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Caprista is a daytime venue that reinterprets the distinctive atmosphere of Capri Island through a contemporary interior language. Centered around breakfast, bakery products, and fresh beverages, the project draws inspiration from the sunlit coasts of the Mediterranean, Italy’s seaside towns, and Capri’s vibrant identity, closely associated with its lemon groves. İbrahim Özbunar İbrahim Özbunar Rather than directly reproducing the imagery of Capri, the design transforms the memory of this geography into a spatial experience through color, light, texture, and materiality. Blue tones evoke the freshness of the sea, warm white surfaces reflect the understated elegance of coastal architecture, and rustic texture... More

Cafe Vivant / Somm Cellars brings a unique blend of California wine heritage and contemporary dining to Menlo Park. Combining a wine cellar with a sophisticated café, this space is a tribute to the history and diversity of California wines. Vivian Johnson Vivian Johnson The design embraces simplicity and elegance, with natural wood finishes and thoughtfully placed lighting to create a welcoming atmosphere. The space provides the perfect setting to explore the depth of California’s wine legacy, offering a curated selection of rare and celebrated wines, including verticals from Eisele Vineyards, BV Georges de Latour, and Charles Krug, alongside more accessible bottles from iconic California producers. Vivian Johnson... More

A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, a Haussmann building is quietly undergoing a transformation. Behind its preserved façades, Mondovi Luxury Suites is taking shape — a prestigious residence designed for medium and long-term stays, where luxury hospitality meets the private apartment. BIRDFOOD AND CO An architectural vision by SOAP Architects & Andon Studio Through a close and unprecedented collaboration, SOAP Architects and Andon Studio have combined their expertise to create quintessentially French apartments: minimalist yet resolutely chic, warm without ever being ostentatious. Two years of work were required to bring this exceptional project to life. The aesthetic approach is deeply rooted in the neighbourhoo... More

XXXI.studio unveils BAZ, a Lisbon restaurant where the architectural design demonstrates a complete commitment to material integrity and openness. Building on the studio’s philosophy of transparency, the project established a true performance of culinary service, where the boundary between chef and customer was intentionally dissolved. Francisco Nogueira The architectural narrative begins at the entrance, designed as a portal to a different reality. The intriguing facade is precisely cut to introduce a minimalist stainless steel box that marks the threshold. The entrance utilises stainless steel and raw wood, allowing the identity of the materials to speak for themselves. Francisco Nogueira The interior design is anchored... More

DLSM Studio, the multidisciplined interior design and branding agency, formerly known as DesignLSM, is proud to unveil Noreen; a bold and evocative new restaurant located in the heart of St Christopher’s Place, London.  Set within a 2,900 sqft Grade II listed former retail space, Noreen is a celebration of cultural vibrancy and contemporary dining. Inspired by the name ‘Noreen’ - nor meaning light and een meaning two in Arabic - the space explores light from a dual perspective of source and effect, playing with texture, shadow and colour.  Stevie Campbell The concept has been carefully tailored to its surroundings, situated just off Oxford Street within the vibrant, boutique-lined enclave of St Christo... More

Ramisera Wilds is a 5000 sq.ft boutique resort project with 3 cottages and 2 existing huts in Ramisera, Uttarakhand, in the Kalagarh Tiger Reserve forest area. The river Palain flows along the site and the sound of water echoes through the resort.  Our response to such eco-sensitive site was a structure with minimum on-site interference and ecofriendly passive design principles. We designed a resort with a focus on the natural beauty and surroundings and an experiential stay to observe wild life. We kept in mind the process of construction with the intention of minimal disturbance of the land and reduced time line of construction on-site so as to not disturb the wild life movement in the surrounding areas.   Caption The stru... More

Maativan, a natural building sanctuary nestled on the fringes of Wada’s reserved forest area in India, is a testament to environmental consciousness and sustainable architecture. Located near the Tansa forest and spanning 5,000 sq. ft., Maativan is constructed from mud and other natural materials that harmonize with the surrounding ecosystem. The design intentionally integrates nature into the building's structure, preserving existing trees and vegetation. This careful planning ensures that the spaces evoke the sensation of being in a forest, enveloped by a lush outdoor environment under a dense natural canopy.  Inclined Studio Inclined Studio Maativan epitomizes a seamless blending with its environment, sitting low an... More

Borboleta is a unique culinary collaboration between chef Katya Plotnikova and Yana Korzun. This author's cuisine restaurant "bistronomy" features an open kitchen, allowing diners to enjoy the cooking process as part of their experience. Sharing emotions and small plates is the essence of their gastronomic concept. The restaurant is also known for pop-up events where the chef offers exclusive dishes not found on the main menu. Maria Sher Borboleta is ideally located next to the picturesque Jardins do Palácio de Cristal Park. Passers-by are drawn in by the restaurant’s inviting windows, only to discover a secret garden within. The red accent furniture stands out beautifully in the shade of the apple trees. The interior des... More

Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort, a luxurious beachfront property in Bodrum, Muğla, Turkey, sprawls across 250,000 square meters of diverse Aegean landscape. Adjacent to key tourism destinations featuring forests and marine areas, the resort provides an elevated experience and serves as a sustainable model for ecological hospitality, significantly contributing to habitat preservation and biodiversity protection. The design of the resort is a collaboration between the sister companies GEOMIM, which handled the architectural design, and GEO_ID, which led interior design. İbrahim Özbunar   A protected habitat Maxx Royal minimized habitat destruction by revitalizing materials from the abandoned hotel it replaced, significantly reduci... More

Mezalians represents the union of what is commonly forbidden, seemingly mismatched, and socially unacceptable. It is the act of coming together despite great differences, fierce opposition, major upheaval, and scandals. In a mezalians, love prevails, standing above all divisions. Caption Caption Mezalians is the third concept, following Mamma and Fuego, that we have had the pleasure of designing for the same investors from Kołobrzeg. In addition to creating unexpected and surprising combinations, our task was to transform the existing interior of a previously operating venue and adapt it to its new function. This was a challenging task, given that the previous venue had its own recognition, and the investors wanted this new one t... More

Across the central station of Amsterdam lies this beautiful monumental building from the 17th century. The building, already functioning as a hotel, was in a bad condition and the interior was very outdated. Studio Bower got the assignment to design the interior and identity of this boutique hotel. Bart Molenaar Bart Molenaar Bart Molenaar Bart Molenaar The transformation of hotel Plant was a tremendous challenge. We wanted to keep as much as possible intact from building heritage. In addition, we wanted to create more rooms and therefore more rentable space, but we had to work with the existing frameworks of the building. The basement has been excavated and the attic has been restored to its original state. We succeede... More

Project Story With the escalating stress levels in life today, the importance of leisure and recreation, especially in the form of travel and exploring, has seen an immense boost. This popular trend of travelling for the reenergizing of the soul and quenching the thirst of exploration has in turn resulted in an influx in the hospitality and hotel industry. It is hence a prerogative for architects and hoteliers to develop facilities that leave the best picture of the hospitality and rich heritage of India and also provide the utmost level of relaxation and tranquillity. The Sarovar Portico Hotel, Gujarat by Designers Group is a fine example of a splendid hotel, designed to encapsulate all needs of users under one roof and engulf the affilia... More