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
Bistro Luna; bureau XII; Peter Torniov, Milena Filcheva│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Bistro Luna is situated in Expo 2000 Office Park in Sofia, Bulgaria. The aim of the client is to provide a small space for eating and taking breaks which will serve as a non-formal
Supastar; Funkt Studio│BIG SEE Awards 2018
The project accommodates a fast food restaurant, in an old building, in the urban centre of Sofia. The lack of orthogonality in the given space results in the choice of a fluid organization of
City Café; SOVA architecture & design│BIG SEE Awards 2018
City Café is aimed to attract quality coffee lovers. It is located at Macedonia square in Sofia, Bulgaria on the ground floor level of City Tower. This is a new place in Bulgaria’s coffee
Lounge Bar and Restaurant Onogošt; Miljan Joković, Ivana Filipović │BIG SEE Awards 2018
This restaurant and lounge bar are located in the heart of the city of Nikšić, in a cult place known to many people beside inhabitants - hotel Onogošt, built in 1955. Interior design was
Cat and Mouse Beer – bar and concept; studio 8 ½ │BIG SEE Awards 2018
The space in this old part of the beautiful city of Plovdiv is highly restricted as well as was the budget for the completion of the whole project. The architects decided to abandon their
Mami’s Hostel; Maden Group│BIG SEE Awards 2018
Hostels are known as vacation places for limited budget tourists, but this does not in any way mean that they should not receive proper services and adequately handle the space. This was exactly one
Bistrot Cento61; Studio DiDeA │BIG SEE Awards 2018
The design comes out from the refurbishment of and old restaurant with no character located in an early twentieth century building following the client request to “create a special place with an informal atmosphere
VyTA enoteca regionale del Lazio; Collidanielarchitetto │BIG SEE Awards 2018
The VyTA enoteca regionale del Lazio, located in a listed building in Rome, was conceived with the aim of enhancing the brand and the food and wine culture of the Lazio region. It is
MOONY Coffee Room; Corvin Cristian Studio; Corvin Cristian, Serban Rosca, Adrian Oancea │BIG SEE Awards 2018
The richness of details comes from a mix match of references to the culture of coffee and to the faraway lands where it comes from. Still it manages to maintain a clean, almost minimal
The Hanging Gardens of Restaurant Berthelot; I Love Colours Design Studio; Alexandra Henry Zabunov │BIG SEE Awards 2018
Berthelot Hotel has opened 8 years ago in Bucharest, with an uncovered outdoor terrace used only in the hot weather. In time, the hotel felt the need to enlarge the restaurant area and explored
Monstera Bistro; Maja Stamenković │BIG SEE Awards 2018
Contemporary bistro Monstera has come to life in the former aristocratic district of Ljubljana city center. The term "bistro" represents a smaller, simple restaurant, defined by the food served there. The main theme of
Riviera Grand Hotel; Tomas Ghisellini Architects │BIG SEE Awards 2018
After many years of complete abandonment, the Riviera Grand Hotel, a historical hotel complex in southern Italy Salento area, comes to a new life after a challenging renovation and a radical interior redesign. The
Kane World food studio by Bogdan Ciocodeică, Romania
Located in an upcoming neighbourhood of the city, the restaurant aims to be a landmark for the regeneration of the old distressed urban tissue. Its approach is simple and clear, using natural materials and
Soul Kitchen; E House Architects; Anna Nevrokopska │BIG SEE Awards 2018
The rich historical background of the building housing the restaurant inspired the architects to create a unique concept for the interior. The Soul Kitchen restaurant offers its customers not only unique kitchen, but the
The Birdyard Eatery & Bar; Tzou Lubroth Architekten, Atelier Olschinsky │BIG SEE Awards 2018
Spread between three floors, The Birdyard is based on a three-act spatial choreography that begins at the street. Large arched storefront windows reveal a bright split-level bistro, a Spartan, grayscale space defined by white
Restaurant WERK; Irina Filofi, Catalin Trandafir │BIG SEE Awards 2018
The project addresses the industrial built and cultural heritage theme. Existing ensemble taken over: two buildings belonging to the old Iron Factories (ca. 1885), parasitic constructions and other unsanitary annexes. Objective: to create a
NoD café; CollColl; Martin Gaberle, Marek Fischer │BIG SEE Awards 2018
The café is the core of NoD experimental culture space. The goal was to refurbish the interior to attract daytime coffee shop visitors. The proposal is amplifying an early 20th century atmosphere whilst keeping
BIT – Bloom in Town; Diorama; Serena Rosato, SMALL; Andrea Paone │BIG SEE Awards 2018
Tropical taste, sophisticated materials and bespoke details characterize the sparkling atmosphere of BIT restaurant: where refined tropical-chic interiors welcome a mixology bar and an international-cuisine restaurant. BIT restaurant is a cosy and relaxed ambience
Avenue Hostel Extension, Budapest
In 2017 it became necessary to expand Avenue Hostel, located in a historic apartment building, with new community spaces. A reception area, a lounge, a community kitchen with canteen, a bar, and some new