November 10, 2022 Design firm Studio Yimu, has recently completed Fuwa Fuwa Golden Square, a Japanese pancake cafe in Mississauga, Canada. Visitors are greeted by the soft curve and bright yellow of the high ceiling as it frames a modern temple-like structure, where the service area is positioned. Lighting is
Design firm Danielian Bureau has completed an apartment interior that includes a modern kid’s bedroom. The bedroom has a simple white and light wood color palette. The bedroom has been designed with a double-story bed. The lower space is dedicated to the sleeping section, while the upper is a play
There is a myth that practical function and creative expression exist at polar opposites of an imagined spectrum of thought, rarely inhabiting the same space. While purists might cling to this idea, the truth is that the very best design incorporates both elements to achieve a fine balance. It is
October 15, 2022 Architectural design practice RAMOPRIMO has recently completed Friends Academy, an indoor golf lab in Beijing, China. Immediately visible to the guests is the ceiling that’s inspired by the dimples that can be found on the exterior of golf balls. The unique ceiling design with its large dimples,
Tiles, art, plants and more. Two weeks ago, Italian ceramic manufacturer Mutina unveiled their new headquarters Spazio Mutina—an arrestingly beautiful hub where creativity and brand culture are in every detail. IGNANT traveled to Fiorano, Italy, to see the space first hand and envision its endless possibilities. Upon entering Spazio Mutina,
Published by gestalten, Soft Minimal is Norm Architects’ new captivating book and perspective on warm and sensory minimalism. A tactical object, a manifesto, and a sourcebook—all in one—the publication seeks to highlight the values and design principles guiding the Danish practice while providing aesthetic inspiration to those that turn its
Marketa Bromova architekti has designed the interior of an apartment in the Jizera Mountains, Czech Republic. One design element that stands out in the living room, is the fireplace surround that’s clad in bright green tiles. Located between the living room, with its built-in couch, and the hallway, the green
We love bakeries. And we especially love bakeries with a true sense of design and style. We have written about bakeries for almost two decades and we continue to look for fresh ideas. In the Mi Pan Bakery project, we love the candid admission of the designers that they recognized
Architecture and interior design studio WE Architects, has transformed an apartment in Tel Aviv, Israel, that includes a glass-enclosed home office. Partially visible from the kitchen, the home office (or study room) was once part of a bathroom. Using the window from the previous bathroom, the new home office is
Photography by Scott Frances New York-based architect Andrea Leung has renovated a 1,600-sf historic Tribeca loft for herself, that’s located within a building dating back to 1864. Accessed via a flight of lopsided stairs, the updated interior includes a narrow entryway that’s closed off from the rest of the interior
Angá Arquitetura has completed the interior design of an apartment in Brazil for a family. A key design element in the apartment is the white wall that runs from the living room to the dining room. The white wall, with its vertical channel design, has sliding pocket doors at one
When we take in the world around us, it is easier for us to stay connected to the present moment. The celebrated eyewear brand Aether wants precisely that. Their cutting-edge spectacles and sunglasses are embedded with open-ear audio technology, allowing users to navigate emotional landscapes and create their own ambience,
