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Best Cafés in Seoul

Specialty coffee shops in South Korea with eye-catching interior design

South Korea's coffee scene is thriving. In the capital city of Seoul, customers can take their pick from thousands of coffee shops, and there are plenty more noteworthy outlets throughout the rest of the country. Softer Volumes has put together a selection of some of the best cafés in Seoul—as featured in our recently published book, Softer Volumes: Cafés.

The Unfolding Home

Flexible living with Scandinavian design influences

Created by architecture and design studio ACOS, the Unfolding Home is a flexible, adaptable living space that shifts as its resident's needs change.

Handcrafted Aromas

Apotheke's scents for the home, handmade in Japan

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 Co-Living Space

Pared-back apartments in a community living space in Seoul

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.

A Sense of Adventure

Inspiring art prints from House of Spoils

Based in Venice Beach, House of Spoils work directly with artists to create prints for those with an adventurous spirit.

In Conversation with Carter Lovett

A stylish neighbourhood favourite in Melbourne | An interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro

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.

A Considered Christmas

Our guide to thoughtful giving

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.

Interview: Bottega

Regional Italian cuisine with local flair | Interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro

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.

HOUSE CA3

Simple design enhanced by natural materials, by studio.psd

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.

Interview: Barangaroo House

Architecture meets harbourside drinking and dining in Sydney | An interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Sitting proudly by the water at Barangaroo in Sydney, Barangaroo House is an eye-catching building housing three levels of restaurants and bars. As part of a new interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro which explores the creativity and passion behind a selection of Australia's best contemporary venues, Softer Volumes spoke with the Barangaroo House team about its unique style and flair and the creative concepts behind the venue's design, menu and overall experience.

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Best Cafés in Seoul

The Unfolding Home

Handcrafted Aromas

LIFE Co-Living Space

A Sense of Adventure

In Conversation with Carter Lovett

A Considered Christmas

Interview: Bottega

HOUSE CA3

Interview: Barangaroo House

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