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      Ten residential interiors that are refreshed by splashes of blue

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      The interiors of a guesthouse, micro apartment and beachfront home are among those linked together in this lookbook by their pronounced use of the colour blue.

      Blue is a cool-toned colour that helps to create both invigorating and serene interior design schemes, depending on the chosen shade.
      From richly pigmented ultramarine – as seen in the work of artist Yves Klein – to understated cobalt and denim shades and playful sky blue, there is a vast spectrum of colourations for designers to select from.
      The following projects see blue used to freshen up a range of domestic spaces, from kitchens to living areas and bedrooms.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring barn conversions with distinctive interiors and bedrooms containing blocky platform beds.

      Photo is by Francesca PeraniUrban Cabin, Italy, by Francesca Perani
      Blue-painted storage compartments are concealed by hinged lids in this micro apartment designed by architect Francesca Perani.
      The richly saturated colour also picks out details in other areas of the space – such as window edges and a slither of one wall – and adds contrast in the otherwise warm-toned, neutral space, which is lined with oriented strand board.
      Find out more about Urban Cabin ›
      Photo is by José HeviaCasa A12, Spain, by Lucas y Hernández-Gil
      Spanish studio Lucas y Hernández Gil concealed a small bathroom within a blue corrugated pod in the basement of this apartment in Madrid, which has a striped appearance when reflecting light from two large windows.
      The floor-to-ceiling structure is the only permanent fixture in the white-painted space, which is otherwise scantly furnished, allowing it to take centre stage while serving a functional purpose.
      Find out more about Casa A12 ›
      Photo is by Paolo FuscoRetroscena, Italy, by La Macchina Studio
      An arched doorway with an extruded, tunnel-like surround, both painted deep blue, creates a portal between the kitchen and bedroom in this Rome apartment by architecture office La Macchina Studio.
      The graphic feature was combined with blue accents in other areas of the flat, including a sofa and a sideboard in the living area as well as a moody bathroom with dark blue walls.
      Find out more about Retroscena ›
      Photo is by Tim Van de VeldeB&B Entrenous, Belgium, by Atelier Janda Vanderghote
      Dusky cobalt kitchen cabinets are among the bespoke blue structures installed during the renovation of this historic house in Ghent by local studio Atelier Janda Vanderghote.
      The colour features to some degree in most areas of the building, which now serves as a guesthouse. It was chosen in order to tie the wider material palette together, which combines concrete, terrazzo and wood.
      Find out more about B&B Entrenous ›
      Photo is by The Fishy ProjectThane apartment, India, by The Act of Quad
      The inside of an arched, wall-mounted drinks cabinet is finished in a deep royal blue in this Indian apartment by local studio The Act of Quad.
      Other details picked out in the colour are light fixtures, chairs, decor pieces and hemispherical wooden balls that are dotted around on furnishings, all of which add a sense of dynamism in the otherwise neutrally decorated spaces.
      Find out more about Thane apartment ›
      Photo is by Rasmus HjortshøjThe Author’s House, Denmark, by Sleth
      The open-plan living area of this Danish cabin features a centrally-placed chimney stack rendered with dark blue paint.
      Architecture and landscape design office Sleth chose the shade to create playful friction with the rest of the gabled space, which is lined with Douglas fir planks.
      Find out more about Sleth ›
      Photo is by Marcela GrassiLoft in Poblenou, Spain, by NeuronaLab
      Barcelona-based architecture office NeuronaLab added a sky blue multipurpose volume to this loft apartment in the city’s Poblenou neighbourhood.
      Its light aquamarine exterior is made up of recycled cellulose panels and houses storage as well as a staircase leading to a mezzanine.
      Find out more about Loft in Poblenou ›
      Photo is courtesy of Ater ArchitectsEGR Apartment, Ukraine, by Ater Architects
      Electric blue floor-to-ceiling curtains were used in place of partition walls in this Kyiv apartment designed by Ukrainian studio Ater Architects.
      The drapery creates a consistent dramatic presence throughout the interior, and is offset by the otherwise neutral colour and material palette, which includes stone, wooden floorboards and concrete.
      Find out more about EGR Apartment ›
      Photo by Dave WheelerBalmoral Blue House, Australia, by Esoteriko
      Interiors studio Esoteriko layered many shades of blue in this monochromatic bedroom, which gives the Balmoral Blue House its name.
      A navy blue Componibili storage unit by Kartell acts as a bedside table and sits against a backdrop of cerulean-hued walls, creating a peaceful yet visually striking space.
      Find out more about Balmoral Blue House ›
      Photo is by Megan TaylorForest Hill house, UK, by 2LG Studio
      Concealed within a built-in cupboard, a workstation finished in an invigorating shade of dark blue creates contrast in this pastel-toned kitchen by London design practice 2LG Studio.
      Nearby, a square picture window is flanked above and below by azure-tinted semicircular mirrors, adding another blue feature to the space.
      Find out more about Forest Hill house ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring barn conversions with distinctive interiors and bedrooms containing blocky platform beds.

