A New Landmark Opens in Almaty, Kazakhstan The Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture has officially opened in Almaty, Kazakhstan, marking the transformation of the city’s historic Tselinny cinema into a new cultural institution. Designed by London-based architect Asif Khan, the project extends across nearly 6,000 square meters of renovated interiors and a landscaped site of…
Adaptive Reuse in Yangzhou’s Old Town Beijing-based B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio has designed the Jiangnan House hotel in the historic Guangling district of Yangzhou, China. The renovation project brings contemporary hospitality to a site that layers timber-frame architecture with twentieth-century brick-concrete structures. What was once a cinema is now a modern retreat that humbly preserves Yangzhou’s…
It’s finally fall, one of our favorite times of the year when it comes to seasonal home decor. The first thing on our list to decorate is the dining table, of course. Fall is all about cozy cider, apple pies, and warm meals with family, so it’s only natural that the dining table should be…
Introduction to CL House Habitação CL, or CL House, is a private residence in Portugal designed by Artequitectos. Conceived as an interpretation of its sloping site, the house engages topography, material, and the act of inhabiting with intentional restraint. The project begins with the extension of an existing retaining wall along the western edge of…
Introduction to Casa Tao Casa Tao by HW Studio stands in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as an architecture shaped by the coastal sun and shade. Rather than chase a postcard view, the concrete house faces a tree-lined courtyard, drawing in breezes and scents while filtering the intense Pacific sunlight. Its quiet stance responds to the climate…
We’re officially kicking off our mudroom makeover, and the first step was anything but glamorous. From demoing a closet to adding new electrical and patching the floors, here’s a look at the messy (but necessary!) progress before the built-ins go in. Last week, I shared our mudroom built-in design plans, and I am so excited…
Introduction to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Powell Hall Renovation The renovation of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Powell Hall by Snøhetta brings a balance of heritage and contemporary design to one of the American city’s most cherished landmarks. Located on St. Louis’ Grand Boulevard, the project expands and reimagines the 1925-built theater building while…
Introduction to The Salons of Imagination The Salons of Imagination is an immersive installation by French design duo Studio GGSV, created for the newly established Manufactures Nationales as part of its inaugural PAVILLON program. Conceived for this first edition at the invitation of the institution, the project gives contemporary designers free rein to imagine the…
Introduction to ARKS Flagship Store Anagram Architects unveils 1200 square feet flagship store for ARKS, a lifestyle label based in Bandra West, Mumbai, translating its identity into a physical space. Conceived by Hindi cinema actor Ranbir Kapoor, the store features a restrained layout punctuated by bold red sculptural elements, including a sweeping display rod and…
Pin on Pinterest Share on Facebook Flip on Flipboard Introduction to the Blue Guest Room Refresh With the holiday season soon approaching and before my calendar starts to fill up with festivities, I wanted to give the blue guest room in my house a refresh for the family and friends who will be staying in…
