Melodie Leung I enjoy/appreciate the contrasting monumentality of the building alongside the intricate attention to detail. The architects' intention to draw the public realm of the city, literally the pavement of the adjacent square, in-between the subterranean and upper levels of the building creates a dynamic exchange of interlaced visibility across multiple scales between the general public and the university.

Desiree Groenendal Belgian architect and designer Vincent Van Duysen is known for his understated, warm and architectural approach to design. Through his work for Zara Home, this aesthetic has reached a much wider audience. Before designing Zara Diagonal in Barcelona, Vincent had already launched four collections for Zara Home, working across furniture and objects for the home. He then brought this design language into Zara Diagonal.

With a design language built on calm, warmth and understated elegance, he transforms the store into a sophisticated, home-like space that invites you to slow down and look around. Designed for continual discovery, there is something new to notice with every visit. For me, it is also a great way for people who might not otherwise encounter his work to experience his design language in a very direct way.