Commercial design

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about commercial design

Project • By YOD GROUP • Restaurants

Marymo Krakivska

Marymo Krakivska is a two-storey café-bar serving contemporary Mediterranean cuisine in Lviv city centre, part of the Marymo Svoyeyu Spravoyu restaurant group. It is located in a historic 18th-century building on Krakivska Street. The interior combines the texture of Lviv’s historic architecture with concise contemporary solutions and subtle retro accents. Mykhailo Lukashuk Mykhailo Lukashuk Mykhailo Lukashuk Mykhailo Lukashuk The space is divided into two functional levels. The ground floor works as a bright urban café with an open kitchen, while the basement accommodates an intimate cocktail bar. The architecture of the building became the basis for the spatial organisation, particularly its load-b... More

Project • By YOD GROUP • Restaurants

Marymo HELGA

Marymo HELGA is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant that is part of the Lviv-based “Marymo svoyeyu spravoyu” restaurant group (“obsessed with our craft” in English). The venue is located on the ground floor of the HELGA business centre in Lviv’s Frankivskyi district. Its interior combines restrained contemporary design with the charm of 1970s Italy. The restaurant has two main modes of use: daytime and evening. During the day, it is frequented by employees of the companies based in the business centre and residents of the surrounding new developments. In the evening, subdued lighting creates an intimate atmosphere, transforming the restaurant into a cosy meeting place where guests from across the city come... More

Project • By YOD GROUP • Hotels

Guesthouses / SEVEN LAKES

The guest houses are part of the Seven Lakes restaurant and hospitality complex, located on the outskirts of Kyiv. Positioned directly along one of the lakes, the houses are designed as private spaces for relaxation, slowing down, and contemplating nature. For YOD Group, this project continues the work with the DNA of Seven Lakes, already established in the aesthetics of the Farm Table restaurant and the Synoptic outdoor pool. While these projects differ in function, what they have in common is a cohesive language of natural materials, a restrained colour palette, tactile textures, and an emphasis on proximity to nature. Mykhailo Lukashuk Mykhailo Lukashuk Mykhailo Lukashuk Mykhailo Lukashuk The houses are raised above... More

Project • By YOD GROUP • Hotels

Lobby / FOMICH ESTATES

This reception has been designed for one of the hotel buildings of Fomich Estates. It was created according to the principles of biophilic design and interaction with natural materials. The main feature of this space is its hybrid structure: the lobby is subtly integrated with the IL Panettiere bakery and a floral shop. Mykhaylo Lukashuk Mykhaylo Lukashuk Mykhaylo Lukashuk The focal point of the lobby is a 5-meter reception desk made of 150-year-old chestnut. This tree carries a trace of a natural event—its interior was left charred after a lightning strike. The massive trunk, 1.5 meters in diameter, is cut through by a 300-kilogram stainless steel plate. On one side, the plate doubles as a workspace for the hotel staf... More

Project • By Scalable Malaysia • Restaurants

Bidou

Bidou was guided by the idea of evoking the intimacy and elegance of a French home. Tucked amongst a row of crisp white façades, Bidou stands out in bold buttercup yellow. Upon arrival, diners are welcomed through a large glass door into a foyer that echoes a sense of arrival in a French home entryway. This transitional threshold signals a shift from the neighbourhood street into a space of warmth and refinement. Hanley Lu Hanley Lu Hanley Lu Hanley Lu Past the doorway, the space is anchored by features that reference the French design identity with a minimalist modern take. Archways and contemporary alcove features evoke a sense of softness; lending a graceful rhythm to the ambiance. Cement and red terracotta fl... More

Project • By ADS+MAD • Offices

Elegance Corporate Coworking

Commercial Interior Design 2023 - Completed Located on the 27th floor of Cinnamon Life, the Elegance office space combines sophistication, functionality and luxury in a light-filled environment with sweeping 180-degree views of the Colombo city and waterfront. This meticulously designed office space is not just a workplace; it's a statement of opulence and refined design. Amila Rathnayake Amila Rathnayake Amila Rathnayake Crafted to provide the utmost psychological comfort for work, the office spaces boasts a layout that seamlessly integrates meeting areas and workstations adorned in warm shades of furniture, marble, and other luxurious interior elements. This fusion creates a harmonious equilibrium between productivity and... More

Project • By Shadow Architects • Offices

Mother LA

For its latest expansion, creative agency Mother transformed a previously underused building in LA’s historic West Adams neighborhood into a fully immersive, 15,000-square-foot office designed for collaboration, curiosity, and cultural production. Shadow Architects led the renovation, working closely with the interiors firm Office of BC to create a workplace that feels more like a neighborhood than an office. Erik Stackpole Undéhn Erik Stackpole Undéhn Spanning an entire city block, the building’s storefront-inspired façade draws inspiration from the surrounding streetscape, reflecting the materials and forms of early 20th-century Los Angeles. Wide overhangs, glass blocks, aluminum siding, and textured stucco... More