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      Jolie creates temporary restaurant with “aesthetic and sensory” materials in Frankfurt

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      Interior design studio Jolie has completed The Nest restaurant with lime-wash walls and natural materials that is designed to be relocated in five years time.

      Set above an underground car park in Frankfurt, the restaurant was designed for future relocation using modular construction and lightweight materials to minimise its impact on the site as well as maximise material reuse.
      The temporary restaurant will operate for five years”The temporary nature of The Nest had a significant influence on its design, guiding many key decisions to ensure sustainability, flexibility, and minimal environmental impact,” Jolie founder Franky Rousell told Dezeen.
      “The need to keep the structure lightweight, due to its location above a car park, meant that every material was chosen not only for its aesthetic and sensory qualities but also for its weight.”
      Lime-wash walls and natural materials decorate the spaceThe restaurant has a bright dining area lined with wooden tables and chairs fronted by full-height glazing.

      A bar, with a curved counter that wraps around an oversized column, divides the space and is lined with a raised seating area.
      Hues of red, green and brown are used throughout the interiorLime-wash paint, glossy laminates and plastered walls line the tactile interior. Hues of red, green and brown permeate the space and are set off by neutral-toned ceilings, floors and furnishings.
      “The tactile elements are designed to evoke comfort and luxury,” Rousell said.
      “Surfaces like cool pink marble at the bar and natural wood and soft textiles in the outdoor lounge area invite touch and contribute to a relaxed yet refined environment.”

      Olivier Delannoy creates mirrored “English garden” for Daroco Soho restaurant

      A curved motif is repeated throughout the space, with two rounded seating areas nestled into individual corners and complete with plush cushions.
      Doorways, shelving units and countertops are similarly finished with rounded edges.
      A curved motif is repeated throughout the restaurantSituated behind the main restaurant is a separate kitchen area that runs along the length of the structure.
      Meanwhile, an external wooden patio backed with greenery provides additional seating sheltered by parasols at the restaurant’s front.
      Additional seating is provided outdoorsJolie is an interior design studio based in the UK founded by Rousell in 2017.
      Other restaurant interiors recently featured on Dezeen include a London restaurant that balances steel and mirrors with wood and leather and a New York restaurant with a buttery yellow interior.
      The photography is by Billy Bolton.

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      Burdifilek applies “quiet colour palette” to Entourage superyacht

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      Canadian design studio Burdifilek chose delicate blue-hued furnishings for the Entourage superyacht, which features minimalist interiors created to blend in with “the azure sea beyond”.

      Constructed with an aluminium superstructure by naval architect Damien Yachting, the 63-metre-long vessel features interior design by Burdifilek – a Toronto-based studio.
      Burdifilek designed the interiors for the Entourage superyachtSpread over four decks, the yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests and 13 crew members and includes floor-to-ceiling glazing for maximum interior light.
      Central to the main deck is an open-plan living room with fumed oak skirting that doubles as chunky window seats designed for taking in the ocean views.
      The vessel is spread over four decksBurdifilek dressed this living space with a snaking, blue-tinged sofa and a pewter-toned carpet to create an overall look that the studio described as “understated luxury”.

