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    Samurai armour and Kanji characters inform Mexico City's Tori Tori restaurant by Esrawe Studio

    A cylindrical, oak structure scales the dark interiors of this Japanese restaurant in Mexico City created by Hector Ewrawe’s design studio. Located in the commercial district Santa Fe, the restaurant is the fifth Mexico City outpost for Japanese eatery Tori Tori. It is on the ground floor of a corporate office tower and encompasses several […] More

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    Casa Santa Teresa is a Corsican holiday home with unspoilt ocean views

    Amelia Tavella Architects has transformed a ruined 1950s residence on Corsica’s coastline into a light-filled holiday home with simply furnished interiors. Casa Santa Teresa is located near Corsica’s capital, Ajaccio, and is nestled along the Route des Sanguinaires – a rugged strip of coastline dotted with villas and upscale hotels. The 400-square-metre house was originally […] More

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    Crosby Studios founder Harry Nuriev adds “signature boldness” to his New York apartment

    Tiled walls, purple carpeting and leathery cabinets are among the features Crosby Studios founder Harry Nuriev and partner Tyler Billinger have included in the renovation of their New York apartment. The designers, who run Crosby Studios together, used bold colours, geometric shapes and eclectic materials to bring their personal styles into the residence in the […] More

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    i29 completes colourful revamp of Felix Meritis building in Amsterdam

    Design studio i29 referenced the rich past of Amsterdam’s Felix Meritis building for the overhaul of its interiors, which now feature vivid splashes of colour. Felix Meritis is situated along the Dutch capital’s Keizersgracht canal and was built back in 1788. Although the building is now a cultural events venue, it originally served as a […] More

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    Nuwa is a micro guesthouse in Seoul with just one room

    Design studio Z_Lab has included a huge porthole window and sunken bath inside this tiny guesthouse in northern Seoul, which measures under 30 square metres. Nuwa is tucked down a narrow alley in Seochon, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Seoul’s Jongno-gu district. The guesthouse takes over a traditional Korean home – otherwise known as […] More

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    Finnish granite and pine feature in Helsinki's Nanso shop

    Studio Joanna Laajisto used local materials to fashion the pared-back interior of this womenswear shop in Helsinki, which has been revamped to compete with online shopping. The shop is one of several Nanso stores that are dotted across Finland. The brand was established in 1921 and, despite having a loyal following, had recently found it […] More

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    California bar Auld Fella is influenced by the pubs of Dublin and Belfast

    Green tartan wall coverings and leather banquette seating are among the references to traditional public houses that The LADG​ has used in this Culver City bar. The Los Angeles Design Group​ (The LADG) combined period furniture and a number of materials, including brass and dark wood in Auld Fella restaurant and bar, which is located […] More