Hotels & Restaurants
A restaurant design themed on meat – we introduce to you the Fabrica Creaton designed by Minas Kosmidis located in Komotini, Northern Greece. This is a modern tavern that follows a black and white contrast providing a perfect atmosphere for the bold red to float at the background. These accents play around the theme of the restaurant hence its name – Fabrica Creaton as well as the ideas of a Butcher Shop.
This beautiful restaurant has two stories with floors clad of mild gray tiles and walls that are white ceramic tiled. On the corners of the room are bold black band rims that emphasize the design pretty well and the ceiling plane allowed smooth and clear transition for the exposed wood beamed ceiling.
Here, we are looking at a design that plays on ideas of the late 1950s – the classic tavern but we cannot deny the modernity oozing from each of its corner. We can see the modern supplies, support, furniture and fixtures. However, the materials utilized in the project are timeless and each material speaks concisely about its purpose in the design specifically the glass, tiles, wood and metals. Against these materials, we can find the pendant light fixtures that bring another dimension of fun and vigor to the place. It demonstrates the classic Greek skirt where its waistline is the red accent found on the ceiling plane.
The seat cushions are upholstered in black and red gingham attracts attention beyond the alluring table setting and providing a break from the sleek backdrop.
Since lighting is always an important element in any design – we found that it was smartly utilized here in this amazing restaurant. The pendant lights mentioned above are utilized to provide pleasantry to the eye and create subtle movements without compromising on its primary function – to provide ambience and lighting to the entire restaurant interiors. We notice however that other sources of light are invisible such as the staggered down-lights that provide spotlight to the artwork and also exposing the subtle texture created by the mounted tiles.
The industrial fixtures are also red accents providing an impeccable contrast to the black and white scheme as well as the shape and style of the place. The bar stools and dining chairs are varied, which are then added into the mixture allowing for more complexity yet perfect harmony in the design.
My personal favorite is the perfect positioning of graphic images adding a splash of vigor and fun into the place. The timelessness of the place is not overpowered by the images. Instead, it emphasizes the design even further giving it more energy. We look at the overall design and we see a complex yet harmonious blend of flavor and fun with strong architectural design elements supporting the Fabrica Creaton.
Posted by JackieAzuela at 17 May, 2012
It is hard to miss the restaurant design completed by Kengo Kuma as you can see it on your approach to the Dazaifu Tenmangu – which is one of the major shrines in Japan established in 919 A.D. We are talking about the Starbucks Coffee and just like the shrine it also enjoys a lot of visitors every year. The hospitality design was aimed to harmonize with the townscape by utilizing a unique design – a system of weaving thin woods diagonally.
The system is made up of 2,000 stick-like parts with size ranging from 1.3m to 4m length and 6cm section. This system has created a striking impact for the beautiful restaurant where you can enjoy your coffee and some delicacies altogether without the inconvenience of a strictly restaurant atmosphere. The weaving of sticks has been experimented before by Kengo Kuma but this time they were oriented diagonally so that it creates a sense of direction and seamless fluidity.
The piling of small parts from the ground has been traditional in Japanese architecture and the same system has greatly improved the design of this amazing restaurant. As a result, the restaurant interiors became fluid and cave-like space inviting people in not only because of the major product it serves but also because of the design.
Located in Fukuoka, Japan, it stands harmonically with the rest of the architectural forms surrounding it. Considering that this has been the first time that Starbucks outsourced its design project, it is indeed successful and very attractive and at the same time share common attachment with its environmental setting. In addition, the restaurant design is efficient since the materials utilized were recyclable – meaning you can disassemble and reassemble it anywhere and anytime you want.
Posted by JackieAzuela at 11 May, 2012
Designed by Panorama International Limited, the Star Eight is the new restaurant design for steak house located at one of the warehouse buildings within a factory compound dating back 100 years ago in the city of Wuxi, China. The hospitality design was completed recently in January of 2012. It occupies an area of 700 square meters which the company Star Food Service (Suzhou) Inc. tasked the modern architects of Panorama International Limited to design.
This restaurant design follows a historical revitalization approach so that the original features of the building will be preserved. With the addition of the mezzanine structure, the restaurant was given a modern streak and the mezzanine has maximized the spatial potentials of the building. This has resulted to a hip F&B landmark in Wuxi, China despite it being a century-old warehouse.
