Tucked away on a quiet street in the centre of Leon, Spain, is Nordico, a bakery and cafe designed by Rosa Maria Yaguez and Juan Manuel Villanueva of Bahu Estudio. A small plantation of birch trees along the facade welcomes visitors, while playfully altering the levels of natural light that stream through the cafe in varying seasons. The interior utilises natural, austere materials with a focus on quality without pretension. Materials include white compact laminate, stainless steel, glass and white lacquered metal. The predominantly white space is punctuated by an accent wall which simulates the different layers of a cake through narrow strips of chipboard, wood, acrylic, and felt. Tone Chair by Leif.designpark provides seating at the stark white tables, the parquetry of varying timbers in this context also alluding to the rich layers of a confection.

Bahu Estudio

Refresh Room is located on the 47th floor of Ark Hills Sengokuyama Mori Tower, a high-rise office and residential building in Tokyo. Designed by Leif.designpark, the space is light and airy, and features a neutral colour palette. It is divided by a translucent glass wall, separating the smoking room from the main lounge area. The translucency of the glass provides a connection between the adjacent spaces, and gives both smokers and non-smokers an awareness of one another. Nature is brought into the space through a ceiling detail recalling the arc of tree branches, the careful placement of plant life, and the frequent occurrence of Tone Chair by Leif.designpark, which uses a variety of timbers in the spirit of traditional Japanese parquetry.

Leif.designpark

Residence T is an interior project by Leif.designpark located in Meguro, Tokyo. The dining room and office are peaceful and functional with effective storage, and a neutral colour scheme. Tables and cabinets custom-designed for the space by Leif.designpark have understated forms, and were crafted in oak and glass by a Tokyo-based craftsman. Tone Chairs designed by Leif.designpark and manufactured by De La Espada are the focal point of the dining area, the bold mixture of wood grain and colour adding character to the space.

Leif.designpark

The Ritz Carlton Residences at L.A. Live are located in downtown Los Angeles California. Designed by Gensler Architects, the tower’s elegantly curved facade is sheathed in specially designed glass for maximum transparency with minimal heat gain. The luxury residences offer breathtaking views and world-class amenities. The 44th floor, 3-bedroom apartment designed by Stephanie Maeser of ToH Design Studio, features Hug Chairs by Leif.designpark alongside handmade accessories and sensuous textures that give the space a sense of warmth and sophistication.

Ritz Carlton Residences at L.A. Live

TOH Design Studio