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      Masquespacio designs “metaverse world” for Mango Teen store

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      Spanish design agency Masquespacio has created the interior of the first Mango Teen shop in Barcelona, which was informed by the metaverse and aims to provide an interactive and dream-like shopping experience.

      Designed for customers aged 11 to 13, Masquespacio used graphic shapes to outline clothing displays and a colour palette of oranges and greens for the fashion shop interior.
      The shop interior is divided into two sections by the use of green and orange colours”The new Mango Teen store is established as a world of dreams with its different perspectives and different incoherent elements, just like when we are dreaming,” said Masquespacio.
      “In this place, the dreams are made reality through the design elements that play with your mind and invite the user to interact with the objects surrounding them, bringing the metaverse world to reality.”
      A swimming pool-style step ladder is used to display clothingMasquespacio created the design elements in the shop interior to showcase as much clothing as possible, while also functioning as attraction points that provide a unique shopping experience.

      At the entrance is a “futuristic” arched tunnel with strip lighting designed to guide customers inside. Shelving displays on the shop floor feature tiled surfaces and metal step ladders that mimic swimming pools.
      Masquespacio designed an arched tunnel with strip lightingThe shop front and interior are divided by a bold colour choice of green and orange.
      “At the initial point, we chose a lighter and more pinkish palette, but as this is getting a bit outdated, we decided to play with two colours that are not so explored and combined them,” Masquespacio co-founder Christophe Penasse told Dezeen.

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      The order counter was designed to be reminiscent of a hotel reception and the store also features a clothes-recycling drop-off point that looks like a washing machine, which releases bubbles when customers open the door.
      The futuristic tunnel, swimming pool, hotel reception and washing machine elements are intended by the studio to “invite the teens to enter a universe in which a new use is given to the objects, giving them the opportunity to let their imagination flow and use the space how they dream about it.”
      The changing rooms are designed for TikTok-loving teens”We searched to convert the design elements to an attraction point for the teens’ TikTok life, but at the same time create them as elements that have a function, such as an order bar or an exhibition point like the swimming pool and tunnel,” Penasse said.
      The shop’s changing rooms further encourage interaction with the digital world. Integrated phone holders and ring lights make it easy for customers to take photos for social media, while the reflective walls and ceiling create a futuristic backdrop.
      Masquespacio created functional elements to appear like other objects, including a recycling point that looks like a washing machineAs the first Mango Teen shop to open in Barcelona, Masquespacio’s design aims to create a distinct brand identity.
      The fashion brand had previously launched pop-up shops, from which they identified colourful interiors and places to take photos and videos as main points of interest for teenage shoppers.
      Other projects by the studio include a burger joint designed to look like a swimming pool and a greek restaurant informed by ancient ruins.
      The photography is by Luis Beltran.

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      Space Copenhagen adds “otherworldly” pieces to Antwerp restaurant

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      A cast brass chandelier and a colourful light installation are just some of the site-specific pieces Space Copenhagen installed in the interior of the Blueness restaurant in Antwerp.

      Called Blueness, the restaurant is located in the heart of Antwerp’s fashion district, on the ground floor of a 17th-century renaissance building.
      Space Copenhagen filled the interior of the Blueness restaurant with specially commissioned furnitureIt is three-Michelin-star chef Sergio Herman’s third restaurant and the second that he has collaborated on with Space Copenhagen following Le Pristine, a moodily-lit restaurant that takes its design cues from the Old Masters.
      At Blueness, the menu consists of fine-casual cuisine with French and Japanese influences.
      The restaurant’s design was informed by the history of the buildingThe Danish design studio, headed by Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundgaard Rützou, wanted to reflect the menu’s duality within the interior and also showcase the different purposes and activities of the building throughout history.

