Every week we highlight those submissions which have been frequented by our readers and jury, in the lead-up to the reveal of Interiors of the Month winners and honourable mentions. Here are the five most-viewed projects between 26 May and 2 June 2023.
NIGHTINGALE VILLAGE
Architecture architecture, Austin Maynard Architects, Breathe, Clare Cousins Architects, Hayball and Kennedy Nola
May's FRAME Awards winner, Nightingale Village was created in collaboration with several architecture firms and comprises 203 homes across six buildings just outside of central Melbourne (Co-Living Complex, 7.57). Each firm designed an individual building, bringing its own aesthetic, but the complex was planned in coordination to create a user-friendly surrounding urban space. The buildings are connected with shared facilities intended to facilitate community building. ‘A remarkable endeavour to marry all aspects of contemporary living with best practices in sustainability and mid-density building,’ says Katrina Yin, design manager at JDS Development Group of the project. ‘The designer and developer rose to the challenge to create a great model for the next generation of socially responsible dwellings.’
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THE NORTH STAR
Association of Ideas
Formerly a public house in Deal, UK, The North Star was transformed by Association of Ideas into a beachside home (House, 5.54). The home balances the client’s Miami roots with influences from the small English seaside town. For example, the original ply and oak wood staircase is contrasted with a glossy orange and stainless steel companionway. The home’s layout maximizes views to the adjacent sea, to ensure that its occupants always feel connected to it. ‘The design successfully integrates light, space and chic elements, creating a visually appealing seaside house,’ explains John Lam, design strategist and cofounder at State of Culture.
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GIRONA ST. APARTMENT
Raul Sanchez Architects
Located in a 19th-century building on Barcelona’s Carrer de Girona, Girona St. Apartment’s renovation paid mind to its historical characteristics while modernizing it for its current owner’s use (Large Apartment, 6.35). An original walnut wooden wall runs the full length of the apartment separating common and private functions on either side. ‘An elegant and cohesive refurbishment with successfully strategic applications of recovered mosaic floor tiles and detailing throughout,’ notes Tessa Mansfield, chief creative officer and Stylus.
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COMPASS
Jongkim Design Studio
Situated in the Hyundai IPARK Mall in Seoul, the Compass co-working space comprises four zones working, refreshment, relaxation and meetings (Co-working Space, 5.51). The space was given a colourful treatment, decorated in cool blues accented with yellow fixtures and furniture. The space is designed to facilitate a holistic working experience which balances focus and social areas. ‘Compass offers a unique and versatile workspace concept,’ says Lam. ‘The variety of zones cater to different ergonomic needs, and the visual elements reflect the brand well.’
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E STUDIO OFFICE
E Studio
At just 60 sq-m, the self-designed E Studio Office in Shenzhen, China, optimizes its layout to accommodate different modes of work in the compact space (Small Office, 6.24). Instead of separating each function into its own individual space, the space follows an open plan to allow for better collaboration. The space is punctuated with tropical plants, and wood furniture and fixtures contrast with the stainless steel and concrete elements. ‘A functional approach with a minimal material yet impactful palette was employed, creating a sense of comfort, community and transparency,’ says Victoria Schneyer, global head of store design at Hugo Boss.
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