Glogauer Straße: An Inside Look at the Serene Workspace for Mar Plus Ask
In the heart of the diverse district of Kreuzberg in Berlin, on the ground floor of an 1880s apartment building that was once home to a supermarket, we find the serene office of life and work partners Mar Vicens and Ask Anker Aistrup.
The architects established their award-winning studio mar plus ask in 2015 after teaching and working independently for offices in Denmark, Spain, and France. The strength of the studio lies in the origin of the founders, combining Scandinavian and Mediterranean aesthetics in their works that are always humble, but full of character—much like their own home and office space in Berlin.
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Take a Look Inside Think Architecture’s Minimalistic House in a Park
On a hilltop in Zürich, surrounded by a park-like site, we find the House in a Park designed by Swiss studio Think Architecture. Merging with the landscape with its stone and plaster facades, it exudes a minimalistic, natural essence that blurs the lines between where architecture ends and nature begins.
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Connection and Interaction Between Inside and Outside in Vista House
The project of Vista House came to life in the summer of 2018 when a private client called on Studio 10 to remodel his home in the suburb of Shenzhen. He wanted to “add some contemporary and whimsical taste to this single-family house,” the studio notes. The house stood out in the neighborhood, considering its original Italian style, reminiscent of the Tuscany countryside. Since there were some statuary restrictions for the exterior renovation, Studio 10 mainly focused on reshaping the interior while keeping and reinforcing its connection with the exterior.
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Experience the Beauty of Balance With Guillaume Alan’s Project Victor Hugo
If timelessness and serenity could always share a space, they would continuously be found within the interiors of Guillaume Alan. The conceptual architecture design studio is known for its personification of French beauty, classic lines, modern silhouettes, and just a touch of minimalism to keep everything understated. His last work, the Kennedy Residence in Paris, showcased a monochromatic, minimalist sanctuary, while his latest project, Victor Hugo, Paris, captures a balance between his luxurious purity and a shared passion for Asian design.
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Discover the ‘made in France’ sophistication of Guillaume Alan in the Kennedy Residence
Stepping inside the Kennedy Residence in Paris, you’re immersed in a sober and minimalistic sanctuary. This terrace penthouse apartment is a perfect representation of the sophisticated style of its designer Guillaume Alan.
With his father being an architect, his mother an interior designer and his grandmother an antique dealer, the French Guillaume Alan was destined to become an interior designer himself. He opened his first own studio in Paris at only 22 years old and has become an internationally renowned designer ever since, opening a second studio in London in 2011 as well. Creating interiors and furniture with pure lines and a minimalistic aesthetic, he goes back to the essence and yet says it all with so little.
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The Ever-Evolving Style of Burdifilek Designs
For renowned interior design company Burdifilek, every project is an opportunity to break through the barriers of what they’ve done before. Never falling into one category, the design duo’s work is ever-changing and constantly inspired by the travels, culture, and local artisans they encounter from around the globe. Creative Director Diego Burdi and Managing Partner Paul Filek consider this the key to their success. “We strive to reflect global changes within our work, which is a pinnacle component to our success,” Burdi says. Embracing sophistication and distinctive global influences has helped them establish a 26-year-old design studio that continues to inspire the industry with every project they create.
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This Kresta Design Project Reinvents Historic Homes With a Contemporary Perspective
Some of the most impressive designs are those that add the most minute touches to an existing space. Architecture and design studio Kresta Design does what most studios veer away from: pay homage to tradition. Made up of architects Cristina Domínguez Lucas and Fernando Hernández-Gil, the studio takes on projects that invoke a sense of curiosity and challenge, often selecting buildings rich with history and character—much like the Rural Guesthouse, in Villalba de los Barros.
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