Every week we highlight the FRAME Awards submissions that have been frequented most by our readers and jury. Below are the five most-viewed projects between 14 and 21 February, shared with feedback left by the jury.
Cover and above: Oculis Project
Eclettico Apartment
Etereo Design
Etereo Design made use of a stone-forward palette of natural materials its design of the Eclettico Apartment, located in the Bvlgari Yacht Club in Dubai (Large Apartment). Onyx and marble along with brass accents comprise the interior’s living spaces, which overlooks the Persian Gulf from expansive glass windows, while the primary bedroom is clad in tactile leather walls. A material-driven approach translates to a luxury living space.
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Photo: Ossip van Duivenbode
The Cabanon
Star Strategies + Architecture and Board
At just under 7-sq-m, The Cabanon is a fully equipped living space on the top floor of a 1950s-era building in Rotterdam designed by Star Strategies + Architecture and Board (Small Apartment). Despite its minuscule footprint, it even has two infrared saunas and a whirlpool bath. It’s organized into four main spaces, delineated through different materials: a living room, bedroom, toilet and spa. ‘An innovative and interactive approach to showcasing the planning and interior design,’ says Bani Singh, founder and creative director at Grounded Design. ‘The creative process is impressive and the material choices align well with an eco-conscious perspective.’
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Photo: Yuuuunstudio
101 Pet
Informal Design
101 Pet is a multifunctional space that integrates pet boarding, grooming and social retail in Shenzhen, China (Material). Designed by Informal Design, the 150-sq-m pet-centric space is designed to minimize unnecessary elements to shape the minimalist space. Divided across two levels, the space features practical materials such as marine board, resin and metal, along with modular props that have been specifically designed for the space and its users to support the flexible uses of the multi-use shop.
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Photo: Kenta Hasegawa
Alphaicon Tokyo
Deinocheirus
Deinocheirus designed the Tokyo store for Japanese dog garment brand Alphaicon, imagining the space for the four-legged companions as the main client (Multi-Brand Store). Different solutions were implemented to craft a comfortable familiar space for the pets such as its colour palette of grey, yellow and blue – compatible with the vision of dogs. ‘An interesting concept with many clever design solutions,’ says Singh. ‘The idea of positioning the dog as the actual client is engaging. It would be great to see this concept further integrated into the design to emphasize a dog friendly environment that appeals to both dogs and humans.’
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Photo: Antimage
Super Star Center.csc
Shenzhen XinShi Decoration Design
Located in a central commercial district of Changsha, China, Super Star Center.csc is a nightlife venue that combines fashion, food and beverage, leisure and entertainment (Entertainment Venue). Lighting is a crucial design element, including transparent LED screens that demarcate the hierarchy of spaces and signal the space’s different programming uses. The 50,000-sq-m space offers the city’s youth an extensive, untraditional nightlife environment.
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