To decode the warm minimalism of Berlin architecture practice Studio Mara reveals a reverence for the natural, the raw and the nuanced. Yet it’s what the duo’s spaces leave out that defines their subtle atmospheres – something felt more than seen. Whether rehabilitating Berlin lofts carved up by misguided ‘90s renovations the or unfurling a hunched Majorcan finca towards an ocean view, the architecture of Mirjam Danke and Olaf Schulz is a practice of subtraction. In an exclusive editorial feature, the partners in life and work invited Ignant into their new workspace at Glint in Berlin-Mitte, whose gentle essentialism exudes a powerful presence.

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Greek boutique agency Studio Bonarchi designs interiors with contrasting elements. Between refined sophistication and summer serenity, between robust marble sinks and soft linen sheets, between local heritage and cosmopolitan modernity, their spaces are of laid-back elegance. Through its signature touch of accentuating muted and neutral tones with dark elements, the studio continually draws the eye to the most powerful presence of all: natural light.

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Engaging in a wide range of activities and ventures, Oliver Garcé and Clio Dimofski defy conventional categorizations of what a design studio or an art gallery should be. Operating from their space in Lisbon that doubles as their home and an exhibition space, they continuously explore new languages of design — both independently and as curators for the most sought-after makers in the design community. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with the creative duo at their Lisbon apartment, exploring their vision of crafting exploratory objects that are always made with respect to craftsmanship.

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Spanning his interior work from residential to exhibition design, Isern Serra conveys minimalism with a human face in every space he designs. His style, deeply rooted in the architectural traditions of Catalonia, invites Mediterranean serenity to otherwise bustling cities. Although he started his practice over a decade ago, it is the architect’s own home that has solidified his position in the international design scene—a testament to his signature style. The light-filled space is shared with Serra’s partner, Valeria Vasi, a renowned designer herself, whose carefully crafted objects enliven the space. We visited the couple to discuss their home, ongoing projects, and their life together as creatives.

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In Barcelona’s creative heart, in the district of Poblenou, Spanish architecture and interior design studio Isern Serra has transformed the ground floor of a disused building into a stunning, multi-functional workspace for digital artist Andrés Reisinger. Filled with sculptural furnishings and intriguing textures, the interiors evoke the minimalist yet surreal world in the designer’s 3D creations.

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Tiles, art, plants and more. Two weeks ago, Italian ceramic manufacturer Mutina unveiled their new headquarters Spazio Mutina—an arrestingly beautiful hub where creativity and brand culture are in every detail. IGNANT traveled to Fiorano, Italy, to see the space first hand and envision its endless possibilities. 

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In Barcelona, local firm ARQUITECTURA-G has designed a spacious multi-storey residence around an internal courtyard: ‘Casa Costa’ is a celebration of raw materiality with infinite decorative opportunity.

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In Møntergade, one of the more upmarket areas of the old City of Copenhagen, pioneering firm Norm Architects has designed the minimal, industrial interior of high-end shoe brand ‘Notabene‘.

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In China, Hangzhou-based design studio say architects has designed the interiors of accessories store Lika Lab as a soft and translucent boutique, in which material and structure are hidden from the eye of the visitor.

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Newly-opened in Antwerp, Belgium, is ‘Faina’: a small and moody gallery space showcasing furniture collections and design objects. Conceived by interior designer Victoria Yakusha, the color and material palette are inspired by the hues of the earth, and in particular by the Ukrainian soil of the designer’s native land.

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Just meters aways from Valencia’s historic Ciutat Vella neighborhood, ‘Avenida del Oeste Apartment’ is an elegant apartment designed by local firm Balzar Arquitectos. Filled with warm lighting and natural materials such as marble and wood, it merges past and present in perfect harmony.

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Alsace is a historical region of France bordering Germany and Switzerland, and is known for its landscapes and natural wine producers—some of the best in Europe. Here, Strasbourg-based architecture firm Nara has refurbished a building from the 1850s, a former carpentry barn, into a pared-back restaurant serving local French cuisine.

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Japanese design practice Wataru Tanabe Studio has revamped a cafè in a residential area in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture to be both a gathering and an exhibition space. Dubbed ‘ETHICUS theleema’, the place is a minimal and balanced environment characterized by natural materials and a muted color palette.

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For German ethical jewelry label Lilian Von Trapp, interior designer Domenic Degner has created a sleek and alluring store front, where natural materials, organic shapes, an earthy palette, and soft light combine to create an immersive spatial experience.

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In Shanghai, China, Dutch architecture firm Studio Anne Holtrop has designed the retail space of luxury brand Maison Margiela as an abstract and deconstructed environment. Fitted with artisanal furnishings and hand-cast textile molds, the boutique’s interior design illustrates the Maison’s signature codes of ‘dressing in haste’, ‘the memory of’, and ‘décortiqué’.

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