      As a result, the interior fuses the building’s classical architecture with new Scandinavian design elements while its layout offers diners the option of a theatrical dining experience at the custom bar, where they can observe the open kitchen, or a tranquil candlelit dinner experience in the main dining room.
      The restaurant features a bar with views into the kitchenOriginal features – such as tall ceilings, carved sandstone and marble columns and elaborate metalwork window and door frames – are paired with clean-lined furniture and a number of site-specific works from artists including Valentin Loellmann, Destroyers Builders and Mae Engelgeer.
      The studio describes these bespoke commissions as “otherworldly” with Rützou referring to them as “unexpected esoteric futuristic elements”.
      The curved bar is made from dark red walnut woodThe custom bar is the work of Destroyers Builders, a Brussels and Antwerp-based design studio, founded by Linde Freya Tangelder.
      Handmade in deep red walnut wood, it has rounded edges which have been carefully treated to create a smooth tactile surface. The dark red walnut is complemented by brushed steel worksurfaces for easy cleaning and maintenance.
      Dark furnishings contrast the light stone walls of the 17th-century buildingA series of dark oak Spine barstools designed by Space Copenhagen for Danish furniture brand Frederica Furniture line the front of the bar. As well as the bar, Destroyers Builders also crafted a futuristic waiter’s station in cast aluminium.
      The dining room is furnished with comfortable furniture in subtle colour tones and natural materials such as wood, stone, brass and linen.

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      A sculptural candlelight chandelier by artist Loellmann hangs in the centre of the space. Its four arms stretch down from the ceiling with platforms for candles that provide gentle, diffused light.
      Bespoke light oak tables are surrounded by soft benches upholstered in warm rose fabric by Sahco and Kvadrat while other tables in the space are flanked by sand-coloured Loafer dining chairs by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition.
      Fabric-coated benches and light wooden chairs surround the restaurant’s tablesFour custom pieces by Latvian designer Germans Ermičs were commissioned for the restaurant, the largest of which transforms the main staircase into an immersive art experience with copper-toned cladding that shifts from dark to light tones as guests descend.
      In the basement, Ermičs has created a colourful light installation positioned behind wrought metal bars that date back to the 18th Century.
      Several wall installations were also commissioned for the restaurantUpstairs, bespoke tatami drapes by Dutch artist Englegeer created a restful ambience.
      “More than anything this project has been shaped by a series of very intuitive processes, from our very first thoughts about the design of the restaurant, that carried through to the end result,” commented Henriksen.
      “The design process has been fueled by the fragmented history of the 17th-century renaissance building and the ongoing dialogue between the team and the commissioned artists who are central to the final design.”
      Known for its work in the hospitality industry, Space Copenhagen is the studio behind Esmée, a classic brasserie with a courtyard feel in the heart of Copenhagen, and Musling, a seafood restaurant overlooking Copenhagen’s Torvehallerne food market.
      The photography is by Peter Paul de Meijer and Eline Willaert.

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      Ten interiors with relaxing hammocks in place of furniture

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      A 13-square-metre apartment in Poland and a trio of holiday homes built around living trees feature in our latest lookbook of ten interiors with hammocks to relax in and comfortable netted floors.

      A hammock is a sling constructed from fabric, netting or rope and suspended from two or more anchor points. Hammocks are used for sleeping, resting and lounging and are typically placed in gardens or outdoor areas to make use of warmer climates.
      Similarly, netted floors create cosy areas for relaxation and also help to spread light throughout homes by replacing closed-off floors.
      Below, we have selected ten examples of interiors that use hammocks and netted floors in different areas of the home to create relaxing and serene environments.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks showcasing colourful staircases, light-filled glass extensions and living rooms with stone.

      Photo is by David CerveraEl Palmar, Mexico, by David Cervera
      This holiday home on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula was designed by local architect David Cervera. Located within a grove of palm trees, the 90-square-metre structure houses a bedroom, bathroom, living area and kitchen.
      Cervera clad the exterior and lined the interior of the home in a local material called chukum – a waterproof coating sourced from tree sap. Hammocks were suspended between openings in the home.
      Find out more about El Palmar ›
      Photo is by David MaštálkaHouse on the Marsh, Czech Republic, by A1 Architects
      Timber clads the walls, floors and ceilings of this home in the Czech Republic, which was created by A1 Architects. The studio incorporated glass and wooden balconies throughout the home, which overlook different levels of the interior and allow light to filter between floors.
      A hammock was placed in a gabled dormer that was fitted with a window that fills the entire frontage of the volume, providing views across the mountainous woodland.
      Find out more about House on the Marsh ›

      Hammock House, US, by Samsel Architects
      Expanses of glazing surround and form walls across the interior of this L-shaped farmhouse built by American firm Samsel Architects for a couple and their in-laws.
      The North Carolina home took cues from its local agricultural-building surroundings, incorporating a mono-pitched roof that the studio designed as a modern interpretation of utilitarian farm structures.
      Floor-to-ceiling glazing in the living areas offers views across the farmland, which can be enjoyed from a woven fabric hammock that is tied to the frames of doors and windows.
      Find out more about Hammock House ›

