Interiors Archives - Metropolis

This Furniture Company’s Office is a Maker’s Paradise

Wendy Helfenbaum,

Kimball’s new wellness-oriented headquarters is a light-filled working showroom that reflects the design brand’s values, identity, and people-first focus.

Fort Point in San Francisco’s Mission District Redefines the Brewery Aesthetic

Shonquis Moreno,

Through bright pops of color, blond wood, and intimate arched niches, the brand hopes to attract a wider clientele.

This Is Not a Theme Bar

Jessica Ritz,

Pinky’s, an eclectic Los Angeles watering hole, pays tribute to ’80s nostalgia and the Maison de Verre.

The Synergistic Relationship Between Shake Shack and Designer Michael Hsu

Addie Broyles,

Having designed several of the beloved fast-casual chain’s outposts, plus its Manhattan HQ, the Austin-based designer nurtures a new “hospitality quotient.”

Well-Heeled Creatives in Hong Kong Find a Home in Asia’s First Soho House

Catherine Shaw,

An outpost of the exclusive members’ club opened last summer, offering locals, expats, and visitors a buzzy space for working and socializing.

Denim Covers the Shelves—and Walls—at This Soho Retailer

Leilah Stone,

At Naked & Famous's new flagship store, CRÈME used the Canadian denim company's wares as design components in the interiors.

This Hotel in Brisbane Blends Brutalism and Tropical Splendor

Mikki Brammer,

Architecture firm Richards & Spence avoided local stereotypes at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane by taking its cues from the climate.

Redefining Fitness: How WELL v2 Is Driving More Inclusive Interiors

Avinash Rajagopal,

Rachel Gutter, CEO of the International WELL Building Institute, discusses WELL v2 and making the standard's Movement category more universal.

A Charter School's Renovated Campus Foregrounds Physical and Mental Wellness

James McCown,

Designed by HMFH Architects, the new outpost for Bridge Boston Charter School supports students and their families both in and out of the classroom.

5 Trends Shaping Interior Design Right Now

Katie Okamoto,

From experiential retail flagships to narrative-based workplaces, these big design ideas are changing the face of commercial interiors.

Zesty Chicken Purveyor Nando's Swaps Cheek for Chic in the U.S.

Bridget Newsham,

The international Portuguese-style chicken restaurant is continuing its U.S. expansion by merging bold flavors with bold design.

Here's 2019's Trendiest Color, According to Benjamin Moore

Anna Fixsen,

The paint company forecasts that its subdued gray shade "Metropolitan AF-690" will be a prominent interior trend to watch next year.

This New York Rooftop Bar, Inspired by Design Legend Elsie de Wolfe, Packs in Prohibition-Era Flair

Anna Fixsen,

The interiors of the Elsie Rooftop, perched atop an office tower near Times Square, draws inspiration from legendary 20th century socialite and interior designer, Elsie de Wolfe.

Ghislaine Viñas's Convention-Defying Approach to Interiors

Katie Okamoto,

Viñas’s flair for color and narrative—a talent she sharpened in residential work—makes her firm a growing force in workplace and product design.

Architect Michael Chen Combines Neo-Grec and High-Tech in this Manhattan Townhouse

Laura Raskin,

With his polymorphous design for a narrow 19th Century residence, the architect tackles issues of material experimentation, ecology, and urban density.