      “A quiet colour palette with subtle textures was chosen to play off the reflectivity of the surrounding ocean,” Burdifilek co-founder Diego Burdi told Dezeen.
      A blue chrome and resin coffee table features in the main “stateroom” bedroomThe main deck’s “stateroom” suite follows a similar design. A blue chrome and resin coffee table was positioned next to a powdery slate-coloured curved sofa, while the walls and floors were also finished in delicate grey hues.
      “The azure sea beyond the window serves as a backdrop to the pastel, blue-toned furnishings, resulting in an interplay of diverse textures, transparency, and varying degrees of sheen,” explained Burdifilek.
      The sundeck includes a jacuzziAbove the main deck, the sun deck includes a jacuzzi and bar as well as lounge space and open sunbathing area, while the bridge deck just below features similarly designed living spaces and an outdoor dining area – all defined by minimal interiors.
      Created to resemble “an unravelling ribbon coming down from above”, a leather-upholstered stairwell leads to the lower deck.
      The leather-upholstered stairwell was designed to resemble “an unravelling ribbon”This level holds the staff quarters and four guest bedrooms characterised by space-saving, drop-down side tables and all-velvet chairs.
      The bedrooms feature slanted, half-wall skins to add “cosy” texture to their interiors.
      A sauna and sleek gym also characterise the lower deck and add to Entourage’s “quiet confidence,” explained Burdi.

      Piero Lissoni brings his minimal style to Sanlorenzo yachts

      “During our research process, we visited many yachts,” reflected the designer.
      “While experiencing the outdoor scenery on a vessel, we realised the importance of creating a considered and edited interior design language for the end users to fully appreciate the beauty of the surrounding nature.”
      Half-wall skins add to the “cosy” texture of the lower-deck bedroomsFounded by Burdi and Paul Filek in 1997, Burdifilek has previously completed projects ranging from the “zen-like” interiors for a Seoul department store and a Toronto home with carved French limestone and rolling glass doors.
      The photography is by Guillaume Plisson.
      Project credits:
      Interior design: BurdifilekExterior design: Espen OeinoNaval architecture: Damen Yachting

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      Gisbert Pöppler creates own office and showroom inside former Berlin bookshop

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      An old bookshop in Berlin is now home to the studio of architecture and interior design practice Gisbert Pöppler, which incorporates the building’s grand arched doorways and other original features.

      The office is situated on Karl Marx Allee, a major boulevard lined with buildings designed in the socialist classicism architectural style of the 1950s.
      Staff desks in the Gisbert Pöppler office sit near the building’s entranceGisbert Pöppler’s workspace had previously been located in Berlin’s Kreuzberg neighbourhood, set above a row of nightclubs.
      “We had an amazing view of the city up there and enjoyed being in the midst of it all,” the practice told Dezeen.
      Archways offer views of the showroom at the building’s rear”We outgrew our space though and coincidently our landlords decided to completely renovate and add-on to the building, so we would have had to leave for a while anyway,” the studio added. “This was when we discovered that the former bookstore was available.”

      The bookstore had been left in a “depressing” state.
      But as soon as the Gisbert Pöppler team moved in, they sought to find ways to transform it into an efficient office and show space for their range of furnishings and textiles, all while preserving the site’s original features like its arched doorways and terrazzo flooring.
      Furnishings are displayed on carpeted platformsA formal work area with desks and computers has been created directly beside the office’s entrance, allowing staff to greet and interact with visitors as they walk in.
      Shelving here that originally stored books now holds material samples, image mood boards and other project-related paraphernalia.
      Meetings can be held in the next room along, which is centred by Gisbert Pöppler’s reflective aluminium Cherry table.
      The office’s literature corner has been painted bright pinkThen follows the showroom, where pieces are displayed on purple carpeted platforms that the practice created in collaboration with Swiss rug makers Rückstuhl.
      “Preservation regulations were intense for this place, so our solutions are somewhat unconventional,” the practice said. “We built platforms to define spaces and solve technical situations without harming the building’s fabric.”
      Hanging utensils decorate the office’s kitchenTwo further spaces branch off from here: a conference area for larger staff gatherings, and a “literature corner” filled with inspirational reading material.
      Unlike the rest of the office, which is painted an icy-blue shade, this corner has been completed in a vivid pink hue to offset the lack of natural light in this area.
      A dresser in the kitchen contains porcelain handed down from Pöppler’s grandmotherAdditionally, there’s a kitchen on-site where staff can prepare and eat their meals at lunchtime, featuring simple white cabinetry and hanging utensils.
      To one side of the room stands an ornate dresser, restored by Gisbert Pöppler’s eponymous founder as a young man. Inside, the cabinet is filled with an array of Meissen porcelain tableware collected by his grandmother.
      There’s also a basement where the practice keeps more materials and client orders before they’re shipped out.
      More materials and furnishings are stored in the office’s basementGisbert Pöppler has worked on a number of residential projects around Berlin.
      One such example is an apartment in the city’s Mitte borough, designed to be like a “tailor-made suit” with one-off furnishings and bespoke fixtures that suit the owner’s particular needs.