      13-square-metre apartment, Poland, by Szymon Hanczar
      Polish designer Szymon Hanczar crammed an entire city apartment within a 13-square-metre residence, using smart storage solutions as well as stacking and arranging various facilities and functions on top of each other in order to conserve space.
      A double bed was placed on top of a built-in mezzanine level that also holds a white-tiled bathroom and a small kitchen. At the rear of the micro-apartment, a netted hammock was anchored across the width of the home via two metal hooks.
      Find out more about the 13-square-metre apartment ›
      Photo is by Makoto YoshidaHouse in Ofuna, Japan, by Level Architects
      Located in Kamakura, a city in Japan, House in Ofuna is a geometric-shaped three-storey family home that was designed by Japanese studio Level Architects.
      The home features a simplistic interior scheme with white painted walls and wooden floors. The studio incorporated children’s play areas throughout the home and installed metal hooks across the ceilings and walls to attach swings and hammocks.
      Find out more about House in Ofuna ›
      Photo is by Sandra PereznietoTepoztlan Lounge, Mexico, by Cadaval & Sola-Morales
      Curving concrete walls flank a series of three guest houses in the Mexican town of Tepoztlan by architects Cadaval & Sola-Morales. The three homes are set on the edge of a mountain and have concaving forms that follow the profile of two patios and an egg-shaped pool that they surround.
      The lounge area has an open-air design that sees trees growing through openings in the concrete structure. In place of sofas and lounge chairs, a collection of large hammocks fill the living space.
      Find out more about Tepoztlan Lounge ›
      Photo is by Masato Kawano/Nacasa & PartnersEnzo Office Gallery, Japan, by Ogawa Sekkei
      Japanese architect Ogawa Sekkei refurbished this two-storey rental property, located on the outskirts of the city of Gifu, to create a ground-floor showroom that comprises a courtyard, a studio and a lounge space.
      Sekkei stripped away the home’s stud walls and added a glass screen at the rear of the space. The architect also added sliding wooden doors to the studio, which conceal a lounge area containing a hammock that has been hung below a window.
      Find out more about Enzo Office Gallery ›
      Photo is by Gwendolyn Huisman and Marijn BotermanSkinnyScar, the Netherlands, by Gwendolyn Huisman and Marijn Boterman
      Dutch architect couple Gwendolyn Huisman and Marijn Boterman designed their three-storey home in Rotterdam on a narrow site just 3.4 metres wide.
      Rooms stretch the width of the home and are flooded with light as a result of full-width and full-height windows that punctuate the facade and rear wall of the structure. Besides a large window in the living area, a relaxing netted floor was installed within a void.
      Find out more about SkinnyScar ›
      Photo is by Rafael GamoCasa La Quinta, Mexico, by Pérez Palacios and Alfonso de la Concha Rojas
      When architects Pérez Palacios and Alfonso de la Concha Rojas designed this Mexico getaway for a retired couple, they covered the walls in a cream-hued paste named Corev to mimic the effect of artisanal stucco.
      The home was arranged around three courtyards, the largest and most central of which is host to a pool and hammock. Large windows and sliding doors face out to the courtyards, creating a sense of indoor-outdoor living.
      Find out more about Casa La Quinta ›
      Photo is by FRAM FotografíaCasa Bosque Sereno, Mexico, by Fábrica de Espacios
      Mexican firm Fábrica de Espacios built Casa Bosque Sereno in the Mexican city of Aguascalientes. Natural woods, terrazzo, handcrafted mosaics and concrete were used throughout the interior, which has an open-plan living arrangement.
      Large glazed doors let in the light, while a netted floor above the living area connects the ground floor level with a suspended movie area above.
      Find out more about Casa Bosque Sereno ›
      This is the latest in our series of lookbooks providing curated visual inspiration from Dezeen’s image archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks showcasing timber-clad bathrooms, light-filled glass extensions and exposed wooden floorboards.

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      David Thulstrup brings industrial colours and textures into Borough Yards office

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      The brick arches and warehouse buildings of London’s Borough Market informed the materials and furnishings of The Office Group’s latest workspace, designed by Copenhagen-based Studio David Thulstrup.

