wood

Projects that integrate wood as a key material in architecture and interior design.

The tag gathers environments characterized by the use of wood in furniture, surfaces and architectural elements that highlight the natural qualities of the material.

Facciata dello store Hirono a Shanghai con aperture incassate, vetrine narrative e volume esterno compatto
Retail Design

Hirono in Shanghai: material, memory and refuge

19 March 2026
The Hirono Shanghai store interprets fragility and impermanence through an essential material language, built with concrete, reclaimed wood and controlled light. Entering the space dedicated to the POP MART retail design means crossing an emotional […]
Il METT Barcelona occupa lo storico Gran Hotel La Florida sul Tibidabo, con viste panoramiche sulla città.
Hospitality Design

METT Barcelona renews the historic Gran Hotel La Florida on Tibidabo

13 March 2026
The METT Barcelona hotel reopens on Mount Tibidabo after the renovation of the historic Gran Hotel La Florida. Designed by Kokaistudios, the project balances preservation and contemporary hospitality through the redesign of public areas, guestrooms, wellness spaces and panoramic terraces overlooking Barcelona and the Mediterranean.

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Living Beauty Toronto
Pharmacy Design

Living Beauty | A new concept reinterpreting the apothecary typology

28 January 2026
The first brick-and-mortar location of Living Beauty opens in Toronto’s Christie Pits neighbourhood with the ambition of transforming the archetype of the old-world apothecary into a contemporary format that combines retail and spa. Designed by Odami, the project blends typological memory with modern sensibility, offering visitors a highly personal and immersive experience.

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AimeeHe Studio retail store in Shenzhen
Retail Design

AimeeHe Studio Retail Store by LubanEra•Design

15 January 2026
In a retail landscape shaped by consumption downgrading, attention has gradually shifted away from superficial product aesthetics toward immersive experiences and emotional resonance, driven by a search for deeper value alignment. Bobo Chen, Creative Director of LubanEra•Design, grounds the project in the concept of “Metaphor & Ease”, skillfully leveraging the inherent tension of the architectural space to soften physical boundaries and foster openness and fluidity.

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Interni della panetteria di design Krume Bäcker a Panama, con bancone in terra compattata, arredi in legno recuperato e soffitto a listelli. Interior view of Krume Bäcker design bakery in Panama, featuring a rammed earth counter, reclaimed wood furniture, and slatted ceiling structure.
Retail Design

Krume Bäcker – a design bakery blending tradition and sustainability

16 December 2025
Designed by Mallol, Krume Bäcker is a new bakery in Costa del Este, Panama, that translates the brand’s core values into architecture: simplicity, quality, and Austrian roots. With its 193 sqm interior, the space combines architectural clarity with environmental responsibility, transforming the daily act of baking bread into an authentic and contemporary experience.

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Facciata del bar Ciudadano a Córdoba con lamiera piegata e insegna luminosa
Hospitality Design

Ciudadano: an urban fragment to experience

4 November 2025
A hybrid and open space, where architecture and the city converge through matter, light, and identity. Ciudadano—the Spanish word for “citizen”—is the name chosen for this new venue in Córdoba, Argentina: an architectural project by […]
Interno del flagship store KSISTERS a Singapore progettato da Open Studio, con elementi in legno e volumi retroilluminati ispirati all’architettura Hanok
Retail Design

KSISTERS Flagship Store in Singapore: where Korean heritage meets contemporary design

30 October 2025
Open Studio has designed the first flagship store for KSISTERS, the Korean beauty and lifestyle brand that, after years of success in the digital world, enters the physical retail scene with a 60 sqm space in the heart of Singapore. This new store represents a strategic step in the brand’s evolution, blending contemporary aesthetics with cultural references deeply rooted in Korean tradition.

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Facciata della boutique Art du Temps a Biel-Bienne, edificio storico restaurato con ampie vetrine illuminate
Retail Design

Art du Temps in Biel-Bienne: watch boutique with a unique designer fitting

16 October 2025
The town of Biel-Bienne on the shores of Lake Biel is considered the cradle of Swiss watchmaking. It is home to the Art du Temps watch and jewellery boutique, which boasts a luxurious ambience. The aesthetic highlights include a free-floating spiral staircase and an exclusive unique fitting from Dornbracht.

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