COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS - Restaurants & Bars

Studio Amaro is like a “warm hug,” said its designer, Wendy Bergman, of Bergman and Co. While the newly opened 100-seat venue in Melbourne’s Windsor does indeed radiate a friendly, cosy ambience, it also conjures feelings of nostalgia. Corduroy lounges, walnut finishes, dim lighting, orange window decals and chocolate-coloured tiles are reminiscent of an establishment bo...

When we first visited this site for design, the gentle shallow slope under the road was covered with white snow, waiting for the barley seeding, which was supposed to be in the coming spring. The sea we saw standing at the coastal roadside was attractive quite differently than the commonly known west beaches were. When we visited the most lucrative cafe in the vicinity w...

Tramo is a restaurant is ilocated large industrial space previously used as a mechanical workshop and small bar called ̈Garaje Hermético ̈, an icon of the Madrid nightlife scene. The large space is was initially constructed as a warehouse in the early 1950s. The remarkable original feature is a beautiful roof structure, formed by slender concrete and steel cable trusses...

Omasake Bar, in Paris, is designed by Sala Hars and Agathe Marimbert and navigates between the high speed of contemporary Japanese culture and the enduring characteristics of Parisian classicism. The architectural composition features a series of metallic octagonal portals that draw from the dynamic Tokyo streets and the rhythmic persistence of Parisian porticoes and enf...

Two buildings with a gable roof and a connecting building are located on a south-facing slope above the village. The western building - a wooden structure that is over 200 years old - the connecting building and the eastern structure have been renovated and expanded in three construction phases. Architecturally, the focus is on opening and expanding the rooms. This is to...

Throughout human history, explorers, sailors, and seafarers have told tall stories of sea creatures found in the depths of the ocean – from the leviathan that swallowed Jonah, the giant squid that grappled with the Nautilus to Moby Dick seeking revenge on the Pequod and its crew. Recently emerged in a calm, tropical lagoon in the Maldives, this overwater Yakitori Restaur...

The intention was to draw visual attention to the exterior with 'stainless steel,' and the red wave bricks stacked high from the second to third floors enhanced the volume of the building. We tried to arouse curiosity about the space through the contrasting images seen from the outside and the inside, and when you come inside, you will find a heavily placed space on the...

Working together, we have created an immersive space that exists at the intersection of gastronomy and performance. Auyl gives its guests the experience of participating in the process through lighting, sound, atmosphere, textures, and smells. The Auyl restaurant offers signature riffs on the cuisine of Central Asia. The design project is a result of a collaboration of a...

Opening on Friday, September 29th, 2023, The OWO (former Old War Office) in Whitehall, London, has undergone a monumental transformation and will be home to nine destination restaurants and three bars, a 120-room Raffles London Hotel, and 85 Raffles branded residences. Its uplifted look is signed by DaeWha Kang Design (DKD), revealing a Grand Courtyard that welcomes visi...

The building, within its corner and flat plot, consists of two floors and a basement for auxiliary uses. Τhe reception, the restaurant/bar and eight rooms are placed on the ground floor, while on the first floor there are seven more rooms. The main entrance to the hotel is through the municipal street on its southwest side, from where there is a direct access to the rece...

Various materials were already present and the layout has been left as it was such as the long wooden beams along the ceiling, the brick arch and the prominently checkered marble floor. The aim of the project is to infuse the furnishings in order to respect the original natural colors creating a combination between the strictness of the steel and the wood naturalness. ...

As the Designist team, interior designers Asli Arıkan Dayıoğlu, Gizem Acun and architect Ecem Öksüz in facade design have aimed to bring a new breath Antalya with this project. The concept is based on Flamingos. Attracting attention with their proud stance and looks, eye-catching pink (rosa) colors, flamingos enchant many people with their feather color and elegant sta...

In the first stage of the project, it was up to Moca Arquitetura to restore the original unit, while keeping the budget low and the schedule tight, as the business continued to operate during the construction. The furniture was reused and the layout was minimally altered to fit the renovation within the delivery deadline. In a retrofit process (restoration that preser...

The term Sando comes from the Japanese word ‘Sando-icchi’ or sandwich, which is traditionally served on bread called 'Shokupan'. The spatial design process involved the renovation of an existing burger restaurant in the same location. Given that many of the functional needs of the space had already been met, the project centered around the precise demolition and renova...

Rather than one big building, we placed small-scale buildings that blend within urban tissue. We conducted an architecture as a village. Existing buildings were able to freely re-configure windows through steel structure reinforcement. And by designing a podium that connects four buildings, the entire building can be integrated into one. The podium serves as a raised co...

Designed by Coach NY together with local architect Spacemen, the plane’s design pays homage to the illustrious golden era of air travel in the 1970s, weaving in elements of retro-futurism for a one-of-a-kind experience. The aircraft houses four experiential cabins with design cues and a color palette that would look perfectly at home in a Wes Anderson movie set. Embarki...

Upon entering, you'll find that Hakken blends its coffee shop seating and shop area, both of which span across two floors. This approach to co-locating these distinct spaces on the same floor not only saves space but also creates a seamless flow between sipping on your favorite brew and browsing through an array of clothing and collectibles. The coffee shop takes up the...

The cafe and community space by On Architects has a distinctive gridded ziggurat form, with roof terraces reminiscent of Ricardo Bofill's La Muralla Roja housing estate in Spain. The riverside site is located in the district of Hobeop-myeon in Icheon, an area that is famous for rice and flower farming. The studio designed the geometric Nonspace cafe to reflect the irri...