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      PGM Arquitectura adds garden suites to César Pelli skyscraper in Mexico City

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      Local studio PGM Arquitectura has completed a series of garden suites on top of the podium of the St Regis hotel skyscraper in Mexico City, originally designed by Argentine-American architect César Pelli.

      Hotel chain St Regis brought on PGM Arquitectura to refresh the interiors of the skyscraper in Reforma, one of the city’s central business districts. The studio had previously carried out designs for the hotel’s restaurant.
      PGM Arquitectura has completed terrace suites on a César Pelli-designed hotelThe 150-metre-tall César Pelli-designed skyscraper was completed in 2008 but the team at St Regis found that its interiors had become dated. The hotel wanted to update them to keep pace with the growing tourist industry in the city.
      The skyscraper has a fourth-floor podium, after which the glass-clad spiral structure steps back and continues its climb toward the sky.
      The fourth floor now houses a large suite and several smaller ones with jacuzzisPGM Arquitectura founder Patricio García Muriel told Dezeen that this was the best place to demonstrate the potential of the hotel’s interiors, which the studio plans to completely revamp in the next few years.

      “There was a rooftop on the fourth floor, which was horrible,” he said. “Those rooms on the fourth floor were the worst in the hotel.”
      Steel pergolas provide shadeThe studio transformed the eight suites on that level, turning the rooftop into garden terraces for guests.
      The largest suite, the two-bedroom Caroline Astor Garden Terrace Suite, now wraps around nearly a quarter of the building and comes complete with an elevated infinity pool.
      Before construction commenced, PGM Arquitectura had to carry out a full structural analysis to determine that the terrace could hold the massive pool without altering the exterior of the iconic Mexico City tower.

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      “It’s a very solid building,” said García Muriel. “It has sustained through all the major earthquakes in Mexico.”
      All of the suites include pergola and privacy screens made from stacked pale-coloured bricks to shield guests from onlookers in the surrounding tall buildings, especially on the side facing the denser areas of Reforma.
      The other side has terraces that are “much more open”, according to García Muriel.
      The Yabu Pushelberg interiors were left relatively unchangedInside the suites, PGM Arquitectura stuck mostly with the scheme used for the original interiors by Canadian studio Yabu Pushelberg, keeping the lilac and white hues of the walls.
      However, the studio swapped out the carpet that had lined most of the floors – a move it plans on continuing for the rest of the hotel. Details in the rooms and throughout the PGM Arquitectura-designed spaces were informed by the Mexican landscape, with tactile surfaces, gold finishes and colourful wall hangings.
      Details were informed by Mexican landscapesThe terrace serve to create a kind of “oasis” in the bustling city, García Muriel said.
      “You can get away from the city, with it still being there,” he said. “You’re in the city surrounded by buildings, but you’re in an outside protected area with a lot of privacy.”
      Pelli’s studio Pelli Clarke & Partners recently completed a similarly shaped skyscraper in the southern part of the city, which is now the tallest skyscraper in Mexico City.
      The photography is courtesy of St Regis Mexico City. 

