Natural, contemporary elegance in Montpellier

A recent renovation stands out for its understated elegance and stylistic consistency, using the flooring to unify the spaces and define their identity

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