A Fresh Take on Chinese-American Cuisine in San Francisco
Studio BBA designed the first outpost of fast-casual brand Mamahuhu around its delivery- and takeout-reliant business model.
Hospitality Interiors
Reinventing the Umbrella
With elegant design and intelligent engineering, TUUCI makes umbrellas that will stand up to heavy use and look good doing it.
How Cambria Is Reinventing Hospitality Design, One Stone at a Time
For the new Anda Spa at Hotel Ivy in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the brand elevates surface design with a wellness slant, focusing on top-of-the-line natural quartz materials.
Ace Hotel Kyoto Uses Traditional Japanese Materials in Unconventional Ways
Kengo Kuma and Commune Design have completed Ace Hotel Kyoto, the brand’s first location in Asia.
Meyer Davis–Designed Carna Restaurant Puts Meat Front and Center
Meyer Davis translates butcher and chef Dario Cecchini’s exuberance into Carna, a restaurant at the SLS Baha Mar Hotel in Nassau.
A Historic Portland Building Turns Over a New Leaf—as a Stylish Hostel
In addition to restoring its Art Deco details, KEX Portland's design team infused the space with a cool Icelandic vibe.
A Restaurant by Olson Kundig Recedes into the Background
Cladding of black brick, glass brick, and steel conceal rather than broadcast the Austin eatery's program.
American Archetypes Are a Calling Card at the Catskills’ Urban Cowboy Lodge
The latest venture from Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks embraces rustic twigwork, bandana motifs, and Pendleton fabric.
Fort Point in San Francisco’s Mission District Redefines the Brewery Aesthetic
Through bright pops of color, blond wood, and intimate arched niches, the brand hopes to attract a wider clientele.
An Elegant Upstate New York Gem Enters the 21st century
The ambitious restoration of Tarrytown House Estates, by Knibb Design, involved refurbishing two mansions from the 1800s.
This Is Not a Theme Bar
Pinky’s, an eclectic Los Angeles watering hole, pays tribute to ’80s nostalgia and the Maison de Verre.
Michaelis Boyd Rehabs a Sumptuous Hotel in French Wine Country
The London design firm excavated the original detailing and long-obscured layout of the regal structure, which was originally a residence.
Nashville’s High-Kitsch Hideaway Is Full of Retro Charm
The Dive, a new poolside property from Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks, transforms an old motor lodge into a wood-paneled party auberge.
Hospitality Ward: A Centuries-Old Lyon Hospital Is Converted into a Five-Star Hotel
The redevelopment of the historic Hôtel-Dieu in Lyon, France, has produced a multi-program complex with luxe lodging at its heart.
At Casa Perfect, Retail Gets a Big Dose of the Hospitality Factor
Casa Perfect, an experimental retailer with outlets in New York, San Francisco, and L.A., emphasizes high design and domestic comforts over transaction.
Can Psychology Help Combat Anxiety in Crafting Welcoming Hospitality Spaces?
The growing field of environmental psychology examines what makes people feel comfortable. Now it's up to designers to harness its findings.
In This New Hospitality Age, Hotels Aren’t Just Hotels Anymore
A recent Think Tank discussion at Marvel Architects’ Manhattan office explored how hoteliers and designers are rethinking the relationship between hospitality and cities.
Step Inside Deliciously-Designed Restaurants in This New Book From Gestalten
Here Metropolis excerpts short chapters on two eateries from Delicious Places, giving you a taste of what the book has in store.
The Y Restaurant in Moscow Channels Retro and Contemporary, Global and Local
The venue, designed by Asthetíque Group, combines Art Deco curves and ‘70s brass elements with a playful spirit.
Amsterdam's Iconic Bridge Houses Get a Second Life—as Hotel Rooms
Local architecture firm space&matter is meticulously converting the defunct cabins into dwellings for the SWEETS hotel brand.
