Kelly Pau

New York

Design Editor at The Architect's Newspaper

editor at AN Interior // other times covering culture at @salon, @voxmedia, @thecut, @bitchmedia etc // (she/her) // all views my own

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Articles

BEEF converts historic 1927 Metropol building into apartments

4 days ago | aninteriormag.com | Joann Plockova |Kelly Pau

Sandwiched in between two streets on a prominent corner in Slovakia’s Bratislava, the capital city’s landmark Metropol building stands out as a notable example of early 20th-century functionalist architecture. Designed by Slovak architect Juraj Tvarožka in 1927, the distinctive structure—comprised of a facade that rounds out at its corner—originally functioned as housing with a café on the ground floor, and most notably, a cinema in the basement.
Holzrausch creates a retreat and ode to woodworking

1 week ago | aninteriormag.com | Gay Gassmann |Kelly Pau

Behind a closed gate and past a winding path through a long courtyard, this hidden family house with a lovely garden at the end is not only unexpected but unusual for Paris. Located in the bustling and densely populated 11th arrondissement, here is an oasis of peace and quiet living by German firm Holzrausch, a rhapsody in wood that stands in serene contrast to the world outside.
alex spatzier architects reimagines the kitchen as a factory line for June’s Pizza

1 week ago | archpaper.com | Kelly Pau

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Kwong Von Glinow uses sinuous curves to spatially organize a lobby for student housing at School of the Art Institute of Chicago

1 week ago | archpaper.com | Kelly Pau

In the heart of downtown Chicago on 162 State Street, a residence hall houses mainly first year students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). The hall’s new lobby marks, for many of the students, the first true home away from home. For Kwong Von Glinow, it was important the introduction to the home be welcoming. The firm renovated the lobby to create a sense of calm by deploying curves that both create an elevated sense of place and organize the flow of the space.
Functional and versatile door and window systems

1 week ago | archpaper.com | Kelly Pau

Considering privacy, flood prevention, and other tasks, the latest entries for doors and windows are united by a focus on functionality. ODL’s largest insulated-glass size is now available with integrated blinds, perfect for applications like patio doors and bathroom windows, where more light and privacy control are needed. This awning window uses a continuous hinge and pressurized gas struts to enhance entertaining and indoor–outdoor living.
The best new product offerings from NYCxDESIGN 2025

2 weeks ago | archpaper.com | Kelly Pau

We came, we saw, we conquered. From Long Island City to DUMBO, Greenpoint, Chelsea, Tribeca, Nomad, and Soho, design took over New York this past week for NYCxDESIGN. As the widespread agenda can attest, it was a buzzy and busy week in celebration of design. This year, the week coincided with both ICFF and Shelter, which made its inaugural debut.
With glossy vinyl, marble, and chrome, Parts and Labor Design puts a swanky spin on Capital City Diner

2 weeks ago | archpaper.com | Kelly Pau

What previously resembled a White Castle gone to Disneyland now looks like a swanky, sophisticated diner with a new burgundy color palette. The studio known for its lush hospitality interiors, Parts and Labor Design, gave Capital City Diner in Albany, New York, a retro refresh, reinterpreting classic elements of the space with sophisticated materials and lots of texture. The design team refreshed the facade and clad the interior with pattern and gloss.
Albert Hotel’s design takes after a historic preservationist

2 weeks ago | aninteriormag.com | Kelly Pau

In Fredericksburg, Texas, a new 105-suite hotel offers a modern stay steeped in history. Operated by New Waterloo, Albert Hotel is named and designed after Albert Keidel, an architect and preservationist in Fredericksburg and whose family’s history in the town dates back to 1847. The 2-acre property is itself sited behind the Keidel family home (built in 1860). On the same street is the 1888 White Elephant Saloon and the 1860 Brockmann-Kiehne House.
Sustainable roofing and facade products to deliver durable building envelopes

2 weeks ago | archpaper.com | Kelly Pau

From roofing to siding and facades, these finishes help create sustainable, strong, and stylish envelopes for homes. Landmark PRO is a residential roofing shingle made with two laminated layers to replicate the dimensional appearance of true wood shake while enhancing durability. Available in 16 colors and 16-foot lengths, LP’s trim and siding come in a “brushed smooth” texture, offering both a durable product and a smooth, modern look.
For Andrea’s Cookies, StudioAC designs a pink and metallic bakery of the future

3 weeks ago | archpaper.com | Kelly Pau

Sleek, futuristic shop Andrea’s Cookies has a small grab-and-go bakery in Toronto. StudioAC makes effective use of the compact space, starting with its interior’s circular gesture. The pink plywood counter acts as a beacon to gather interest from passersby on the street while commanding the attention of those inside. The nifty counter serves multiple functions: it sets the visual design language, it creates intrigue into the store, and it sets the flow of the space.