14th LANE, Bucharest
The first electric tram in Bucharest was no.14; it went from „Uzina Electrică” („The Electrical Plant”). 125 years after, across the former power plant a new building is rising and the restaurant at the ground
Soto café-bar by 441 Design Studio; Romania
Serving specialty coffee and long drinks, the place receives its visitors in a luminous space. The inspiration came from the combination of a minimalistic design with an industrial, austere one, with a strong blue
PAPILA by Oblic Studio; Romania
The design pursues a minimalist line supported by the clean layout of furniture, few decorations and primary forms. Rattan, antique mirror, wood design, wall texture enriches the atmosphere, leaving the impression of a delicate
Moon Club & Lounge by Formafatal, Machar&Teichman; Czech Republic
The creative union of studios Formafatal and Machar&Teichman was given a chance to design the mysterious Moon club, located in a vibrant Prague city area. The name of the club is linked to the
Wine bar Dvojka by Jan Plecháč & Henry Wielgus; Czech Republic
Dvojka is a small wine bar in Letná, Prague. We designed the interior of Dvojka for Richard Preisler with whom we’ve worked for a number of years on various commercial and non-commercial projects. Richard
Casino Bar Graz by Strohecker Architects; Austria
In order to create a more contemporary appeal, a complete visual and spatial overhaul of an existing casino along with its restaurant was the main project objective. By doing this, a broader spectrum of
DARDANELI Café by Studio OBE; Serbia
DARDANELI Café is located in the old city center of Belgrade. As this is a unique part of the city, it represents an eclectic blend of specially designed forms and materials. Our brief was
Copernico Bistrot by IN-NOVA STUDIO; Italy
"De revolutionibus orbium coelestium" Inspired by the revolutionary theories of the Polish scientist, Copernico Bistrot offers a new concept of cuisine where the taste is the center of a universe in which people and
35 GRAMMI | cornetteria cafeteria by NINE associati; Italy
Italian architecture firm NINE designed the first “croissant – cafè” of the commercial area of Frosinone. Just a 45 sq.m. space in which color and branding underline the strategic dualism of the client. In
3 Caves Villa by Lime Deco; Greece
“3 Caves Villa” is located at the most photographed part of Oia, Santorini Island at the caldera side. The original caves dating from 1987 were joined as one building of 85 m2. In the
Good Food Restaurant by Nera Jelaska, Jana Piacun; Croatia
Project acknowledges already recognizable interior design concept of Good Food franchise, determined by the late architect Christian Rendulić. The architects took some of those determined visual elements and adapted them to
De-Tox café Trikala by Lab4 architects; Greece
De-Tox is a distinguished Greek coffee chain store. Lab4 architects designed a brand new 98 sq.m store in Trikala, following the basic brand forms, bringing however an evolution to the whole design identity. Focusing
Allure Suites by Revergo Architecture; Greece
Allure Suites is located in the center of Lefkas Island. It's a city hotel that keeps some of the most traditional architectural elements of the island integrated in a contemporary design. The study includes
SOHO WINE BAR by Studio Trokut; Bosnia and Herzegovina
SOHO WINE BAR is a part of the larger object called SOHO CAFE RESTAURANT, which is the result of space expansion due to the capacity and the addition of a specialized part for wine.
THIRD PLACE by Amalgama Architects; Greece
Housed in a large ground floor space of a 1960s apartment building, Third Place is located in the heart of Athens. The design choices are enhanced with an industrial aesthetic inspired by the building’s
Lobby 35 by Doriza Design; Greece
A small fast food restaurant is designed at the loggia entrance of a reputed shipping firm in the busy port of Piraeus. The principal idea is to create an "open" shop concept, directly accessible,
VANGELIS HOTELS & SUITES by J. Joseph Interiors Ltd; Cyprus
The Vangelis Hotels & suites is situated in the heart of Protaras, situated on the south-eastern area of Cyprus and considered a highly attractive touristic destination. The entire complex consists of the main building
Eleven by G2lab; Greece
In the town of Arta and right next to the river, there is an “all day” place that formed the “canvas” of a very interesting renovation. The aim from the very beginning was the
Waterfront Nikis Apartment by Giannikis SHOP; Greece
Waterfront Nikis Apartment is located in a listed art-deco building from 1937, in the city of Thessaloniki. Architect Stamatios Giannikis uses the apartment as a base for his cultural organisation, Architecture
Joy coffee and cakes by Aurora BABA; Albania
Light is one of the key elements that connects all the furniture and interior design together. Without a good study of the light, the colours would be dull and the dance of harmony in
Le Miam Patisserie by NOIZ.SK; Slovakia
The vision of the interior concept of new patisserie in Bratislava was clear from the beginning – to provide the customer the experience of the French sweets in most possible ways. The idea was
Oyshi, Trenčín
Similarly to the asian cuisine. Our approach to creating the interior of Oyshi was based on contrast of sharp oppositions. Contradictions in scale, colour and purpose improve orientation and enhance dramaturgically elaborate movement through space.
La Ganea by Studio Mabb; Italy
The 16th century Palazzo Martinengo is now hosting Ganea: a place devoted to beer, tasty food and pizza. Ganea is the ancient name for Villagana, which in Latin meant tavern, inn, point of rest
Pantopolio Kali Oreksi by M.O.B. design studio; Cyprus
The design and selection of materials is directly inspired from modernist character of the neighbourhood and the modernist style building which hosts the restaurant. The characteristic modernist colour combination of light
Architects beyond architecture: personal interview with Sebastian Mindroiu from studio PickTwo
Talking to The BIG SEE interior design awardee for projects Heineken Headquarters and TWO by Trickshot, designed by Sebastian Mindroiu and Radu Calin from PickTwo Studio, Romania; Can you start by telling me a little bit
Hotel Adriatic, Rovinj
Adriatic is a unique hotel with an unrepeatable ambient in which fantasy and reality interact through art and artistic interventions alongside everyday objects. The existing building was constructed in 1913 as one of the
MEET MIA; Marita Bonačić, Negra Nigoević│BIG SEE Awards 2018
The space is completely subordinate to the brand and interpretation of the established concept. By following substantially, the title catch phrase MEET MIA, the architects have decided to treat the interior as a meeting
ResoLution Signature Restaurant, Rovinj
A few years after the opening of Hotel Lone, Restaurant L - one of three restaurants in the hotel, was rebranded as ResoLution Signature Restaurant. 3LHD was involved in the transformation of a part
CAFE 75; Studio Autori│BIG SEE Awards 2018
75 is a cafe in one of the central, busiest and most beloved parts of Belgrade, Vračar. The view from the cafe to a street known for its trolley traffic led the studio to
PAULY Bar Ristorante; Meissl Architects│BIG SEE Awards 2018
A declaration of love to Italy. Just as the Italian cuisine subsists on its simplicity, the design impresses with a simple straightforwardness. Muted colours and elegant finishes create a restrained, yet atmospheric ambience. The