      Located at Borough Yards, the office forms part of a new retail development designed by architecture studio SPPARC in the spaces in and around an old railway viaduct.
      The colour palette takes cues from the surrounding brick architectureInterior designer David Thulstrup and his team designed the interiors to subtly match the colours and textures of the surroundings, using earthy shades, metal details and largely pattern-free surfaces.
      The ambition was to resonate with the industrial aesthetic, but to still create spaces that felt warm and comfortable.
      Details include tinted glass screens and colour-block rugsKey inspirations were the brick railway arches and the green glass market canopy, which are echoed in details that include high-gloss green wall surfaces and block-printed rugs.

      “I really enjoy when I get to connect myself to somewhere that has a sense of a place, and that has history that I can tap into, and then extract those essences into the project,” said Thulstrup.
      “To me, the brand DNA of The Office Group (TOG) is that they allow the architects to incorporate their own design philosophy into a project. I think that’s what I’ve succeeded with here,” he added.
      The building offers a range of different workspaces and meeting areasThulstrup has worked on a number of high-profile interior projects, including the Noma restaurant in Copenhagen.
      TOG at Borough Yards is the first space that he has designed for The Office Group, which has more than 50 workspaces across London and Germany.

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      The 4,700-square-metre workspace spans two buildings – a converted former warehouse and a new brick-clad block – and is organised over five floors.
      At its entrance sits a double-height lobby, framed by a large right-angled reception desk in brushed metal and a gently curving couch.
      The lobby features a brushed metal reception desk and high-gloss green wallsThis leads up to a range of workspaces and facilities, including private offices, flexible co-working spaces, meeting rooms, breakout areas, phone booths, an audio room and a Peloton workout studio.
      Colours vary subtly between spaces; some are dominated by brown and gold tones, while others work with monochrome shades of black and grey.
      The colour palette includes a range of soft grey and brown shadesThulstrup created several bespoke furniture and lighting designs, combining different wood tones with Kvadrat textiles.
      “I like the idea of working with custom-made objects, my own productions, others’ designs, even sometimes vintage pieces – melting these different levels together creates a really beautiful atmosphere,” said the designer.
      “I want to make sure that when people come back to this place after five years that they still feel it is relevant,” he continued. “It’s about creating an inviting, inclusive, quality-driven atmosphere, and also a place where people want to stay.”
      Some spaces are picked out in blackTOG at Borough Yards is the latest in a series of workspaces that The Office Group has unveiled since the pandemic, following 210 Euston Road by Universal Design Studio and Liberty House by SODA.
      The brand aims to develop a unique design for its spaces to reflect the character of their settings.
      David Thulstrup designed bespoke furniture for the projectNasim Koerting, head of design for The Office Group, said this latest offering “respects and responds to the rich architectural and industrial history of the area without being in thrall to it”.
      “We’ve created a space that takes inspiration from its surroundings, while serving the modern-day needs of the design- conscious workplace,” she said.
      Photography is by Ben Anders.

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      Green tiles fill renovated São Paulo apartment by Casulo

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      Green tilework in multiple rooms is contrasted with terracotta plaster at this São Paulo apartment, renovated for a couple by local studio Casulo.

      The 220-square-metre apartment was overhauled for friends of the designers, who made it clear that the space “should not have a minimalist atmosphere”.
      Renovations to the apartment included opening up the kitchen”Shortly after their wedding in early 2020, the couple bought an apartment at a closed-door auction, without knowing the actual status of the property,” Casulo partner Camila Abrahão told Dezeen. “On the first visit, we realised that the state of the apartment did not reflect its profile at all.”
      Therefore, the studio overhauled the interiors, keeping only the positions of the rooms and the wooden floor in the bedroom suite.
      Terracotta plaster was chosen to contrast the areas of greenThe most drastic improvements were made to the kitchen, which was previously subdivided into non-functional spaces including a small balcony with a barbecue.

      Casulo opened up the room to create a large space that integrates the grill, while a series of sliding, fluted glass panels were installed to close off the cooking area as desired.
      Furniture was sourced from various vintage stores in São PauloGreen tiles cover the floor, the sides of the central peninsula and the back wall. In contrast, a terracotta volume begins in the kitchen and wraps around to the entryway, concealing the powder room.
      “Almost all the references brought by [the client] had a green colour,” said Abrahão. “We brought the earth colour to balance and contrast it.”
      The green-tiled bar overlooks a view of the city’s skylineVarious shades of green are also used in the living area for the dining table, sofa and a tiled bar adjacent to the full-height windows that enjoy views of the skyline.
      Flooring in this social space was swapped for black slate, while the remaining walls and a masonry bench that connects to the enclosed balcony were painted white.

