Wuxi Grand Theatre Public Interiors
PES-Architects Ltd.
30 Jan 2013
One of the main concepts for the interior design was to connect the exterior with the interior of the building. Some of the main design elements as the “metal wings” roof structures, the array of 50 “light columns” and the limestone facades penetrate into the main entrance foyer which results in a rich public space which is an extension of the exterior. For the curved
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Wuxi Grand Theatre Main Auditorium
PES-Architects Ltd.
30 Jan 2013
The Chinese bamboo “wood” is generally an ideal material for the opera/concert hall interior both acoustically and atmospherically as it echoes the beauty of a wooden instrument. Bamboo is a sustainable material with a truly Chinese character which has generally been neglected and under-estimated by architects and designers in China. One of the reasons for this might be that for
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Armani Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Wilson Associates
24 Jan 2013
Armani Hotel Dubai is the world's first hotel designed and developed by Giorgio Armani. Located inside the iconic Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, the hotel is the realisation of the designer's long-held dream to bring his sophisticated style to life in the most complete way and through the "Stay with Armani" philosophy. Renowned international interior architectural design firm, Wilson
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My Money Park, Zurich, Switzerland
OOS AG
23 Jan 2013
"New rooms for innovative financial advisors" For the My Money Park start-up, OOS has developed an adaptable design concept with a long-term focus that has already been implemented in the first two branches in Zurich and Basel. The young financial advisor is taking a fresh approach to the world of financial advice that places the client at the centre of its considerations and objectives. OOS has
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Westpac, Auckland, New Zealand
Context Architects Ltd
22 Jan 2013
With its water's edge theme, café caravan, and LED store frontage, Westpac's new Signature branchin Auckland is at the forefront of what is happening internationally in retail banking. Westpac set a vision for creating the best bank in Australasia, one that delivered on Westpac's core value: Help is what we do. The architecture relates to and explores the ever-changing ebb and flow of
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Tosca, Baku, Azerbaijan
Blue Sky Hospitality Ltd.
18 Jan 2013
TOSCA is a vibrant dining concept created by Henry Chebaane from the preeminent London design studio Blue Sky Hospitality. This vast dining emporiumoffers a broad range of sensory experiencesover 2,200SqM of internal and external dining space on the shore of the Caspian Sea. Located on Baku's main boulevard, TOSCAprovidescustomers with a stylish, modern Mediterranean lifestyle café
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Paris Kids, Quilin, Santiago, Chile
Dalziel and Pow Design Consultants Ltd
17 Jan 2013
Following the success of their re-launched women's fashion store in 2012, Paris appointed Dalziel + Pow to redesign the children's department for a new store opening in Quillin, Santiago. The brief was to take what was an uninspiring space and turn it into a modern department. The aim was to create an urban, playful and interactive space that engages not only children but parents too. The
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Hotel Maria Cristina, San Sebastian, Spain
HBA Design
14 Jan 2013
The beautiful Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastian has been returned to life by HBA London. Named after Spain's revered Queen Consort Maria Cristina, the hotel has been the darling of the glamorous set since the 1953 debut of the International San Sebastian Film Festival. There are soaring ceilings, intricate mouldings, marble pillars and a polished grey and white Carrara marble floor, in the
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The South Place Hotel, London, UK
Conran & Partners
14 Jan 2013
The South Place Hotel is restaurant group D&D London's first hotel. The 7000 sq m hotel features 80 rooms, three bars and two restaurants, and is housed in a seven-storey building designed by architects Allies and Morrison, and built by owner and developer Frogmore. South Place opened just off Moorgate in September 2012, bringing a thoroughly East End buzz to the City. The hotel's interior,
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MEATliquor, London, UK
Shed
14 Jan 2013
When interior architects Shed first collaborated with the Meatailer enterprise, a design formula was created that would mean no two establishments would ever be the same; originality and nonconformity are at the heart of the Meat- Wagon's philosophy so all environments had to embody this ethos while taking on their own character. The concept: to take an idea borne of location and environment and
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Apero Bar & Restaurant, London, UK
Dexter Moren Associates
14 Jan 2013
Located in the Victorian cellar of The Ampersand Hotel, Apero is an intimate and modern Mediterranean restaurant designed by Dexter Moren Associates. Our concept is designed to stand apart from the hotel with industrial finishes included throughout, featuring casted aluminium wall lamps and reclaimed timber dining tables. From street level, guests enter Apero via the newly installed
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CHICO’S RESTAURANT, HELSINKI, FINLAND
Amerikka Design Office Ltd.
