KOI Restaurant at The Dubai Mall captures the essence of Chinese culture through clear geometry, natural materials, and calm atmosphere. Designed by Algedra, the interior takes inspiration from the koi fish, a symbol of perseverance and prosperity, using its movement as a guide for spatial rhythm and flow.
In Japan, the konbini, local parlance for convenience store, is a corner stone in the daily life of many urbanites. In Melbourne, a self-proclaimed konbini called Suupaa – mind you, the name is the English transcription of ‘super’ as in ‘supermarket’ – stretches the definition by including a sit-down restaurant on the premises, and it …
Conveniently located on the street level of the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), Orijins, a sleek new coffee shop designed by Dubai-based interior design firm VSHD, draws its inspiration from the beautiful imperfections found in nature. Simplistic in form and rich in texture and materials, the design of the café showcases the beauty that can …
The concept of the Sunday café–playroom was based on the idea of creating a place that naturally integrates the needs of both adults and children. The inspiration came from the Montessori philosophyfocused on freedom, growth, and harmony, as well as the observation of urban spaces, which often artificially divide functions into “for children” and “for …
A new 273-room lodging-focused hotel is planned along Showa-dori in Ginza 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Rising 15 stories above ground with one basement level, the project occupies a site in one of Japan’s most celebrated commercial districts, where international visitors and local culture converge.
The inspiration for the new Ragu was Italian hospitality, the neighbourhood rhythm of the day, and pasta – understood both symbolically and literally. Our aim was to capture the atmosphere of a small Italian trattoria: homely, relaxed, and conducive to gatherings. Guests were meant to have the opportunity both to celebrate meals together and to …
In India, living a plush neighbourhood usually comes with a pleasant perk—excellent coffee options. We’re talking a wave of new design-led cafés which are increasingly popping up here, becoming the preferred extended living room for its many savvy dwellers. And mind you, Hyderabad is no exception. Fuelled by flourishing hi-tech, pharmaceutical and entertainment industries, the …
When Rohith and Vikas—founders of a well-loved coffee brand—approached us for their newest outpost in Hyderabad, their brief was clear: each location must evoke its own sensibility while staying minimal and grounded. This branch would be no different—yet entirely distinct.
Some houses are inherited. Others are bought. And there are some, very few, that are built out of affection. Casa de Rubén is one of them. A community center for daytime recreation intended for the LGBTQ+ community of Bajío.
New York studio Rockwell Group has unveiled interiors for a steakhouse inside a newly renovated office building on Park Avenue, featuring sumptuous red walls and strong geometry. The restaurant is named La Tête d’Or after the city park in Lyon, France, where Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud was brought up.
