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 31 March and 7 April 2023.
SOM STORE X D415
D415
For concept store SOM Store, which showcases Slovakian fashion brands, designer D415 created the Bratislava space so that each designer has its own designated area (Multi-Brand Store, 6.79). The entrance to the store partially reveals the contents, creating a sense of intrigue for those who pass by. A central corridor is surrounded by rows of designer clothing on either side. The space is covered in raw plasterboard steel. ‘Thoughtful detailing and expression of the metal framing elements – the ceiling’s detailing is exquisite,’ says Anthony Monica, assistant professor of architecture at Belmont University.
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Y HOTEL
SYY Decoration Design
SYY Decoration Design designed the Y Hotel in Sanya, Hainan, China, to simultaneously reflect both ‘simplicity and abundance’ (Hotel). The 1,863-sq-m hotel restaurant is partially built underground to preserve views of its surroundings and minimize the visual impact of the building in nature. Windows and skylights ensure natural light throughout while internal courtyards maintain the connection to nature.
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KAMELJÓN
Vurrle Studio
Kameljón was designed by Vuurle Studio to embrace the natural Icelandic surroundings and provide respite from crowds of tourists (Small Apartment, 5.77). The 100-sq-m living space is constructed of repurposed shipping containers and is naturally heated by a geothermal system. Its sloped roof is covered in local vegetation and has skylight cut-outs to ensure natural light. Materials like wood and black rock were used throughout.
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MOL CAMPUS BUDAPEST
Licht Kunst Licht
Licht Kunst Licht completed the lighting design for oil and gas company MOL’s Budapest campus (Light). The 86,000-sq-m Foster + Partner's-designed building comprises a food court and cafés, a gym with a spa area, a conference centre and flexible workspaces. The designer was briefed to create a lighting concept that encourages flexible collaboration, communication and social interaction throughout the various work and public areas. The lighting concept was made to reflect the energy requirements of LEED Platinum and BREEAM Excellent building conditions, which the project is set to achieve.
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THE BÁLANCING SHANGHAI
All Design Studio
Drawing on the characteristics of abstract art movements like constructivism, All Design Studio designed the Shanghai store for The Bálancing store in Shanghai (Multi-Brand Studio, 5.78). Making use of geometric shapes, angles and lines, the 372-sq-m store’s design explores how disorder and chaos can create ‘rational functionality while giving the space a sense of inner unity and order’. A colourful sculpture occupies the centre while LED light panels line the walls offering changing colours to the mostly grey and white space.
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