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      Eight decadent living rooms with 1970s-style furnishings

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      For our latest lookbook, we’ve collected eight living rooms that incorporate retro 1970s-style fittings and decorative accessories to create decadent textured interiors with rich, vivid colours.

      The nostalgic interiors, which range from a townhouse in Cork to an apartment in São Paulo, highlight a number of lavish designs that embrace each individual occupier’s love for mid-century extravagance.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring tactile interiors with natural materials and coloured, patterned bathrooms.
      Photo by Michael SinclairHelios 710, UK, by Bella Freud and Maria Speake
      This lavish London penthouse apartment, designed by architect Piercy & Company with interiors by creative duo Bella Freud and Retrouvius co-founder Maria Speake, is situated in the former site of BBC Television Centre.

      Looking to the glamour of the 1970s, the pair decked out Helios 710 in striking hues. The living space features glossy black sofas with contrasting burnt orange seat cushions and an emerald-green carpet.
      Find out more about Helios 710 ›
      Photo by Félix Dol MaillotUnivers Uchronia, France, by Julien Sebban
      Oversized flower-shaped cushions and gaudy low-slung coffee tables anchor this predominantly pink Paris apartment, designed and owned by Uchronia founder Julien Sebban.
      This interior captures the eclectic essence of the Uchronia architecture and interiors studio, and is defined by bold shapes, loud colours and shiny reflective surfaces.
      Find out more about Univers Uchronia ›
      Photo by Pedro VannucchiOscar Freire apartment, Brazil, by Claudia Bresciani and Júlia Risi
      Reconfigured for a São Paulo-based illustrator, this open-plan space suited to both living and working utilises signature hallmarks of 1970s interiors.
      Architects Claudia Bresciani and Júlia Risi incorporated black-and-white geometric flooring and orange-hued furniture to bring light to the newly integrated kitchen, lounge and studio.
      Find out more about this Oscar Freire apartment ›
      Photo by Ruth Maria MurphyLovers Walk, Ireland, by Kingston Lafferty Design
      Blue velvet sofas and a green swirly book-matched marble wall characterise the living room of this renovated Cork family townhouse, originally built in the 1970s.
      Danish designer Verner Panton’s playful shape and strong clashing colour works informed Dublin studio Kingston Lafferty Design.
      Find out more about Lovers Walk ›
      Photo by Francis MaraisMossel Bay home, South Africa, by Yvette van Zyl
      Creating a home for herself and her husband in the seaside town of Mossel Bay, South Africa, architect Yvette van Zyl used a curved, sculptural approach for the tactile 1970s-style interior design.
      Alongside custom-framed glass louvres and paper lanterns, orange seating once again completes this modernist-informed space.
      Find out more about this Mossel Bay home ›
      Photo by Mariell Lind HansenZero House, UK, by Ben Garrett and Rae Morris
      Recording artists Ben Garrett and Rae Morris honoured their home’s mid-century roots with a dark red and brown colour palette paying nod to director Stanley Kubrick’s films, whose credits include 1971’s A Clockwork Orange and 1980’s The Shining.
      Other period details include a geometric maze-patterned rug and reeded 1970s-style glass, which was used for some of the home’s windows.
      Find out more about Zero House ›

      Club Unseen, Italy, by Studiopepe
      During Milan design week in 2018, Studiopepe opened a temporary private venue in a 19th-century warehouse – creating an immersive installation across seven distinct rooms.
      Combining graphic shapes, grid patterns, pastels and metallic finishes, three chic living spaces aimed to capture the spirit of 1970s nightclubs.
      Find out more about Club Unseen ›
      Photo by Mariell Lind HansenPrimrose Hill townhouse, UK, by Studio Hagen Hall
      Before Zero House’s Kubrick-inspired transformation, architecture office Studio Hagen Hall adopted a 1970s California modernism approach for the north London townhouse’s prior refurbishment.
      This open living area showcased classic 1970s materials, from a raised conversation platform of bespoke velvet sofas with hidden storage to a custom-made elm recess.
      Find out more about this Primrose Hill townhouse ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring tactile interiors with natural materials and coloured, patterned bathrooms.

