Cafe Mojo is a coffee house located in Astana, Kazakhstan, and designed by Nurlan Kamitov of Kamitov Project Architecture. It is part of a bigger restaurant complex, therefore the architects had the task of integrating it into the existing decor, while still cultivating a distinct environment for the cafe. Inviting leather chairs and shelves populated with books and knic...
Mode Design Studio created a geometrical concept for the Piece of Paradise Bar and Dinner Restaurant to play off the hexagonal shape of the space, and the result is a contemporary, texture-rich interior that packs major visual impact. Structural elements, contrasting natural and synthetic materials as well as playful proportions lend a very conceptual, futuristic feel to...
Located in Guadalajara, Mexico, Hueso is the concept restaurant of Alfonso Cadena. The 1940s contemporary building in which the restaurant is housed was recuperated and revived by Cadena+Asociados. True to its name, which means “bone” in Spanish, the interior of the restaurant is adorned with thousands of collected bones. The bones are mounted on textured white walls ...
Urban Villa London is a rare boutique hotel / aparthotel hybrid in west London. Since aparthotels are rarely synonymous with design culture, the primary challenge for Grzywinski+Pons was fostering a unique design atmosphere. And adding to the difficulty was the antiseptic atmosphere of the residential tower in which the hotel is located. To uncover every shred of the ...
In a world of classic, industrial cocktails, Munich’s Gamsei Cocktail Bar is a specimen apart. With his newest bar, owner Matthew Bax wanted to bring local traditions into the world of bartending. Thus the ingredients of Gamsei’s cocktails are either foraged or grown by small local farmers. Homemade liqueurs and syrups populate the thoughtfully seasonal menu. To creat...
PNY (Paris New York) is a Parisian burger chain that recently opened its third location in the city’s Marais district. For the previous two locations, Paris-based firm Cut Architectures reinforced the idea of a transatlantic fusion with Broadway cinema lights, stainless steel, exposed brick and tessellations. But for the third time around, the architects took a trip to M...
Gourmet chefs are increasingly turning to more plebeian endeavors. Perhaps these white-coated soldiers, decorated in Michelin stars, are trying to reinvent the wheel – or perhaps they just appreciate the tastiness of simple fare. Whatever the reason may be, it’s working out wonderfully for everyone involved: customers get a gourmet upgrade on traditional food and chefs ...
Vino Veritas is an ecological restaurant in Oslo, Norway, that serves up Spanish tapas and organic wine. The restaurant is an extension of the ecological winery Cortijo El Cura that originated twenty years ago in the La Alpajurra region of Andalusia, Spain. With its deep Spanish roots, it was only logical to call upon Spanish design Studio Masquespacio to craft a restaur...
Designed by Chinese architects Archi-Union Architects, Tea House is a study in limitations. Three walls hem the lot, creating physical and spatial limitations, and the technologically advanced design was met with the limitations of low-technology construction. Yet, despite the obstacles, the architects created a distinctive and relaxing space in the backyard of their off...
We love coffee! Yes, we do! We love coffee! How ’bout you? We’re positive that the coffee experts at Single Origin Roasters in Sydney, Australia, feel the same. And judging by their excellent design execution, we suspect that Stuart Krelle and Rachel Luchetti of Australian firm Luchetti Krelle might feel the same. They gave a boost to the local coffee shop using susta...
Though we are not personally brandy devotees, we would dip our palate into the world of strong spirits just to spend some time in the Shustov Brandy Bar. Located in Odessa, Ukraine, the bar was designed by Denis Belenko Design Band, a local architecture firm that incidentally also has a pretty amazing name. The walls of the establishment are made from barrels, while t...
Located in Taipei, Taiwan, RAW brings together the culinary creativity of the renowned Chef Andre and the artistic interior styling of the Singapore-based architecture firm WEIJENBERG. The space is designed to create a sense of intimacy with all of the focus being placed on Chef Andre’s gastronomic delights. Overhead lighting softly spotlights the plates, positioning gue...
The studio aimed to create a fantasy setting inspired by a hypothetical English gentleman, and installed elements throughout the space they felt would emulate this character. "The space is a fantasy world inspired by the globe-trotting adventures of an English gentleman and is named after his love's favourite (but potentially deadly) flower," said the team. Foxglov...
The first floor of the café includes a contained play space for babies, that has little windows for the children to see out of. Mid-century modern furniture like the Eames Armchair Rocker are featured through-out the space. A variety of lampshade shapes add to the playfulness of the space. The lights have been hung at various heights to create visual interest. The st...
The designer’s description Wonderland was given the task to design and create the bar at Hall of Carlsberg in Parken (Denmark’s national stadium). We came up with the solution to make a great dynamic wall that illustrates swishing beer, in which the iconic Carlsberg logo emerges. In the creation process we used the latest technologies and digital options, which ...
Located at the five star Hotel Los Tajivos, the restaurant's grand entrance winds past a pond and through a natural tunnel made from indigenous plants. Renowned architect Juan Carlos Menacho incorporates stunning cocoons ('Ajakai') into the core of the design, mimicking drops of water and encouraging intimate conversation while dining. The stunning Jardín de Asia is p...
As the Global Design Partner of Generator, DesignAgency designs each location. Generator Creative Director and DesignAgency Principal Anwar Mekhayech ensures that each hostel has its own unique style that reflects the local spirit and culture of its host city, while also maintaining a common aesthetic and an emphasis on bold and exciting social spaces. Mekhayech has an ...
