Fortune cooking: hot restaurant projects from China | | Photo: Laurian Ghinitoiu With the continued growth of the restaurant industry in China, diners are increasingly finding the architectural value of these new eateries easily a match for the gastronomical creativity coming from their kitchens. | | Making room for personality Unleash your productivity in a functional, comfortable office environment. With the many possibilities of storage and height-adjustable tables from Montana, tailor a work station that suits your needs. | | Thirsty work: new bar projects | | Photo: Haris Kenjar With the drinks market offering ever more specialist and niche products, bar owners are also increasingly trying to create unique and memorable design experiences for their customers. | | The elegant touch of Pedrali collections inside dreamy locations Today, the focus is on personal wellness and comfort, and on the continuous search for balance between functionality and aesthetics, through innovative, high-quality materials: Pedrali collections, characterised by elegance, ergonomy and functionality fill restaurants with extreme sophistication. | | | | OUTDOORS, INNER PEACE: SPA DELUXE | | In the era of social-distancing, a personal wellness space at home makes more sense than ever. With its outdoor whirlpools and swimming spas, SPA DELUXE is making it possible. | | THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE BUSHES: ENEA | | Landscape artists ENEA have been celebrating the beauty of nature for over 25 years, bringing their holistic approach to bear on green spaces not only in their native Switzerland, but all around the world. | | RED-CARPET TREATMENT: OBJECT CARPET X IPPOLITO FLEITZ GROUP | | OBJECT CARPET’s recent collaboration with multidisciplinary architecture and design studio Ippolito Fleitz Group has led to expansive, unconventional and, more importantly, sustainable results. | | Sound Balance, the acoustic solution from German office manufacturer SIGEL not only optimises workplace acoustics, it also quickly and flexibly separates different working areas, creating a safer environment for employees during the coronavirus pandemic. | | | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE: SKY-FRAME AND STEPHAN HÜRLEMANN | | SKY-FRAME – Swiss specialists in frameless sliding window and door systems – continue their ‘My Point of View’ series of video portraits with architect and designer Stephan Hürlemann, who shares his perspective on design and its role in a sustainable future. | | In public spaces in particular, GROHE sensor-activated taps make an invaluable contribution to hygiene – without compromising on aesthetics. | | ALL UNDER CONTROL: BUSCH-JAEGER | | With BUSCH-JAEGER’s networked home control systems, safety, comfort, and energy efficiency in the home can be controlled more easily and flexibly than ever before. | | BEHIND DESIGN: CHRISTIEN MEINDERTSMA | | The Vitra Design Museum hosted Christien Meindertsma's first solo show outside the Netherlands. | | | | | The most select indoor furniture Dressy offers products with exclusive finishes and with a very elegant design that are perfectly adapted to the needs of the most demanding families. Tables in a variety of shapes and sizes, sideboards and chairs are included in its catalogue. | | Mikuni Izukogen Restaurant, Japan, by Kengo Kuma | | Photo: Kawasumi・Kobayashi Kenji Photograph Office Throughout history, various methods of construction have been developed to mediate between architecture and the extremely complex topography of Japan. One of these methods, kakezukuri, which uses supports to float the building out over a steep slope, was implemented in the Mikuni Izukogen Restaurant project. | | Punto Design: make urban better The Punto Design team designs and creates furniture for public spaces, including the HoReCca segment. Punto Design furniture stands out for its attractive design and excellent quality. This furniture will delight you for a long time in any weather. | | Hospitality and branding count among the evident strengths of the Architecture office IDA 14 in Zurich. Here the focus is on the development of extensive, innovative room concepts with high recognition value and strong individuality. | | ANGELO M by Alinea Design Objects Angelo M is the essence of a round or oval table in natural stone. The sculptural form, sturdy material and elegant lines make this design unique. Made by craftsmen, the table meets the highest quality requirements and can be custom-made. For indoor & outdoor use. | | Open season for design... | | Architect@work Copenhagen, DK 9–10 September 2020 | | London Design Fair, London, UK 12–20 September, 2020 | | Architect@work, Rotterdam, NL 16–17 September, 2020 | | And want to advertise in a future issue? | | | | |