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      ACME and BWM design adaptable interiors for MM:NT apartment hotel

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      Modular furniture, app-operated doors and a self-serve bar are among the experimental ideas being trialled at MM:NT, a mini-hotel in Berlin that will constantly evolve in response to feedback from guests.

      Australian hotel group TFE Hotels worked with design strategist Philippa Wagner to develop the concept for a compact apartment hotel featuring interiors by architecture firms ACME and BWM that will operate in an ongoing beta mode.
      MM:NT is an experimental hotel in BerlinThe hotel operators describe MM:NT Berlin Lab as “a first of its kind mini-hotel laboratory, allowing guests to shape their own stay and actively change hospitality trends”.
      Occupying a renovated building in Berlin’s Hackescher Markt, the hotel has six standalone bedrooms and several shared spaces including a lounge in the foyer and a kitchen with a self-pour bar, all of which guests can access without the need for on-site personnel.
      The hotel has a self-service barInstead, guests use a concierge smartphone app to check in, check out and communicate with staff. The app also unlocks doors at the touch of a button and provides access to secure storage throughout the hotel.

      ACME was the lead interior designer for the project, working on the communal areas and four of the bedrooms, while Austrian architecture office BWM designed room 00.02. The rooms range in size from 11 to 28 square metres and are intended to act as prototypes for use across future locations.
      Lockers can be accessed via an appThe remaining bedroom 00.03 was created by project partner and fittings manufacturer Häfele to showcase furniture and digital technologies aimed at personalising the guest experience and enhancing operational efficiency.
      MM:NT’s design sought to optimise the compact spaces and create the most convenient experience for guests, whether they choose to spend time in their rooms or the public areas.
      In keeping with the hotel’s focus on reducing resource consumption, these spaces are furnished with vintage items or products made with recycled materials.
      ACME designed most of the bedroomsACME’s design for the bedrooms aims to create a sense of a home away from home, using a palette of tactile materials to bring layered texture to the compact spaces.
      “Calm, uncluttered spaces are essential to the MM:NT Berlin Lab experience,” said studio director Friedrich Ludewig.
      “Modular construction and using natural and recycled materials were essential to creating this. Compact rooms with smart storage solutions and built-in features to make the most of the available square metres.”

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      ACME also designed the communal spaces at MM:NT Berlin Lab, which include a snug with an area for lockers containing additional amenities that help to reduce clutter in the rooms.
      A multipurpose lounge space called The Counter allows guests to serve themselves coffee and sandwiches during the day, and drinks including locally sourced beers and wines in the evening.
      A co-working area beside the bar features a bespoke table made by materials design and manufacturer Smile Plastics. The table is surrounded by chairs designed by Snøhetta and manufactured using recycled ocean plastic.
      BWM designed one of the Middle roomsGuests at MM:NT can have groceries, laundry and meals delivered to secure lockers housed in an area called The Hub that can be controlled via the hotel’s app.
      The hotel offers three different room types, defined as Little, Middle and Big. The smallest rooms contain a double bed, shower room and modular storage, with the middle size adding a compact kitchenette.
      The smallest room takes up just 11 square metres and was designed by ACME to feel cosy and uncluttered. The sleeping area is wrapped in wood panelling and features smart lighting that can be adjusted throughout the day.
      Mint green details feature in the kitchenViennese studio BWM designed one of the Middle rooms, which features pull-out seating and foldable wall panels that enhance the adaptability of the 19-square-metre space.
      The hotel’s only Big room measures 28 square metres and is designed as a mini apartment, with a small kitchen and open-plan living and dining area. A fold-out bed provides space for an additional guest.
      Materials that recur throughout the guest rooms include bamboo flooring, recycled tiles and birch veneer furniture. The bathrooms feature Durat sinks made from post-industrial plastic waste and Foresso worktops made using waste generated from furniture production.
      Green tiles also feature in some of the bathroomsMM:NT Berlin Lab launched with a two-month experiment where guests stayed for free and were asked to provide feedback on the hotel’s rooms, services, atmosphere and ethos.
      The hotel will begin taking bookings in summer 2024 but will continue to operate in “beta mode”, with comments from guests helping to shape the spaces and service offering.
      Founded in London in 2007, ACME’s previous projects include a shopping centre wrapped in a latticed concrete facade and a modern family home that references a traditional Kentish oast house.