The main concept for this project is to create an oasis-like structure for the employees to really enjoy their breaks, relax and enjoy the fresh atmosphere within and around the building. We came up with a rather organic design to blend in with the vast landscape garden it sits on and to mimic and compliment the curvy main head office. This building consists of two wing...

For the past two years, Kade Chandra, the co-founder of Noolstrala bakery, confidently established his own bakery with partner-slash-baker, Laura Hidayat. In 2023, Noolstrala the Cafe was launched with its brand vision to be the first credible Artisan Bakery in Gading Serpong that focuses on community building, innovative concepts, and quality products. Noolstrala is co...

BLOQyard set out to be the neighborhood dining space where visitors can come, within walking distance, to enjoy the food and hang out. The project is also an attempt at a small-scale urban regeneration effort, transforming underutilized spaces into vibrant community assets The layout draws from the courtyard topology, formed by a straightforward steel structure to mitig...

In the case of the 1st store, just as whiskey develops different flavors and colors during aging in an oak barrel, the bricks also differ depending on the material of the soil and how they are baked. In the case of the 1st store, the focus was on finishing materials similar to whiskey, while the 2nd store focused on the background of the times. According to the locality...

Archisphere drew inspiration from the movement, freedom, and enjoyment associated with cycling. In addition to this, the spirit of the art collector Prince Eugen, whose influence can be found throughout the hotel, was also incorporated into the design. In the “Cyclist,” Prince Eugene swaps his horse for a bicycle, getting a coffee to go from the barista before taking a s...

Bangkok-based studio Looklen Architects designs a circular café on the riverside of Amphwa, Thailand, as part of The Pomelo Amphawa master plan composed of five buildings that are integrated into the crops and greenery on the site. Situated in the lychee garden, the café is oriented toward the Mekong River on the North, an ideal direction to protect the structure from th...

Axel Vansteenkiste Architecture, in collaboration with sbs Architects has undertaken the design for Ushimaru restaurant’s addition in the Chiba countryside, Japan. The restaurant is housed in a European-style building, surrounded by fields and agricultural land, which serves as a source for many of their ingredients. The client’s idea was to expand the dining area, and c...

The Tate Modern cafe has been given a makeover courtesy of London architecture studio Holland Harvey. The much loved gallery always had a hospitality space on its ground level, yet changing needs and several years in operation, meant the popular northwest corner interior was in need of a refresh. Enter the practice led by Richard Holland and Jonathan Harvey, and now the ...

It was the use of signature color. NONSCALED, who will use and operate this space in the future, will work with branding design within the space. He wanted to use a paint color that could represent Nonscaled, and through several meetings, the space design and I chose blue as the "Key Color" of the branding design. Before unraveling the design with the main color theme o...

After tasting the brand's high-quality Matcha, we decided to create a brand story that captures the moment, a moment that seems to have escaped from the chaos to be able to experience the taste and the unique scent of Matcha. This kind of experience will make us feel relaxed and reach true peace and balance at last. We started with the logo design and the brand's packagi...

The idea came from the location — the seaport, so the space is bright with the vast glass area, reminding of Mediterranean Cipriani restaurants. Balanced by textures, materials and space interiors here are to make customers feel comfortable, just like at home or on a yacht (two walls of the restaurant open onto parapet behind which the seashore begins): relaxed, feelin...

Perched amidst Bali’s tranquil surroundings, The Octagon by Stilt Studios emerges as a nature-infused treehouse restaurant, complementing the family-run luxury boutique Grün Resort Uluwatu. Marking the studio’s most extensive project, the structure embraces an octagonal shape, paying homage to the inherent harmony seen in nature. Elevated on stilts, the design maximizes ...

Located in Toronto’s York neighborhood, the pizza parlor was once two separate commercial units, that were transformed into a single space that now accommodates two busy pizza lines in the kitchen. The facade has been transformed and features light brick, wooden windows, and a curving blue ceramic tile. Upon entering, guests are greeted by a custom patterned mosaic ado...

Passionate meat lovers, they have just opened Il Ristoro di Cristiano Filippini, a modern trattoria across the town square from the historic butcher shop that playfully connects past and present courtesy of TIMOTHEE Studio’s unconventional interior design. Architectural designers Cosimo Bonciani, Andrea Mascagni and Niccoló Antonielli upended expectations by imbuing the ...

In addressing a conversion and extension project, gourmet chef Heinz Reitbauer and his wife Birgit wanted to show how innovative and sustainable a gastronomic business can be. The challenge was to blend a situation characterized by nature with a highly sophisticated, contemporary catering business to ensure a harmonious future. Through various interventions, the pre-exis...

Nestled between the Port Gallice and du Crouton, Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel is a unique location backed by one of the iconic addresses of the French Riviera. Before the region seduced the world, the restaurant La Maison des Pêcheurs was already an institution in the 1940s. Eddy Barclay, Brigitte Bardot, and Johnny Hallyday came to charge up their batteries there. And all ...

The Avant-bakery brand focuses on the essence of bread and reinterprets Korean dessert culture by keeping classical and contemporary in harmony. To reflect this brand's identity in the space, the material itself used the finished physical properties, and the traditional European architecture and modern elements were harmonized. To remind you of the square, the floor is ...

Whether it's the physical spaces or the products, they convey the founder's passion for and exploration of contemporary Oriental aesthetics. The essence of the brand lies in the acceptance of time. RUHAUS STUDIO has taken on the design of TEA WELL's fifth store, and synchronously reimagined and upgraded the space style to complement the updated product line. Creating spa...