Results: 27

Sustainability in the UK: residential projects

Peter Smisek

20.10.2023

The world's climate emergency, as well as rocketing energy costs, means more sustainable and energy-efficient approaches to building are no longer just an option but rather a necessity.

London calling: Decorex 2022

Brand story

Peter Smisek

09.09.2022

This year's Decorex interior design show from 9 to 12 October at Olympia London puts a strong emphasis on the joys of physical interaction and the immersive experience…

How to create quieter, cleaner kitchens with Falmec ...

Brand story

Peter Smisek

29.06.2022

Merging a long manufacturing tradition with cutting-edge technology while working with some of the industry's leading designers, locates Italian brand Falmec at the forefront of kitchen extractor hood evolution.

Sustainable sleep with Auping

Brand story

Peter Smisek

25.05.2022

Dutch sleep specialist Auping has been manufacturing mattresses and beds since 1888 and is now on a mission to realise its dream of a sustainable world.

Revisiting Ukrainian interiors

Peter Smisek

03.03.2022

In a feature first published by Architonic in late 2020, we showcase once again – in solidarity with Ukraine – just some of the country's rich architectural creativity.

Open-plan and multi-purpose: new kitchen spaces

Peter Smisek

20.10.2021

With Covid encouraging many people to rethink how living spaces can best be used, open-plan kitchens offer us multiple options for using a single area of the home for different purposes.

Design trends in bathrooms: exceptional sanitary equipment

Peter Smisek

19.10.2021

Whether bold colours or interesting textures, these stylish fixtures and finishes offer the latest in luxury wellness for the home.

How to utilise existing floors on refurbishment projects

Peter Smisek

06.10.2021

When it comes to the renovation of existing spaces, architects can find the optimal flooring solutions by merging existing features with contemporary new elements.

Cliffhangers: homes that hang on in there

Peter Smisek

07.07.2021

Dramatic coastal locations can make for dramatic architectural results – topographic and logistical challenges notwithstanding.

Making a spectacle of yourself: bathrooms open up

Peter Smisek

31.03.2021

In private homes and hotels alike, bathrooms are increasingly bringing the outside in, providing an unparalleled sense of well-being for the user.

Out of office: cabin architecture

Peter Smisek

27.01.2021

Getting away from it all has never been so appealing. Check out our edit of some of the latest cabin builds out there.

Cooking by numbers: chromatic kitchen projects

Peter Smisek

07.10.2020

Given the kitchen’s association with creativity and warmth, it’s no surprise to see a trend in colour-blocking bubble up. 

The sensitive type: Illan by Luceplan

Brand story

Peter Smisek

30.09.2020

Light in all senses of the word. Illan, from Italian lighting manufacturer LUCEPLAN, responds to the slightest of air currents. Pure poetry.

If walls could talk: old structures reborn

Peter Smisek

22.07.2020

Build the wall! Build the wall! But, hang on. What’s to stop architects retaining some of the old walls of existing structure when rebuilding or adapting it? They certainly provide visual and haptic texture, while delivering intriguing

Shore thing: new beach-house projects

Peter Smisek

08.07.2020

The coast presents architects with a particular set of situational, topographical challenges and, at the same time, opportunities, when it comes to designing beach-side residences. How to hunker down while embracing the elements?

Things are looking up: roof gardens

Peter Smisek

01.04.2020

In an increasingly urbanised world, the issue of how to create green spaces in any meaningful way is a pressing one for planners and architects. The renaissance of the roof garden might be one answer.

Island Life: kitchen spaces break out

Peter Smisek

18.03.2020

As kitchens become more sociable spaces, functionally flexible and open, the island unit ceases to serve simply as furniture, taking on a more central, architecturally meaningful, space-defining role.

Altitude with attitude: mountain homes

Peter Smisek

08.01.2020

Mountain-home architecture is aiming high. Structures pitted against the elements have evolved into residences that embrace both smart design as well as their often dramatic surroundings.

Living the high life: residential towers

Peter Smisek

06.11.2019

With urban space at more of a premium than ever, architects have to look skyward for solutions. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of room for creativity up there.

No place like home

Peter Smisek

20.09.2019

It’s not only Poland’s public building projects that are garnering praise these days – residential projects from a new generation of architects are also getting deserved attention.

Taste-makers: new kitchens turn up the gas

Peter Smisek

04.09.2019

As the trend for open-plan living/dining/cooking spaces continues apace, kitchen design becomes increasingly unfettered. It's a creative buffet where everyone's invited.

Surf's up!: beach houses are making waves

Peter Smisek

23.07.2019

Contemporary beach homes are embracing designs that aim for sustainability and a seamless integration into their surrounding landscapes.

Up close and personal: micro-living spaces

Peter Smisek

19.06.2019

Super-small architectural spaces for living are having a big impact on the way we think about need, comfort and sustainability. Move a bit closer.

Spaced out: new residential extensions

Peter Smisek

19.03.2019

'Don't move. Improve!' So goes the saying. And why not? What with increasing property prices and a greater need to think sustainably. Never was the home extension on such fertile ground.

Friends in high places: loft living

Peter Smisek

18.12.2018

As cleverly adapted spaces, lofts projects provide toothy creative fodder for architects and aspirational living for their users.

Size isn't everything: new micro architecture

Peter Smisek

19.07.2018

With the ability to live more sustainably, and just about anywhere, micro homes might just be the solution to really living large.

Be boulder: new mountain homes

Peter Smisek

08.01.2018

In a raft of new residential projects, architects find breathtaking solutions to stage mountains' great natural capital, namely the magnificent views, without skimping on comfort.