while instilling a new perspective and identity, the designers presented an interior that has culminated a new and non-traditional approach for a japanese eatery. ‘the opportunity to complement the expectation‐ defying cuisine offered at blue ocean with a similarly unanticipated space was an exciting challenge.’ said bells & whistles principal designer barbara rourke...
The location is situated in front of the Palace of Parliament (former People's House - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_the_Parliament), the largest administrative building in Europe and one of the landmarks of Communism in Eastern Europe. With such a strong socialist-imposing architecture we looked for a design that integrates modern restaurant concepts with ...
To get inspiration, the designers visited the Izumo Taisha Shrine, to research the identity of Izumo, and they saw Chigi, which are traditional forked roof finials, that are found in Japanese religious architecture as well as the overall design of the shrine. Once they had their inspiration, they adopted the dynamic but delicate latticework they found at the shrine, a...
The site is located in the central area of a private weekend retreat development, a series of bungalows with hotel infrastructure scattered on a sloping mountain overlooking the stunning valleys of Nova Lima, 12 km away from the city of Belo Horizonte. The Project comprises two very simple buildings with a common open space in between. BCMF Architects designed the Ba...
Shortlisted in the 2015 Restaurant and Bar Design Awards in the category of London’s best bar, this café-cum-cocktail bar resists the urge to take itself too seriously and offers a seamless transition from latte to espresso martini. Responsible for the development of each of Grind & Co’s establishments, the studio confidently represents the brand, its clientele, servi...
The space with family history, is located on the main street of Castelldefels. Barcelona. The key was to use for our benefit all the natural light and create the perfect showcase inside, a concept for a space that reminds us to a market. The central bar with wood shades is the hub of the place, as in a market everything should work around it. Several rooms with various t...
I wanted to create “a Place“ linked to Milan's history of excellence. A “special” place integrating and enhancing its architectural, design, customs and fashion values. My project wanted to give Milan and travellers from all over the world an example of style and elegance, excellence in its welcome and elegant hospitality. Marco Piva May 2015: The Excelsior Hotel ...
For this project, Isabel López Vilalta + Asociados headed to the idyllic Cala d’Or in Palma de Mallorca to refurbish the suites of the Hotel Cala Esmeralda, inturotel hotel chain, along with remodeling the pool and the attached common areas. The project aimed to offer guests a relaxing and high-quality stay, and in doing so, attract a younger public and move away from th...
The existing building was originally an old Queenslander style home and then a corner store before being converted into a café. This style provided some inspiration for the finished product. The design and layout of the kitchen was very important to not only cater for the patrons now, however with the possibility of catering for a larger space with the future extensio...
The concept of theinterior corresponds to the current atmosphere of Karlín, a place where is still being felt the industrial past while reviving a new life through modern office buildings, exhibition spaces for contemporary design and alternative theatre stages. This industrial past and the contrast between the coarse old factory buildings and the modern design put a fac...
The church, boasts 7 bedrooms and 6 baths. The great room has ceiling heights soaring at 25’ while more intimate spaces like a playroom has a ceiling height perfectly portioned for a peanut at 7’. Finishes were selected to create a hip and eclectic vibe pairing interesting wallpapers and light fixtures. Linc custom designed and fabricated many of the home’s details like ...
The building is designed to provide some 11,000 sq m of office space. The architectural concept is clean and clear, with smooth concrete facings to the corner block and generous glazed curtain walling outlined with steel detailing. In order to obtain BREEAM certification, Art & Build integrated technical solutions including geothermal heat exchangers for heating and coo...
The architect’s description 3XN had outgrown its previous workspace, where staff was spread out over three different floors of an historic building in the Christianshavn neighborhood of Copenhagen. The firm recently moved to a new 2,000m2 studio in a listed ‘canon boat house’ along a canal in Copenhagen’s Holmen neighborhood. The move was inspired by the wish to h...
The restaurant is designed like a greenhouse, with herbs hanging from the walls, ceiling, and growing out of containers between the tables. All of the herbs are used by the chef in the kitchen, and also give the restaurant a fresh green aroma.
The designer’s description SanDisk is a global, innovation-led technology company. For its India headquarters in Bangalore, we were asked to enhance the space through environmental graphics that would have an “Indian” essence – work with the brand colours and integrate seamlessly in a contemporary space, appealing both to a global and local audience. Kolam is a fol...
The proximity of the Slovenian Book Center to the Oberdan Piazza and Fabiani’s National Hall has encouraged SoNo Arhitekti to look more closely to the symbolic ties that are important for the Slovene minority living in Trieste. A hint that would only symbolically show itself derives from Fabiani facade’s decoration. Decorative geometric element has been broken down and ...
Designed by Zaha Hadid, the building grows vertically with a dynamic twisting that enhances the perception and views with respect to urban axes. At the foot of the tower is a commercial gallery and covered walkways connecting to the subway station. La Torre runs for 44 floors of which 39 are intended for high-level executive functions, for approximately 45,000 squar...
Through its carefully thought-out architecture and its unique integration into its surroundings, this hotel pays homage to its extraordinary environment. A former cable-car station, Chetzeron now houses a restaurant and 16 rooms, all with breathtaking views on the high mountain peaks. The conversion has made it possible to create unusual volumes for a high-mountain...