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      Although re-lacquered, the dining table was the only piece of furniture retained from the original apartment, because it was too heavy and cumbersome to remove.
      “The furniture was almost entirely extracted from antique dealers in the city of São Paulo and we combined these pieces with some of the contemporary design,” Abrahão said.
      The wood floor in the bedroom was one of the only elements retained during the renovationStandout vintage finds included the midcentury Wave Bank bench by Jorge Zalszupin and a 1970s Italian coffee table with striped cylindrical legs.
      In the bedroom suite, the same tiles from the bar were applied to the walls and tub in the bathroom, where the black slate flooring and fluted glass panels are also repeated.
      The same green tiles used for the bar cover the walls and tub in the bathroomApartment living is extremely common in São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city, and renovations there often involve injecting colour and personality into the homes.
      Examples include an interior filled with peach, green and purple for a fashion editor, and another with burnt pink ceilings in the bedroom.
      The photography is by Joana França.

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      Ten white bathrooms that are far from boring

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      Our latest lookbook explores contemporary takes on traditional white bathrooms, proving that monochrome doesn’t have to be monotonous.

      White bathroom interiors are an enduring household trend, typically chosen for being practical but also for their connotations of cleanliness.
      Yet, their simplicity is often seen as being sterile, traditional or devoid of design.
      The ten examples listed below challenge this notion, demonstrating that with the right choice of tiles, plants and layers of texture, a white bathroom can still be an inviting sanctuary.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks showcasing colourful staircases, living rooms with stone surfaces and light-filled glass extensions.

      Photo is by Maxime BockenThe Euclid Residence, Canada, by Ancerl Studio
      Wall lights, curtains and a framed print make the white bathroom at The Euclid Residence feel more like a living room than a purely practical space.
      Located off of the house’s main bedroom, the room also features a softly curved tub that grants its user views out onto an adjoining balcony.
      Find out more about The Euclid Residence ›
      Photo is by Fernando GuerraHouse in Fontinha, Portugal, by Manuel Aires Mateus
      To add visual interest to the clean-cut washroom at House in Fontinha, architect Manuel Aires Mateus embedded a bathtub within its floor.
      The level change is demarcated by polished concrete that also helps to break up the space. Beside it, a low-lying window introduces splashes of colour into the room.
      Find out more about House in Fontinha ›
      Photo is by Ben HoskingThe Melburnian Apartment, Australia, by Edition Office
      Skinny white tiles envelop the bathroom at The Melburnian Apartment, covering its curved walls, floor and walk-in shower that is hidden and accessed through a large opening.
      Designed by Edition Office, the tiles are teamed with a large mirror and a vanity cabinet that has a marbled finish and monolithic washbasins on top.
      Find out more about The Melburnian Apartment ›
      Photo is by Hey! CheeseXS House, Taiwan, by Phoebe Sayswow Architects
      Phoebe Sayswow Architects gave this white bathroom a graphic quality by using bright pink grout between its glazed white tiles instead of the traditional grey or white options.
      To add depth to the room, which is located in a small one-bedroom apartment in Taipei, a matching vanity unit projects from the wall. The space is finished with black bathroom products and a suitably-bold begonia maculata plant.
      Find out more about XS House ›
      Photo is by Christoph RokittaBerlin Mitte apartment, Germany, by Atheorem
      Local architect Atheorem brought a serene and ethereal quality to the wetroom of this apartment in Berlin using all-white finishes and minimal fittings.
      A pair of floor-to-ceiling curtains provide privacy for the owners when showering, while also adding a layer of texture and filtering soft natural light into the space.
      Find out more about Berlin Mitte apartment ›
      Photo is by Kevin ScottThe Portage Bay Float Home, USA, by Studio DIAA
      Studio DIAA used square tiles to create the all-white interior of this shower room, located in a floating house in Seattle’s Lake Union.
      Fixed with pale grey grout, the tiles bring a textured appearance to the room that contrasts with its smooth metal accessories. On sunny days, treetops framed through a skylight overhead cast shadows across their surface.
      Find out more about The Portage Bay Float Home ›
      Photo is by Luis ViegasCasa da Volta, Portugal, by Promontorio
      The deliberately simple interior of this ensuite washroom helps to draw attention to three large cactus plants in the white-walled courtyard outside.
      Maximising the sense of lightness and openness in the room, a large mirror lines one wall and the ceiling joists are left exposed overhead, painted white to match the rest of the space.
      Find out more about Casa da Volta ›
      Photo is by Shannon McGrathAlfred Street Residence, Australia, by Studio Four
      One of the most minimalist bathrooms on the list is this all-white interior designed by Studio Four as part of the Alfred Street Residence in Victoria.
      Large white tiles run across its floor and walls, framing a freestanding tub that is illuminated by a skylight above. To add an element of texture, a white-painted wooden stool sits in the corner.
      Find out more about Alfred Street Residence ›
      Photo is by José HeviaPalma Hideaway, Spain, by Mariana de Delás
      Plants, tiles and marble have been used to animate the white-walled bathroom at the Palma Hideaway, designed by Mariana de Delás in Mallorca.
      The floor is raised to accommodate a sunken bath on one side, which is lined with dark-green tiles that also feature elsewhere in the home – helping the room act as an extension to the living spaces.
      Find out more about Palma Hideaway ›
      Photo is by Rafael SoldiHillside Midcentury, USA, by SHED
      This spacious white bathroom and walk-in shower by SHED is sheathed in hundreds of tiny circular tiles and lit by a frosted-glass window that stretches from floor to ceiling.
      The size of the tiles and window help to emphasise the openness of the room, while wood elements and a potted plant help bring an element of cosiness.
      Find out more about Hillside Midcentury ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks showcasing colourful staircases, living rooms with stone surfaces and light-filled glass extensions.

