mosaics, ironwork, and pergolas of gaudí’s casa batlló in barcelona restored after a century

revitalizing one of atoni’s Gaudí’s most emblematic works   Casa Batlló, one of Antoni Gaudí’s most emblematic residential works, has been undergoing an ambitious process of restoration over the past year, led by architect Xavier Villanueva. The project, now set to open to the public on June 19th, focuses on returning the vivid intricacy of…

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washi-textured ceiling fans across uchida shanghai’s restaurant in china

shanghai kitcho fuses edomae tradition with chinese craft   Set within the historic grounds of the Shanghai Exhibition Center, Shanghai Kitcho reimagines the Edo-mae sushi dining experience. At the heart of the space designed by Mitsuhiro Shoji of Uchida Shanghai, a sculptural fan-shaped ceiling hovers above a curved hinoki wood counter, casting dramatic shadows and…

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