Open city spaces

After being severely damaged in the 2010-2011 earthquake, Oxford Tower in central Christchurch underwent renovation to secure the structure and transform it into a luxury residential building with 16 new apartments and a penthouse

A new panoramic roof terrace in Perth

The Claremont Hotel in Perth, a beloved institution of Western Australia’s capital city, recently underwent a major renovation led by the Rothelowman architecture firm. The project preserved the building’s iconic spirit while expanding it to meet today’s dining requirements

River-view dining

The Maru Makchang Restaurant in Daegu, South Korea is a modern eatery specialising in a traditional local dish. But it also “speaks” Italian thanks to the use of ceramic tiles

A short walk from the sea

Hotel Monaco in Lignano Sabbiadoro has been awarded a 4 Star Superior rating following the completion of a renovation project that adopted strategic design solutions, a modern and elegant use of materials and a focus on hospitality and comfort

A Dutch hotel stands out for its optical effect surfaces

The 4-star Van der Valk Hotel Zaltbommel is a contemporary design hotel with black and white diamond-shaped wall tiles, chequered floors and red and green velvet furnishings

Sydney’s new urban beach appeal

The Melbourne-based practice In Design International has renovated an ageing hospitality structure and transformed it into a waterfront boutique hotel. Keywords: sustainability, chic interiorS and contemporary design details

Sleeping amongst aeroplanes

The Intercontinental Hotel in Minneapolis is part of a now consolidated American trend in which passengers flying into the city are able to access their rooms without having to leave the airport