unplug + recharge urban oasis iO Beauty Gallery Moscow Appropriate for a moment when self-care is at a premium, iO Beauty Gallery's sophisticated and minimalist design comes courtesy of local and New York studio AsthetÃque. Residing in Moscow's affluent Khamovniki district, the beauty salon and spa juxtaposes the neighborhood's Brutalist architecture with an organic design that celebrates the female form. Gradient glass, brass accents, fine ceramics, oak paneling, precious stones, and bas relief plaster shapes on walls (of leaves and female figures) enhance the restrained interiors while also highlighting the area's vernacular. " [The design] demonstrates how an elegantly modern aesthetic can be combined 080 April 2021 hospitalitydesign.com A wavy oak reception desk and rope styled like tassels on the wall greet guests at iO Beauty Galleryhttp://www.hospitalitydesign.com