In the world of luxury interior design, the materials used to define a space often become its signature. One such material that has gained significant recognition is marble, particularly when combined with cutting-edge design.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Lithos Marble
You know, if being trendy is all about following the crowd and keeping up with the latest lingo, then Li COCO, a boutique named after its curator, has a whole different take on what fashion's all about.
Project name
Li Coco Showroom
Architecture firm
bnb Design
Location
Linyi, Shandong, China
Principal architect
Liu Feng
Design team
bnb Interior Design Team
Interior design
bnb Design
Material
Stainless steel, Decorative panels, Ripple glass, Slate, Metal, Paint, Glass, Acrylic
Typology
Commercial › Showroom
This single-storey residence offers a contemporary reimagining of pavilion-style living, sensitively integrated within its sloping coastal site. Anchored by natural rock formations and supported by a prominent V-shaped steel column, the house appears to float above the landscape.
Architecture firm
FIGR Architecture Studio
Location
Mount Martha, VIC, Australia
Photography
Tom Blachford
Principal architect
Michael Artemenko, Adi Atic
Design team
Michael Artemenko, Adi Atic
Collaborators
Landscape Consultant: MUD Office / Builder: VIVID Construction Company/ Styling: Natalie James Styling
Interior design
FIGR Architecture Studio
Civil engineer
D&A Consulting Group
Structural engineer
DSL Consulting
Environmental & MEP
Sustainable Development Consultants
Supervision
Builder: VIVID Construction Company
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Revit
Construction
VIVID Construction Company
Material
ROOFING: Trimdeck Monument Colorbond; EXTERNAL WALLS:Blackbutt Shiplapped Cladding; INTERNAL WALLS:Big River Blackbutt Armour Panel in Osmo Polyx Oil; FLOORING:Big River Blackbutt Armour Panel Finished in Osmo Polyx Oil; WINDOW FRAMES: Double Glazed Windows with Blackbutt Timber Window Frames; LIGHTING: Unios by Lights and Tracks; KITCHEN: Porcelain Benchtop, Cabinetry in Armourply from Big River Group, Armourply Floors, Black stained Blackbutt shipplaped wall and ceiling cladding, Fridge from Subzero, Oven/ Cooktop Vzug; BATHROOM: Big River Blackbutt Armour Panel Finished in Osmo Polyx Oil; HEATING AND COOLING: Central Heating & Cooling
Typology
Residential › House
London-based design studio, Shed, has unveiled an exciting new concept for Jollibee, one of the fastest-growing global restaurant brands to come out of the Philippines.
Project name
Shed’s bold new design concept for restaurant brand Jollibee
Architecture firm
Shed - https://shed.design
Built area
Multiple sites each 100-200 m²
Site area
Multiple sites each 100-200 m²
Material
Mix of ceramic tiles, terrazzo, solid surface elements, bend ply, concrete render,
Tools used
Vectorworks, Adobe Suite
Client
Jollibee Foods China
Status
Ongoing. Rollout has started and will continue in 2025
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Shed
The project was to be inserted within the city’s Industrial Park, a productive environment dominated by an industrial and technical character.
Architecture firm
Karlen + Clemente
Location
Rio Tercero, Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Principal architect
Monica Karlen, Juan Pablo Clemente
Design team
Melisa Perotti, Agustina Rinaudo, Antonella Soldevila, Fernanda Mercado, Julieta Gaggiofatto
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Typology
Commercial › Office
Located in Songzhuang Village, Songyang County, Zhejiang Province, the Z Museum sits over 400 meters above sea level, nestled deep within the mountains.
Project name
The Quartet - Songzhuang Z Museum
Architecture firm
TEAM_BLDG
Location
Songyang, Zhejiang, China
Photography
Jonathan Leijonhufvud
Principal architect
Xiao Lei
Interior design
TEAM_BLDG
Design year
2024.02 - 2024.07
Completion year
2024.08 - 2025.04
Structural engineer
GongHe Architecture Design Group Co.,Ltd.
Tools used
CAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Aluminum square; galvanized steel; birch marine board
Client
Operator：Mountain Creations / Curatorial Team：CSC Communis
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Museum
An international architectural and urban design competition has been launched through a unique collaboration between private investors, the Capital City of Prague, and the Prague 1 municipality.