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      Studio Modijefsky favours clean lines in renovation of Dutch dyke house

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      Amsterdam interior design firm Studio Modijefsky has created a contemporary family home inside of a local dijkhuis – a traditional Dutch dwelling set next to a dyke.

      Located in the north of Amsterdam, the house was originally built for a middle-class family in the 1800s. But the building suffered substantial fire damage while serving as a kindergarten in the 1980s and had to be completely rebuilt in the same style.
      Home Dijkhuis is a renovated dyke house in AmsterdamStudio Modijefsky was asked by the new owners to create an interior that would respect the building’s heritage while introducing modern touches.
      Spread across 260 square metres, the home features an entrance, living area and study on the same level as the dyke. A spacious kitchen, dining area and garden are set a level down at the back of the house, while four bedrooms occupy the first floor under the gabled roof.
      Its low timber-beam ceiling is left exposed in the kitchenThe Netherlands has a long history of building next to its vast network of dykes – the embankments stretching thousands of kilometres along its coastlines and riverbanks to protect the low-lying country from flooding.

      As these dykes raise the ground level, a dijkhuis is often split across storeys of different heights and lighting conditions, which creates both challenges and creative opportunities according to Studio Modijefsky.
      “To create an interior that fits the original architecture while freshening it up, the spatial qualities of each living area were assessed and the properties of height, light and each building structure and window shape were maximised,” explained the studio.
      A green corduroy sofa and a walnut cabinet dominate the loungeIn the downstairs kitchen and dining area, a low timber-beam ceiling creates an intimate space anchored by a large table, where the family can come together for meals or enjoy views over the garden through the wide French windows.
      In the kitchen, a terrazzo-topped island is complemented with dark wooden door fronts, a backlit glass display cabinet and terracotta tiles on the floor.
      Marble detailing features throughout the house in fireplaces and splashbacksUpstairs, on the level of the dyke, the house’s entrance hallway leads into a bright living room, which the design team describes as “the most lavish space in the house”.
      It features tall arched windows and a high curved ceiling with art deco ornaments, giving the room a spacious and welcoming feel.

