Small spaces, big impact: restaurants that maximise their limited footprints | | | These four European restaurants manage to transform their spatial limitations into interior opportunities that reflect creativity, character and charm. Read more | | | Discover Variand, the flexible furniture system for contemporary hospitality projects Variand's modular furniture brings versatile flexibility and clever design to serviced apartments, coliving facilities and student housing. At WERK1-Coliving in Munich, the system stands out thanks to its simple customization features for residents and efficient use of space and maintenance for operators. Find out more | | | Photo: Laure Joliet | | A new player has entered the game: playful hospitality spaces designed for gamers of all ages and eras | | More than just the styled decor and quirky cocktail names of a themed bar, these games-loving bars, cafés and restaurants appeal to both drinkers and non-drinkers by asking them out to play. Read more | | | Redefining comfort and quality in hospitality with Pedrali Pedrali's indoor and outdoor collections embody comfort and elevate prestigious international venues. Marked by an outstanding quality, Pedrali furniture stands out for its innovation and versatility, all aimed at enhancing user well-being. Find out more | | | Photo: Oculis Project | | Orijins Coffee Shop by VSHD Design | | The main inspiration for this café in Dubai was derived from the natural world. The space exudes a rich amalgamation of contrasts: the large blocks of uneven stones, the slender lightweight metal furnishings, the subtle curvaceous elements, and the muted colours. Of note is the coffee bar made of solid blocks of different kinds of marble. VSHD put great focus into incorporating a mix of textures and materials, all with minimal color contrast and definition. Of note are the textiles – fur, boucle and heavy weaves – used to complement the raw natural concept and sculptural quality of the design and resulting space. Read more | | | Photo: Guillaume Grasset / Paul Raeside | | RDAI is an architecture, interior architecture and design agency based in Paris, with a subsidiary in Hong Kong. Founded in 1972 by Rena Dumas, the agency is now managed by Denis Montel and Julia Capp. RDAI works on all scales, from entire buildings to interior environments and individual objects – treating a diverse selection of programmes including retail, hotel, residential, workplace, cultural, events and furniture design. Read more | | | | | | |