Project • By Seth Powers Photography • Shops

HARMAY Beijing Hopson One

What if products were treated like art? Collected rather than consumed, archived rather than displayed, experienced rather than sold. Over the years, AIM Architecture and HARMAY have worked closely to redefine what a store can be, moving beyond retail to create spaces that foster curiosity, community, and cultural exchange. HARMAY, a pioneering beauty retailer known for its unconventional warehouse aesthetic and curated approach, has built a loyal following by turning shopping into a process of exploration. Seth Powers Seth Powers Seth Powers Located in Beijing’s Hopson One Mall, the new HARMAY flagship continues this dialogue. The project interrogates one of the most utilitarian spaces of the art world—the sto... More

Project • By V-ART STUDIO • Hospitals

Berlin Hair Transplant Clinic

Hair transplantation is a technical procedure, but for many patients it marks a personal turning point; this Berlin clinic was conceived as a controlled architectural environment where precision feels calm and identity can be restored without spectacle. The project occupies an existing urban shell and houses a specialized hair transplantation practice. The client’s brief required a space that communicates medical rigor and hygiene while reducing anxiety for patients who remain conscious, observant, and emotionally invested throughout the procedure. Unlike emergency healthcare facilities, aesthetic clinics operate in a psychological landscape shaped by vulnerability, discretion, and self-image. The challenge was to avoid the visual ha... More

Project • By SNOB Architects • Restaurants

Modern Restaurant in a Converted Stable in Vienna

This project transforms a former rural stable in Vienna into a contemporary restaurant while preserving the spatial identity of the original structure. Rather than erasing its past, the design builds on the existing volume, using it as a framework for a new program and social experience. SNOB Architects SNOB Architects The intervention is defined by a careful balance between preservation and addition. The double-height hall remains the core of the project, maintaining the scale and character of the agricultural building. New insertions — including a mezzanine level and a sculptural staircase — introduce a clear spatial hierarchy while remaining visually lightweight and reversible. SNOB Architects Material strate... More

Project • By Houz Design- Top Interior Design Firm Malaysia KL • Shops

Commercial Design-Modern Sophisticated Tyre Shop

The Goal RE TYRE needed a high-performance tire service center. The mandate was clear: merge rugged industrial function with sharp, clean modern style. Houz Design a well known interior design firm in KL Malaysia, took a new commercial shop lot and transformed it. The space was challenging. Load-bearing columns were everywhere, blocking the natural workflow. They also had to fit five massive hydraulic lifting machines into a tight area. HOUZ Design Houz Design turned these structural problems into core features. We used a simple palette of charcoal, light grey, and metal textures. This created a professional and tough brand identity. Solving the Design Puzzles Two main hurdles defined the final design.Problem One: Structural Columns... More

Project • By Shadow Architects • Offices

Dumbo Penthouse Office

Set in the penthouse of a converted factory building on the DUMBO waterfront, this newly completed 10,000-square-foot office and 8,000-square-foot wraparound terrace redefines the modern workplace. Designed for a financial investment company seeking to blend functionality with a hospitality-driven aesthetic, the space strikes a balance between elevated design, technical precision, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections, all set against the Manhattan skyline. Michael Grimm Michael Grimm Michael Grimm Tasked with space planning, technical coordination, and approvals, Shadow Architects collaborated closely with the company’s interior designers, engineers, and acoustic consultants to bring the vision to life. With the pen... More

Project • By Bean Buro • Offices

BWL Kuala Lumpur

“Building on the design approach from our previous collaboration with the client, we centred our narrative around the themes of nature and wellness. The client's dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle is reflected through the incorporation of organic forms and a colour scheme inspired by natural elements.” - Lorène Faure, co-founder of Bean Buro “By integrating bespoke elements, biophilic design, and acoustic considerations, we created a cohesive space that not only celebrates the client's brand but also fosters a sense of community, growth, and harmony between customers and employees.” - Kenny Kinugasa-Tsui, co-founder of Bean Buro Bricksbegin Bricksbegin Bricksbegin Bricksbegin T... More

Project • By X+Living • Shopping Centres

Deji Plaza Phase II 5F Commercial

As the third thematic work in the “Deji Commercial & Art Bazaar” series, the fifth-floor public area continues the core ambition of breaking away from traditional static frameworks of retail. By deeply integrating futuristic cyberpunk aesthetics with art installations, the design constructs an immersive consumer environment that fuses technology with interactivity. Responding to the younger demographic and the demand for novelty, the designers introduce dynamic installations and scenographic experiences to unlock commercial potential and enhance brand value. SFAP SFAP SFAP Drawing on cyberpunk elements and a sense of fantastical futurism, the public area of the fifth floor is shaped into a powerful visual lan... More

Project • By Décors Véronneau • Restaurants

Madame Bovary Restaurant - Laval

As part of the interior concept for Madame Bovary, a contemporary restaurant located in Laval, Décors Véronneau's commercial team was commissioned to design and install a custom tree to serve as a distinctive feature within the space. Built entirely by hand, the tree structure uses authentic natural tree trunks, carefully assembled by our artisans to ensure both aesthetic integrity and long-term durability. Décors Véronneau The bright orange foliage, integrated with lighting, adds vibrancy to the space and enhances the overall atmosphere. Its presence brings both texture and contrast, contributing to a dynamic and memorable dining environment.  Décors Véronneau This project shows o... More