Casa R  |  Gianluca Gelmini Architetto

 Diébédo Francis Kéré, a native of Burkina Faso uses what is around him to empower his village. Diébédo’s amazing projects are helping the community not only build but also create income for themselves.

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When Homeowners Refuse to Make Way

A Dingzihu or ‘Nail House’ is a home where the owner refuses to accept compensation from a property developer for its demolition. Here are some of the most striking

{Commune Design has a distinct aesthetic that’s a little rough-around-the-edges mixed with some serious style: concrete floors, deep green ceramic tiled walls, black and white murals, and an overall honesty in the feel of materials…}

Jeff Cerciello and Kira Cunningham have established their second Farmshop restaurant up the coast in Marin County, California, offering a full-flavoured experience with style and finesse. The duo have once again collaborated with Commune to create new digs that manage to feel sleek, modern, with a warm atmosphere. Commune is well known for their sophisticated and laid-back Californian vibe in residential and commercial spaces.

The open hearth and kitchen face a broad, L-shaped room, with a wood-fire oven and hearth grill. The room-length dining bar dominates the scene. Custom light fixtures strung on chains by lighting designer Robert Lewis and lounge furniture by Michael Boyd and Trip Carpenter add real character to the interior. Below, the unclothed dark timber tables and painted concrete reflect light from the expansive, panelled windows. A lounge at the back doubles as a private dining room.