Apotheke Fragrance are dedicated to craft. Their home fragrance products individually handcrafted by skilled workers in Chiba, Japan. Everything is made in-house, with no mass production methods.
LIFE is located in Gangnam, Seoul. Developed by FastFive and designed by Ian Lee, the building contains 140 micro-apartments. Clean lines, light colours and hidden storage create space, and shared facilities and weekly events create a sense of community.
Designed by Vaust Studio, the interior of Berlin's JIGI Poke features a striking combination of stainless steel and natural stone, coming together to create a grounded, earthy space.
Carter Lovett is a family-run, neighbourhood favourite offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Setting up shop as an espresso bar, cafe, wine bar and bistro, it's quickly gained a strong local following since opening in late-2019. Softer Volumes spoke to co-owner Mary-Jane Daffy about the venue's unique concept, contemporary design and elevated menu.
The holidays are fast approaching, and with that comes gift shopping. The Softer Volumes team have carefully compiled a selection of beautifully designed and crafted objects perfect for gifting to a loved one—or treating yourself.
Located on King's Road, London's first branch of Danish restaurant Sticks'n'Sushi—Designed by Norm Architects—sees Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics beautifully combined.
Bottega is a modern Italian restaurant with a warm atmosphere that spills out onto the street in the heart of one of Melbourne’s best-known dining precincts. Softer Volumes spoke with owner Denis Lucey and head chef Dusty Treweek to find out more about Bottega’s unique offering, how it’s stood the test of time, and what makes the restaurant's distinctive menu so inviting.
Designed by studio.psd, HOUSE CA3 is a celebration of material and texture. In this dwelling the warm, natural wood is enhanced by the other finishes used, inspiring an appreciation of simple, thoughtful design and natural materials.