Sosharu

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Located in London’s Clerkenwell district, Sosharu is an upscale Japanese izakaya restaurant by chef Jason Atherton. Inspired by traditional Japanese minka houses from the Edo era, Neri&Hu designed the restaurant with a timber structure in the centre. Sheltered within the domestic warmth of the timber ‘house’ is the main dining area, where guests can enjoy an intimate meal, while still participating in the social aspect of dining through the layering of lightweight kōshi timber screens and mirrored reflections along the outer walls.

Surrounding the ‘house’ are classic idealised Japanese landscape elements: the ‘earthen terrace’ corridor, the cold bar and dispense bar as feature ‘rocks’, the private dining tsubo-niwa ‘garden’ and the deep azure ‘sky’ above. The chef’s table, Kisetsu, meaning ‘seasons,’ occupies a discreet corner of the landscape, curtained off with Japanese indigo-dyed noren curtains printed with the Sosharu emblem. Guests are installed at a U-shaped counter reminiscent of those intimate neighbourhood izakaya where the chef greets you by name, prepares your food before your eyes and serves it to you directly.

Neri&Hu furniture made by De La Espada features in the main dining area including Shaker Chair, Shaker Bench, and Shaker Round Table. Capo Bar Stool is used at the bar.

Photo credit: Pedro Pegenaute

Wyers at Kimpton de Witt

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Wyers Bar & Restaurant is located within the Kimpton De Witt Hotel in central Amsterdam. Designed by Studio Modijefsky, the interior was inspired by the history of the location, where, prior to the erection of the hotel building in the 1980s, the Dutch fabric firm, Firma Wyers, had their headquarters.

Design details throughout reflect the history of the site from the banquettes that resemble fabric rolls in various colours and finishes, to the bar and show kitchen designed as volumes modelled after large weaving machines, to the dark wooden floor laid with a weaving pattern. Located on a busy intersection, the restaurant’s design filters the surroundings, a subtle transition in materials from hard to soft creating a calm atmosphere within. Steel and glass in the entrance lead to marble, wood, leather, and textile finishes. A rich colour palette complements the materials: olive green, elephant grey, clay brown and warm ochre.

Whether seated at the bar, or in front of the show kitchen, guests can enjoy the comfort of Solo Bar Stool designed by Neri&Hu and crafted by De La Espada in walnut and leather.

Photography by Maarten Willemstein, courtesy of Studio Modijefsky

Moments Champagne Bar

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Moments Champagne Bar is located within the luxury department store, Engelhorn, in Mannheim, Germany. The store interweaves shopping and enjoyment, with restaurants, cafés and bars situated throughout. The design floor, part of the 2014 renovation and expansion by Blocher Blocher Partners, offers luxury and designer fashion, accessories, shoes and jewellery. Moments is optimally positioned on this floor to offer shoppers a space to relax and recharge. Exclusive champagnes selected by sommelier Marko Frommberger, are served alongside fine canapés and oysters. The elegantly simple design of the space reflects the aesthetics of champagne in a palette of brass, white, beige, and grey. The refreshments can be enjoyed from the comfort of Solo Wide Bar Stool by Neri&Hu.

Photo credit: Nikolaus Koliusis

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Harvey Nichols Wine Shop

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Luxury retailer, Harvey Nichols opened a new design concept store in Birmingham in the summer of 2015. Designed in collaboration with the retail design specialist Virgile + Partners, the Birmingham store was created as the blueprint for all future Harvey Nichols stores, with a focus on a curated selection of product in an innovative and evolutionary environment. Set across 45,000 square feet, the store is organised as an ‘all in one floor’ retail layout combining women’s and men’s fashion, beauty and hospitality on the ground level and a mezzanine for the beauty treatment rooms. Offering the ultimate experience in food, wine and hospitality, the store is a destination in which to spend and enjoy time after shopping or in the evening with friends.

The highly sophisticated and stylish restaurant includes a tapas bar, a private space for parties and a foodmarket. It also integrates a special wine area that combines wine retailing and a wine tasting bar, which includes Solo Breakfast Bar Stool designed by Neri&Hu and manufactured by De La Espada.

Photo credit: Ed Reeve

Gestalten Pavilion

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Gestalten Pavilion is a concept store located on the roof terrace of Bikini Berlin. The 530 square metre design store is an ideal spot for experi­encing the world of creative culture that Gestalten explores in their publications. It sells a meticulously curated range of products including home accessories, jewellery, culinaria, stationery, books, magazines, and exclusive collaborations with designers and brands, and all of the selections are made with the same insight and flair that defines Gestalten publications. The spirit of Gestalten can also be experienced in the pavilion’s cafe, which offers modern, seasonal fare that is simple, yet original, and which can be enjoyed from the comfort of Solo Bar Stool designed by Neri&Hu and manufactured by De La Espada craftspeople.

