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Gym Town in Hong Kong was “inspired by Elon Musk’s vision of colonising Mars”

October 22, 2023 Kate Jacobs 0

In Hong Kong’s fast-paced Central District, local practice MR Studio has modelled this fitness studio on a futuristic Martian dwelling to offer members an escape from their busy lives. Gym Town’s entryway and reception are finished entirely in an an earthy shade of orange, chosen to reflect the colours of Mars, while moody black workout

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Studio Tre models Bronx chocolate cafe on Puerto Rican general stores

October 21, 2023 Dan Howarth 0

This South Bronx cafe that serves a chocolate-focused menu is designed by Brooklyn-based Studio Tre to reflect the brand’s Caribbean roots. Bright colours, palm fronds, references to Spanish architecture and wallpaper made of advertisements feature in the second cafe location of the chocolate manufacturer Chocobar Cortés. Chocobar Cortés is a fourth-generation family company that has

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Ten dining rooms where built-in seating provides extra space around the table

October 21, 2023 Amy Frearson 0

Our latest lookbook explores homes where built-in benches or banquettes offer an inviting place to sit around the dining table, while also helping to save space. Built-in seating is a popular solution in kitchens and dining rooms where the optimal position for a table is along a wall rather than in the centre of the

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Projekt Praga creates bar with self-service beer fountain for 16th-century Tenczynek Brewery

October 20, 2023 Kate Jacobs 0

Polish design studio Projekt Praga has overhauled the taproom of a centuries-old brewery outside Kraków to accommodate a new bar and restaurant, inserting bold contemporary elements into the historic brick-vaulted space. Tenczynek Brewery dates back to 1553, although parts of the building were destroyed during world war two and only reconstructed in 2014. The original

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Shaw Contract reveals the winners of its 2023 Design Awards

October 19, 2023 Simon Volt 0

A hotel overlooking a Japanese castle and a neurodiversity-friendly office building are among the winners of Shaw Contract’s 2023 Design Awards, revealed in this video produced for the brand by Dezeen. Global flooring company Shaw Contract recognised five winners in the 18th edition of its Design Awards, which celebrate impactful living, working, learning and healing

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