Long known for its gourmet products, the Apfelhotel in South Tyrol has recently observed a growing desire among guests to take home not only edible souvenirs, but also a piece of the unique atmosphere that defines their stay. This insight led to the creation of a hybrid space—at once concept store.
Project name
The Barn by Apfelhotel Torgglerhof
Location
Saltusio, San Martino in Passiria, South Tyrol, Italy
Built area
682 m³ – 220 m²
Material
The material palette, defined by a rich and coordinated moodboard, includes Venetian terrazzo flooring, warm terracotta surfaces, vintage wooden tables, and a monolit counter in dolomia stone.hic
Typology
Retail › Gastronomy
Food today redefines our lifestyle: it's no longer just a meal, but a complete experience. Every culinary journey has the potential to become an unforgettable adventure. This philosophy guided the founders of Salvia Restaurant in Kraków.
Written by
Tremend Studio
Photography
Tremend Studio
The latest addition to the Six by Nico portfolio brings the brand’s signature six-course tasting menu concept to the heart of Bristol. Known for its storytelling through food, each Six by Nico restaurant delivers an immersive experience that evolves every six weeks, with menus inspired by a different place or theme.
Project name
Six by Nico Bristol
Interior design
Studio Two Interiors
Photography
Stevie Campbell
Principal designer
Giovanni Premi, Lucent Lighting
Client
Six by Nico Holding
Typology
Hospitality› Restaurant, Bar
Nestled within the iconic walls of the UNESCO World Heritage Dutch Fort, in Galle, Sri Lanka, this 17th century built property is preserved and restored beautifully, showcasing Dutch and British architecture.
Project name
The Bungalow
Architecture firm
Studio The Living Concept by Minha Musheen
Location
Dutch Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka
Photography
Liza Gurovskaya
Tools used
Camera Canon EOS R6 + canon 24-70mm
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Hotel
Capiche, a design marvel crafted by Neogenesis+Studi0261, is where the architecture elegance meets rustic charm and contemporary design seamlessly. This restaurant is a testimony to their creative prowess, inviting diners to experience a space that is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the taste.
Architecture firm
Neogenesis+Studi0261
Location
Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala / The Fishy Project
Principal architect
Chinmay Laiwala, Jigar Asarawala, Tarika Asarawala
Design team
Samarth Kadiwala, Viraj Maiwala
Interior design
NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261
Civil engineer
Ashishbhai
Environmental & MEP
Meghna Electrical
Lighting
NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261
Supervision
Viraj Maiwala
Material
Clay tile, teak wood, acoustic boards, polished plaster, acrylic, R-black granite
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Snow Peak Cafe is nestled within a two-story red brick building in MATRO Luxury Centre in Suzhou, adjacent to the northern edge of the Humble Administrator’s Garden.
Project name
Snow Peak Cafe, MATRO Luxury Centre, Suzhou
Architecture firm
KiKi ARCHi
Location
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
Photography
Ruijing Photo Beijing
Principal architect
Yoshihiko Seki
Design team
Saika Akiyoshi, Takahito Yagyuda
Typology
Hospitality › Café, Retail Space
In contemporary architecture, hospitality has become more than a building type—it is an experiential framework that is influencing the design of everything from resorts and cultural venues to transit infrastructure.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Amazing Architecture
A sushi shop with just eight counter seats, fully renovated. Design aiming to create a space of unhurried tranquility. All genuine materials were selected, with a particular eye toward solid thickness. While informed by the composition of traditional tearooms from the corridor, washbasin, rammed earth walls.
Project name
Kuruma-Sushi (Sushi restaurant)
Architecture firm
Takashi Okuno & Associates
Location
Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan
Principal architect
Takashi Okuno
Design team
Takashi Okuno & Associates
Collaborators
Woodwork: Fujiwara Construction; Ironwork: Tessen Koichiro Yamada
Construction
Aiko Housing Co., Ltd.
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
