Bardesign

Nestled on the ground floor of a residential towner in downtown Los Angeles, the interior of Vaca by Studio UNLTD softens and reshapes the existing space with forms evocative of a subterranean cavern. Tanveer Badal Tanveer Badal Tanveer Badal  Sweeping, gestural curves are accentuated by layered lighting to guide the flow, creating an enveloping experience that offers an escape from the surrounding cityscape.  In keeping with chef Amar Santana's dynamic spirit, every detail of Vaca is designed to connect guests with the conviviality and craft inherent in Spanish cuisine. Tanveer Badal Tanveer Badal Studio UNLTD Studio UNLTD More

Orilla  is envisioned as a warm, character-rich neighbourhood restaurant and lounge rooted in Mediterranean coastal living. The design tells a layered story, where vintage references, handcrafted details, and natural materials create an immediate emotional connection. Arrival is marked by an intimate entrance corridor, wrapped in wooden cladding, green arches, floral tiles, and woven lighting that sets a nostalgic tone. Throughout the space, arches, half-circle motifs, and textured ceilings create rhythm, depth, and visual continuity. The bar acts as a central anchor, defined by green 3D vintage tiles, warm wood detailing, and a striking violet marble top. A cane canopy and fringed lighting above the bar introduce a relaxed bistro atmo... More

Brasserie Lionne is a modern interpretation of the classic French bistro, located on Pohjoisesplanadi in the heart of Helsinki. The warm, layered interior creates a visually rich atmosphere that flows naturally from morning to evening. Riikka Kantinkoski Riikka Kantinkoski Riikka Kantinkoski Brought to life by Hans Välimäki, Maria von Graevenitz-Välimäki, Arto Rastas, and Miika Lönn, Lionne is the latest addition to Helsinki’s culinary scene. From buttery pastries at sunrise to seasonal dishes served late into the evening, the experience feels both timeless and current. Riikka Kantinkoski Riikka Kantinkoski Riikka Kantinkoski Alongside classical French bistros, the 1800s buildin... More

Los Angeles-based Studio UNLTD introduces Saizon restaurant, a design project encompassing the interiors, lighting, facade, and patio of a 5,300 square foot interior restaurant with 805 square feet of outdoor dining within a freestanding building as part of a new mixed-use development in Fresno, CA.  In the design for Saizon, Studio UNLTD explores the tension between the opposing qualities of permanence, represented by architectural structure, and fluidity, symbolized by the perpetual ebb and flow of the ocean.  Heavily plastered columns and beams, reminiscent of decaying concrete pier supports add a dramatic gridded framework to the room while board-formed concrete wall tiles provide texture and depth.  Contrasting with the... More

Yuuuunstudio Yuuuunstudio In the post-epidemic era, our lives seem to be fast-forwarded. Given the uncertainty over the future, we are accustomed to fighting against time. Our lives have become more dynamic under this circumstance. As designers, we wonder if the city or life in this era can be cleaner, quieter, friendlier, and greener, which can bring a special comfort zone for everyone. Caption Caption Caption Caption The word “La cour” is originally from French and means backyard in Chinese. The backyard is treated as an intimate place in our minds---a place to relax and relieve. We hope everyone can take a break in this backyard after an exhausting day.  Yuuuunstudio Yuuuunstudio... More

Introduction De Parel is a silent invitation to experience without expectations or presumptions. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a bar, café, bistro or gastro-pub; whether it’s chic, modern or casual. If you come here to enjoy a glass of wine or a bite, that should be the only focal point – this is a place where you’ll find a real connection to the producers of the vegetables on your plate, the makers of the ceramics and the wine, the owner and host Ruudje, and the Chef himself. That is why everything centres around the bar. In addition to a broad selection of natural and biodynamic wines served from behind the bar – the menu includes over 60 – you can see your food being prepared as if it we... More