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 14 and 21 April 2023.
QA2 APARTMENT
F05 Studio
The 280-sq-m QA2 Apartment is situated in an irregularly shaped unit characterized by its acute angles (Large Apartment, 6.10). F05 Studio balanced the geometric built form of the Medellín, Colombia, apartment by bringing the organic feel of the natural surroundings in, achieved through a colour palette of green and blue tones along with materials like wood and tiles. The space connects to its place through the incorporation of locally crafted furniture and accessories like hand-tufted artisan rugs.
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AESOP YORKVILLE
Odami Studio
Odami Studio brought the local surroundings of Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood in its design of the Aesop store (Single-Brand Store, 7.26). Drawing on the city’s architectural history with references to the Victorian houses and public squares found in the district, the designer integrated period references. Wood balusters form the wainscoting lining the room, hued in a deep ruby red. A ‘Fragrance Library’ displays beauty and skincare products. ‘As always, Aesop knows how to create brand love with their interior design,’ says Ad de Hond, founder and creative director at ADHdesign. ‘The use of colour, materials, visual merchandising and counter really forms their DNA.’
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YAWARA
Ryo Matsui Architects
Home to Jiu Jiutsu and personal training facilities, the Yawara health club in Tokyo was designed by Ryo Matsui Architects to support overall wellbeing (Health Club, 6.95). Located on the top two floors of a skyscraper, the space is set in an atrium, surrounded by 10-m floor-to-ceiling windows. The studio describes that the lower floor hosts a Jiu Jiutsu dojo and is zoned with a distorted floorplan to ‘encourage dynamic encounters between the person and the environment’. ‘I like the design form language and the fact it’s done with so few materials,’ explains De Hond. ‘It feels open, modern and light.'
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TREE SAYS「 」
Hakuten
As part of the Sense Island art event on the island of Sarushima, Japan, Hakuten designed the Tree Says exhibition (Exhibition, 8.73). Located on the site one of the island’s turrets dating back to WWII, the tower has deteriorated leaving a tree at its centre. The installation combines audio-visual features with tube lights mimicking the tree’s roots complemented by sounds created by vibrations resonating through the tree. ‘I really love the poetry of this, where manmade design makes people aware of how alive nature is,’ De Hond says. ‘The whole set-up has a sense of mystique and makes you want to better understand the phenomenon of the sounds and sights.’
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ONE
Tonone | Anton de Groof
Portable and rechargeable, One was designed by Tonone | Anton de Groof to serve as a single lighting solution throughout the home (Lighting, 7.93). A full charge gives the light up to 30 hours of illumination, recharging itself by being clicked into one of its magnetic fixtures. The product hopes to inspire a less is more mindset, encouraging consumers to buy fewer interior accessories and opting for those with a greater range of use. ‘This is a product you can do more with less and can be used wherever you need it,’ notes De Hond.
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