Camper Store by Studio Makkink & Bey
Dutch designers Studio Makkink & Bey have completed a store for shoe brand Camper in Lyon with staircases that seem to go on forever. The stairs form display stands for shoes and are outlined in bright red to merge with graphics printed onto the walls as though the steps continue. More shoes are displayed on recessed shelving and the highest … Read more
Yingjia Club by Neri&Hu
Chinese architects Neri&Hu have completed the Yingjia private member’s club in Beijing. A black entrance tunnel leads visitors up towards a reception two storeys above, which open out onto the double-height hall and exhibition gallery that are overlooked from the floors above. From here, members can also visit a tearoom where drawers cover the walls, a room dedicated to wine-tasting or a library. Colour palettes … Read more
Cos at Salone del Mobile
Swedish fashion brand COS has collaborated with set designer and illustrator Gary Card to create a pop up shop in the Ventura Lambrate part of Salone del Mobile last month. Gary explains, “I felt like the pop up store should embody the COS ethos, simple yet witty design that doesn’t overpower or distract. … Read more
Milan 2012: Paola Navone & Merci Pop-Up Shop
During the Salone del Mobile there are loads of events and pop-up concepts. One of them being the french lifestyle shop Merci and designer Paola Navone collaboration around a pop-up shop in Super Studio in Zona Tortona. Paola Navone had made a bunch of home accessories with her usual bold graphics, and as with the … Read more
UNION Restaurant by Aurélie Blanchard
Swiss architect Aurélie Blanchard was assigned by Jérome Beurret and Stefan Grieder to design their new venture UNION Restaurant in Basel. Situated in the heart of the multicultural area of Kleinbasel, UNION Restaurant is located as a meeting point for the creative industries, students and immigrants alike. The entire bar is clad with copper, while the dining … Read more
Dabbous by Brinkworth
Dabbous is a strikingly modern and stylish new restaurant/basement bar set over two floors located in the heart of elegant Fitzrovia, London (39 Whitfield St, London, W1T 2SF. Situated on a corner, in an area immersed in ongoing works and scaffolding, given that it’s currently attracting more and more businesses, Dabbous’ location first strikes you as brave and … Read more
Catalina Fernández Bakery by Anagrama
In the city of San Pedro in the southwestern part of the state of Coahuila in Mexico, Catalina Fernández is baking up a storm of pastries. The popular Catalina Fernández bakery is celebrated for its progressive perception of a pastry shop whilst sustaining traditional recipes. Under the direction of Anagrama, which is the brand agency to introduce in-store design concepts and brand development strategies, … Read more
Square Nine Hotel in Belgrade
Square Nine in Belgrade is Serbia’s first world-class luxury hotel. Designed by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld, the hotel is housed in an old office building and took 5 years and $40M to transform from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. Set in the city’s historic district across from Students Square (Studentski Trg) and within walking distance to historical … Read more
The Book Club in East London
London’s Book Club has it all; bringing together humor, wisdom and offering a cultural revolution to London’s East End social scene. The Book Club (TBC) is a multi-space which includes an all day bar, club and exhibition space which operates from the early morning hours to late at night. Housed in a slightly retouched Victorian warehouse ((100-106 Leonard Street, Shoreditch, … Read more
