Verdant interior
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News • News • 12 Nov 2024
CAN adds verdant extension to London terrace
Architectural studio CAN has completed the extension of a terraced house in Stoke Newington, London, with a design inspired by nature and a connection to the outdoors. The home’s once disjointed ground floor is now a thriving open-plan kitchen and dining space that flows into the garden via a bespoke curved window and large glazed door. CAN’s thoughtful transformation makes use of natural materials, greenery, and the color green to create a verdant extension.
Rick Pushinsky
Rick Pushinsky
CAN
The original ground-floor layout had a series of disconnected spaces and a conservatory in need of repair. CAN redesigned the ground floor by constructing a glulam-framed extension on the side and rear of the pro... More
News • News • 14 Nov 2022
The Atrium by Smith Hanes Studio is an enchanting coalescence of flora, colours and luxury
Launched earlier this year inside the Ponce City Market in the Old Fourth ward neighbourhood in Atlanta, Georgia, the atrium bar and restaurant by Smith Hanes Studio is an eclectic little getaway from everyday life.
Tim Lenz
Taking inspiration from vibrant French cafes and Art Deco buildings, the design celebrates floral art, whimsy and zest. The restaurant comprises two distinct parts, the Parlour, a 1200sqft bar room and the Bistro, a 4000sqft spacious dining room. A palette of rich greens, pink and gold creates a dreamy yet vivid ambience.
Tim Lenz
The highlight of the cocktail lounge is the green-fluted ceramic tiles handcrafted by a local ceramist Charlotte Smith, covering the bar counter and the column... More
News • News • 7 Nov 2022
Buena Vida by Core architecture+design offers a verdant dining experience
Street Guys Hospitality collaborated with locally based CORE Architecture+Design, to renovate the Buena Vida restaurant in Arlington, Virginia. The three-story gastro-pub renders the client’s ideology of recreating an authentic Mexican experience based on organic ingredients.
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A warm, earthy palette of materials and textures, from velvet and tie-dyed pillows to millwork screens with textured wood, wrapped with lush botanicals, instilling the atmosphere of a Mexican jungle.
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Tactile graphic finishes encourage diners to meander through the space, while interior lighting mimics nature by penetrating naturally through surfaces to build organic patterns. Additionally, tropical wallpapers and ratt... More
Project • By BWM Designers & Architects • Hotels
Hotel Indigo Vienna
BWM Architekten were tasked with designing the façade and the interior of British boutique hotel chain IHG’s first hotel in Austria and have created a magical garden oasis in Vienna’s Margareten district.Hotel Indigo is located in Vienna’s 5th district (Margareten) yet is within walking distance of the city centre. The lively 5th district is known for its magnificent old buildings and the many associated inner courtyards. Nestled between two such buildings lies the new Hotel Indigo, which belongs to the individually run boutique brand of the international IHG Hotels & Resorts.
BWM Architekten / Mato Johannik
“Hotel Indigo Vienna is the first of its kind in Austria,” explains Erich Bernard of BW... More