      Rainforest foliage and mirrors feature inside Amsterdam bar by Studio Modijefsky

      The walls and ceilings are painted in three different hues of white, strategically placed to enhance the room’s architectural features.
      “In a room with so much natural light, darker colours could be used to dramatic effect such as on the dark herringbone floor,” said Studio Modijefsky. “But all eyes will here be drawn to a monolithic walnut cabinet, whose shape mirrors the windows opposite it.”
      A built-in bar is set in one corner of the loungeIn addition to the walnut cabinet, the room is furnished with an olive-green corduroy sofa and a built-in cocktail bar with a terrazzo top.
      Across the hallway is a toilet decorated with off-white tiles that are glossy on the walls and matt on the floor. Other furnishings include wooden plinths, a purple marble splashback and an oak-wood cabinet with brass details.
      The study, which doubles as a guest room, has built-in storage cabinets and an en-suite bathroom with travertine instead of marble detailing.
      The curved ceilings of the dijkhuis create a sense of being envelopedFour bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate toilet are squeezed onto the dijkhuis’s first floor. To create enough space for these living arrangements, the design team installed two dormer windows that run along two-thirds of the roof’s length.
      The floors and walls here are lighter compared to downstairs, with parts of the original beamed roof left exposed.
      Bathrooms on this floor feature rectangular tiles arranged in a herringbone pattern, which is echoed in the parquet of the bedrooms. In the corridors, the studio switched the pattern to straight planking in order to emphasise the vertical dimensions of the house.
      Four bedrooms are housed on the first floor under the home’s gabled roofStudio Modijefsky, which was founded by interior architect Esther Stam in 2009, has completed a number of projects in the Dutch capital in recent years.
      Among them is a travel-themed eatery with swampy purple ceilings and yellow-tiled walls that recall grassy meadows, as well as the renovation of a 119-year-old restaurant.
      The photography is by Maarten Willemstein. 

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      Frama designs apartment for filmmaker Albert Moya in Renaissance villa

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      Copenhagen design brand Frama has contrasted modern furnishings against dark wood panelling inside this hybrid apartment and workspace in Florence, which belongs to Spanish director Albert Moya.

      The self-contained residence occupies a number of rooms inside the Villa Medicea di Marignolle, a Rennaisance villa and estate nestled among the hills of Florence’s southwestern suburbs.
      Frama has furnished the Florence home of Albert MoyaThe building once belonged to the House of Medici – a powerful Italian banking family that achieved prominence in Florence in the 15th century – and was often frequented by Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei.
      Today, it is split into multiple apartments including Moya’s, which was renovated in the 1970s and consequently has a different feel and appearance compared to the more traditional parts of the villa.
      The brand introduced modern furnishings to contrast against the dark wood panellingMoya, who became known for his 2013 short film American Autumn, asked Frama to turn the space into a modern residence that encourages “artistic encounters” by offering spaces for living as well as for hosting small events and collaborative workshops.

      “I teamed up with Frama to create a studio, a space acting as a school where artists can meet students, a place where everyone can learn something new, absorb knowledge and exchange ideas,” he explained.
      “There is a natural interaction between the interior architecture, Frama’s universe and each selected piece. It is a harmonious, unified and balanced approach.”
      Touches of stainless steel and aluminium help to brighten the interiorDespite the need for introducing “contemporary comforts”, Moya wanted the final design to respect the building’s heritage.
      As a result, the Frama team didn’t make any structural changes and didn’t mount anything on the walls in order to preserve the warm wood panelling that was introduced as part of the renovation.
      Instead, understated furniture, lighting and textiles from the brand’s collection were brought in to style the flat, using a simple material palette of wood, cork, marble, stainless steel and aluminium.

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      Apart from Moya’s own bedroom, the apartment encompasses a kitchen and studio space, a living room, a second bathroom and two mezzanines – one housing a gym and the other a guest room.
      The interior is designed to encourage socialisation, connection and meaningful conversations between the filmmaker and his guests.
      For this purpose, it features two different kinds of workspaces: a quiet area in the kitchen designed for independent work during the mornings and more social areas in the living room and on the mezzanines for gathering in the afternoon.
      Frama made no structural changes and left all walls untouched”The residence will allow the creative mind to wander in solitude or in relation to others,” said Frama.
      “Albert seeks to explore silence and spaciousness and, at the same time, to experience a non-conforming living studio where focus, imagination, expressiveness and mindfulness are free flowing.”
      The apartment looks out at the estate’s cypress treesFrama is a multi-disciplinary brand that creates everything from homeware to furniture, lighting, scents and skincare, all the way up to entire interiors projects.
      Previously, the company has designed a Beirut concept store with limewashed surfaces and simple concrete fixtures, as well as a collection of fabrics made from biodegradable materials such as algae and terracotta.
      The photography is by Teodora Kaolchagova and Fredrik Aartun.

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