Great Court Restaurant

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Great Court Restaurant, which opened at the British Museum in January 2014 is part of the award-winning Benugo family of restaurants. Located on a mezzanine floor above the world-famous Reading Room, the restaurant sits directly beneath the curved steel and glass roof of the Norman Foster-designed Great Court.

The thoughtful redesign by Softroom creates a welcoming space that is ideal for light bites and informal dining as well as appealing to the finer dining clientele. Design updates include an entrance in the centre of the restaurant, additional communal dining tables, an open kitchen and a central charcuterie table, as well as two re-vamped wings for private dining on either side of the restaurant. The restaurant celebrates high quality, locally sourced food with a fresh focus on traditional European dishes. Diners enjoy the comfort of Solo Bar Stool and Solo Dining Chair designed by Neri&Hu, and manufactured by De La Espada craftsmen.

Flattered Apartments Algarve

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Located just a few metres away from Tavira’s Old Town, Flattered Apartments Algarve consists of two holiday rental villas set in a Cistercian convent from 1509, converted and renovated by acclaimed Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura. The former convent, now a multi-residential complex including two saltwater swimming pools and beautifully kept outdoor spaces, faces the centuries-old Tavira saltpans, part of the Ria Formosa marsh ecosystem. Nearby are secluded pristine beaches and delicious local gastronomy.

The interiors of the two Flattered villas continue the understated contemporary luxury of the architecture. Natural materials including stone, linen and solid wood are used throughout, with many De La Espada products in oak and walnut timber including Solo Oblong Table, Duet Chair, Capo Dining Chair, Capo Lounge Chair, Commune Bench, Commune Stool and Trio Tables by Neri&Hu; Welles Table by Matthew Hilton; Ladder Bookcase by Autoban; Kim Side Table by Luca Nichetto; and Companions Bed, Two-Seater Bench with Back, Bench and Stool by Studioilse.

Photo credit: Fernando Guerra / FG+SG

Flattered Apartments Porto - Sea-facing

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In partnership with Flattered Apartments, De La Espada created a rentable holiday home in Porto’s Foz do Douro neighbourhood with panoramic views of the sea. The Flattered founders, Miguel Mateus, Catarina Silva, and Catarina Alves, worked with architect José Carlos Cruz to design the interior architecture, reflecting an empathy for locale and the building’s past: local materials and original features serve as the framework for a space that is contemporary yet rooted in history. Flooring is made from wide boards of local pine heated from below, windows are framed by original granite, and the washroom is clad in Carrara marble with beautiful sky views through the large window.

The split-level apartment includes a dining room on a raised platform, a living room with a hidden pullout bed, and on a mezzanine level, a private bedroom with a pitched roof and skylight. Furniture made just an hour’s drive away at the De La Espada factory in Mira features throughout: Duet Chair, Shaker Round Table, Trio Console Table, Trio Round Coffee Table, Trio Side Table, Frame Sofa, Solo Bench, Extend Mirror, Capo Lounge Armchair, Capo Bed, Commune Stool, and Lianou Stool all designed by Neri&Hu; and Ladder Bookcase designed by Autoban. The home harnesses the thoughtful hospitality of Flattered and combines it with exclusively De La Espada furniture and styling.

Photo credit: Carlos Teixeira

Apartment AMC

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Apartment AMC is located in a block that forms part of Terraços de Bragança, the set of buildings in Lisbon’s Chiado district designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira. rar.studio designed the apartment interior with sensitivity for the existing design while focussing on the needs and desires of the client. Their interventions maximised the size of the interior, increased the flow between the spaces, and brought about a more luminous apartment while taking full advantage of the westward view. Pale wooden flooring is met by pure white walls that reflect the natural light, while furniture in blonde wood and soft colours maintains the open feeling of the spaces. De La Espada furniture features throughout, including Duet Chair, Frame Sofa, Frame Bed, Solo Bench, Extend Mirror, Trio Side Table, and Trunk Low Cabinet designed by Neri&Hu; and Laurel Side Table and Laurel Coffee Table designed by Luca Nichetto.

Photo credit: Fernando Guerra

Comme Moi Flagship Store

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The Comme Moi flagship store is located within the Art Deco Donghu Hotel in Shanghai, China. Built in 1925, the building underwent multiple renovations and changes in use over many decades. When designing the interior, Neri&Hu deliberately chose to keep these remnants of the past intact, while introducing new design elements to embody the Comme Moi brand: young, sophisticated, and exquisite.

Four sequential chambers are united by a continuous rail that threads through them, also serving as the armature for custom-designed hanging cabinets. Sheathed in an elegant metal mesh, these showcase cabinets stand out within the historic architectural surroundings to present the fashion pieces in a striking new light. A new terrazzo floor also unifies the space and occasionally extrudes up to form functional areas including the reception counter and seating with wooden inserts as an accent.