Organizer
RaumScape – International Architectural and Urban Design Competition
Category
Architecture & Design
Eligibility
Open to qualified architecture, landscape, and urban design professionals worldwide
Register
https://cceamoba.cz/en/competitions/ric
Awards & Prizes
CZK 2.4 million (approx. €95,900)
Entries deadline
June 2, 2025
Venue
Miloš Forman Square, Prague, Czech Republic
Choique House is situated in a residential area of small lots bordering the golf course in Cariló city. A restrictive building code together with the demands set in the program, led to a project that optimizes not only the constructed area but also the virtual volume.
Project name
Choique House
Architecture firm
Estudio Galera Arquitectura
Location
Cariló, Pinamar County, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Design team
Ariel Galera, Cesar Amarante, Francisco Villamil, Luisina Noya, Micol Rodriguez
Collaborators
Soledad Van Schaik, Juan Cruz Ance, Facundo Casales. Project supervisor: Pablo Ahumada. Administration Management: Verónica Coleman. Text editing and translation: Soledad Pereyra. Surveyor: Ariel Triana. Custom metal working: Marcelo Herrero
Completion year
2021 – 2023
Structural engineer
Javier Mendía
Environmental & MEP
Electricity: Gabriel Jaimón. Sanitation: Cristian Carrizo. Ducts and sheet metal: Rubén Calvo
Construction
Lenis Constructora.
Material
Concrete, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
The Highland Park residence offers a counter proposal to the contemporary Tudor mansions and French chateaus of this tony Dallas neighborhood. On a property without any significant natural features or trees, and neighbors looming on either side, the three-level design creates an extraordinary environment for family and art.
Project name
Highland Park
Architecture firm
Alterstudio Architecture
Location
Dallas, Texas, USA
Design team
Kevin Alter, Ernesto Cragnolino, Tim Whitehill, Michael Woodland, Jenna Dezinski
Interior design
SZProjects
Civil engineer
Monk Consulting Engineers
Structural engineer
Ellinwood + Machado Consulting Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Positive Energy (Mechanical Engineer). Waterproofing Consultant: Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
Lighting
Essential Light Design Studio
Construction
Steve Hild Custom Builder
Material
Cassina: Coffee Table, Low Side Table (Living Area). B&B Italia: Lounge Chairs. Roll & Hill through The Future Perfect: Fireside Floor Lamp. Espasso: Sofa, Fireside Armchair (Living Area); Sofa (Cabana). Delta: Recessed Lights (Living Area). Luminart: Pendant Fixture (Dining Area). Artefacto: Dining Table. Carl Hansen & Søn through Suite NY: Dining Chairs. Knoll: Outdoor Dining Table and Chairs (Terrace). Le Porc-Shop: Custom Outdoor Lounge Chairs (Terrace, Patio); Sofa (Patio). Rotsen Furniture through Chairish: Coffee Table (Cabana). All Wood Cabinetry: Custom Cabinets. ABC Carpet & Home: Rug. Holland Marble Company, Inc.: Kitchenette Countertop; Window Bench (Cabana); Island Marble Tile (Kitchen). Ceramica Suro: Custom Wall Tile (Cabana, Patio); Custom Lava-Rock Planter (Shower Courtyard, Patio). Garibaldi Glass: Custom Window Wall (Main-Suite Aperture). Lapalma: Bar Stools (Kitchen). GamFratesi through Suite NY: Chairs. B.Lux: Table Lamp, Pendant Fixture. Miele: Cooktop, Oven, Dishwasher. Sub-Zero: Refrigerator. Lobster’s Day: Coffee Table, Side Tables (Patio). Glazing Vision: Skylight (Gallery). Juno: Track Lighting. Throughout: Bybee Stone Company: Limestone Flooring and Cladding. Permalac: Exterior Steel-Panel Finish. Sky-Frame, Western Windows, MHB: Windows and Doors
Typology
Residential › House
Located within the walled center of Campeche, Casa Muralla takes its name from the imposing wall that frames it—a defining element in the development and living experience of the home's different spaces.
Project name
Casa Muralla
Architecture firm
PSA Estudio
Location
San Francisco de Campeche, Campeche, Mexico
Principal architect
Paolo Sarra
Collaborators
Mosaicos La Peninsular
Construction
Julio Miguel Pérez González
Typology
Residential › House