14 Jan 2013
The Chico's restaurant chain has been serving North American food to Finns since 1991. In spring 2012 the chain's time-honoured Iso Omena (‘Big Apple') restaurant (396 m²) was reopened with a bold new interior. Amerikka Design Office Ltd. had created a new space concept for the restaurant, designed to support its new food, drink and service concept. Visually, the restaurant underwent a
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Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, China
HBA Design
11 Jan 2013
Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, a stunning new architectural landmark in China's southern provincial capital and the brand's 88th property worldwide. Remarkable for both its soaring height and tapering avant-garde design, the newly opened hotel is set to become a new benchmark for interior design in Asia. Rising 103 stories above the Pearl River, the Four Seasons Guangzhou occupies the top third of
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The Kooples, Kingston-upon-Thames, UK
Portview Fit-Out Limited
11 Jan 2013
The French fashion label first appeared on the UK high street in 2010 and has rapidly expanded with the aim of ‘bringing back chic to the streets'. The 59 sq m store in Kingston was finishedin September 2011 by Portview after five week fit out. The Portview team was responsible for bringing Boxco2's design concept to life. The existing unit was stripped back to its base shell which
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The Conservatorium, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam
11 Jan 2013
Against the backdrop of the building's rich history, the hotel has been imbued with Lissoni's signature style. Known for his austere lines, demure fabrics and shades of grey, occasionally dotted by the bright accents, Lissoni is considered one of the most prominent and exciting contemporary Italian designers. His designs are a hybrid of modernist and contemporary chic and contrast
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Tsukiage-An, Kagoshima, Japan
Doyle collection co.,ltd.
11 Jan 2013
TSUKIAGE-AN is Japan's traditional famous shop that process seafood called "Satsuma age". (A deep fried fishcake).This shop locates in the center of Kagoshima-ken, Tenmonkan, which is a sightseeing spot where tourists from home and abroad gather. The design of this shop is Japanese modern style. As for the façade, gate shaped frame surround the outer periphery. By adding some lights, it
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Bubbledogs, London, UK
B3 Designers
10 Jan 2013
B3 Designers were approached by husband and wife team, James Knappett and Sandia Chang, to create an interior as interesting as their enterprising new concept - champagne and hotdogs, or ‘haute' dogs, as they are now becoming known. Mark Bithrey, Design Director at B3 Designers says "the building was originally an estate agent and was quite a compact and narrow space to work with, making
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Roca London Gallery, London, UK
Roca London Gallery
10 Jan 2013
Roca is the leading global bathroom brand which, through its renowned Innovation Lab, is dedicated to developing cutting edge, technologically advanced products that continue to set the benchmark for the industry as well as to underline its position as market leader. Zaha Hadid Architects were chosen by Roca in 2009 to create a versatile reference space capturing the essence of the brand and its
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Manchester City Football Club, UK
20.20
10 Jan 2013
Manchester City Football Club prides itself on local procurement and follows a strongly enshrined policy called ‘Working for the Future 2012'. Responsible for the redesign of club hospitality spaces, 20.20 recognised that fans needed to be engaged in the heritage of Manchester City FC, while members of the premium hospitality offer needed to become ambassadors for their local community. All
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Pets Carnival Store, Melbourne, Australia
rptecture architects
10 Jan 2013
Pets Carnival is a celebration of the joy and playfulness that comes with being a pet owner. The concept is to initiate new ways of shopping for our pets. By personalising and humanising the experience, we can instigate a movement of thought, where animals are more than just pets, but are an integral part of the family. This new and exciting idea rivals the traditional pet shops that are commonly
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