Design concept

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Project • By BWM Designers & Architects • Museums

Vergilius Chapel/ Wien Museum

The listed Gothic architectural jewel was made accessible to the public through a new direct entrance and preserved as a place of contemplation.The Vergilius Chapel was discovered in 1973 during the construction of the Vienna subway network and integrated into the Stephansplatz subway station. This capella subterranea(subterranean chapel) of the Magdalenenkapelle (the outline of which is still visible on the pavement of the Stephansplatz)dates back to 1250 and is one of the best-preserved Gothic interiors in all of Vienna. It may originally have been intended as a chapel for burials, but by the 14th century it was already being used as a crypt for a wealthy Viennese mercantile family. The chapel was adorned with Byzantine-influenced crosses... More

Project • By AshariArchitects • Bars

Daarbast Cafe

Daarbast Café is about 376 square meters. The main goal of its interior design is creating social interaction among people. The possibility for establishing other branches of the café in future was considered in order to fulfill the owner’s request. Scaffolds are used as the main structure of design which grants an identity to the space. A part of the exterior wall is destroyed to benefit from sun light and natural views. The scaffold provided the context in which we could increase the area of the space and create visual transparency. Implementing the scaffolds not only impose low budget to the project but also create the possibility of various decoration fashions. There are different forms of settings in the café, made with scaffolds.Lead... More

Project • By Johannes Torpe Studios • Restaurants

CHITRA TEA HOUSE

Drawing on the craftsmanship of European tearooms from the 18th and 19th century and fusing this with influences from traditional Chinese and Japanese teahouses, the concept of Chitra Tea House is designed in the essence of sophistication, elegance and exclusivity.THE CHITRA TEA EXPERIENCEVisionTo provide the most elegant and sophisticated tea experience through core values of quality, pride and passion.MissionTo serve very fine special teas, not available on the retail shelves, in a traditional, ancient and personalised way, which will force the customer to truly feel and taste the sensitivity and character of the brew. This concept has never been deployed in the last 500 years of European tea history. More