Hospitality architecture

„Très chic, very raw and pure, a little punk yet cosy“  is how one of Austria’s most-read newspapers recently described the result of the renovation process that took place at Mraz & Sohn. The renowned Viennese fine dining restaurant, celebrated for its unconventional approach to haute cuisine, has received an interior update by BÜRO KLK. David Schreyer   “Family restaurant with no borders” is the self-proclaimed company slogan, and by all means – they mean it. Kitchen, service and atmosphere is out of the ordinary. Located in an unpretentious corner building in Vienna Brigittenau, guests have to ring the bell before entering, just like when visiting friends for dinner. On... En savoir plus

With over one million restaurants in the United States, according to the National Restaurant Association, people have an abundance of dining choices: from formal sit-down venues to convenient counter service. While food quality and friendly service play important roles in where people choose to eat, ambience and eye-catching design can also influence appetites. In choosing materials to build a fine dining, fast casual, or food court establishment, ALPOLIC products offer multiple advantages. ALPOLIC MCM brings aesthetic beauty to any dining experience. Stacey Bouwman, Senior Designer at Aria Group Architects, Inc., noted during specification how our Champagne Mica finish provided what they needed for the design of a recently built Cooper'... En savoir plus

Comme une brise fraîcheBien situé, entre le Museumsquartier, le Volkstheater et la Ringstraße, le Café Bellaria de Vienne est considéré depuis 1870 comme le point de rencontre des amateurs de L profond, des gourmands et des bons vivants. David Schreyer La rénovation du lieu de style wilhelminien par BURO KLK préserve l'architecture historique, créant une relation authentique entre les éléments traditionnels et contemporains. En commençant par le plan d'étage ouvert, le lieu est conceptualisé comme un vaste espace de rencontres basé sur la tradition des cafés viennois infusés avec des éléments modernes.... En savoir plus

The planning follows the existing contours of the hill. There was very little cut/ fill carried out, and the road gradients were also created by mapping the contours of the existing hill terraces. ITC Hotel Group The building is laid out to receive maximum south facing sun, and all guest room windows are designed at very specific angles, to receive sunlight from early morning to sunset time. The windows also allow local ventilation of each room, so comfort conditions inside the rooms can be maintained with very little electro-mechanical energy. ITC Hotel Group Building planning has been done to have protected entrances and exit points, so there is minimum loss of conditioned air from either guest areas or service areas. Low mai... En savoir plus

This project was a design study to explore the design language and massing for a proposed new residential tower in the Historic Core of downtown Los Angeles.  Clad in shades of blue glass, the project sought to exploit the materiality of glass in novel ways by deploying it to maximize its sense of mass and density.  Building from a deep, dark, heavily textured base, the project evolves as it rises to culminate in light blue glass where the building meets the sky, along the way transitioning from a language of dense mass to one of light planarity, enabling the insertion of recessed outdoor balconies within the upper levels.​ Caption Caption The massing angles and jogs as the building rises, creating relationships that al... En savoir plus

This elegant restaurant has been run by the same family for years and has a history dating back over two centuries. It serves regional yet creative cuisine and has a distinctly Middle European ambience with its hunting trophies, clocks and frescoes. The more casual Capriolino osteria offers a limited choice of attractively priced traditional dishes. En savoir plus

Located at the Southeast part of Karpathos, this site is already gifted with a wide view of the sea and the warm Aegean sunset. An 11-luxury villa development is strategically laid on the 6,530 sqm site while its landscape follows the natural topography allowing a centered green courtyard to develop as a breathing space between the volumes. The 11 villas make their appearance on the perimeter of the site, positioned in a way to allow endless views from all residences while providing privacy between the guests. A separated but well-connected building completes the hospitality experience by housing necessary common use facilities, a welcome hall, a breakfast veranda, and other supporting facilities. A conversation between dark and light vol... En savoir plus

