Archinect

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Whether you're shopping for the architect, student, or design aficionado in your life, we've got you covered. The holiday season is upon us, and if you're looking for the perfect gift to give this year OR you're scoping out a special something to give yourself, explore Archinect's curated gift guide picked by our editorial team.

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2022

A milestone development on the way to what is one of the most anticipated new openings of the year as the exteriors have been completed on SHoP ’s award-winning 111 West 57th Street supertall tower in Midtown Manhattan. Video courtesy of SHoP Architects. Photo by Evan Joseph, image courtesy SHoP Architects.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Gradated lava stone flooring and suspended planet-like orbs feature at the Cafe Nuances coffee shop in Paris , which was created by Dezeen Awards -nominated studio Uchronia. Located on the city's Rue de la Tremoille, the coffee shop is the third Uchronia -designed branch for Parisian coffee roaster Cafe Nuances.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The 1964 French film, which was one of Greta Gerwig’s main visual references for "Barbie," is a master class in vibrant, patterned wallpapers and "more is more" decor. Much of the action takes place in the titular umbrella shop owned by Geneviève’s mother, Madame Emery (Anne Vernon), and their adjoining apartment on the second floor.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Developed by Urbanjobs in a space surrounded on three sides by inordinate walls within Kanyon Shopping Mall, Nappo Pizza project was configured with a design concept leaving alone the present walls and exhibiting a new shell that does not touch these walls.

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Dwell

JANUARY 16, 2024

Known as kanban kenchiku (signboard architecture), these three-story buildings employ decorative facades inspired by Art Deco and neoclassical styles. In most cases, the first floor serves as a shop space, with the upper floors as living quarters for the proprietor.

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Deezen

MARCH 4, 2024

Read on to learn more about the names that have joined this year's judging panel: US artist Blakeney is the founder of bohemian home decor brand Jungalow Creative director Blakeney runs her Los Angeles-based home decor brand Jungalow and will join Patricia Urquiola on the interiors judging panel.

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Building and Interiors

JANUARY 15, 2024

Curtains are one of those integral elements of decor that can set the tone for the room. Also known as drapes, these add a finishing touch to the overall interior decor. The appropriate curtains can bring style and character to the bedroom, living room, and windows.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The Twentieth Century Society's latest book, 100 20th-Century Shops, is a showcase of architecturally significant stores from across the UK. Described by Croft as a "kaleidoscopic survey", 100 20th-Century Shops features 100 shops of various styles, ranging from post-war shopping malls to retail parks.

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English Buildings

JANUARY 27, 2024

Magic flutes A few weeks ago I found myself talking to another author about the demise of second hand bookshops (victims of internet sales and the now-common shops that sell used books for charity) and the similar disappearance of music shops. The company traded from this shop until 1998, when they moved to an out-of-town location.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The Cover Story shop in Amsterdam features oversized colourful beams Shortlisted in the small retail interiors category of this year's Dezeen Awards, the paint shop features oversized colourful beams. The post Linda Bergroth designs "user-centric" Cover Story paint shop in Amsterdam appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The building is clad in aluminium sheets The 380-square-metre shop is Adidas' first flagship store in West Africa. The perforations have a transparency of 45 to 50 per cent at a viewing distance of nine metres, allowing for consistency across the facade while functioning as a shop window and providing ample natural light for the interior."

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Building and Interiors

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Similarly, any home decor project is incomplete without wall hangings. Wall decor can transform plain walls into beautiful backdrops to your life. Thus, one of the most crucial … 33+ Head-turning wall hangings for modern homes (Shop here!) All homes – small apartments or big mansions are incomplete without walls.

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Deezen

APRIL 16, 2024

The China Merchants Bank Headquarters by British architecture studio Foster + Partners has topped out in Shenzhen , with progress on a decorative ribbed steel and glass facade. A central axis will connect the skyscraper to a public park, and two plazas on either side will be surrounded by shops and restaurants.

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 18, 2024

Add New Lighting Decorative lighting is often overlooked when redecorating. Quality decorative lighting offers an effective and simple way to enhance a bedroom. Throw pillows and throws can be pricey depending on where you shop. Perhaps consider shopping second-hand. But it really shouldn’t be!

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Located at the Taikoo Li shopping complex in central Shanghai, the 195-square-metre store was designed to evoke a sense of traditional home-based atelier that places materials and craftsmanship at its centre. These were designed to allow plenty of natural daylight into the store. Neri&Hu also created custom mannequin figures for Ms MIN.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It’s 1998 and you walk into your favorite local coffee shop. Think: Friends ’ Central Perk, the quintessential coffee shop depiction of the era. Trend forecaster Alexa Penn fondly reminisces about these coffee shops from her childhood and teen years, and refers to their homey, familiar aesthetic as "javacore."

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

With the rise of online shopping, revolutionizing how we procure goods, it’s no surprise that the world of home decor has undergone a significant transformation. This trend not only simplifies the process of decorating our living spaces but also provides an extensive array of options to cater to diverse tastes and preferences.

