Located in the historic district of Nanjing, China, CONGLONG is a wagyu hot pot restaurant designed by Studio8 Architects. Drawing inspiration from the lush sycamore trees that line the surrounding streets, the design concept evokes the sensation of dining beneath a tree canopy — a metaphor for both natural abundance and the brand’s vision of …
A scar is a trace caused by a natural phenomenon. Based on this, I worked while respecting the appearance of the existing building as much as possible and leaving traces. The old terrazzo floor was restored, and the windows hidden in the existing building were reused by replacing only the glass.
The West Bund in Shanghai, a historic hub for transportation, logistics, and production, has undergone significant transformation over the past a few years. Following major urban renewal projects along the Huangpu River, the riverside spaces have become a vibrant destination for outdoor activities and cultural events, attracting both locals and visitors alike. Blue Bottle Coffee, …
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We still remember when Blue Bottle Coffee, the niche American coffee brand, first arrived in Japan a decade ago, opening an outpost in the Kiyosumi area of Tokyo. Since then, the company has quickly expanded across the Japanese capital and beyond. Still finding room for growth in Tokyo‘s sprawling metropolitan area, Blue Bottle Coffee has …
Located within the Hamasen Train Depot in Kaohsiung, Houli finds its home in the historic “Doo-Doo Train,” once part of the Kaohsiung Port Line. The diesel railcars DR2909 and DR2955 serve as both a vessel of history and a canvas for our design intervention.
The BOOSTN chain has once again expanded in Seoul‘s sprawling metropolitan area, and this time with a branch in Guro, a western district which in recent decades shifted from being a textile hub to a centre for hi-tech. The company has secured a unit on the eighth floor of the ACE Techno Tower, a high-rise …
As in many a capital city across the planet, the culinary scene in Mexico City continues to evolve at full speed, boasting a wide array of refined global cuisines and equally sophisticated local flavours. In the latter category falls Xilote, a newly opened dining establishment exclusively dedicated to the traditional cuisine of the southern Mexican …
Bidfood Pizza Academy in Wrocław, designed by mode:lina™ studio, is a space dedicated to training and culinary workshops, where Italian heritage meets modern design. Inspired by traditional trattorias, this academy is not a restaurant but a place where enthusiasts can explore the secrets of Italian cuisine in a unique atmosphere.
The Royal Hotel, in Canada’s historic town of Picton, Prince Edward County (PEC), Ontario, reimagines a landmark Victorian hotel and reinstates it as the anchor of Picton’s main street.
As we’ve hinted before, Jakarta has quietly hopped on the bandwagon of the good life for quite some time now, featuring an increasing number modern establishments where to indulge in just about anything. Needless to say, the coffee parlour phenomenon is also here in full swing, featuring ever more design-led cafés across the city’s sprawling …
