Table of contents for June 2025 in DBM | 3D Transformative Digest

Hey team, welcome to June—my birthday month, and more importantly, a defining month for DBM as we continue to expand our reach, sharpen our impact, and transform what design means in real time. This issue arrives after several relentless weeks of execution across multiple projects—none more exciting than the work completed at 601 Lido. From gym redesigns to exclusive design licensing, we’ve stepped into an entirely new tier of partnership. DBM is now the official design engine for the entire 601 Lido community for the next three years. It’s exclusive. It’s locked in. And it’s powerful. But our influence didn’t stop with visuals. One of the townhomes at 601—a unit priced at over $4 million and sitting unsold for years—was transformed using our proprietary Modish.Ai™ render engine and DBM design…

There are spaces that breathe—and then there are spaces that sing. In this edition of The Serenade, we took an iconic architectural gem and rewired its entire emotional frequency, setting it to a rhythm only Retro could deliver. This wasn’t about nostalgia or kitsch. It was about invoking the bold confidence of a design era that dared to be louder, warmer, more electric—and unapologetically itself. Retro 3 is a movement, not a moment. And inside this transformed home, DBM redefined what it means to remix the past without ever looking dated. Using our proprietary Al render engine, powered by pre-set datasets, we generated a full aesthetic blueprint rooted in architectural realism and vibrant artistic imagination. This is not a simulation. It’s a visual experience layered with function, form, and color…

In a world of shifting markets and economic turbulence, one vertical has quietly remained resilient, profitable, and in demand—luxury short-term rentals (STRs). But this isn’t the old Airbnb game. This is about the next evolution of STRs, where architecture, AI, and high-touch hospitality converge. This is the DBM way. Here’s the point of difference: At DBM, we don’t chase trends. We set the standard. Our STRs are built not for the masses, but for the elite. The PGA players who want weekend proximity to the green. The NBA stars who seek off-season seclusion. The startup founder who needs a two-week recharge in a fully automated estate. Our design philosophy caters to an entirely different market—one that doesn’t just want to stay in a home, but live in an experience. Our…

Retro is no longer just a nod to the past—it’s the blueprint for what’s next. In a world saturated with sleek minimalism and grayscale restraint, something extraordinary is happening. Designers, architects, and visionary homeowners alike are turning their attention toward bold patterns, saturated hues, curved forms, and era-defining charm. Retro isn’t returning. It’s ascending—and at DBM, we’re driving the movement forward with cinematic clarity. THIS ISSUE OF 3D TRANSFORMATIVE DIGEST™ ISN’T THEMED. IT’S ELECTRIFIED. We selected Retro as the central style for June not simply because of its resurgence in fashion and furniture, but because of how it reanimates spaces. It makes the ordinary expressive. It transforms sterile rooms into curated moments. Retro doesn’t ask for permission. It paints over the rules. A DESIGN STYLE THAT BREATHES IN COLOR What…

THE SERENADE REVISITED: FROM EMOTION TO ENERGY Last month, The Glass Serenade unveiled its identity through the brushstrokes of Expressionism—a movement rooted in emotional release, symbolic distortion, and subjective immersion. Every wall vibrated with the energy of abstraction. Every space became a diary. Readers walked into a dream-state of feeling first, function second. That was the beauty of it. BUT THIS MONTH, THE SERENADE DOESN’T JUST EVOLVE—IT ACCELERATES. Welcome to Retro: a world of structured fun, kinetic color, and maximalist joy. A world where symmetry dances with rebellion and where function, flamboyance, and flair live in perfect sync. What makes this issue so compelling is the immediate transformation that takes place when the Expressionist veil is lifted and Retro takes the lead. The Serenade isn’t just reimagined—it’s reborn. FROM FLUID…