The project description The lounge recalls LA’s warm sunsets, flowing surf, laid back lifestyle, mountain backdrops, smooth curves and sculpted surfaces. The reception area envelopes guests in a calm, cleansing environment sheltered from the bustle of the terminal. Leading into the main lounge is a sculpted Corian and copper Flow Wall that continues into the space and ...
The architect’s description Bar Raval is a 21st-century response to Spanish Art Nouveau design. The brainchild of celebrated Canadian chef Grant van Gameren and wunderkind mixologists Mike Webster and Robin Goodfellow, Raval introduces Toronto to the “pintxo” bar – a tapas-style bar that is a cornerstone of social and gastronomic culture in northern Spain. Following th...
Located 500 metres offshore, Subsix can be reached via speedboat. When you arrive, you are led down a three-tier staircase that takes you below the waterline, where you will find a space with large windows that frame the amazing views of the surrounding reef.
French fine dining is brought to street level in Hong Kong at Bibo. Serving up a modern take on classic French cuisine, wines of merit and back-to-the-roots cocktails, Bibo is a passion project that gives a nod to bohemian lifestyle. It is a concept that redefines understated luxury. The ongoing and ever changing project is an international first that sees a collabora...
The continued evolution and success of Tickets Restaurant requires an extension, and gives birth to La Dolça, the new space dedicated solely to desserts. For its design the Adrià brothers once again choose EL EQUIPO CREATIVO who designed the original Tickets as well as several of their other gastronomic spaces, like the prize-winning sites Cocteleria 41º and the Peruvian...
the studio who have also designed their other two venues, has given this particular plot a different identity and color palette. the playful interiors are characterized by the pastel pink and turquoise color scheme, along with the lacquered steel and mesh tubular constructions. drawing influence from beach huts mixed in with american diners, the tubular structures form t...
the ground floor comprises three narrow bays contained within the original layout of the house. these were subjected to a new distribution, with the first bay being assigned to service and circulation areas. the other two zones are given over the dining experience. the materials chosen for the interior design are dominated by dark and neutral colors, with the intenti...
the interior collaboration is a project between singapore based studio weijenberg and the restaurant owner and chef- andré chiang. reflecting the menu, the interiors mimic how chef andré’s food can be experienced. accentuated by the sculptural timber structure which softly weaves and curves itself through the space, it integrates as seating, surfaces, the bar counter and...
UAE based Silver Spoon Investments opened the doors to its first restaurant, Atisuto, last month. Working with Mojo Design has ensured the team at Atisuto could really spice things up, with this restaurant being far removed from the usual Japanese eateries in Dubai. The concept for Atisuto, which means ‘artist’ in Japanese, is based on the back- alley sushi restaurant...
This is a project to renovate an old and damaged house in Ho Chi Minh City into a small ice cream shop for young people. Investors desired to have a space whose style is youthful, relaxing and suitable for all ages. The colors of the shop should be able to create the stimulation of taste, typical of a diner. Despite the fact that the shop has a small space, the furnitur...
From the architect. During our walks through the site we found a few archeological pre- Columbian fragments made out of lava rock and clay. We realized that the local humble flora and fauna of the region inspired our ancestors. They were not about jaguars and eagles, for the contrary, they were inspired by the little cocoons, thorns and seeds. From there, we explored sim...
The designer’s description Wanda is a new cafe and restaurant championing optimism in the Salamanca district of Madrid. “After the last few “gray” years of economic recession, I wanted to open a place that communicated the opposite: A projection of vitality, joy, color and a positive outlook on life. The problems and baggage must be left out of Wanda…”. The concept and...
The shop is visually divided in two, with one side for pasta making and take away, and one for dining in. The pasta making counter by the shop window allows customers to watch from the street as the “Sfogline” (the pasta makers) work at their craft. The pasta is then displayed and available to buy from a contemporary yet neat refrigerated unit. The 20 cover intima...
The studio drew inspiration from copper as a material, reflecting the process of producing beer, leaving an unexpected and classic Italian charm. The pub was completely refurbished, creating an area for a professional kitchen whilst utilising as much space as possible for the actual pub area. The interiors combine elegant, sophisticated and simple lines with an influ...
Task The top floor of 25hours Vienna was originally intended to be a temporary lobby and reception for the first 34 suites of the building, but will now be redeveloped and renovated to meet the new functions and user needs. Approach/Idea The term and established name, “Dachboden,” meaning “attic,” is to be the central theme of the space, translated into a spatial ...
Contrasts and a clear view over Berlin – Dreimeta takes on the interior design of the new SKYKITCHEN Restaurant / Bar flavored by a.choice in Berlin. February 2015 – DREIMETA brings Berlin’s latest Michelin Star to new heights. Excerpt: over the last few months, Armin Fischer and his interiors team has designed the new SKYKITCHEN Restaurant / Bar flavored by a.choi...
Softroom were approached by the Michelin-starred chef, John Campbell, to create a restaurant, bar and cookery school on the site of the former Five Bells pub in Belmont, Woodspeen, Berkshire. With an adjoining half-acre kitchen garden to supply the restaurant, the design and remodelling of the 19th-century property celebrates the local and seasonal food philosophy, whils...
The project brief required construction of a new built structure to form extension to the existing building to provide indoor and semi-indoor dining areas for holding different catering functions to the hotel users. Inspired by traditional landscape painting, an abstracted landscape was created to reflect the nature of the Asian fusion cuisine served. Under the new st...
Taking inspiration from industrial designs and reclaimed materials, the design team forged an identity for what is to become a franchise by creating an iron grid structure with antique and reclaimed glass in a variety of green, blue and grey tones. This structure covers the main wall of the restaurant, and its effect is magnified by the use of concrete-effect wallpaper a...
