Jonathan Leijonhufvud

Terraced Courtyard / Team BLDG

October 16, 2023

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Architects: Team BLDG
Area: 2033 m²
Year: 2023
Professionals: TEAM_BLDG

Shanfeng Academy / OPEN Architecture

May 10, 2023

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Architects: OPEN Architecture
Area: 13676 m²
Year: 2023
Professionals: OPEN Architecture, Z'scape, JH Theatre Architecture Design Consulting Company, Gradient Lighting Design Co., Ltd.

Upper Cloister in Aranya Golden Mountain / Atelier Deshaus

January 13, 2023

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Architects: Atelier Deshaus
Area: 615 m²
Year: 2022

Lee’s Residence in Pu’er / Zhaoyang Architects

September 08, 2022

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Architects: Zhaoyang Architects
Area: 1124 m²
Year: 2017
Professionals: Beijing Kalin Architectural Design Co. Ltd., Suzao Architecture

Trends Always Come Back: Retro Aesthetics with Modern Materials

May 19, 2022

As transitory as trends may be, they always have a way of coming back. We see it all the time in fashion, with clothing pieces we thought were long gone coming back in style and reconquering the market. Interior design is no exception. Although this century has set the ideal on subtle sophistication and simplicity – with white surfaces, clean lines and slick gloss finishes –, bold retro enhancements are reviving in residential and commercial interiors. Whether in the form of vibrant colored walls, floors with intricate geometric patterns or vintage-looking furniture pieces, there seems to be a renewed appreciation for design elements inspired by trends from the second half of the 1900s, particularly from the 50s to the 80s.

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Yunlong Mountain Meditation Hotel / gad

May 16, 2022

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Architects: gad
Area: 6000 m²
Year: 2022
Professionals: ZSD, Shanghai Jinse Garden Landscape Design Firm Limited Partnership

Beans and Beams: 17 Projects that Explore the Design Elements of Coffee Shops

April 13, 2022

Coffee shops have always been popular gathering spaces among coffee lovers, but with the rise of remote working, especially post-pandemic, they have become a hotspot for remote workers and students as well. One of the many reasons why they are such a popular hangout spot, other than the fact that they serve one of the most globally-adored drinks, is because of their well-designed interior spaces that promote comfort, relaxation, and productivity simultaneously. After all, it's always been said that architects and coffee go hand in hand. In this interior focus, we explore how different design elements shape the user experience of a coffee shop, and look at how architects have employed them through 17 examples.

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BASAO Tea Lounge / NORM Architects

March 24, 2022

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Architects: NORM Architects
Year: 2021

New Interiors: Hotels Elevating Hospitality Design for Travel

March 17, 2022

Hotels are a hub for commerce, transportation and culture. Today, interior designers are redefining hospitality spaces to accommodate new forms of travel, communication and rest. From historic renovations to contemporary ground-up hotels, these projects center around leisure and memorable guest experiences. In turn, they express brand identity to rethink what interior design and hospitality will be in the future.

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Black Star Pastry Shanghai Flagship Store / Linehouse

January 24, 2022

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Architects: Linehouse
Area: 380 m²
Year: 2021
Professionals: Studio Illumine, UAP, Studio Ongarato / Noritake

Best Architectural Projects of 2021

December 22, 2021

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More than 5000 new projects published throughout 2021 make ArchDaily the largest online architecture library in the world. ArchDaily Curatorial Team researches, contacts offices, prepares, and delivers the built projects in the world on a daily basis, with the objective of providing inspiration, knowledge, and tools to our users who take part in the creation of better built environments.

The Comeback of Retro Design Trends in Modern Bathrooms

December 21, 2021

Even though white minimalism remains the norm, retro trends are making a serious comeback in modern bathroom designs, with homeowners incorporating pops of color, classic fixtures, and patterned surfaces. Despite often being static and traditional spaces in homes, bathrooms have certainly undergone significant transformations throughout the years. While those of the outspoken 1970s brought vibrant colors like avocado green and mustard yellow, the ‘80s introduced ceramic tiles in more muted, pastel shades. On the other hand, this century has set the ideal on white and marbled surfaces, slick gloss finishes, and silver fixtures. However, even as this all-white look continues to be the protagonist, bold retro enhancements are reviving and blending in with contemporary elements to create elegant, yet lively atmospheres with a strong character.