We get the first look at Christchurch Airport's newly opened regional terminal for Air New Zealand. The building itself, designed by BVN Sydney (principle architect) in collaboration with Jasmax NZ embraces organic forms that are channeled right from the ceiling through to the furniture fittings. The lounge seating, a collaboration between James Grose and New Zealand designer Simon James were designed with different traveller configurations in mind - to suit solo, couple or group travellers. The booth style seating enables a sense of privacy when necessary, whilst also keeping with the overall sense of openness the interior design concept embraces. The project also includes the brand new Koru Express Lounge for Koru passengers that are looking for a convenient but luxurious service (you can see the Koru Express Lounge behind the carefully carved wooden dividers). Simon James' product in collaboration with James Grose can be seen across the interior from the booth seating to the bar stools and tables - it's an impressive fit out and one we're to keen to experience next time we're in Christchurch.

Simon James product is available locally from here.

Occupying the top two floors and roof of a 1920s factory in downtown San Antonio, this loft designed for an art collector by Poteet Architects, uses white as its predominant canvas as a backdrop for their various artworks and sculptures. The upper level of the loft includes a black box theatre for airing videos and a high stud gallery created by cutting away the existing concrete structure. The floors are glossy and made from luminous epoxy, whilst many of the surfaces are lacquered in keeping with the highly polished, minimalist interior. The lower level houses the various living spaces including porches in steel for outdoor living, and skylight shafts to maximise the sense of internal light. The interior also sports many pieces of classic furniture including the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen, the Eames lounge chair & ottoman, the Arco lamp and Tulip chair among others.

Standing proudly at the Singapore Art Biennal, this incredible sculpture is by Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich. Employing materials such as bamboo, plywood, rattan and metal wire, he wanted the sculpture to represent the feeling of his home - Cambodia. Standing tall in the foyer of the National Museum of Singapore - it reminds us of delicately stacked birdcages.

At the tender age of 25 Ryan Korban has become the go-to interior designer for New York's rising  fashion elite. Having recently completed the interior of Alexander Wang's new retail emporium in Soho (shown above), as a continuation of his earlier work on the designers studio (featured by us here ), Korban has rapidly risen amongst the ranks as one of NYC's favourites. And it's easy to see why, his downtown aesthetic merges seamlessly with the addition of opulent fur and leather finishes. With an undeniable eye for the old and the interesting he successfully incorporates these ideas into a modern aesthetic. The designer strives to create "old-world romance" in each of his projects. I for one am enamoured by his striking creations. 

This Belgium house designed by AABE Architects is limited to a single level appearing weightless on the water area that separates it from the entrance avenue. To the left, the entrance shows its gallery wall. If you descend one level, the construction frames the view over the hillside to the country. The profile of the site is brought together by stairs whilst the kitchen benefits from a lateral patio that makes the most of the morning sun. The entirety of this house has been arranged for the owners to feel good - all elements have been considered: a cinema room, exercise areas, an ecological living room that overlooks their collection of beautiful cards, complemented by an office that sits proudly on the mezzanine. On top of that, furniture from leading manufacturers can be seen scattered throughout the space like the Ball & Chain chair by B&B Italia.

An old printing plant in the centre of Barcelona was converted by M n M interiors into a spacious loft for its artistic owners. Following the brief to keep it industrial, many elements of the original interior were retained and recycled. The floors were polished, but left predominantly in their original state, whilst many of the printer's original furniture pieces were restored. Exposed brickwork throughout is a considered nod to the early American lofts the owners wanted to replicate. With classic pieces of furniture throughout and cavernous spaces, it's a well executed piece of interior design.

Set amongst trees and nature, the Juvet landscape hotel located in Gudbrandsjuvet, Norway offers seven private bungalows for a tranquil retreat. Designed by Jensen & Skodvin Architects, the minimally designed interior lends to complete emphasis on the surroundings. Floor to ceiling windows and a timber exterior enable the bungalows to blend seamlessly into their environment for perfect mountain viewing.

This contemporary beach retreat by Pitsou Kedem architects makes the most of its tropical coastal environment. With the Mediterranean just a couple feet away from its deck, it's hard to find a more idyllic setting on this stretch of the Israeli coast. Floor to ceiling windows adjacent to the patio area enable the exterior and interior to seamlessly integrate. The home also has long stretches of interior space complemented with wooden accents including natural wooden blinds and a deck that surrounds the serene lap pool. A floating staircase combines the lower and upper levels, whilst modern furnishings keep the interior classic and timeless.

Tom Dixon's first ever Asian design interior fit out has opened with gusto. Tazmania ballroom located on the first floor of the Lan Kwai Fong Tower in Hong Kong has recently been shortlisted in the 'International Bar' of the year category in the Restaurant & Bar awards 2011. Kitted out with Tom Dixon's own designs, clusters of Copper Shades can be seen suspended from the high-stud ceiling - giving the effect of a giant chandelier; along with gold plated pool tables for a luxurious take on the game. Visitors can take embrace their competitive side with the 'Ping is the New Bling' ping-pong table nights, or relax outside in a private outdoor terrace. With large decedent geometric diamond buttresses leading up the cavernous ceiling, everything in this space is exaggerated with a feeling of opulence. The interior was inspired by the  owner's own fond memories of smoke-filled venues he frequented in youth. It's the sister venue to Dragon-I, one of Hong Kong's most exclusive nightspots.

Tom Dixon products are available locally from here.

In order to highlight the colourful and delectable nature (of one of our favourite treats) - the macaroon, Anagrama Studio presented an all-white interior for Mexican patisserie Theurel & Thomas. Situated in one of the most exclusive suburbs in San Pedro, Mexico, the white on white interior allows for the macaroons to be the design feature. The design team explain:

White was our primary tool for design. As a result of this the attention was fully orientated to the colourful macaroons. We also placed two lines in our design in cyan and magenta, like if it was a modern French flag, in order to inject a vanguard vision to the identity. Finally, we selected Didot (created by Firmin and Pierre Didot), a French typography that is ideal to represent the brand's sophistication'.