certified facility.
With its three houses, the Deichtorhallen Hamburg offers one of Europe’s largest exhibition venues for contemporary art and photography, now welcoming visitors with a new place to complement the art experience with a sociable setting that stimulates communication and the exchange of ideas.
In this period between 15 and 21 June, we’re enjoying the very first digital Fuorisalone to spread across virtual territories, paving the way for new experimentation in design. DESIGN THROUGH is the capsule edition by Tortona Rocks representing the Tortona district in this post-Covid-19 digital version.
The interior designers of the Chinese studio Jingu Phoenix Space Planning Organization are the creatives behind the Danilo Paint showroom for paints and colours in Shantou. The interiors are informed by the ancient Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang, based on the idea that opposing forces can actually be complementary or interconnected.
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