Fathom‘s renovation of the Kanemitsusyuzo sake brewery in Hiroshima, Japan, beautifully blends tradition and modernity. This 2021 project breathes new life into the 123-year-old brewery, preserving its historic architecture while introducing contemporary design elements.
From the interplay of materials like burnt cedar, plaster, and red brick to the organic R-line that expresses the vibrancy of the brewing process, this sake tasting room and retail space pays homage to the brewery’s rich heritage while welcoming a new generation of visitors.
Situated on the captivating island of Florianópolis in southern Brazil, the Ponte House by TETRO Arquitetura is a residential masterpiece that seamlessly blends with its breathtaking natural surroundings. Designed in 2024, this striking house takes inspiration from the iconic Hercílio Luz Bridge, integrating its steel and perforated sheet elements to create a harmonious architectural expression that transcends the functional aspects of a typical home.
This stunning house in Guardamar del Segura, designed by renowned architect Bernardo Cerrato, showcases a clever solution to the challenges posed by the narrow plot.
Located in Alicante, Spain, the 2022 project features a central courtyard that serves as the key element, allowing natural light and ventilation to reach all the main rooms. The inverted floor plan, with private spaces on the first floor and the day area on the second, demonstrates the designer’s thoughtful approach to balancing functionality and comfort.
Designed by renowned architecture firm Fathom, the T House in Hiroshina, Japan, offers a refreshing approach to modern apartment living. This 2024 renovation project transformed a newly built condominium, embracing upcycled materials and lush greenery to create a harmonious, personalized space.
Departing from mass-produced furnishings, the design integrates oyster shell paint, custom wood treatments, and strategically placed flora, blending the indoor and outdoor environments for a uniquely immersive experience.
Situated on the Centrumeiland in Amsterdam, the Wooncoöperatie de Warren is a pioneering cooperative housing project designed by Natrufied Architecture in 2022. This 36-apartment development offers social and affordable rental housing, boasting an impressive ‘EPC’ rating of -0.16, making it an energy-positive building.
With its wood construction, material reuse, and focus on sustainable and cost-effective urban living, De Warren is setting new standards for cooperative living in the Netherlands.
As an experience-orientated food court, Le Big TamTam in Hamburg, Germany, is a pioneering project by Studio Aisslinger, showcasing the evolution of metropolitan food markets. Designed in 2024, this vibrant space combines curated culinary offerings from local restaurateurs with captivating, story-driven design elements that transport visitors into an immersive, analog world. From the intimate copper capsule bar to the central indoor farming tower, every detail of Le Big TamTam is crafted to inspire and delight, blending the best of Hamburg’s culinary spectrum under the grand dome of the Hanseviertel.
Nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, Apartment A showcases the exceptional design work of destilat Design Studio. This 180 m2 flat in a prestigious old building was carefully remodeled to meet the needs of a young family, even with the challenges of travel restrictions during the pandemic. The design features a palette of subtle natural tones, high-quality sustainable materials, and a thoughtful lighting concept that creates a calming, harmonious atmosphere.
Fotografiska Shanghai, a captivating transformation nestled along the Suzhou Creek in China, has breathed new life into a historic bank warehouse. Designed by the visionary team at AIM Architecture, this exhibition center and café seamlessly blends preservation and regeneration, creating a poetic immersion into the realm of visual storytelling through photography.
