Category Archives: Interiors

The architectural practice of Shigeru Ban won the competition for the new Swatch AG and Omega SA headquarters, the two sister companies that are also the giants of Swiss watchmaking. The famous companies will expand their premises in the city of Biel, Switzerland, as an attempt to revitalize the area, while also preserving the earlier Omega structures as relics of the first headquarters. The structure will feature integrated expanses of glazing and louvers to help with the timber columns and…

The Bulgarian studio of Bozhinovski Design focuses on state of the art modern designs that try to show us how the homes of the future might look like and we have already seen one of their works here. This time they created another space that combines the contemporary trends with a stunning aesthetic. Designed by Tovo Bozhinovski, this private apartment is located in Bulgaria and it covers a surface of 80 square meters. The designers were employed to focus on…

This stunning piece of architecture was designed by the Madrid-based practice of OOIIO Architecture and it hosts the Unbalance Hotel, located in Lima, Peru. The owner is a promoter interested in creating a unique building that would require a moderate investment and would be recognized easily and he chose the city of Lima for the project since it is a constantly growing city and the location offers a quiet surrounding on a hanging cliff close to the Andes and the…

The Frankfurt Station was designed by the interior design studio Denys and von Arend and it is located in Barcelona, Spain. Completed in 2013, the space features a linear geometry with a platform and a wagon. The sidebar is also the place where the counter is located and it displays the products available. The rear dining area tries to resemble the seating in a train with double seats facing one another across the table with a window that has a…

Located in the city of Rottendorf, Germany, the s.Oliver Headquarters were designed in 2008 by the practice of KSP Jurgen Engel Architekten to offer a space for creativity and also to reflect the dynamism that the famous fashion brand shows in their work. Hosting around 350 employees, the space is separated through two courtyards structuring the interior to ensure the optimal illumination inside. The work areas have an open plan that also permits restructuring in case other form of offices…

Designed by the Ukrainian interior design studio of ID4U comprised of Viktoriya Moshchinska and Olga Griban, this apartment is located in Kiev, Ukraine and it features a diverse design with a lot of elements in each of the rooms and also a lot of color. Spreading over a surface of 155 square meters along with a large terrace, the apartment is a synthesis of classical elements and contemporary trends which manage to provide individuality to each of the rooms. The…

The Printemps Store was designed by the architectural practice of Biecher Architectes in the city of Strasbourg, France as a renovation of a corner building situated in the historical Place de l’Homme de Fer with a modern façade that in a way tries to assert the integration of the new into a site that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Printemps Store is actually the only contemporary building in the sector with the sales area placed in a…

Located on the small island of Mustique which is a part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Opium Mustique hotel features a luxurious retreat in the middle of nature with large terraces and interiors designed in a traditional rustic style that provides comfort and beauty. The hotel lies on a ridge top and this allows it to provide wonderful views of the sunrise toward the Atlantic Ocean and of the sunset toward the Caribbean Sea. To profit the most…

Located in the center of Moscow, Russia, this apartment, aptly named Contemporary Chic, was designed by Oxana Lichagina from the architectural and interior design practice of OLStudio. Spread over a surface of 1937 square feet, this warm and tasteful space was designed for a young man with style and functionality as the main aims in mind. The designers wished to provide a lasting aesthetic that will provide interest for a long time, rather than opt for the latest trends that will probably…

This elegant apartment is located in the financial district of Tokyo, Japan and its renovation was done by the architectural practice of studio PANDA. The owners are a couple with a busy schedule (they bought the apartment due to its proximity to the workplace) and they required a place which offers a lot of storage solutions and a transparent space. They wished to have an open plan living area with the kitchen and dining space included, along with a master…