Hermès collection temporary exhibition during Milan Design Week. The exhibition consists of 4-5 vertical architectural volumes lit from within and covered by transparent paper.

The quest for lightness, like a challenge to gravity, is incarnated by the creation of objects for the home, showcased in four structures at Milan Design Week. These constructions, in the shape of water towers, are light despite their monumental proportions; made of wood and covered with translucent coloured paper, they radiate light. Inside, each object expresses know-how that draws power from precision.

Size:38 m2

Type :A one-bedroom apartment

Years:2021–2022

Features: The larger room is a living room, while the smaller one is a kitchen; there is a small pantry almost at the entrance.

We transformed a 38 sq. m Moscow apartment for a couple, optimizing space by separating the kitchen-living room from the bedroom. The kitchen boasts a complete corner unit with built-in appliances, including a clever retractable coffee machine shelf. The balcony was converted into a home office with a hanging desk and storage. A double-sided wardrobe centers the kitchen-living area, and a sleek sofa with thin legs keeps the space visually light. In the bedroom, we ensured easy access with two entryways and frosted glass sliding partitions to share light. The bathroom gained space from the hallway and now features a shallow cabinet with a worktop washbasin. An open storage system replaces swinging cabinets in the dressing area.（designer：Karen Karapetian）

The project describes a building extension in which the added floors are designed to utilize the demolition waste from other construction sites. An industrial building in Winterthur, Switzerland will be repurposed to create a series of 12 units/studios. The design process starts with the collection and classification of building elements sourced from dismantling and demolition operations, and the identification of their potential for recycling. An external steel staircase, aluminium windows, metal corrugated sheets, roof insulation and photovoltaic modules are all salvaged from previous construction and given a second life. Steel beams are reused for the new structure, old façade stone cladding is redeployed as floor tiles.

This project re-imagines a car-centric streetscape of two city blocks and a plaza as a new public realm aligned with the city’s vibrant and diverse community. Proactive community engagement drove the success of this work: over 70 pop-up and prototyping events, one-on-one stakeholder meetings, artist sessions, and other engagement events captured a true understanding of the community's needs and desires for this project.

The project pioneers a curbless street design, integrates dramatic public art installations from local and internationally known artists, and utilizes custom-designed accessible site furniture. Cutting-edge sustainability strategies promote greenery and reduce stormwater runoff and ice-melting salt usage.

It’s an amazing example of how to reimagine a traditional street into a place for people, with an incredible mix of uses that support community. The project goes beyond creating a place; but a sensitive, inspirational urban heart that minds its people and pumps energy into the surroundings.