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Milazzo Appartamento – Martyn White Designs

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Architectural firm Archiplan Studio design a beautiful contemporary three-storey apartment in Milan. The interior features a large wooden geometric screen to divide the space. Located in the picturesque city of Milan, Italy, Architectural firm Archiplan Studio have designed a striking interior that enhances the limited space that is common amongst many classic city apartments . Originally set out over two floors; a  basement level and double height ground floor , the studio has transformed the space into a three level open- plan living design that maximises the use of space whilst allowing natural light to flood all three floors of the home, creating a pleasant and connected environment that caters for life's challenges.  During the renovation, an additional glass mezzanine level was added to the longest half of the double height room . Utilising the amount of space available for occupants, this new floor includes a second double bedroom , a large amount of concealed storage s...

the latest London skyscraper on the cityscape

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One Park Drive is the latest addition to the London skyline – an eye-catching skyscraper from the architects behind the Tate Modern extension . At 58 storeys high, it will be one of the tallest residential towers in London. So views from the building will be out of this world. The stunning skyscraper will enjoy a waterfront location in Canary Wharf. And while residents on the lower floors may not benefit from city views, they’ll still enjoy their spot overlooking the dock. Read more: Five new buildings have been granted listed status , including a London cabbie’s shelter and a ‘hobbit house’ The cylindrical building will be architecturally impressive. Circular towers are rare due to the challenges they pose to architects and interior designers , but  Architects Herzog & de Meuron have risen to the challenge and designed the building using an intelligent internal grid system . The grid system means that rooms aren’t awkwardly curved, as you might expect from a cylindrical tower, b...