Thread by @knope_out, Starting a thread of my favourite design projects for safekeeping and inspirationStarting [...]

Starting a thread of my favourite design projects for safekeeping and inspiration

Starting off with one of my favourites:
Chanel Boutique (Amsterdam)
- Townhouse converted to boutique, comprising of 'stronger than concrete' glass bricks
https://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/20/crystal-houses-amsterdam-chanel-store-mvrdv-glass-facade-technology/

Hotel Saint-Marc (Paris),
By Nadia Murano and Denis Nourry (DIMORE STUDIO)

- Originally the residence of Duc De Choiseul (1971) turned Hotel. Draws inspiration from Art deco and respects long heritage of the building in a modern manner
https://www.yellowtrace.com.au/hotel-saint-marc-paris-dimore-studio/

Liza Beirut Restaurant (Beirut, Lebanon),
By Marc Soughayar and Maria Ousseimi

Originally the residence of some of Lebanon's most prominent families, now turned restaurant. The restaurant is named after it's owner and the city that inspired it

https://www.yellowtrace.com.au/liza-beirut-restaurant/

Musée Yves Saint Laurent, (Marrakech, Morocco)
By Studio KO

First dedicated fashion museum in Africa. Dedicated to the work of legendary couturier Yves Saint Laurent.
https://www.dezeen.com/2017/10/20/studio-kos-musee-yves-saint-laurent-marrakech-museum-morrocco/

Chapel of St Lawrence (Vantaa, Finland)
By Avanto Architects

The theme of the building portrays man's journey from mortality to eternity & emphasis on giving peace & dignity to funeral ceremonies was of primary importance in the planning of the building.
https://www.yellowtrace.com.au/chapel-of-st-lawrence-avanto-architects/

Wavy wooden house (South Cornwall, England)
By Tom and Danielle Raffield, Chris Strike

Featured in Grand Designs (E3, S17) a couple who run a company specialising in steam-bent wood furniture applied the same technique to their home.
https://www.dezeen.com/2016/10/17/steam-bent-timber-architecture-wood-cladding-house-cornwall-england-uk-woodland-tom-danielle-raffield-grand-designs/

Barcelo Torre De Madrid Hotel (Madrid, Spain)
By Jaime Hayon

Reflection of Spain's historical & cultural journey - mixing architectural details, finishes & colour palettes reminiscent of Roman, Arabic & Moorish influences, using Euro brand furniture

https://www.yellowtrace.com.au/jaime-hayon-barcelo-torre-de-madrid-hotel/#gallery-12

Pebbledash Church Hall
(Fuzhou, China)
By Inuce Studio

A pastelpink hall was added to the Huaxiang Church to accommodate the growing number of Christians in the area.The energetic colour expresses the generational change in the congregation's development

https://www.dezeen.com/2018/10/14/inuce-dirk-u-moench-pinkpebble-dash-church-fuzhou-china-architecture/

Maison De Verre
(Paris, France)
By Pierre Chareau, Bernard Bijvoet and Louis Dalbet

I won’t bother with a description, my tiny brain can’t summarise a gorgeous space in one tweet

click the link - you won’t regret it.

https://www.yellowtrace.com.au/maison-de-verre-paris-pierre-chareau-bernard-bijvoet/

Maison De Verre(Paris, France) By Pierre Chareau, Bernard Bijvoet and Louis DalbetI won’t bother with a description, my tiny brain can’t summarise a gorgeous space in one tweet click the link - you won’t regret it. https://www.yellowtrace.com.au/maison-de-verre-paris-pierre-chareau-bernard-bijvoet/

Shoreditch Loft
(Shoreditch, East London)
Zoe Chan Earys & Merlin Earys

Wife & husband, both trained architects, convert a loft into an elegant 3 bedroom apartment.

(They retain complete, uncompromised creative freedom as both investors and creatives)

https://www.yellowtrace.com.au/chan-and-eayrs-converted-loft-shoreditch-london/

Studio Iturbide / "small factory of bricks"
(Coyoacán, Mexico)
By Mauricio Rocha & Gabriela Carrillo

An architect (M.R) builds a Studio for his Photographer mother, Graciela Iturbide. She gave him total freedom with 1 condition -that it be made of brick

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/18/t-magazine/design/graciela-iturbide-mauricio-rocha-studio.html

Whitman Place apartment dev
(Melbourne, Australia)
By Freadman White & Marcello Donati (Anon Studio)

With the aim to discover new ways of living & new forms of construction, F.W & M.D designed 11 residences by blending artisanal practices with craft & attention to detail

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The exterior acknowledges the history of the buildings surrounding it, especially the classical elements. However, each of the eleven apartments (interiors) were designed to have a 'different personality', specifically catered to suit the needs of a variety of occupants.

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The icing on the cake is the 2-bedroom penthouse, reminiscent of a traditional courtyard house, with curved glazing wrapping around a private rooftop courtyard. The pink & green terrazzo flooring caters to the owner's eclectic furniture collection

https://www.yellowtrace.com.au/palazzo-marcello-whitlam-place-melbourne-freadman-white-multi-unit-residential-development/

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