design Archives | Page 2 of 3

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.

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.

MENU Epoch Collection

Wonderfully simple, functional design

Designed by Nina Bruun, the MENU Epoch collection is an elegant solution to everyday problems, expertly balancing form with function.

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.

In conversation with Il Baretto

Home-style Italian dining in Sydney | An interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Softer Volumes spoke with Il Baretto Managing Director, Kelly Nogarotto, to learn more about the inspiration and passion behind the restaurant, its unique style, buzzing atmosphere, approach to food, and the dishes that keep people coming back time and time again.

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.

Home Tour: Hali Mason

A calm and minimalistic abode in Manchester

Product stylist and photographer Hali Mason’s home has a serene atmosphere, sharing certain qualities with a beautiful showroom or gallery. Hali takes us through some of her favourite rooms in her home, giving insight into how she and her family use and enjoy each space and the objects they’ve chosen to include.

A MINI Guide to the Mornington Peninsula

Where to eat, drink and stay

Just an hour’s drive from the urban sprawl of Melbourne, Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula provides the perfect year-round escape for city dwellers.

Interview: KINTO

Designing products for everyday life

Softer Volumes visited KINTO's headquarters in Ebisu, just south of Shibuya in Tokyo, to chat with the product design team and find out more about the brand's collection of everyday objects.

Best Scandinavian Design Brands

New nordic furniture and homewares for modern homes

Intrinsic to Scandinavian design are the principles of minimalism, simplicity, and functionality. When it comes to homewares, there's no shortage of stellar brands who practice these. Softer Volumes has gathered some of the top Scandinavian homewares brands offering furniture pieces and small goods ideal for modern homes.

Softer Volumes

design

Best Cafés in Seoul

LIFE Co-Living Space

MENU Epoch Collection

HOUSE CA3

In conversation with Il Baretto

Interview: Barangaroo House

Home Tour: Hali Mason

A MINI Guide to the Mornington Peninsula

Interview: KINTO

Best Scandinavian Design Brands

Articles

Directories

Info

Social

Your Cart is Empty