Interiors | CNL

Designed by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku, the New York restaurant Alain Ducasse’s luxury Plaza Athénée has finally reopened its doors after months of refurbishing. A luxurious and glamorous design, the dining room gem is composed of quality furniture stemming from expert craftsmanship. Containing an ethereal element, the presentation is soft. Every curve on the furniture represents delicacy and refined. From its massive glimmering crystal chandelier, stainless steel polished furniture ornated with an unusual domed-shape finish, Alain Ducasse’s luxury Plaza Athénée is an unconventional, yet stunning presentation of glamour. 

A 40 year old vintage apartment has been revived by CHI-TORCH for its survival. By consciously combining original details and materials with a minimalist and industrial design, CHI-TORCH has created a chic space, which holds history and a subtle glamour. Some of the rustic elements in the space include its steel furniture, gadgets, unfinished brick-work, herringbone parquet flooring, and aged wood from Taiwan. The worn down aesthetic creates an antiquated look, which gives the apartment a unique feature, yet modern feel with the combination of steel. 

Stylist and photographer Kara Roselund prides herself in her passion for wanderlust and authenticity. When she photographed her home, she hoped to capture the importance of having an organic, yet stylish living space, much like her brand. Designed by an expansive eclectic taste, one finds traces of industrial, chic, shabby, vintage and contemporary elements in her home. By including wooden and rustic touches and copper colors with the addition of white walls, Rosalund has created a warm yet beautiful home. 

Located in Da Nag, Vietnam the Termitary House is both beautiful and functional. Constructed in a tropical area with unpredictable weather changes from stormy weather, strong winds and hight temperatures, the Termitary House is built with baked bricks. Baked bricks are a traditional material from the local area which was used to construct the mysterious ancient Champa towers, which withstand strong winds and maintain a cool temperature in the summer.

Photography by Minko Minev, Georgi Petev, Dimitar Karanikolov

via JMCA

by Solomonoff Architecture Studio