Nestled on the foothills of the Himalayas in the city of Dehradun, a facility for assisted living sits in hypnotic tranquility. The plot is around 4 acres which is surrounded by dense Mango & Litchi orchards and a British Bungalow, dating back to the Colonial Period. The approach was to capitulate to a design solution that would respect the heritage and natural environment of the site. Although the plot was in the middle of an urban landscape, it still had its independent eco-system with orchards. This instilled a sense of safety due to the site’s proximity to city-facilities yet enjoying the calming shade of green foliage. There were two necessary aspects of the site that had to be taken into consideration before starting the de... En savoir plus

The site situates at the north-south axis along a narrow lot in the hottest gathering hub in Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The layout is divided into portions with its northern side facing the tranquil greenery the Hong Kong Observatory while the southern side enchroching to the happening Victoria Harbour. The idea of bi-fold city is therefore created to cater for different visitors whom can enjoy these two opposing views from guestrooms proposed at different wings.  En savoir plus

When it came to renovating a beloved property sitting beside an old royal castle, understanding the strengths that are available and empowering those inherent values to distil them down to their most core fundamentals was at the centre of the concept. The Platan, located beside the tranquil Old Lake in Tata, Hungary, has been renewed and reinvigorated by this very understanding. What was once a humble but reputed eatery built into the servant’s quarters of the Esterhazy family’s estate next to the royal castle, has now been transformed into a gastronomic landmark with renowned chef, Istvan Pesti, placed at the heart of the idea. With this heritage literally on the doorstep of the Platan, Gold Key award-winning designer Zoltan Va... En savoir plus

Woldon Architects have developed an estate masterplan & designs for a new 750sqm venue building on a former stable yard at a Grade I listed house in Cheshire. The venue building is designed to support the estate’s wedding business and to host corporate and charity events. Wedding Business ExpansionThere is a significant demand locally for large high-end wedding and event venues. Expectations of couples are high as they look for something special for their wedding day. So far, the client’s estate has hosted weddings in a temporary seasonal marquee, but with strong local competition and to grow the business, a more permanent and desirable offering was required. Woldon Architects developed a vision for a new venue and estate m... En savoir plus

The city of Jammu has witnessed immense political turmoil, causing social instability in the city,since independence; a condition that has drastically improved over the past few decades. Though the city has faced tremendous challenges, its enterprising, bold and energetic population has always strived to chart its development in a positive direction and keep its spirit alive. The design of the hotel is inspired from that spirit – to celebrate life!  The owners of the hotel had a clear vision – to create a landmark for the city; a beacon that reflects the wave of growth of its inhabitants and a place for celebration. With that vision, the idea was to create a crisp identity for the hotel and carve out spaces that are multi-... En savoir plus

Fulldraw Vineyard is located in the heart of the California Central Coast wine country’s Templeton Gap with its new winery sitting sentry to 100 acres of established vineyards.  Working intimately with the winemaking team, the first phase of the new facility includes a fermentation building with covered crush porch, administrative and employee spaces, and a barrel aging and case goods storage building. The second phase will include a tasting room with a variety of experiences both indoors and out.  Responding to site topography and climatic influences of sun and prevailing breezes, the steel framed “barn” houses open-air fermentation spaces that foster cross-ventilation, utilize night cooling and provide a well-... En savoir plus

Establishing itself as the bedrock central to Copia Vineyards’ 50-acre estate, this new production winery and tasting room facility is located among the scenic hills of the Willow Creek District on the western side of Paso Robles, California. The combination of calcareous soil and steep slopes make for ideal growing conditions to produce premium, well-balanced Rhone varietals. The building responds directly to hillside terroir, the climatic influences of the sun and prevailing breezes enjoyed by the Central Coast. A simple layout facilitates the production of small-lot, Rhone-style blends of up to 3,000-5,000 cases annually. Positioned in the heart of the vineyard, the new winery includes open-air fermentation space that receives nat... En savoir plus