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Italian architects Carlo Ratti and Italo Rota have designed an intensive-care pod within a shipping container that could be added to hospitals fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Named Connected Units for Respiratory Ailments – or CURA, which is the latin word for cure – the intensive care unit (ICU) pods have been designed to increase the country's intensive care capacity.

Cobalt-blue curtains hang in place of walls in a small apartment in Kyiv renovated by Ukrainian architecture and interiors studio Ater Architects. Called EGR Apartment, the 65-square-metre space was cramped, featuring a compartmentalised layout with separate rooms connected by corridors.

Having previously designed the notorious Chiltern Firehouse, Studio KO aimed to resurrect "the sensuality and glamour of the 1960s and 70s" in this Soho eatery, which features a menu inspired by the Mediterranean cuisine of southern Italy and France. Curves are everywhere, in the sumptuous leather banquettes, blue velvet armchairs and in a striking floor that combines colourful terrazzo with patterned carpet.

The Belgian Maison has touched down in the United States with a space of over 650 square metres, designed by Italian Studio Vudafieri-Saverino Partners, bringing Flemish savoir-faire  and creativity to the heart of Fifth Avenue. 

Direct Tiling Group has partnered with Boult Wade Tennant, a global intellectual property firm, to create a contemporary & stylish office, providing more social & breakout space for the brand – enabling better communication & collaboration among employees.