Against the gorgeous landscape of Yuelu Mountain and Xiangjiang River, the sparkling sunset at Juzizhou Islet and the colorful signboards in the Jiefangxi business area complement each other, making Changsha a popular spot on social media among young people. algebraist coffee, an avant-garde coffee chain brand, opened two new stores in Star World a...
Project name
Algebraist coffee Star World Store, Changsha. Algebraist coffee Super Wenheyou Store, Changsha
Architecture firm
STILL YOUNG
Photography
Yuuuun Studio, Xiaofu Liu
Principal architect
Eric. Ch, Yanagi, Ebay Wang
Collaborators
Brand Manager: Mr. Jiang; Floor Plan: Azel Wang; Construction drawing: Mr. Jiang, Mr. Gao, Jeff Wang
Built area
Cafe 1 = 103.6 ㎡+18.9㎡; Cafe 2 = 34.1 ㎡
Visualization
Ethan Li, Donald Lin, Kohler Zhang
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe
Casona Sforza, dreamt up and designed by the entrepreneur Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza and the leading Mexican architect Alberto Kalach, stands out with a structure that revalues roots and reflects a commitment to environmental conservation, with a structure comprising forms with clean lines, asymmetries, arches and vaults that establish a harmony with t...
Project name
Casona Sforza
Architecture firm
TAX / Taller de arquitectura X
Location
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Principal architect
Alberto Kalach
Interior design
Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza and MOB Studio
Construction
Efraín Salinas
Material
Sand-yellow bricks, Macuili and parota wood, palm leaves, traditional regional cotton textiles, and raw linen details
Typology
Residential › House
A Fresh Facelift to a Historic Restaurant Lounge in La Jolla, CA. Studio UNLTD designed The Marine Room lounge inside the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club by expanding the bar experience to include a new lounge area. The goal was to create an intimate space to enjoy the iconic sunset views over the Pacific Ocean and the crashing waves against the resta...
Project name
The Marine Room
Location
La Jolla, California, USA
Photography
Haley Hill Photography
Client
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Lounge
For the Olympic Spa Hotel in Val di Fassa, northern Italy, NOA designs a new extension according to a sustainable model, aiming to enhance and integrate the facilities with the surrounding landscape. From the new rooms nestled in the Alpine meadow, with terraces and internal patios, to the surprising sauna overlooking the forest, to be reached by a...
Project name
Olympic Spa Hotel
Architecture firm
noa* network of architecture
Location
San Giovanni di Fassa - Vigo, Trentino (Italy)
Completion year
January 2023
Collaborators
Laura Ragazzola (Original text)
Interior design
noa* network of architecture
Material
Wood, Concrete, Metal, Glass
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Tonari means neighbor, neighborhood. We may remember this word from Studio Ghibli's cult animation Tonari no Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro). This is what Tonari is supposed to be - a new place on the gastronomic map of Poznan - homely, cozy, a bit cramped, bringing people together. The aesthetics were to be inspired by Japanese home interiors of the S...
Architecture firm
Studio Uzarowicz
Principal architect
Maja Uzarowicz
Interior design
Studio Uzarowicz
Lighting
Studio Uzarowicz
Material
Microcement, plywood, ceramic tiles
Visualization
Little Moon
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer
Client
Jakub & Min Tepper
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Apapacho's Coffee Bar opened its doors in 2018 in a narrow and small space in the Historic Center of Queretaro. After nearly 5 years of operation, they decided to remodel “La Barra”, a gathering space for many, which gave us the privilege of collaborating with this café and renowned mural artist from the region, Renata Martínez.
Project name
El Apapacho Coffee Bar
Location
Querétaro, Mexico
Principal architect
Luis Carlos Aguilar González
Collaborators
Renata Martinez, Mauricio Challu
Client
El Apapacho Queretaro
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe, Bar
Pick Up is a unique architectural project that combines functionality and design in a captivating gastronomic space. Located in San Isidro, Buenos Aires, this establishment represents the fusion of classic and contemporary elements, offering an exceptional culinary experience.
Project name
PICK UP MILAS & CARNES
Architecture firm
OHIO Estudio
Location
San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photography
Luis Barandiaran
Principal architect
Felicitas Navia
Design team
Felicitas Navia
Interior design
Felicitas Navia
Construction
Gonzalo Obes
Landscape
Savia Paisajismo
Material
Carrara, Pinotea wood, steel
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Thai Zapver Gold The Beauty and Light of 5°37' N latitude. The preparation method and culinary techniques of ingredients showcase the local people's wisdom and urban culture. Exploring taste can also be a way of observing the city. When Thai cuisine brings its unique flavors to our daily dining table, people may fall in love with this type of cuisi...
Project name
Thai Zapver Gold Restaurant
Architecture firm
Aurora Design
Location
Kunming, Yunnan, China
Principal architect
Yang Xuewan
Completion year
January 2022
Construction
Rebuilding Space Lab
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
