MC CAFE EL ZAPOTE
SOLIS COLOMER Y ASOCIADOS
16 May 2013
With the common goal of reinventing the coffee shop space in Guatemala, McCafé and SOLIS COLOMER ARQUITECTOS started exploring new ideas that could represent and talk about to the locals and the rest of the world. Based on this vision, McCafé El Zapote presents an open space surrounded by a uniform three-dimensional skin, formed by thousands of wooden blocks that express three main
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MC CAFE EL ZAPOTE - GUATEMALA
SOLIS COLOMER Y ASOCIADOS
16 May 2013
With the common goal of reinventing the coffee shop space in Guatemala, McCafé and SOLIS COLOMER ARQUITECTOS started exploring new ideas that could represent and talk about to the locals and the rest of the world. Based on this vision, McCafé El Zapote presents an open space surrounded by a uniform three-dimensional skin, formed by thousands of wooden blocks that express three
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TAMARIND RESTAURANT
Wid Chapman Architects
16 May 2013
Tamarind’s plan is conceived as a village street wrapping around the perimeter of the space that feeds its major bar, lounge, and dining components along the way. Sectionally, all of these elements come together in a terracing effect, allowing for a variety of views and dining experiences. The 7,500 sq ft space has 20 ft ceilings. Existing columns with flared capitals have been clad in
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Club 69
Glenn Sestig Architects
16 May 2013
The challenge for this club lies in its size. How do you work your magic when you only have 69 square meters? How do you make a full room look spacious and an empty room look comfortably full? The answer to the challenge lies in the lighting and the vibrant colour scheme. The LED lighting moves in colour and in time to the music, making the room feel spacious and encouraging people to let go.
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THE ATLANTIC
Blackmilk
16 May 2013
Heavily influenced by the 1800’s New York fish markets and today’s ever busy and industrial Meat Packing District, The Atlantic is a showcase of contrast, old and new. The Atlantic redefines big room dining and introduces smaller, intimate and private spaces throughout the 300-seat restaurant that are flexible based on the dining needs on any given day. The theatre of the open
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THE DEN LOUNGE BAR
Blackmilk
16 May 2013
The Den lounge bar is a retreat away from the hectic Crown experience. Located in the basement of The Atlantic Crown Casino, Melbourne, The Den presents a bar influenced by the world at the turn of the century. As if numerous people had lived at The Den over time, it is reminiscent of an old world. Filled with bookcases, heirlooms, velvet sofas, vintage Persian rugs, cottage chairs and a grand
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FIVE FIELDS RESTAURANT
Robert Angell Design Studio
16 May 2013
Situated in the heart of chelsea, between the Kings Road and Sloane Square, Five Fields is ideally placed for both Chelsea and Knightsbridge locals as well as those seeking an amazing culinary experience in elegant yet informal surroundings. Over three floors, including a lower ground kitchen. The restaurant has taken inspiration from the original green fields between Chelsea and Knightsbridge
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SILFRA RESTAURANT
MINARC
16 May 2013
True to its namesake—the Icelandic natural wonder where Eurasian and North American plates drift apart—Silfra, the restaurant at the Ion Hotel, is a place of beauty and serenity, marvel and euphoria. Through the utilization of native materials and sustainable practices, Silfra echos the natural surroundings and extreme contrasts of Iceland, a place where the darkness of winter
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NORTHERN LIGHTS BAR AND LOUNGE
MINARC
16 May 2013
There may be no better way for the modern adventurer to relax and enjoy Iceland’s natural beauty while viewing the otherworldly phenomenon known as the aurora borealis than from the bar and lounge named for nature’s ethereal lightshow—the Northern Lights Bar and Lounge at the Ion Hotel. Perched atop a series of high-seat pillars in the midst of a remote lava field where Mount
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ION HOTEL, ICELAND
MINARC
16 May 2013
In a land of myth and legend, on an island where fire meets ice, surrounded by hot springs, glaciers, and the mystical glow of the Northern Lights, comes a new hotel where nothing comes between you and this otherworldly landscape. Ion, Iceland's newest luxury hotel designed by Minarc. Nestled into the slopes of Mt. Hengill, near Thingvellir national park, the Ion sits perched atop a
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Nopi