The main objective that guided the planning process throughout the project, was to create a warm, dynamic, and fertile working environment for the employees; it is expressed in various forms throughout the project, by applying unique textures, colors and materials. The inspiration for the design is derived from the urban environment- bare concrete columns, graffiti co...
The office was already occupying one floor at the White Garden business centre. In 2014 client decided to move growing IT department to an extra floor at the same location. The main goal was to create a unique yet comfortable office with an open plan and closeness to nature. The concept nicknamed “Avito Village” was quickly developed – the idea of applying countryside...
Designed by Karalasos Operaday Architects, Klea is a bakery and a take-away café located on the ground floor of a 1930 listed building, upon the major historical Thessaloniki’s axis. The oddly elongate space is knowingly emphasized through the sense of rhythm provided by raw oak, 19th century’s “new gothic” trusses patched with linear untreated black steel structures....
Hong Kong designers Bean Buro have created an innovative and collaborative workspace for the creative agency Leo Burnett. Located in the Landmark East AIA Kowloon Tower in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, the office inhabits two floors as well as a large external terrace, totaling 3,250 sqm. Inspired by an exchange of contextual narratives from the local hipster culture of the po...
Behind the beautiful façade lies 42 rooms and signature suites where an illustrious team of architects, designers and hospitality professionals have created an oasis within the historic city center. A selection of special amenities have been carefully chosen for our guests. Dining options include Quadrat Restaurant & Garden or you may enjoy refreshments in our Lobby ...
Located in a mixed use neighborhood in Madrid that is populated with residential developments and small businesses, the renovation adapts to the current needs of the user while preserving the original spirit founded by “Chico”; that spirit is present in every detail of the project developed by AGi architects. The project began with a complex initial position: how to o...
Before the one year long renovations, the premises were used by the Swedish Tax Agency and consisted of a maze of tiny meeting rooms with a ceiling height of 240 cm. The new space includes Bistro 38, Poche 36, café, take-away, reception and conference spaces. The interior is inspired by Scandinavian minimalism with an industrial twist and with Inspiration from hotels a...
This sales centre, encompassing a presentation gallery, model suite and model loft, is housed in a re-purposed furniture showroom on the future site of the building. The deliberate pathway through the centre introduces the project from macro to micro. In addition to being a place to market and sell condominium suites, the sales centre is designed as a venue for art ex...
providing diners with a respite from the busy streets of barcelona, the eatery is entered from a narrow façade. there are two main dining zones that has been decorated to exude different atmospheres, one being a more urban influenced (bar and winery) and the other, a more natural and relaxed space (interior patio and terrace). the restaurant evokes a mediterranean essen...
Located in the lively production district of prata di pordenone, the headquarters is light and livable, as well as a visualization of one of kristalia’s key values: transparency. Both internally and externally, contrasting elements between the man-made and natural harmoniously blend. Workspaces open outwards towards the surrounding trees and fields invoking a sense of cl...
found on the the ground floor of an arts center, the whimsical restaurant space focuses on a large, outdoor dining space which has been decked, landscaped with multi-level seating, bar tables and decorated with flower beds, herbs and fruits. surrounded by greenery, diners are encourage to meander through this garden space, exuding a relaxed, rustic and casual dining expe...
After a design and construction period of six years – which is on the long side for China – the complex designed by architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) was completed in June. The interior design was also mostly created by gmp. The objective of the design was to convey, through the architecture, two important qualities which should be associated with a large in...
It is a space inspired in the essence of ancient Mexican traditions, translated into a contemporary language. SAMA and mob planned interiors to be conformed by a playful selection of various materials, which altogether permeate and emphasize each of the different areas in the restaurant. The main entrance welcomes us with a unique hallway, made up by a fixing of more ...
Maruhiro is the leading producer of Hasami ceramics which including pottery and porcelain. Named for the region including Hasami, Nagasaki prefecture, this area has a history of ceramic tableware production and wholesale distribution dating back to the early 17th century. A renovation of the pre-existing flagship shop, Yusuke Seki’s design marries an architectural kno...
Together with film maker and architect Jord den Hollander they developed a bold plan. Five 6.5 -meter-high hotelrooms in the shape of huge toy letters make up the silhouette B O T E L on top of the ship. The white hotel boat has been given a cheerful crown, referring to the chimneys of the ocean liners that used to come off the now derelict NDSM slipways. For the inte...
The proximity of the Oberdan Piazza and Fabiani's National Hall has encouraged us to look more closely to the symbolic ties that are important for the Slovene minority living in Trieste. A hint that would only symbolically show itself derives from Fabiani's masterfully designed facade's decoration. Decorative geometric element has been broken down and transformed into a ...
The gmp design places particular emphasis on the character and elegance of the ensemble. To this end, an important role is performed by the façade, which features a special design also in terms of technical detail. The white building volumes have an austere elegance and, with their vertically oriented façades, blend in with the surroundings while nevertheless – in their...
Michaelis Boyd was initially asked to look at a small brief, but the project grew to incorporate a cohesive and broad reworking of the entire layout of the club, which had grown organically over the years. Michaelis Boyd worked closely with the client, Matthew Hobbs to refine and establish the requirements of the club as it enters its fourth decade. The new Groucho Club ...