The main theme of the restaurant is “Starry Night Dining” which was created to take the classic Steak House dining experience a new step higher so that it demonstrates a higher level of trendiness and emanating romantic air. The smart choice of furniture with seating patterns was exclusively created to decorate the two dining zones that will cater the needs of various customers. The dining zones include –
Atrium Dining Zone
This dining zone has the original building features such as the exterior brick & interior fare-faced cement walls, 10-meter high pitched roof skylight, window frames and the truss structure that are well-kept as well as exposed for the customers to see.
This dining zone of the beautiful restaurant has the 2-meter high bull-shaped partition that the defined the identity of the restaurant. Its spaciousness was emphasized through the full-height mirror, stainless steel rack for wine and the crystal chandelier that was hung above the VIP table.
Mezzanine Dining Zone
The amazing restaurant also has the mezzanine floor which provides a semi-exclusive dining zone with a VIP area. It evokes a feeling of being at home and the coziness of the space is really alluring.
The restaurant interiors speak about what it’s like under the starry night while dining romantically. It will definitely create an unforgettable experience for the customers.
Posted by JackieAzuela at 10 May, 2012
Italian architect Nisi Magnoni has recently completed the contemporary 4 stars hotel NU Hotel in Milan. This 38 room boutique hotel combines design and art with technology, innovation and lifestyle. We love the simple and “bear all” design of the rooms.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 4 May, 2012
The Scarpetta Dining Pavilion is designed by gh3 that grabbed the grand prize for A.R.E. Awards for Restaurant/Fine Dining category. It is located within the lush greenery bordered by the Thompson Hotel, Victoria Memorial Park and the residences around.
This restaurant design is a striking addition to the Scarpetta Restaurant and it reminds us of popular wedding receptions.This beautiful restaurant is set within a metal, black, geometric pavilion that houses a lounge area.
It is an amazing restaurant with space that almost begs for attention letting the diners to experience, see and be seen in an open area that communicates with its surroundings well.
The restaurant interiors are superbly designed with the smart choice of furniture like the white, long Corian communal table occupying the dining space. The table has different levels allowing for diner’s preferences and some of the levels are whimsy. The chrome furnishing allowed sharper quality of the reflecting pool and at night it adds to the beauty of the ethereal light.
Posted by JackieAzuela at 4 May, 2012
The restoration of the restaurant design for PaCatar was completed by Donaire Arquitectos. The beautiful restaurant is located at the heart of Seville. The theme for this hospitality design revolves around the world of wine, which has been captured rather exceptionally in this restaurant. The modern architects of Donaire Arquitectos aimed to create a space where there is an active integration between the wine culture and modern cuisine and in view of this the design concept was born.
The industrial materials utilized for this project include wood, glass, metal, concrete floors and acoustic panels. These materials have been chosen to create a special lighting contrast and give rise to a special environment by using varying storage vessels. The storage vessels are custom made and exclusively designed for this amazing restaurant. Non-traditional concepts were used by the designers and in addition they made use of the proper elements found in wine culture as the lighting element.
The designers also paid enough attention to the minute details in the project by close inspection to the smallest of spaces within the restaurant. It was important to create a space that will create contrast and have a great impact on the restaurant space.
The intervention of this project has been dedicated solely to give importance to unique elements that exist in the place including the brick walls, large headroom and the cast iron pillars – this becomes the focal point of design. The refreshing look of this new interior design has been founded basing on the preservation and demonstration of old wine bottles – hence the design scheme for the project.
Posted by JackieAzuela at 30 April, 2012
From the sophisticated gold and black design of Tsujita in LA to the elegant honeycombed glitz of OZONE in Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong comes the newly featured design – the VyTA Boulangerie designed and completed by ColliDaniel Architetto. The only difference is that elegance and sophistication have been combined to produce a strong identity for the restaurant design.
The VyTA Boulangerie is the recent in a chain of glamorous bakeries that started popping up in Rome and Milan. The beautiful restaurant followed a concept that has been inspired by bread making with all its history and the simplicity of the process. ColliDaniel Architetto has made use of shapes and industrial materials that represents the minimal product sold in this amazing restaurant.
The 3D patterns incorporated on the wall are a modern representation of a bread-shape usual to the 18th century. The focal point of the design is the hood on the counter which architecturally appears a woven bread basket.