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MAY 7, 2023

The sunken plaza, where the famous Prometheus statue is located, is surrounded by shops and restaurants, making it an excellent place to shop, dine, and people-watch. This iconic complex of buildings, situated in the heart of Manhattan, is a hub of activity and a tourist magnet.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 11, 2024

As more people seek eco-friendly alternatives, thrifting has emerged as a popular and sustainable way to decorate homes. Artwork and Wall Decor source: news24.com com Elevate your walls with thrifted artwork and wall decor that adds color and personality to any room. You never know what hidden treasures you might discover!

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Deezen

AUGUST 21, 2023

Architect Keiji Ashizawa has created a Blue Bottle Coffee shop in Shanghai 's Qiantan area with a glazed facade and interiors in a hue that nods to the city's brick buildings. The walls are clad in microcement Large trees decorate both the basement and the ground floor, adding to the cafe's botanical atmosphere.

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2024

Read: Cúpla decorates Rixo Marylebone store with hand-painted murals When the interior eventually needs to be refurbished, the material can be easily removed by soaking it with water so it can once again be recycled. Aram Mooradian established his studio in 2018 after completing his studies at the Architectural Association.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2023

US studio Anacapa Architecture has transformed an early 1900s, stucco -clad building that was formerly closed off to the public into a welcoming hotel filled with compact rooms and handcrafted decor. The ground level contains a coffee shop and a bar.

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Building and Interiors

JANUARY 1, 2024

So, to make a lasting impression, be mindful of the design and decor you choose to adorn your living room with. Also, ensure that the room is comfortable … 30+ Wooden sofa set designs for unrivalled flair (Shop here!) Read More » The post 30+ Wooden sofa set designs for unrivalled flair (Shop here!)

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Fashion house Bottega Veneta has opened a boutique designed by its creative director Matthieu Blazy inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade in Milan. Designed in 1861 by architect Giuseppe Mengoni, the neo-classical Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of Milan's most desirable shopping destinations.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Maiolica tiles decorate the restaurant bar Broadwick Soho is comprised of 57 rooms, which Brudnizki decorated in opulent colours and patterns. Rooms feature decorative elephant wallpaper In some of the guestrooms, walls were decorated with marbled wallpaper with a pattern of tigers and elephants.

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Deezen

JANUARY 29, 2024

Plantea Estudio sought to retain the original character of the space by restoring elements including the facade and the internal wood shelving and windows, as well as a decorative plaster frieze above the new serving area. A row of exposed light bulbs hangs above the table to provide gentle illumination along with shimmering reflections.

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Deezen

MAY 26, 2023

Pale yellow tiles bordered by bands of contrasting blue and turquoise tiles decorate the walls. It also added tiled floors with a decorative pattern in a colour palette that references that of the restaurant. Someone could come in here in a decade or two and actually put it back into a pie and mash shop.

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The Spaces

JANUARY 19, 2024

Photography: Fantastic Frank Three large salons span the length of the apartment, decorated with original parquet flooring and heavy ornate doors, topped by grand Roman pediments with decorative mouldings. Store Kongensgade 110 is at the heart of Frederiksstaden, close to the city’s best public squares, restaurants, shops and museums.

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The Spaces

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The new brick-and-mortar shop, part of the the independent design hub Platform, displays a hand-selection of ‘elevated everyday items’ for sale – artisanal and well designed objects for the home that come with a backstory. Atrio has its own in-house flower shop and a restaurant called Juliet is forthcoming.

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Deezen

JULY 11, 2022

Interiors studio VSHD Design has added a curved ceiling and boulder-like marble counters to this minimalist coffee shop in Dubai. Located on the street level of the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), the Orijins coffee shop is sparsely decorated using muted colours and natural materials.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 25, 2023

From the contested comeback of wall-to-wall carpeting to the Y2K craze’s creep into home decor , 2023 was defined by nostalgic interiors. As such, in the three years the shop has been open, cofounder Madde Pontin says she and her mother, whom she runs the store with, have developed a sense for what draws people to nostalgiafying their spaces.

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Deezen

AUGUST 9, 2023

Chinese architecture studio FOG Architecture has completed a shop for local fashion boutique Xiaozhuo on Julu Road in central Shanghai that features oversized buttons and zippers. The 300-square-metre shop features tactile surfaces and playful motifs that reference the process of tailoring.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I’d been invited to stay at Guesthouse , a new boutique hotel run by the couple behind Good Neighbor , which Dwell previously profiled as one of the best independent design shops in the United States, so I expected to have a nice place to lay my head, but beyond that, I had no idea.

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Building and Interiors

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Additionally, among the other few things required to take your home decor a notch higher are the right pots like ceramic pots or terracotta pots for indoor plants.

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Deezen

AUGUST 21, 2022

Dutch studio AMO has created a terracruda-clad shop-in-shop with curving tiered shelving for French-fashion brand Jacquemus at luxury department store Selfridges. The permanent Jacquemus shop-in-shop was designed by AMO. Seating areas decorate the boutique. Terracruda clay was used across the interior.

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Deezen

JUNE 13, 2023

A three-tiered diving board stands next to a metallic palm tree inside this pop-up shop that designer Willo Perron has created for Kim Kardashian 's lingerie brand SKIMS in London. The brand's first physical retail space in the UK, at the Selfridges department store in London, follows the same formula as its debut shop in Paris.

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