Jingle Design Institute has just completed a catering project in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. The dining experience is improved with materials including metal net, Rodda paint, stone, and stainless steel, and the sense of boundary of food is reduced, so that customers coming to the restaurant can experience the food culture in an all-around way.
Architecture firm
Jingle Design Studio
Location
Taiyuan, Shanxi，China
Design team
Zhou Bo, Cai Yuyang
Material
Texture paint, Stone, Mirror stainless steel
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Art Installation
In hospitality, loud design once signalled luxury. From the 1990s to early 2010s, spectacle sold – with features like grand entrances, oversized lobbies, and expansive glass façades. But as daily life accelerates, travellers are increasingly looking for spaces that offer calm.
In the heart of Safavi Villa, a delightful contrast unfolds between the solidity of modern Brutalism and the unparalleled elegance of Safavid Iranian architecture. This is not merely a structure, but an embodiment of the daring fusion of two eras; a place where the decisive lines of exposed concrete.
Project name
Safavid Villa
Architecture firm
Norouzdesign Architecture Studio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop, Flux Ai Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammadreza Norouz
Collaborators
Visualization: Mohammadreza Norouz
Typology
Hospitality › Tourist Complex
At Glasshouse Bistro, architecture is not just about structure—it’s about creating an experience. Every element, from the glass block walls to the carefully curated color palette, is designed to enhance the atmosphere and make the space feel light, open, and refreshing.
Project name
Glasshouse Bistro
Architecture firm
Mozhgan Vaez
Location
Kish Island, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mozhgan Vaez
Collaborators
Visualization: Mozhgan Vaez
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Café
Block722's new 5-star resort for JW Marriott in Marathi, Crete is a benchmark for sustainable Mediterranean hospitality. Set on the steep hillside above Souda Bay, the project combines contemporary architectural precision with the spirit of the Cretan landscape.
Project name
JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa
Architecture firm
Block722
Photography
Ana Santl, George Pappas
Principal architect
Sotiris Tsergas, Katja Margaritoglou, Christina Kontou, Elena Milidaki
Design team
Apostolos Karastamatis, Eirini Tsakalaki, Danai Lazaridi, Electra Polyzou, Marilena Michalopoulou, Xenia Bouranta, Georgia Nikolopoulou, Tzemil Moustafoglou, Gregory Bodiotis
Collaborators
Planting: M&M Constructions Ltd. Project Manager: Vasilakis SA, Yiannis Poulianakis, Sofia Papavasileiou. Procurement: Vasilakis SA. Spa & Wellness consultants: Eminence Hospitality and Andrew Gibson. Art direction: Block722, Efi Spyrou. Styling: Priszcilla Varga. Operational Manager: SWOT Hospitality. Hotel Owner: Vasilakis SA
Structural engineer
PLINTH
Environmental & MEP
AGAPALAKIS & ASSOCIATES L.P.
Lighting
L+DG Lighting Architect
Client
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Typology
Hospitality › Resort
Long known for its gourmet products, the Apfelhotel in South Tyrol has recently observed a growing desire among guests to take home not only edible souvenirs, but also a piece of the unique atmosphere that defines their stay. This insight led to the creation of a hybrid space—at once concept store.
Project name
The Barn by Apfelhotel Torgglerhof
Location
Saltusio, San Martino in Passiria, South Tyrol, Italy
Built area
682 m³ – 220 m²
Material
The material palette, defined by a rich and coordinated moodboard, includes Venetian terrazzo flooring, warm terracotta surfaces, vintage wooden tables, and a monolit counter in dolomia stone.hic
Typology
Retail › Gastronomy
Food today redefines our lifestyle: it's no longer just a meal, but a complete experience. Every culinary journey has the potential to become an unforgettable adventure. This philosophy guided the founders of Salvia Restaurant in Kraków.
Written by
Tremend Studio
Photography
Tremend Studio
The latest addition to the Six by Nico portfolio brings the brand’s signature six-course tasting menu concept to the heart of Bristol. Known for its storytelling through food, each Six by Nico restaurant delivers an immersive experience that evolves every six weeks, with menus inspired by a different place or theme.
Project name
Six by Nico Bristol
Interior design
Studio Two Interiors
Photography
Stevie Campbell
Principal designer
Giovanni Premi, Lucent Lighting
Client
Six by Nico Holding
Typology
Hospitality› Restaurant, Bar
