THE EAST WING
Interior Design Philosophy
11 Dec 2011
Walking through the gate of this castle located close to Vevey feels like going back in time and entering somewhere straight out of a fairy tale. The castle, built in 1760 in the purest style of the 18th century with its horse shoe shaped structure and "trompe-l'œil" facades, could not fail to fascinate Jorge Cañete, an interior designer celebrated for his signature style situated
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HOTEL CENTRO
CHEREMSERRANO
09 Dec 2011
Located in a colonial palace in the heart of Mexico City historic downtown. The request of the client concurred with our desire to respect the history and architectonic richness of this antique residence. The intervention preserved the original facades and the main walls, and although we took advantage of the general distribution of the space, a new order with a contemporary look was proposed
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LA BIRRERIA
TPG Architecture
09 Dec 2011
La Birreria is a craft brewery and restaurant that covers 6,000 square feet on the 14th and 15th floors of the historic Toy Building. The interior evokes a prohibition era industrial brewery, inciting the experience of "discovering" a hidden artifact. The design objective was to use the existing space as inspiration by accentuating the vintage framework. Customers gain access to La Birreria by
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HAIKOU EADRY ROYAL GARDEN HOTEL
BLVD
09 Dec 2011
The Haikou Eadry Royal Garden Hotel, the only Chinese style 5-Star Hotel in the Hainan Province, is a refurbishment project consisting of a series of traditional buildings which were lovingly restored to their former opulent and magnificent glory. The conceptual design for the project reinterpreted the essence of Chinese Royal Architecture while establishing a prime example for the artistic
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QUATTRO
dwp
08 Dec 2011
World-class architecture and interior design firm dwp | design worldwide partnership, created the interiors for the lobby and facilities of the new luxury urban residential development, by Sansiri. With exacting fidelity to the client’s brief, dwp drew inspiration for the design from the Sansiri motto ‘Living Beyond Expectations’, as well as their intended bold and chic
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SMALL BATCH COFFEE COMPANY, MYHOTEL
Chalk Architecture Ltd.
05 Dec 2011
Client brief:Make the most of the chance to operate alongside the national boutique hotel brand 'myhotel' and breathe life into a unique site. Combine the core coffee service with: an expanded food offer, syphon bar coffee experience, brewing equipment sales area, and coffee bean roasting and wholesale area. Whilst staying with the spirit of the Small Batch identity, move the look forward and
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"O.A.S.E." MEDICAL LIBRARY
HPP, Hentrich-Petschnigg & Partner
05 Dec 2011
The name evokes longing and although the name Oasis is chiefly a play on words, the architecture of the new medical library of the Heinrich Heine University and the University Clinic in Dusseldorf demonstrates clear similarities with a fertile spot in the desert. Not through its form but through its concept; the brief was to design a space for enthusiastic learning; a place
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SKY ON 57
Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design
05 Dec 2011
Singapore's Sky on 57 sits a breathtaking 57 stories high atop the Marina Bay Sands resort and casino, an anchor amenity of the grand Skypark, visible from the entire city. The new restaurant SKY ON 57 has opened in Marina Bay, Singapore, to international acclaim for its vertigo-inducing location, drop-dead views of the city and Pacific Ocean, stunning interiors and enticing modern Asian cuisine
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QUINTA DA SERRA
Adam Richards Architects
05 Dec 2011
Located in the mountains of southern Portugal, this project is the restoration and conversion of a traditional stone quinta. The intention was to make the spatial sequence of the house an intensified, abstracted distillation of the landscape: chasm, ledge and cave. The footprint of the original ruined farmhouse was used for a new stone, box-like building that forms the heart of the house. New
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LAH! RESTAURANT
ILMIODESIGN
05 Dec 2011
The project idea was to bring the core of a distant and unknown land with different cultures, customs and religions and shape it into a design to achieve a friendly space, with architectural forms and proportions to generate intense sensory emotions in the audience. LAH! excites the visitor who is surprised to find a venue without the typical features of a Chinese or a Japanese restaurant. To