Alex Meitlis Architecture Design
16 May 2013
Nopi is a brasserie with a twist designed by Alex Meitlis. Middle-east and Asian inspired dishes are served all day in either a formal setting on the ground floor, or in the basement, where long canteen tables give it an open kitchen feel. The interior includes familiar materials such as marble, brass and wood. Brass is a recurring feature - the tabletops, bar tops and
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Caffè Bellini
Julia Christ
16 May 2013
Caffè Bellini is a contemporary Italian restaurant and bar, located on an 18th century building in the historical centre of Lausanne (la Cité), Switzerland. The owners, who have another very successful establishment in the city, were looking for a joyful and relaxed ambiance, that would be neither stereotypical of Italian restaurants nor a “standard” modern designed
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Yoshinoya Fast Food Restaurant
AS Design Service Ltd
16 May 2013
Designers Four Lau and Sam Sum placed the concept of "Chic Home" at the core of their design for Yoshinoya restaurant in Hong Kong. Their design injected a sense of youth, energy, and warmth to a longstanding corporate brand, allowing the company to flow with current trends whilst maintaining a homely feel. The project's biggest challenge was in re-branding a company whose trademark and
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Landscape in Bustling City
Comodo Interior Design
16 May 2013
In this project, the designer wanted to put emphasis on connections between internal spaces, people and the city landscape, using point-to-point method, the designer re-connected internal design with the city and people externally. The internal landscape goes with the spatial arrangement from two sides forming the platform and partitions, along to and connected as a whole at the end side.
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Hiveometric
Comodo Interior Design
16 May 2013
The name ‘Hiveometric’ is formed by two words ‘hive’ and ‘geometric’, which simply tells the main concept and visualize the design. The design is inspired by the brand’s hero product, a honeycomb-shaped electrical hob. There are a number of beams across the room and to avoid lowering the ceiling the designer attached the irregular polished
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THE GOURMET TEA
Alan Chu e Cristian Kato arquitetos
16 May 2013
The Gourmet Tea, Brasil by Alan Che & Cristiano Kato Arquitetos This is the third store made by Brazilian architect Alan Chu for local tea brand "The Gourmet Tea". As on the earlier stores, the design was inspired by the brand's bright packing for its range of 35 organic tea blends, but on each new project new light is given to the use of color. The colorful plywood box opens in many
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MC Kitchen
Comodo Interior Design
16 May 2013
A comfortable atmosphere is created in which diners can focus on the food. Shop front is constructed and extended outward to add a little architectural element to the design. The interior is divided into 4 zones: a seating area, a private seating area, a chef table and a bar table, based on the request of client. The corner near the main entrance has a very low ceiling. Air-conditioning and
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CONSERVATORY, Crown Towers, Melbourne
Blainey North
16 May 2013
Conservatory makes guests feel like they have been instantly transported to London, Shanghai or New York during an era when craftsmanship and materials were revered and buildings and interiors were designed to endure and built to last. Conservatory is reminiscent of English conservatories and references Georgian grandeur and Art Deco detailing. By employing traditional craftsmanship techniques,
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Garaku
Matsuya Art Works
16 May 2013
This is a steakhouse located in a tourist area in Kitano, Kobe city, well-known for Western-style residences built for Westerners about 100 years ago. The designers renovated a glass-walled house which was used as a clothing shop. In this case, the interior design directly defines the exterior because of its glass wall. Therefore, the way to light the interior was a challenge. The owner
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French Boutique Patisserie
Nefertiti Designs
16 May 2013
Located in the heart of Johannesburg, this boutique patisserie was designed as a monument to decadence. The concept was to create an intimate space to showcase the bakery's fine produce, referencing elements of the Baroque and French Classical styles of the likes of Louis le Vaux, whilst encompassing the old world glamour of Café Pushkin. A rich, detailed look was created using
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