In the world of luxury interior design, the materials used to define a space often become its signature. One such material that has gained significant recognition is marble, particularly when combined with cutting-edge design.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Lithos Marble
London-based design studio, Shed, has unveiled an exciting new concept for Jollibee, one of the fastest-growing global restaurant brands to come out of the Philippines.
Project name
Shed’s bold new design concept for restaurant brand Jollibee
Architecture firm
Shed - https://shed.design
Built area
Multiple sites each 100-200 m²
Site area
Multiple sites each 100-200 m²
Material
Mix of ceramic tiles, terrazzo, solid surface elements, bend ply, concrete render,
Tools used
Vectorworks, Adobe Suite
Client
Jollibee Foods China
Status
Ongoing. Rollout has started and will continue in 2025
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Shed
In the heart of the Atacama Desert, Hotel Zanura "Flower of Silence" was born, a sculptural hotel inspired by the desert flower, a natural phenomenon that transforms aridity into ephemeral beauty.
Project name
Hotel Zanura "Flower of Silence"
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
Atacama Desert, Chile
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The architecture and interior design project, carried out by RA\\ studio of architect Luís Rebelo de Andrade, seeks to restore the building's original design, in an effort to enhance and safeguard the architectural heritage of the time.
Project name
Art Legacy Hotel
Architecture firm
Rebelo de Andrade
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Photography
João Guimarães
Principal architect
Luis Rebelo De Andrade, Tiago Rebelo De Andrade, Pedro Duarte Silva
Design team
João Orfgão, Marco Santos, Tiago Maciel.
Collaborators
Maria João Barcelos, Rita Serra E Silva, Raquel Jorge, |Madalena Barreto
Interior design
Luis Rebelo De Andrade, Tiago Rebelo De Andrade
Visualization
Rebelo De Andrade
Tools used
ArchiCAD, BIM, Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer
Construction
Hosteling You Lda
Budget
12 Milhões De Euros
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The project is located in North Yangjiaqiao Village, Yukou Town, Pinggu District, Beijing. This is a typical village on northern Chinese plains, traditionally characterized by courtyard-style residences.
Project name
Lei Homestay
Architecture firm
ARCHSTUDIO
Location
Pinggu District, Beijing, China
Photography
Wang Ning, Jin Weiqi. Video: Jin Weiqi
Principal architect
Han Wenqiang, Li Xiaoming
Design team
Guo Jiangang, Lei Xin, Wang Yikai (Intern)
Collaborators
Lei Xin, Wang Tonghui, Wang Hanfeng
Structural engineer
Beijing Xinnansen Wood Structure Engineering Co., Ltd.
Environmental & MEP
Zheng Baowei, Li Dongjie, Zhang Yingnan
Construction
Beijing Xinnansen Wood Structure Engineering Co., Ltd.
Material
Red Brick, Scots Pine Wood, Asphalt Shingle, Stone-Textured Coating
Typology
Hospitality › Hostel
The Marquee Hotel is an innovatively designed seven-star boutique hotel that focuses on sustainability and human wellbeing, boasting numerous professional awards worldwide. Its architecture is based on a modern interpretation of the marquee pavilion used by Oriental nomads since time immemorial.
Architecture firm
ALTER EGO Project Group
Location
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit
Principal architect
ALTER EGO Project Group
Design team
ALTER EGO Project Group
Visualization
ALTER EGO Project Group
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Modern Asian café with a unique concept focused on serving matcha. The honest approach to matcha preparation is matched by the interior design. Natural and true materials define the atmosphere of the place.
Architecture firm
Ateliér Jiřího Lukáše
Location
Jana Želivského 2934/2b, 130 00 Prague, Czech Republic
Photography
Alex Shoots Buildings
Principal architect
Jiří Lukáš, Magda Sobotková
Collaborators
Construction project: Hakulin Architects, Gastro: Matyáš Merta, Main contractor: Stavdex, Joinery and ironwork: Vagunda Interier Design, HVAC: AirProject, Textile accessories: Ivana Kupfová, Lighting supplier: U1 Lighting
Construction
Hakulin Architects
Material
Polished concrete – floor. Oak – furniture, bar, built-in wardrobes. Stainless steel – bar, light semi-cabinets. Linen – curtains. Concrete screeds – wall finishes
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe
Unwaxed Lemons gathers a carefully curated selection of Mediterranean hideaways, all members of The Aficionados–a travel resource for those seeking lodgings that meld luxury, design and authenticity–,where the spirit of the place is expressed without artifice.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Vocabolo Moscatelli, Atelier Rua Hosped, Pato Biberstein,
