Universal Design Studio inserts a hotel into a brutalist concrete tower in Stockholm

April 22, 2017 Ali Morris 0

Located in a brutalist former bank headquarters in Stockholm, Universal Design Studio’s latest project, the At Six hotel, is home to one of Europe’s most significant hotel art collections. The London-based studio carried out a complete interior renovation to create the 343-room luxury hotel in the Swedish capital’s Brunkebergstorg Square, and also designed a new entrance. The scheme

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Universal Design Studio inserts a hotel into a brutalist building in Stockholm

April 22, 2017 Ali Morris 0

Located in a brutalist former bank headquarters in Stockholm, Universal Design Studio’s latest project, the At Six hotel, is home to one of Europe’s most significant hotel art collections. The London-based studio carried out a complete interior renovation to create the 343-room luxury hotel in the Swedish capital’s Brunkebergstorg Square, and also designed a new entrance. The scheme

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The Floor In This House Is Filled With Glass Circles That Allow Light To Pass Through To The Floor Below

April 21, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Nick Rochowski Photography   When Andy Martin Architecture were re-designing this 5-storey Georgian terrace house in London, their clients requested to have a home that was light and bright, similar to the openness found in their native Sardinia.   Photography by Nick Rochowski Photography To do this, the architects decided to work with the floor, […]

Carbonized Cypress Wood Covers The Exterior Of This New House In Vancouver

April 21, 2017 Erin 0

  Measured Architecture has designed this modern house in Vancouver, Canada, that opens up to a backyard patio area with a green wall.   The exterior of the home is covered in carbonized cypress wood exterior cladding, giving it a bold and dark appearance, while hexagon stepping stones guide visitors to the front door. At the rear […]

10 slides from Dezeen’s Pinterest boards that offer a slippery alternative to stairs

April 21, 2017 Lucy Wildsmith 0

Slides aren’t just for playgrounds – they can offer escape routes from meetings or easy access to your kitchen. This week’s roundup from our Pinterest boards showcases 10 homes and offices that find inventive uses for them. Tokyo house, Japan, by Level Architects  Japanese studio Level Architects connected the three floors of this Tokyo house with a slide with rounded walls.

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10 slides from Dezeen’s Pinterest boards that offer a slippery alternative to stairs

April 21, 2017 Lucy Wildsmith 0

Slides aren’t just for playgrounds – they can offer escape routes from meetings or easy access to your kitchen. This week’s roundup from our Pinterest boards showcases 10 homes and offices that find inventive uses for them. Tokyo house, Japan, by Level Architects  Japanese studio Level Architects connected the three floors of this Tokyo house with a slide with rounded walls.

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This Small Apartment Is Filled With Creative Storage Solutions

April 20, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Chris Warnes   Architect Prineas have designed this tiny apartment in Sydney, Australia, that fits everything into an interior that measures in at 236 square feet (22m2), and is designed as short-stay boutique accommodation.   Stepping inside the apartment, you walk straight into the small kitchen. The matte black cabinets stand out, and a […]

A Tent Inspired House That Lives Among The Trees In New Zealand

April 19, 2017 Erin 0

  Architect Chris Tate has designed this simple tent-like cabin that’s surrounded by trees and located on Waiheke Island, New Zealand.   Wanting to capture the back-to-basics simplicity of camping, Chris designed the Tent House with two levels that feature a main floor with the living, dining, kitchen and bathroom, and a top floor with the bedroom. […]