The simplicity of bread brings about an elegant experience in the amazing restaurant interiors of VyTA Boulangerie Italiana in Turin, Italy. Whether you are captured to the beauty of the concept or the delicious products in this restaurant, you will find yourself pretending to like the entirety of the space yet you remain guilty of coveting the latter.
ColliDaniel Architetto has undeniably captured the concept and developed it so that it becomes a physical manifestation rather than just pure imagination. As a result, it becomes one of the prettiest and sleekest designs of bakeries in the entire world.
The design allows people to eat at VyTA quietly while enjoying the sensation of coming and eating together. As it is situated near the city’s main train station, it already enjoys the abundance of walk-in customers yet the design is still important in the whole process to ensure that customers will feel the unique atmosphere.
The hexagon-topped tables were constructed with honeycomb as its basic shape. If you check out the furniture closely such as the black chairs, you will find that they actually represent the swirls of pretzels hence the design is basically a physical representation of the products. The mosaic of wood covering the wall and mirror in the shop demonstrates the rosette-shaped bread dating back in the 18th century.
The warmth of the entire space is evident making the entire design flow in contrast to the black polymer background. In addition, the mirrored wall creates the kaleidoscope effect.
Posted by JackieAzuela at 23 April, 2012
The Funkalistic restaurant design has a strict 1960s architecture and Codesign has found great inspiration for its interior design concept that will perfectly match such building. As a result, we can see the exterior brick façade on the exterior being demonstrated by the golden mosaic bands on the restaurant interiors.
Despite this kind of approach, we cannot deny the fact that the interior design was given a modern touch hence the resulting modernistic design. It is demonstrated by the use of different shades of light blue and warm brown. The tables utilized were custom-made using terrazzo concrete where blue glass aggregate was used to create visual lightness within the design. The transparency made by the blue dining chairs created a sense of ephemerality making it a beautiful restaurant even more.
Codesign has rationalized the floor plan in order to accommodate new ideas such as the welcoming entryway and the relocation of the toilet near the entrance for more convenience. This amazing restaurant has three different zones namely – lounge area in the entrance that’s provided with relaxing furniture where you can enjoy coffee and drinks, dining area where you can find the raised podium and finally the bar which was positioned at the center of the restaurant filled with traditional bentwood bar stools painted with a tone of baby blue – which I found unusual and unexpected.
Overall, we definitely appreciate the design completed by Codesign in Funkalistic. They made use of the existing 60s building and echoed its design within its interior.
Posted by JackieAzuela at 20 April, 2012
Vienna travelers would be delighted to look at Hotel Daniel VIENNA. Heiss Architekten has been tasked to complete this hotel design which is oozing with sophistication, glamour and elegance. This particular hospitality design demonstrates a concept of a smart urban city hotel and this concept was realized physically for both locals and travelers to Vienna. The boutique hotel is a gem to discover with its ultra-modern concept.
The hotel interiors demonstrate what designers would call “smart luxury.” It has the looks of a comforting place where you can retire at the end of a long day – where you can enjoy the privacy and coziness much like your very own home. The hotel interior design is an embodiment of what evolution can do to design and the “smartness” of design is evident on the approach made by the designers to complete the project. Instead of going for unnecessary splendor that most guests don’t actually need, they made use of smart and sensible reductions so that guests can have the level of luxury without deviating too much from what’s necessary.
Posted by JackieAzuela at 9 April, 2012
The RED Pif Wine Restaurant has been designed by Czech Studio Aulik Fiser Architekti. The restaurant design has the spin-the-wine bottle shaped shutters on the windows that will reveal the wall of wine racks behind. The focal point of design for this amazing restaurant is the oak bar counter situated adjacent to the dining area.
The client and owner of RED Pif Wine Restaurant approached Aulik Fiser Architekti to create a beautiful interior design and at first the designer hesitated in accepting the task for fear of not being able to capture the concept of a cool restaurant atmosphere at all. Aulik Fiser Architekti disliked the shallow visual perceptions for many restaurants today. The designer deviated away from the use of contemporary design elements that are not too different from other designs. This is not an authentic and exclusive design at all – instead Aulik Fiser Architekti explored many restaurant design concepts to clarify his doubts.
Posted by JackieAzuela at 4 April, 2012
