Kaspar’s at the Savoy Hotel
Robert Angell Design Studio
02 May 2013
Located in the heart of London with panoramic views of the River Thames and London landmarks, Kaspar’s Seafood Bar and Grill will offer an informal yet luxury dining experience, presented in an elegant Twenties-style setting. The vibrant new design will evoke The Savoy's rich and glamorous past, whilst creating a sought after but relaxed dining environment, where Kaspar, The Savoy's most
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Elliott Ripper House
Christopher Polly Architect
01 May 2013
The project presents an appropriately simple and direct extrapolation of an existing archetypal form within a sustainably modest footprint. It provides a significantly expanded series of connected interior volumes that harnesses access to sunlight, ventilation and strengthened links to tree canopies and sky beyond, with extension of key existing materials and finishes to retain some memory of its
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CASA ORFILA
SCHNEIDERCOLAO
01 May 2013
Orfila Flat by Schneider Colao Architects Located on a quiet street in the Chamberi neighbourhood of Madrid, the Orfila flat is a gut renovation project intervened within a historic 19th century apartment building. The original 200 sq m flat contained a winding maze of rooms which were gutted to insert a structural framework allowing for the desired open plan which brought together various
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Knightsbridge Penthouse
Red Button Development
01 May 2013
The client's brief was to create an open space environment where rooms flow fluently into each other. This meant that functional spaces like the kitchen needed to be of an aesthetic and material quality that allowed it to stand next to formal areas when not in use. The minimalist language of the design is combined with a high content of sophisticated and unusual materials. Each 40cm wide European
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home 09
I29
01 May 2013
The Villa Bloemendaal site is situated close to Bloemendaal, on the edge of the Kennemer dunes. Here is a sustainable home that follows a minimalistic design and shows respect for man and nature alike, in a unique residential area where the existing flora and fauna are given full rein. i29 interior architects worked on the interior of the villa, which was designed by Paul de Ruiter architects. A
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Sabai
GUTIERREZ RODIO WORKSHOP
01 May 2013
When GUTIERREZ RODIO WORKSHOP were called to design the interior of Sabai, they found a structure almost complete outside, but raw inside and in the neighbourhood. Immediately, they decided that anything that have been done up to that moment, would be touched. However, it was necessary to oppose the classic appearance of the building, a contemporary and vibrant look. The east-west axis
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RePUBlic Gastropub
Elliott + Associates Architects
30 Apr 2013
The designer's approach to the design supports the proposed name, menu, and spirit of the project concept. The client asked for the “coolest sports bar in America.” The concept is developed around the “spirit of sport.” There is power and grace combined with strong muscular qualities. It is a place with spectacle where you can cheer your team on with all your
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Cafe 501
Elliott + Associates Architects
30 Apr 2013
The design was for new construction of 5,400 sq ft with dining for 120 and a bar for 15. There is no private dining and super-efficient kitchen contains a wood-fired oven. The mezzanine has space for an office and storage. Key points from a discussion session with the client included the idea of fresh, local, fast, casual service at lunch. Café 501 would have a different atmosphere at
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Chesapeake Building 13
Elliott + Associates Architects
30 Apr 2013
This is the first new off-campus construction at the Chesapeake Development, and aims to set a new standard of high quality for the project. Building 13 is supported by Parking Garage One on the North Campus, a high visibility corner with sloping topography. The office building site is triangular, while the parking garage site is square. The building provides 129,920 sq ft of office space, and a
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SOUTHWESTNY, New York
Wid Chapman Architects
30 Apr 2013
This unique, single story restaurant in Manhattan’s Battery Park represents a rebranding of a highly successful “Tex-Mex” restaurant that existed nearby for over a decade. The challenge was to make its drinking, lounging, and eating spaces feel distinct from one another while united by a cohesive and relaxed “rustic hip” style. Materials are used in unusual ways to
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Black Hound Bar & Lounge, New York
Wid Chapman Architects
