This Is The Space

20/08/2018

Vietnamese studio Tropical Space has created an elaborate coop that features a network of boxes, platforms and stairs, which can be used by both chickens and children.The studio hopes that the coop will provide a place for the children to relax outside of the city while providing a engaging pastime for the elderly couple.

"When we finished the chicken house, we realised that sometimes humans also need to relax in order to have the freedom as chickens," they said. "The simple things make life more beautiful and lovely." Great read on Dezeen!

19/08/2018

We are loving Hampton and Vouis in Manchester city centre! The perfect spot for weekend brunching or getting through that Monday morning to-do list. As described by the hot spot itself, 'a little place of relaxation away from the hustle and bustle!' 😍

17/08/2018

This social summer time pavilion popped up in the Xintiandi leisure district in Shanghai. The inviting bubblegum pink space was designed to encourage social interaction in the urban zone and to celebrate community 👍

17/08/2018

Really interesting read on today all about co-living and co-housing. Co-living could help some of the UK's biggest social problems, from loneliness to the ageing population, according to research by London arhcitecture office, Studio Weave. The architect believes that co-living offers an opportunity to form close bonds, which he said is otherwise missing from the city's housing market. We personally love this idea as it allows housing to much more affordable, while connecting the community! Yes to new friends and relationships 👌😊

12/08/2018

Wow! 😍😍 Great pic from Wallpaper* on the mesh-like fabric that has been spray-painted in 120 different shades, creating a kaleidoscopic, digital pixel-like mirage. Each layer becomes larger and more prominent as visitors walk towards the centuries-old stone windows that form the backdrop to the artwork - created by the amazing art duo, Quintessenz.

12/08/2018

The bucolic terrain of Canada's Fogo Island and China's landscaped gardens provided the cues for the textural flourishes that Toronto studio Hi Thanks Bye has included in this simple steel furniture collection 🌿

11/08/2018

Nine Yard Club’s inspiration comes from old telephone exchanges, so key materials used are tactile timbers and textured surfaces, such as metal, in a modern and subtly luxurious utilitarian feel. This interior is !🌲 We love that the concrete staircase is a key centerpiece at its heart. This looks like an awesome shared space 😊

09/08/2018

We're back with our second tenant profile of the getting to know you series at 😀 Meet Jenna, content executive at creative agency, . We caught up with her to find out her daily musings in Manchester. Favourite place to eat in Manchester? Evelyn's, Mackie Mayor + El Gato Negro. Last book you read? Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine - slow burner but captivating. Three ideal dinner guests? Isabelle Huppert, Simon Reeve, and Dawn French. What is your go-to bar in Manchester? Crazy Pedro's. If you had to choose - Northern quarter or Spinningfields? Northern Quarter. Favourite place for a sunshine break? Lisbon. What’s your experience of working life been like? A mixed bag, full of highs and lows/peaks and pits - from waitressing to call centres, through to editorial and creating my own magazine - I would say all my experiences have been crucial to where I am today. Do you have a role model in the industry? I really like the work of Penny Martin - Editor of The Gentlewoman. She has been at the forefront of the industry for some time now, her cerebral and nuanced opinions, as well as her work championing talented and influential women inspires me greatly. -Stay tuned for more tenant profiles! 🤩

29/07/2018

Apple has unveiled its new flagship store in gaming capital Macau. Designed as ‘an oasis of calm’ by Foster + Partners and Apple’s in-house team headed up by chief design officer Sir Jonathan Ive, Apple Cotai Central aims to offer a meditative complement to the buzz and excitement of Macau – a city named ‘the Las Vegas of Asia’. Wow ✨✨

28/07/2018

Interior goals! 😍 How dreamy is this Californian new design boutique home? Great read on http://bit.ly/2JWn9hD

27/07/2018

Central Saint Martins graduates Fiona Hartley and Ellie Fox Johnson have introduced blocky, brightly-hued outdoor furnishings to a public square in Croydon to foster interaction among locals. This is a brill example of place activation and making an area more exciting, vibrant and colourful! Yes to this! 😄

26/07/2018

This simple concrete temple in a village near the Indian city of Pune is topped with a pyramidal roof and incorporates a channel that allows ceremonial holy water to flow out into its lush surroundings. This is a awesome pic from Dezeen, take a read here: http://bit.ly/2uTbtYo 😀

This simple concrete temple in a village near the Indian city of Pune is topped with a pyramidal roof and incorporates a channel that allows ceremonial holy water to flow out into its lush surroundings.