Hospitality Archives

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This Restaurant in Spain’s Costa del Sol is Perfectly Charred

Suzanne Wales,

Designed by Astet, the interior of a Michelin-starred chef’s latest venture celebrates wood, fire, and meat.

Beijing's SUPERFLY Blends Pop Culture with Traditional Chinese Street Life

Catherine Shaw,

AvroKO's retro-futuristic design for the new restaurant blends neon, comic books, and a "touch of neo-punk."

citizenM's Newest Location in Seattle Offers a Glimpse of the Post-COVID Hotel Experience

Shonquis Moreno,

The hotel chain was always known for a tech-filled experience, but the pandemic is streamlining check-ins while accelerating hygiene protocol.

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Chybik + Kristof's Design for Lahofer Winery Celebrates Winemaking in Concrete

Ethan Tucker,

Though thoroughly modern in form, Lahofer Winery in Dobšice, Czech Republic, takes cues from the vineyards of old.

Nelson Chow Creates an Oasis of Calm in a Busy Shopping Center

Catherine Shaw,

Taking cues from Zen landscape design, the designer carves out a sumptuous retreat for weary shoppers.

In Italy’s Alpine Tyrol, a Lakeside Hut Merges with All Four Seasons

Shonquis Moreno,

Designed by local studio noa*, the public recreational structure is made with versatile woods and native materials that help blend with the dynamic landscape.

The Crown, a Laboratory for Coffee, Is a Tile-Lover’s Dream

Lydia Lee,

Studio Terpeluk’s outpost for Royal Coffee breaks the mold of a typical coffee-shop interior.

A Pavilion Where Lighting Mimics Branches, Leaves—and Chipmunks

Leilah Stone,

For this structure in a Dutch national park—the next installment in our lighting portfolio—designers used projections that appear to float on the breeze.

Ace Hotel Kyoto Guestroom Seating Area Credit Stephen Kent Johnson

Ace Hotel Kyoto Uses Traditional Japanese Materials in Unconventional Ways

Mikki Brammer,

Kengo Kuma and Commune Design have completed Ace Hotel Kyoto, the brand’s first location in Asia.

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Warm Light and Low-Glare Create a Cozy Environment at this Dallas Eatery

Leilah Stone,

The second of nine case studies on lighting strategies across global interiors, Georgie, a restaurant and butcher shop in Dallas, reimagines the American steakhouse.

Meyer Davis–Designed Carna Restaurant Puts Meat Front and Center

Jessica Ritz,

Meyer Davis translates butcher and chef Dario Cecchini’s exuberance into Carna, a restaurant at the SLS Baha Mar Hotel in Nassau.

What Do We Mean by “North American Design”?

Avinash Rajagopal,

In producing our March issue, we discovered enormous diversity in how architects and designers express the idea of America.

A Historic Portland Building Turns Over a New Leaf—as a Stylish Hostel

Nicole Anderson,

In addition to restoring its Art Deco details, KEX Portland's design team infused the space with a cool Icelandic vibe.

Fort Point in San Francisco’s Mission District Redefines the Brewery Aesthetic

Shonquis Moreno,

Through bright pops of color, blond wood, and intimate arched niches, the brand hopes to attract a wider clientele.

This Is Not a Theme Bar

Jessica Ritz,

Pinky’s, an eclectic Los Angeles watering hole, pays tribute to ’80s nostalgia and the Maison de Verre.

As Technology Reshapes Travel, How Can Hospitality Design Keep Up?

Leilah Stone,

A recent Think Tank Panel hosted by HKS Miami explore how older notions of travel have been supplanted by the "experience" rubric.

The Synergistic Relationship Between Shake Shack and Designer Michael Hsu

Addie Broyles,

Having designed several of the beloved fast-casual chain’s outposts, plus its Manhattan HQ, the Austin-based designer nurtures a new “hospitality quotient.”