Serene Urban Oasis: Modern Lisbon Apartment by rar.studio

This beautifully designed apartment located in Lisbon, was created by rar.sudio. The space embodies a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor elements, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors that seamlessly connect the cozy living area with a lush terrace garden. The neutral tones of the interior, dominated by soft beige furniture and minimalist built-in shelving, contrast elegantly [...]

Lindt Apartment by Iya Turabelidze Studio

Historical apartments, it seems, find our studio by themselves. They know for sure that we will treat them with respect. This time, our apartment is located in Lipki, one of the historical districts of Kyiv; cosy and green. The apartment is located on the second floor of a house designed by the architect Verbytskyi in [...]

Музыканты как торговые марки

Немногие готовы признаться, что Продиджи, Дафт Панк, Моби, Эйфекс Твин, ван Бюрен, Тиесто — это супер переоцененные имена (как и многие другие ребята, которых прижизненно внесли в зал славы электронной музыки). Несомненно, у них есть свои заслуги и я о них пишу регулярно, но большая часть шума вокруг их имен раздувается маркетинговым отделом продвигающего их лейбла. Компания создает музыкантам добавочную стоимость, которую они окупают если не музыкой, то концертами, сувенирами и всеобщей шумихой вокруг них. На эти деньги лейбл переживает неудачу с другими артистами. (Как в киностудиях, где один кассовый фильм отбивает проваленные десять.)

И именно здесь The Prodigy, Daft Punk, Moby, Aphex Twin, van Buuren, Tiesto и прочие становятся торговыми марками, к которым статусно приобщиться. Так же как статусно купить последнюю модель Айфона, сумку Гуччи, водить Ламбо или сгонять...

Книга: Стивен Уитт — Как музыка стала свободной / Stephen Witt — How music got free

Сегодня в рубрике «Что почитать» книга Стивена Уитта «Как музыка стала свободной». Хороший рассказ о борьбе пиратов с гигантами звукозаписи; о борьбе концепций свободного и платного творчества. В основе повествования три сюжета: как и зачем создали формат mp3 (а также почему mp3, а не mp2 или mp0), закулисье музыкальной индустрии Америки 90-х (сделка мейджоров с хип-хоп лейблами по раскрутке рэперов), устройство пиратской сцены (мониторинг релизов, свои люди на заводах, слив альбомов в сеть за месяц до официального выпуска).

Знающие интернет люди уже в середине девяностых говорили изобретателям формата mp3, что они сотворили убийцу индустрии грамзаписи. Конечно же, разработчики не верили своим ушам, но весь набор они создали сами: они ужали аудиокачество в 12 раз без потерь; они создали платный перекодировщик, который перегонял аудио из компактов в mp3-файл; и они же создали первую программу, которая воспроизводит mp3. Дальше постарался...

Garden Tower House by Studio Bright

The dense urban fabric of Cremorne is under intense development pressure, with huge whole-site-consuming developments towering over original workers’ cottages. Within this context, and on a tight 144 sqm site, the resurrection of a dilapidated weatherboard Victorian could quite understandably be a surrender to the limitations of its traditional plan form and tricky site constraints. [...]

Albury Hillside Residence: Rob Mills’ Masterpiece of Nature-Infused Minimalism

Australian architect Rob Mills has mastered the art of architectural storytelling, and the Albury Hillside Residence is the latest chapter in his narrative of thoughtful design that transcends mere structure. Perched gracefully on the rolling hills of Albury, this home is a love letter to both modern minimalism and the rugged Australian landscape. Mills’ approach is subtle yet profound—here, the lines between nature and architecture blur, inviting the outdoors in and creating a symbiotic relationship between the house and its environment.

From the moment you approach the property, there’s an undeniable harmony at play. The residence feels as if it has...

Keith Haring’s Barcelona mural: A vibrant call to action

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Keith Haring – Todos Juntos Podemos Parar el SIDA (Together We Can Stop AIDS), 1989 (2014), plastic paint on wall, 2,35 x 34 m (7.7 x 111.5 feet), installation view, Plaça Salvador Seguí, Barcelona, photo by r2hox from Madrid, Spain, upscaled

A vibrant red mural in the heart of Barcelona serves as both an artistic expression and social activism. Officially known as the Todos Juntos Podemos Parar el SIDA (Together We Can Stop AIDS), the public art was created by the renowned American artist and AIDS activist Keith Haring in 1989.

More than just a work of art, this mural represents a...

Pathé Palace: Renzo Piano’s Luxe Cinematic Transformation in Paris

The transformation of the Pathé Palace in Paris by the renowned Renzo Piano is nothing short of cinematic in its own right—a masterclass in merging the timeless with the modern, creating an immersive experience that redefines what a trip to the movies can be. Located on the historic corner of Boulevard des Capucines and Rue de la Chaussée-d’Antin, this architectural marvel stands as a testament to how luxury, technology, and heritage can converge to create something exceptional.

Far from the multiplexes we’re accustomed to, the Pathé Palace offers a curated experience steeped in exclusivity and refined taste. From the moment you...

A Parisian Collector’s Sanctuary with an Iconic View

Nestled in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, there’s a home that defies the ordinary—a space where art, history, and personal passion collide in a striking visual symphony. This isn’t just an apartment; it’s a meticulously curated gallery of eclectic tastes, brought to life by the visionary hands of designer Charles Zana.

The owners, ardent collectors with an insatiable thirst for discovery, have transformed their Parisian haven into a canvas of contemporary art and timeless design. Every corner reveals a new layer of cultural history, from avant-garde masterpieces to relics of eras past, all set against the inimitable backdrop of the...

Moment Anna Whisky Bar – Seoul

Tucked within the urban labyrinth of Bukgajwa-dong, Moment Anna defies the traditional notions of what a whisky bar should be. This understated haven in Seoul embodies a blend of minimalism and sophistication that speaks directly to those seeking more than just a drink, but an experience

Designed by the spatial visionaries at GGJH, the space is an exercise in restraint, offering just 70 square meters of pure, distilled ambiance. Every element is intentional—acrylic whisky shelves float along the walls, elongating the visual plane and creating a rhythm that feels almost meditative. The fixed furniture, static in its placement, seems to ask...