INTERIORS
Luminous Minimal, Voula
This 150m2 apartment occupies the third floor and a roof of a building in an Athenian southern suburb. Limited budget refurbishment transformed existing reality into the oneiric domestic realm. Basic aim during the process was to enhance and reveal the main potential of the given condition- natural light flooded space. That was achieved by increasing the size of window openings in all three bathrooms, while creating a visual contact
Le Bazal, Tirane
The project of this bar & restaurant consists in creating some special facilities that are easily connected to each other. The primary spaces are: the main courtyard, bar, restaurant and backyard. The main outer courtyard has direct contact from the street, it also offers partial coverage with the metal structure covered with transparent glass, which is open at certain times of the year. The main function is the bar,
LOFT.HOUSE
The Austrian architects .MEGATABS have a lot of experience in the adaptation of old buildings and existing structures. In this specific case, a house with loft character was created from a former farmstead. On several floors, divided into living, sleeping and retreat areas, people now live and work with elements designed from high-quality materials and minimalist fixtures. The garden house on the same property also accomodates a fitness room
.JOSEFINE
In Esterhàzygasse in Vienna's 6th district, the former Hotel Fürst Metternich became "Die Josefine". The renovation of the Gründerzeit building was realized according to the plans of architect Daniel Hora of .MEGATABS. For the interior in Art Déco style, the architects used materials such as velvet, brass and green marble. These meet sixties elements and a Viennese interpretation of burlesque. The past is mixed with the contemporary and creates
Two Arches Apartment, Ljubljana
The client of an apartment renovation project holds a mini-competition and chooses Riba Architects' solution, where no square metre goes to waste: there are enough rooms, no corridors – the space itself is breathing. We connect the street and courtyard sides to the living space and create a circular floor plan around the kitchen island to establish a sense of grandeur. We make sure the lines are long and
Laolao, Vienna
Laolao is a restaurant in Vienna‘s 7th district on the busy Mariahilfer shopping street. It specializes in hand-made noodles and authentic Zhejiang cuisine. The design focuses on expressing a raw materiality and clear lines while still creating an atmosphere marked by warm tones and a differentiated seating landscape where one can find hidden niches and corners. It provides a respite from the relentlessness of the surrounding commercial district. The walls
Gostilna Repovž, Šentjanž
Repovž restaurant is located in the village of Šentjanž. It is a traditional restaurant with a long history. The project covered the lobby and dining rooms renovation. The problem was the bar that was previously placed in the main dining room. After much deliberation, the decision was made to place it in the lobby, while keeping the shop with local produce there. The main dining room is now opened
Grand Hotel Savoia, Cortina d’ Ampezzo
Grand Hotel Savoia has been restored in a manner befitting its history and status. A combination of rustic style with an elegant, luxurious yet fresh touch creates a com-fortable, stylish, and cozy retreat. Inspired by mountain formations the reception desk’s distinctive faceted design, is complimented by statement lighting lighting fixtures. Soft textures and playful art-work complete the interior. The terrace is the best spot to enjoy the view of
Restaurant „U Tellerů“, Prague
A new restaurant called „U Tellerů“ was opened on Jiřího z Poděbrad square in the heart of Prague. The client, successful restaurant manager of well-known Prague´s restaurants Mincovna and Tiskárna likes to make connections between the genius loci, history of the place, and his new gastronomy spaces. This man Libor Vedral called us to re-design the interior of the old Prague historical house. Originally there was a pub, an old
BUWOG Zentrale, Vienna
Atelier Heiss entwickelte auf 10.000m² die Arbeitswelt für den neuen Firmensitz der BUWOG. Die 6,5m hohe, großzügig belichtete Eingangshalle zeigt schon beim Betreten die Offenheit und Transparenz der BUWOG. Im ersten Stock befinden sich neben modernst ausgestatteten Konferenzräumen der Veranstaltungssaal für bis zu 350 Personen. Die Erdgeschoßfront wird auf der einen Seite durch ein Bistro mit Galerie, Loungebereich und Gastgarten, auf der anderen Seite durch das Kundenzentrum ebenfalls mit Galeriebereich
Healthcare Centre in Ferrara
The project mirrors the corporate image of “Centro di Medicina” private clinics, that includes both architectural structure and interior design. The medical centre has an area of 3,000 sqm, spread on 3 floors and divided by macro-functions. The renovation focuses on environmental sustainability and well-being: technological solutions have been adopted to improve the healthiness and livability of the environments and reduce energy consumption. The seamless distribution of the medical
Reawaken Retreat, Vallauris
Reawaken Retreat has expansive panoramic views, from snow-covered peaks to the French Riviera seas. The design restored original hand-crafted features of an existing villa and sensitively created an area for wellness and community. Volumes were reticently carved into a mountain, while maintaining clear evocative eastern sea views. There is a sense of openness and natural flow. Calculated levelling connects the landscape to those laying in the jacuzzi & sauna; seamlessly