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ESPA LIFE AT CORINTHIA HOTEL
Lighting Design International
05 Dec 2011
Lighting Design International were given the rare opportunity to help develop the visionary new ESPA life flagship spa with a complementary lighting scheme which was energy efficient as well as being respectful to the original features of the historical existing building. Design BriefThe brief was to design a scheme which complemented the differing mood of each of the four individually designed
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CANAL HOUSE HOTEL
Concrete
05 Dec 2011
The concept of the Canal House was to build a luxury boutique hotel, which offers all the services you expect from a five star plus hotel combined with the welcoming and warm feeling you get from a home. The aim was to create a true home away from home, in a house, which you could use almost as if it were your own. Next to the individual rooms the guests have the opportunity to stay in the
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VALLEY HI NORTH LAGUNA LIBRARY
Noll & Tam Architects
01 Dec 2011
The innovative features in this new library include a daylight-filled floor plan, a natural ventilation tower, and the use of insulated concrete panels to keep the interior cool in the warm summer months. The library sets a new standard for sustainability in a civic building, and meets Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification requirements. Three major
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YELLOWAVE BAREFOOT CAFE
Chalk Architecture Ltd.
01 Dec 2011
Client brief: Brighton's only designated London 2012 Olympic training venue wanted to improve its facilities in preparation for a busy year ahead. The task was to rejuvenate the tired and slightly characterless existing cafe to better reflect the vibrant, relaxed and fun nature of Yellowave. Challenges & Inspiration: To completely transform the existing cafe within a tight timescale and
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FAMILY HOME
De Hasse
01 Dec 2011
The brief was to create a warm, comfortable family home for a busy family. Vintage pieces have been sourced and restored to create an eclectic mix of old and new. A neutral back ground mixed with a subtle pallet and natural linens creates a peaceful,restful interior and the client's love of art was taken into account when sourcing for the rooms.
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STADSMISSIONEN SCHOOL
Codesign
01 Dec 2011
Architects Codesign have converted a Stockholm warehouse into a school with clusters of recycled-glass classrooms inside a former storage facility, filled with colourful chairs and carpets. To remodel the worn school premises, on a tight budget and a tight time schedule, is nothing new. Doing it together with a visionary client such as Stockholms Stadsmission (a non-profit organization), is a
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EAST OAKLAND SPORTS CENTRE
ELS Architecture
30 Nov 2011
To build a new sports centre in Oakland's Ira Jinkins Park and make fitness and recreation accessible to the low-income Brookfield neighbourhood has been the city's dream for more than 20 years. After San Francisco's 2012 Olympics bid failed in 2002 and dashed plans to build an Olympic training centre on the site, the city collaborated with ELS Architecture and Urban Design to make the project
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KENSINGTON BACHELOR PAD
Hogarth Architects
30 Nov 2011
Hogarth architects were set up in 2003 following 21 years practice as Littman Goddard Hogarth. The practice's approach to all projects, large or small, is one of care, attention to detail and enthusiasm for innovation. Their design process is one of constant refinement and re-interpretation - they have no standard solutions. Each project attempts to produce a unique result for clients whilst
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HALCROW GROUP HEADQUARTERS
M Moser Associates
30 Nov 2011
Unlocking the 21st century potential of a 20th century building. Completed on March 31, 2010, the headquarters of Halcrow, an infrastructure design, planning and management consultancy, fulfills the need for a flagship building that supports flexible, project-based working methods. By bringing all its London staff into one flexible work environment, Halcrow hoped to foster collaborative
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STONE HOUSE
Erick Figueira
29 Nov 2011
Housed in one of the most reputable centres of São Paulo, Braganca Paulista, the Stone House project, designed by architect Erick Figueira, calls attention for its blending rustic granite composition and sawn wood in the house of Quinta da Baroneza. A country house with eight suites, made up from two blocks. In the rear block, they are four bedrooms and four more in front block.
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