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From a renovated Bangkok home and a sprawling interactive bench to rugs inspired by mould and a bold Istanbul building, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 262.
1. Renovated Bangkok Home
“A dark and dull townhouse has been transformed into a light, open-plan home by architecture studio A Milimetre,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “I love the striking facade, created to maintain a sense of privacy, while still allowing residents to look outside.”
Image credit: Jirayu Rattanawong via archdaily.com
2. Lizan Freijsen’s Natural Rugs
“I always associate mould with the shame of a discarded lunchbox in the back of a classroom,” says Content Producer Michaela Stehr. “But these beautiful hand-tufted rugs really show the intricate and detailed patterns of this natural phenomenon.”
Image credit: thisiscolossal.com
3. Yong Ju Lee’s Root Bench
“I love how this sprawling bench encourages interaction and the use of public spaces,” says Copy Editor Kay-Ann van Rooyen. “This artistic and functional creation spans over 30 metres in diameter and looks stunning both at night and during the day.”
Image credit: mymodernmet.com
4. COS Bağdat Caddesi Store in Istanbul
“The bold design of this store celebrates Istanbul’s rich heritage,” says Editor-in-Chief Sumien Brink. “Juxtaposed with concrete, the circular windows reference the Byzantine domes seen on the city skyline.”
Image credit: cosstores.com
5. Designs by Munna
“I just love these pieces from furniture design brand Munna,” says Managing Editor Samantha Charles. “The perfect level of sophisticated chic – I’d love one of each.”
Image credit: munnadesign.com
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