BONTEA, originally from the tea-rich region of Menghai in Yunnan, has now arrived in Beijing. To provide a unique experience for tea enthusiasts and those who appreciate nature’s creations, Fon Studio designed a special “tearoom”. Located in Wangjing business district, the space is enclosed by a circular glass curtain wall, making the interior full...
Project name
Forming the Value of Time: BONTEA Brand Experience Hub
Architecture firm
Fon Studio
Location
Wangjing SOHO, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Design team
Jin Boan, Li Hongzhen, Luo Shuanghua, Zhang Jingyi, Li Yeying, Lu Yiqi
Collaborators
KEDING Wood, Master Painting Ltd, Eastern Bay Wood
Construction
Yida Hexin Construction Ltd
Material
OSB, Terrazzo, Stainless Steel, Marble, Wood Veneer Panels
Typology
Commercial Architecture
This interior concept reflects the latest trends and embodies the core philosophy of an Italian bistro—naturalness, simplicity, and the uncompromising quality of its ingredients. The space is bright and minimalistic, bathed in natural sunlight, with a warm beige palette enveloping the soft, curved walls.
Project name
Pazzi Bistro
Architecture firm
Beletskaya Bureau
Location
Kaliningrad, Russian Federation
Photography
Daniil Annenkov
Principal architect
Daria Beletskaya
Interior design
Daria Beletskaya
Construction
Local Manufacturer
Lighting
Local Manufacturer
Supervision
Daria Beletskaya
Material
The emphasis on natural materials in the primary structures fosters a refined yet welcoming ambiance. The centerpiece of the space—a bar counter with a walnut veneer base and a unique granite top featuring polished slabs with raw edges—ties the design together. This bar also doubles as a seating area, accompanied by Italian console chairs from the late 1970s. A wall clad in walnut veneer conceals a functional zone behind it, including a restroom and a custom-made sink crafted from light travertine, designed specifically for this project. Granite tables shimmer under the sunlight, harmonizing perfectly with the bar counter and uniting the space into a cohesive whole
Visualization
Daria Beletskaya
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, SketchUp
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Milada is a newly built cottage situated in a meadow in the mountainous surroundings around the village of Malá Úpa in the Krkonoše Mountains, with a view of Sněžka.
Project name
Milada Cottage
Location
Horní Malá Úpa, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Aleš Lapka, Petr Kolář
Design team
Markéta Tkáčová, Filip Strnad
Collaborators
Pavel Čermák
Built area
Built-up area 221 m²; Gross floor area 362 m²; Usable floor area 283 m²
Material
Classic brick structure complemented by a wooden ceiling structure and a wooden roof. The façade of the cottage consists mainly of cladding with unplaned boards painted with black natural paint. The entrance part is made of cast-in-place concrete. 2 The window openings are made of black aluminium profiles. The roof is of corrugated dark grey sheet metal. The interior of the house is largely composed of visible elements of wooden structures, complemented by built-in interior fittings made of bleached spruce. The floor covering consists of a combination of wooden flooring and carpets or screed where applicable.
Typology
Hospitality › Cottage
Situated 10km outside Hazyview alongside the Sabie River, an area of notable natural beauty just 50 minutes from Kruger National Park, Bushbaby Valley Lodge, a redevelopment of an existing vacation property into a new 4-star Lodge emphasizing sustainable design, reopened in September 2023.
Project name
Bushbaby Valley Lodge
Architecture firm
ADL Architecture Studio (pty) Ltd
Location
Hazyview, Mpumalanga. South Africa
Photography
Kyle Lewin Photography
Principal architect
Joe Mugisa
Design team
Joe Mugisa, Aeta Khumalo
Collaborators
Musa M Dlamini
Interior design
Client / Joe Mugisa
Civil engineer
Isometric Civil & Structural Engineers
Structural engineer
Isometric Civil & Structural Engineers
Landscape
Client / Jabulani Gardening Services
Lighting
Client / Joe Mugisa
Supervision
Pilisaneg Pty (Ltd) / Joe Mugisa
Visualization
ADL Architecture Studio (pty) Ltd
Tools used
Caddie 9, SketchUp 2023, Thea Render, Revit Architecture 2021
Construction
Pilisaneg Pty (Ltd)
Material
Wood, Steel, Concrete, Clay bricks & Glass
Typology
Hospitality Architecture › Hotel, Lodge
The hotel consists of six seven-story mega-modules, each rotated 45 degrees and stacked on top of one another. These modules are separated by semi-open lobbies that function as central courtyards. These courtyards, rather than the usual seclusion associated with high-rise living,
Project name
Dubai Edition Hotel: Vertical Oasis
Architecture firm
Kalbod Studio
Height
240 m, Number of Floors: 47
Visualization
Visual & Drawing: Ziba Baghban, Melika Khalesi
Principal architect
Mohamad Rahimizadeh
Collaborators
Mehrdad Akhlaghi; R&D: Pegah Samei
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Ascending the mountain steps, the quaint, natural vibe fosters relaxation, where the reception bar welcomes each guest with an open embrace. Soft light and shadow plays across the space, flowing with a serene brightness that blends seamlessly with the mountain air. Surrounded by greenery and subtle candle fragrance, upon entering, guests are immedi...
Project name
Ji Yun Yao Resort
Architecture firm
line+studio
Location
Cong Hua, Guangzhou, China
Design team
Uno Chan, Xiao Fei, Ben Zhang
Collaborators
Cooperative Design: Psyun, Jason. Decoration Design: Tin. Brand Promotion: Xiao Fei, Angel Yiu, Yuu, TuanTuan
Interior design
TOMO Design, TO ACC
Material
texture paint, wood veneer, fossil marble, distressed metal, art glass, striped carpet, woven wall covering
Typology
Hospitality › Resort
Welcome to the Forest Cottages of Honeymoon, where your love blossoms amidst nature. In this romantic and poetic setting, you and your partner can experience the first days of your life together in a serene and enchanting atmosphere.
Project name
Forest Cottages of Honeymoon (Honeymoon Cabin)
Architecture firm
Norouzdesign Architecture Studio
Location
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Principal architect
Mohammadreza Norouz
Design year
December 2024
Visualization
Mohammadreza Norouz
Typology
Hospitality › Tourist Complex
The meticulous restoration of a 1920s house in the Juárez neighborhood of Mexico City, together with a careful choice of textures, materials and colors that evoke Mediterranean landscapes, bring to life the latest project from the Mexican studio headed up by Regina Galvanduque and Andrés Mier y Terán.
Project name
Piazza Pasticcio
Architecture firm
MYT+GLVDK
Location
Colonia Juárez, Mexico City, Mexico
Photography
Paola Patricia López, JPARK Studio
Principal architect
Regina Galvanduque, Andrés Mier y Terán
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
