La Tana Café in Vancouver, Canada by Ste. Marie Art and Design.Inspired by old world establishments, Caffè La Tana is an homage to the Italian alimentari: a small, neighbourhood gathering place serving pastries and simple meals; brewing strong, Italian style espresso; making fresh pasta in house; and...
Hospitality & Restaurant Interiors | 2018 Archive.Hospitality projects showcase spaces where well crafted interior branding comes out to play. From perfectly pitched moods, to carefully planned spaces that meet the demands of both the staff and the patrons, hospitality interiors work hard...
The Calile Hotel Brisbane Designed by Richards & Spence.The Calile, Brisbane’s highly anticipated new address, has opened its doors, pitched as Australia’s first urban resort. Located in the centre of the James Street precinct, the 175-room architecturally designed hotel draws on the...
Le Blossom Japanese Restaurant in Montreal, Canada by Ménard Dworkind.If there’s one thing Montreal-based Ménard Dworkind know how to do, it’s to design a killer hospitality venue. Le Blossom is their non-traditional and futurist take on Japanese culture, located at the heart of Montreal’s Village....
Fiona Lynch Collaborates with Sculptor Michael Gittings for Pembroke Bar & Kitchen in Melbourne.The interior by Fiona Lynch balances robust and refined elements to deliver an inviting tone that speaks of informal gatherings and stories told around the fireplace or veranda of the...
Locura Bar in Byron Bay by Pattern Studio.I’m thrilled to share an exclusive first look at Pattern Studio's recently completed project in their hometown of Byron Bay – a true labour of love that was delivered on a modest budget, consuming the design duo with all project...
Unpacking Nic Graham’s Design Approach for W Brisbane.We caught up with Australia’s leading hotel designer – Nic Graham, about one of his latest projects – the highly-anticipated W Brisbane which opened earlier this year. As the first five-star hotel to arrive in Brisbane CBD in 20...
Polycarbonate Neverland: Aranya Kids Restaurant by Wutopia Lab in Qinhuangdao, China.It seems kids aren’t quite as ‘un-cool’ as we previously thought. Turns out they’re not so crazy over primary colours and cartoon characters after all. Taking these new learnings on board, Shanghai-based architecture practice...
First Look at Gabriel Cafe in Fitzroy, Melbourne by Flack Studio.Flack Studio’s ‘flackification’ of the Fitzroy institution fluently combines the elements of the surprising and the familiar. “Gabriel is ingrained with a rich history. Within its fabric are many wonderful moments, meals,...