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Yaoyao Restaurant

Yan Junjie Restaurant Hospitality Sunday, 4 October 2026

Yaoyao

Yaoyao is a restaurant interior located in Shenzhen. The design covers 250 square meters on a single floor. A curved steel surface descends from the ceiling and separates the closely spaced tables, like a fishing net stretched across the room. Each table is joined to the curved structure, and the table length was increased so that service does not disturb the guests. A ceiling of water corrugated stainless steel and glass lamps create the impression of an underwater setting. The layout forms semi-private areas that place a comfortable distance between diners.

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Kaleici Courtyard Hospitality Space

Nilgun Kucukbicak Hospitality Space Hospitality Saturday, 3 October 2026

Kaleici Courtyard

Kaleici Courtyard is a hotel courtyard located next to Hadrian Gate in Antalya, Turkey. The courtyard covers about 800 square meters and serves as a social and climatic space. Arched openings, a modular pergola of about 150 square meters, and a central water feature of about 40 square meters guide movement and provide shade. Hexagonal natural stone flooring, white mineral plaster surfaces, and black forged metal railings recall historical proportions. Planting zones and passive shading temper the climate and support gathering.

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Maison Francois Restaurant

John Whelan Restaurant Hospitality Friday, 2 October 2026

Maison Francois

Maison Francois is a restaurant of 500 square metres, created inside a bare concrete shell. The coffered ceiling is made of phonic material painted in faux cement to match the polished concrete floor. Curved walnut banquettes with privacy glass uppers are upholstered in cream linen, and floor-to-ceiling cream linen curtains offset the terracotta stucco and mirror arches. Joinery is in walnut and mahogany, with patinated brass and nickel metalwork. The central island pass forms the focal point of the room and links the kitchen to the dining space.

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AgoraFloreasca Urban Recreation Mall

Helen Brasinika Urban Recreation Mall Hospitality Thursday, 1 October 2026

AgoraFloreasca

The project refers to the interior, landscape and lighting design of the communal areas of a new destination and leisure service small scale mall. The deliverable was to create by spatial design a laid back atmosphere, right in the heart of Bucharest. A welcoming, upper scale and experiential gathering point, so that it could become a community based destination and experience provider. The proposal focused on Research Informed Design, Future Cities design methodology and Storm water Management Practices with a view to establishing a sustainable urban place to be embraced by all.

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Das Apres Hotel

ESER ARSLANBAY Hotel Hospitality Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Das Apres

Das Apres is a boutique hotel designed for a mountain ski destination. The hotel combines public day use areas with private guest accommodation. Interiors use walnut veneer, honed natural stone and boucle fabrics, paired with bold accents inspired by Pop Art. Two separate entrances divide day visitors from hotel guests, and the public lobby includes a ski room with direct access to the slopes. Triple glazed units and locally sourced stone cladding support thermal comfort in harsh winters. The layout keeps guest areas calm while allowing active shared spaces.

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Sky Lounge Restaurant and Bar

Ketan Jawdekar Restaurant and Bar Hospitality Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Sky Lounge

Sky Lounge is a rooftop restaurant and bar in Kolhapur, India. The venue has 1800 square meters of indoor space and a 150 square meter open terrace. The ceiling is formed by 20521 recycled paper tubes hung as repeated modules, which create a parametric pattern. The tubes refer to the local textile industry, where similar tubes are used to roll fabric. The pattern moves with the natural breeze. Basalt stone walls and a grey ceramic floor complement the raw paper tubes. Separate zones include a pizza counter, an enclosed bar and a sun deck.

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Design Idea of the Day

Design Idea of the DaySpecial CoverageSunday, 27 September 2026

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