30 Apr 2013
Black Hound is a contemporary interpretation of the speakeasy. Entering through the discreet storefront veiled with dark wood blinds, one steps into a bar and lounge with a dark stained oak floor and an antique mirror-paneled ceiling featuring vintage lights. The bar front is upholstered with tufted, deep blue leather, and its surface is white carrera marble. Vintage table lamps along the bar
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Refurbishment of the Reuters headquarters, Paris
HI-MACS
30 Apr 2013
HI-MACS®, a high quality material Situated in Paris, in a splendid Haussmann building, the Reuters headquarters has undergone full refurbishment of its lobby, reception, board room, cafeteria, restaurant and central indoor garden, which was carried out by the French studio 16k architectes. Specialising in the outfitting, refurbishing and conversion of office spaces, head offices and
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Apartment renovation in Athens
Studio NL
29 Apr 2013
This ground floor apartment, nestled behind a mature lush garden, was completely gutted and transformed into this modern space. Measuring 85 sq m, the apartment features contemporary architectural design, the use of natural materials (such as travertine and wood), a bold grey paint contrasted with white, softened by natural light and highlighted with concealed and exposed LED lighting, plus some
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L'AND Vineyards
MK27
29 Apr 2013
Located in the heart of Alentejo, set in a unique landscape defined by Vineyards and a lake, L'AND Vineyards is an exclusive country club with only 22 suites integrating modern architecture with nature whilst providing an atmosphere of understated luxury, natural beauty, peace and tranquillity. The resort is situated around a formal vine garden and a swimming pool commanding sublime views of
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Phoenix House
ACDC Lighting Systems Ltd
26 Apr 2013
Phoenix House is a new build high end residential property surrounded by traditional and mock-traditional architecture, situated near to Jodrell Bank in Cheshire. A statement piece for the area, Phoenix House has won over local critics who now view it as a stunning building, promoting modern architecture in countryside surroundings. The client wanted a modern design with a minimal look but one
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Microsoft Research’s European HQ, Cambridge
Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will
25 Apr 2013
Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will, the London-based interior architect and workspace design and planning specialist, completed the interior design and fit out of Microsoft Research’s new Research Laboratory at 21 Station Road in Cambridge. Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will was chosen by Microsoft Research to assist in selecting a new location and building for its relocation and expansion. They were
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The Alpina Gstaad
HBA Design
24 Apr 2013
The Alpina Gstaad, the first new hotel in Switzerland’s most discretely glamorous destination in over 100 years, is an exquisite and sensitive interpretation of Alpine chic by The Gallery HBA London. With a design objective of creating an authentic, captivating and luxurious Alpine experience year-round, the result is a hotel that is cosy in the winter and fresh in the summer – a
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Magdalen Chapter Hotel, Exeter
FCB Studios
24 Apr 2013
Magdalen Chapter Hotel, Exeter, UK By FCB Studios Swire Hotels have launched a new brand in the UK, Chapter Hotels, which operate contemporary hotels of the highest quality, specific to their locations and surroundings. Housed in the 19th century former West England Eye Hospital, this luxury 59 bedroom hotel is reflective of the skills and passions of the architects, artists and artisans
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NEW Hotel
YES!Hotels
24 Apr 2013
Located between the traditional district of Plaka with its ancient Roman ruins, and the more contemporary Kolonaki neighbourhood with its modern buildings, galleries and fashion boutiques, NEW Hotel is a bridge between the old and the new. The design project was led by the Campana brothers in partnership with architectural students from the local University of Thessaly. Working together as a
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WakuWaku restaurant
Ippolito Fleitz Group GmbH
24 Apr 2013
WakuWaku has relaunched itself as a fast food restaurant and organic food store in one. The brand values ‘organic’ and ‘sustainable’ remain the clear focus of all communication. The large, open façade provides an unrestricted view of a space, which is almost entirely encased in solid wood panelling, creating the ideal stage to display the products in the WakuWaku
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