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      Eight bedrooms with decorative platform beds

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      Our latest lookbook features bedrooms where raised platform beds add a stylish touch, ranging from a solid concrete bed in a home in Mexico to a sculptural wooden bed in a Tokyo flat.

      Often used in minimalist and brutalist interiors, platform beds with no clearance underneath have a monolithic feel that can really create a statement in pared-back interiors.
      Also among the examples below are a pale pastel-green bed in a Stockholm apartment and a bed in a Sydney cottage with a bath for a bedhead.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring kitchens with natural and tactile materials and colourful patterned bathrooms.
      Photo is by Tomooki KengakuHiroo Residence, Japan, by Keiji Ashizawa

      Located in Tokyo’s central Hiroo neighbourhood, this apartment was designed to underline the quality of light in the interior and features wooden furniture that was specially designed for the home.
      In the bedroom, two matching wooden platform beds sit against wooden wall panels, adding a sculptural feel to the room.
      Find out more about Hiroo Residence ›
      Photo is by Gavin GreenFisherman’s Cottage, Australia, by Studio Prineas
      Studio Prineas added a three-storey concrete extension to a 19th-century fisherman’s cottage in Sydney that overlooks the harbour.
      A platform bed sits in one of the home’s bedrooms and has a solid stone bath at its end, which doubles as a bedhead. Its marble design contrasts with a wooden shelf underneath and matches the green colour of the bedding.
      Find out more about Fisherman’s Cottage ›
      Photo is by Gareth HackerHighbury House, UK, by Daytrip
      A cosy grey velvet platform bed adds to the tactile feel of this bedroom in Highbury, London, which was designed by local studio Daytrip.
      Integrated storage and simple, blocky furniture in muted colours create an uncluttered, calm atmosphere in the room.
      Find out more about Highbury House ›
      Photo is by Rupert McKelvieHolly Water Cabin, UK, by Out of the Valley
      A mono-pitched roof and sliding doors are among the features of this wooden cabin that opens up to an English farm.
      The wooden theme continues inside, where the material was used for the floors, part of the walls and a raised wooden bed, which sits at one end and has views out over the countryside.
      Find out more about Holly Water Cabin ›

      Hidden Tints, Sweden, by Note Design Studio
      Pastel colours decorate the walls in this Stockholm flat by local practice Note Design Studio, which has a platform bed positioned as a centrepiece in the bedroom.
      Its sage colour matches the pale green walls, while its simple shape is complemented by a sculptural lamp in black steel.
      Find out more about Hidden Tints ›
      Photo by Rory GardinerHoliday home, Mexico, by Ludwig Godefroy
      Inside this brutalist cube-shaped Mexico house, designer Ludwig Godefroy continued the concrete theme from the home’s exterior. The material was used not just to cover walls and floors but also to form a built-in platform bed.
      Sat beneath one of the house’s asymmetrically cut-out windows, the bed matches the rest of the building, creating a coherent and pared-back interior.
      Find out more about the holiday home ›
      Photo by Denilson Machado of MCA EstúdioHygge Studio, Brazil, by Melina Romano
      Named for the Danish word used to describe a sense of cosiness and contentment, Hygge Studio in São Paulo features plenty of tactile details that give it a sense of warmth.
      In the bedroom, a rust-red platform bed has a clever headboard that also holds a practical shelf for books and a bedside lamp.
      Find out more about Hygge Studio ›
      Photo by Sergio López courtesy of Grupo HabitaCîrculo Mexicano, Mexico, by Ambrosi Etchegaray
      Architecture studio Ambrosi Etchegaray referenced Shaker style for this Mexican hotel, which has contemporary, minimalist bedrooms.
      Here, plinths form seating and shelving as well as comfy platform beds topped with beige-coloured linens that match the white walls.
      Find out more about Cîrculo Mexicano ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring kitchens with natural and tactile materials and colourful patterned bathrooms.

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