Mork-Ulnes Architects reinterpret traditional Norwegian cabin typology with the Mylla – a compact, yet expansive cottage in the woods Oslo-based firm Mork-Ulnes Architects has recently completed Mylla, a compact yet expansive 84-square meter cabin north of Oslo in the Norwegian forest. Though planning regulations required a gable roof, Mylla splits the gable in half to create four …
Perspective sits down with one of the world’s most celebrated architects, Sir Terry Farrell, to talk about his views on Hong Kong’s accidental planning, his relationship with Nicholas Grimshaw – and his role in helping spies come in from the cold For someone in Hong Kong to celebrate his mastery of urbanism, Sir Terry Farrell …
Casa C+ in Madrid is the embodiment of an innovative approach to the division of function Situated next to a golf course and offering excellent views of the mountains, Casa C+, in Madrid, has been designed for a former Microsoft executive. Nestled in a luxury compound and comprising an internal area of 1,300sqm, the house …
Maxime Dautresme’s company A Work of Substance has injected renewed excitement into the Hong Kong boutique hotel landscape with The Fleming, offering a quintessential cruise through 1970s design and a clever exploration of the city’s nautical nostalgia Maxime Dautresme is sitting at a table in Osteria Marzia, the Italian eatery at The Fleming, Hong Kong. …
Set on the beautiful Lebanese coastline at Mounsef, Villa Kali makes the most of its stunning beachfront location by maximising sight lines to the ocean Designed by Blankpage Architects and Karim Nader Studio, Villa Kali is set on the coast of Lebanon in the town of Mounsef, just north of Beirut. The site, with its …
Juan Pablo Molyneux’s signature blend of creativity and reverence for history have won him a host of high-profile clients Pablo Picasso once said, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist”. Chi lean-born American interior designer Juan Pablo Molyneux is a man who abides by this dictum, known for his opulent schemes …
Shenzhen Design Society, the first museum of its kind in China, aims to examine the broader definition of the creative process When Shenzhen’s Design Society opens this year, China will finally have its first design museum. Except, strictly speaking, it won’t be a museum. “We call it a society and not a museum because it …
Young Dutch hospitality brand citizenM debuts in Asia with citizenM Taipei North Gate, its 11th hotel to date Since its inception in Amsterdam in 2008, citizenM has been revolutionising the traditional hospitality by infusing its core DNA – contemporary design, easy accessibility, cutting-edge technology and art-inspired communal area – all in an affordable price into …