Casa Tobi in Oaxaca by Espacio 18 Arquitectura

Casa Tobi by Espacio 18 Arquitectura is a study in contrasts, a house that finds its character in the tension between solidity and openness. The project, known as Harte Schale, weicher Kern (hard shell, soft core), sits on a steep site in Oaxaca where the Pacific coast meets rugged hillside.

From a distance the structure looks like a monolith, heavy with raw concrete, its surfaces textured in sandy tones that feel weathered by salt and wind. Step closer and the architecture begins to loosen, revealing circulation paths, courtyards and voids that soften the severity of its shell.

The topography dictated the...

Jaç Hi-Fi Café, Barcelona

On Barcelona’s Avinguda Diagonal, Jaç Hi-Fi Café brings together two parallel rituals: listening and drinking. It is the creation of Ligia and Arnau, who set out to craft a space where sound and taste share equal importance. Their inspiration comes from the Japanese jazz kissa, venues where vinyl takes precedence and conversation slips into the background. At Jaç the tradition is reinterpreted through a Mediterranean lens, making the atmosphere warmer, brighter, and more open while keeping the same reverence for music.

The interior is by Isern Serra Studio, whose work across Barcelona is marked by an ability to reduce, refine, and...

Maniac Barbier & Café, Montreal: Where Coffee Meets Grooming with Flair

Montreal’s creative pulse just got a little stronger. Designed by Lemoignan Studio, Maniac Barbier, already a fixture in Griffintown, has unveiled a second chapter that is less shop, more social hub. Their new spot at Plateau Mont-Royal turns the classic barbering ritual into a communal experience by folding in a café front and centre.

Placed right across from Parc La Fontaine, the space is drenched in daylight and ingeniously arranged to play with levels. Step in, and you are welcomed by a low-ceiling café corner, soft light, buzzing baristas, and an intimate energy that makes you...

The Pawson Drift Sofa is Herman Miller’s New Lounge Collection

The Pawson Drift Sofa is Herman Miller’s new lounge collection, designed by John Pawson in his first collaboration with the iconic American brand. This partnership brings Pawson’s architectural language into the home: clean lines, natural materials, and proportions conceived to amplify light and space. “As with all my work, this Herman Miller sofa collection emerges [...]

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Closing the Loop: Building Shapes with a Planar Graph

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There’s some fun computational geometry in my latest artwork, and in this article I’ll walk through how I take a scramble of disconnected paths and turn them into closed shapes, using half-edges and a planar graph.

Liberal Arts

For The New York Times: “This Is Who’s Really Driving the Decline in Interest in Liberal Arts Education”, written by Jennifer Frey.

Eyeworks

An illustration for a poster for ‘Eyeworks’, a curated screening series focusing on experimental animation. 

Decentering

For De Volkskrant: Stella Bergsma’s essay on decentering men and putting women into the spotlight.

Beautyland

For The New York Times: a review of ‘Beatyland’, a novel by Marie-Helene Bertino.

Atlantic Reading

For The Atlantic: “The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books”, written by Rose Horowitch.