The dining room has always been a space of ritual and rhythm—where nourishment, conversation, and connection converge. But within the DBM-designed Serenade estate, this space has undergone a revival so transformative, it borders on cinematic. Just last month, it swirled with the seductive shadows of Expressionism: rich eggplants, velvet drapes, and quiet painterly curves. Now, with Retro in full command, it bursts with vibrance, precision, and play. RETRO HASN’T MERELY ARRIVED AT THE DINNER TABLE—IT’S THROWN A FIVE-COURSE SOIRÉE, COMPLETE WITH COLOUR-BLOCKED CHAIRS, SCULPTURAL CHANDELIERS, AND WALL-TO-WALL CONFIDENCE. From MOOD TO MOVEMENT Where the Expressionist dining room leaned into deep introspection—moody hues, gallery lighting, and soft contours—the Retro transformation flips the emotional script. The redesigns practically dance with motion. Every corner pulses with personality: marbled floors contrast with punchy seat…

Step into a space where time bends, patterns pop, and the past doesn’t just whisper—it sings. The bathroom, often a secondary design thought, becomes the headline act in our latest cinematic transformation. In this 3D Transformative Digest™ Retro Issue, we bring you the unapologetically bold, beautifully structured, and fiercely artistic return of retro—not as nostalgia, but as futurism with roots. WHERE FUNCTION ENDS AND FANTASY BEGINS Bathrooms are sacred. Morning rituals begin here. Evening resets happen here. And yet for decades, they’ve been stripped of identity in favor of neutrality. At DBM, neutrality doesn’t exist. We replaced it with dimensionality. Our retro bathroom transformations don’t whisper wellness—they roar identity. Gone are the standard subway tiles, the muted marbles, the Pinterest palettes. What’s arrived instead? Color-drenched ceilings, mirrored walls with carved…

Wasif Mustafa Architect | Editorial Writer Special thanks to Modish.Ai, for empowering each rendering with AI, Pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in architectural and interior design. join us & Shape the Future of Design For those looking to leave a mark in the world of design, our pages are open to your visions and stories. And for brands that wish to connect with a discerning audience, DBM offers a spectrum of sponsorship and advertising opportunities. connect with us For editorial contributions, sponsorships, and advertising opportunities, Please reach out to: ben@Modish.Ai…

When The Serenade made its global debut in Expressionism last month, readers around the world were captivated by its emotional tone, sensual curves, and emotionally immersive palettes. But while the public areas of the home delivered high-concept abstraction, the master suite—then moody and mystic—has undergone perhaps the most dazzling transformation of all. Retro didn’t just enter the bedroom. It danced its way in wearing pink suede boots and dropped the mic. GOODBYE INTROSPECTION, HELLO INDULGENCE The previous version of the master suite was designed with a painter’s hand. Fluid shadows. Gentle fabric drapes. Abstract wall textures that invited calm. But in this new interpretation, the room takes on a fresh energy—louder, unapologetic, and delightfully disobedient. Retro architecture is not just about color; it’s about form, weight, and experience. In these…

If you’ve followed our journey through the Serenade—our multi-phase cinematic redesign of one of the most structurally rich properties in our DBM catalog—you know by now that every space in this architectural symphony has a role to play. But few moments in design demand as much grace, scale, and theatricality as the staircase. It is the vertical soul of a space. And in the Retro re-awakening of The Serenade, this centerpiece isn’t just functional—it’s fabulous. A JOURNEY THROUGH DESIGN TIME Before Retro came to claim its crown, this staircase lived under the poetic shadow of Expressionism—walls that whispered, patterns that felt like brushstrokes on silk. The stairwell was elegant, but quiet. It served more as a vessel for moving from one floor to the next than as a character in…

Let’s start with the obvious: this isn’t your grandfather’s bar. Nor is it a mid-century cocktail counter caught in a Pinterest revival. No. This—this right here—is the new blueprint for where high society unwinds, recharges, and reconnects. The retro bar reimagined by DBM is not simply nostalgic. It’s electrified. And it’s not merely designed. It’s staged like a cinematic event—an architectural spectacle at the intersection of pop art, immersive hospitality, and hyper-expressive leisure culture. We call it NeoRetro Luxe, and it’s coming to a venue near you—or at least it should. FROM NIGHTCAP TO LANDMARK: THE RETRO BAR AS DESTINATION For years, the hospitality industry has defaulted to minimalism, stone finishes, and neutral palettes under the guise of luxury. While that approach still has a place in certain corners of…