Guided by the metal rails and continuous flooring, shoppers can meander freely through the various rooms and end their journey in the lounge space. White linen changing rooms give way to a runway catwalk experience set against a scalloped glass feature wall.

Neri&Hu was awarded The American Architecture Prize (AAP) in 2017 for their design of Comme Moi Flagship Store.

The project includes Solo Bench designed by Neri&Hu and manufactured by De La Espada craftspeople.

Photo credit: Dirk Weiblen

Güterhof

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The Güterhof restaurant is located on the ground floor of a former salt storage in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The building, dating from 1787, originally served as a stock turnover point for salt that arrived on ships on the river Rhine and awaited transport on land to the final destination.

The interior design team at Nader Interior focussed on bringing this impressive room back to life, maintaining historical elements while introducing modern interventions. The river Rhine, central to the building’s history, was incorporated into the design of the restaurant as a focal point for guests seated at the bar, itself a dominant feature of the space. The spaciousness of the site was embraced with an open layout that maintains an intimate feeling due to the various zones within: restaurant, lounge, cocktail bar and sushi bar.

Natural materials and an understated colour palette feature throughout the space. This is beautifully contrasted by the vibrant colours of the sushi bar and its integrated open kitchen, built as a cubical in the room.

Solo Dining Chair and Solo Bar Stool designed by Neri&Hu and crafted by De La Espada feature in the bar and lounge areas.

Photo credit: Daniel Ammann

Scandic Continental

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Scandic Continental is a 392-room hotel located in the heart of Stockholm. Designed by Koncept Stockholm, the hotel interior has a calm, subdued and warm feeling, harmonizing with and standing in contrast to the linear, solid form of the building. Guests can enjoy a sundeck on the 11th floor for outdoor workouts and events, a lobby bar and coffee shop, the Market flagship restaurant, and a stunning rooftop bar and terrace.

Capital, the rooftop bar, has a relaxed and personal atmosphere with spectacular views over the city and Riddarfjarden. A curved wooden ceiling frames the bar which combines copper, tinted mirrors, a dark green palette, and modern furniture for an international feeling with a Scandinavian touch. Cocktails can be enjoyed from the comfort of Solo Bar Stool designed by Neri&Hu and crafted by De La Espada.

Four Seasons Houston

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The ground floor of Four Seasons Hotel Houston was designed by New York-based firm, Meyer Davis to enhance the arrival experience for guests. Arabescato marble, smoky onyx and warm saddle leathers are used throughout the lobby, creating a comfortable gathering spot punctuated by a dramatic floating staircase. Fourth floor skylight windows flood the space with natural light. Located in the heart of the city, the space has been named “Houston’s Living Room.”

Bayou & Bottle, which spills out into the lobby, is the first Texas venture for Richard Sandoval Restaurants. This lively bar destination is a chic bourbon concept, serving over 125 varieties of bourbons and whiskeys. Guests can enjoy a drink, or a meal inspired by Houston's melting pot of cultures, from the comfort of Solo Bar Stool designed by Neri&Hu and crafted by De La Espada.

Photography courtesy of Four Seasons

Amastan Paris

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Amastan Paris, which opened in the summer of 2016 in the heart of the 8th arrondissement, is the first flagship of the urban hotel brand, Amastan. Inspired by the classic codes of Parisian apartment architecture, design studio NOCC carefully considered each aspect of the hotel’s interiors and atmosphere in a way that is at once quietly eclectic, comfortable and gently understated.

A striking petrol-blue herringbone parquet is a signature throughout the hotel, playfully applied to the walls on the ground floor, and to the walls and flooring in the 24 guest rooms. This bold design feature provides a subtle contrast to the otherwise restrained and pared down aesthetic.

The rooms, spread over six floors, include bespoke furniture in juxtaposing textures and materials including ash, lacquered oak, copper and brass, which play against the airy white accents seen in the bathrooms’ marble tiling. Guest rooms facing the back of the hotel benefit from beautiful garden views.

The bar Anouk welcomes an international and local clientele through its own separate entrance. Expertly crafted cocktails and rare spirits are served alongside a healthy menu of light snacks. In the timeless style of a classic Parisian home, Anouk opens out through a set of large bay windows onto a lush internal garden. Solo Bar Stool, designed by Neri&Hu and crafted by De La Espada, provides comfortable seating at the unique ombré marble high table overlooking the garden.

Photo credit: Adrien Dirand

Chi-Q

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Situated within the prestigious Three on the Bund in Shanghai, Chi-Q is an upscale Korean restaurant by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Neri&Hu’s interior design creates an abstracted landscape. Cladded in charcoal wood slats and concrete floors, the entrance of the restaurant is reminiscent of the discrete and private entrances found in traditional Korean houses. Upon crossing the threshold of a wooden gate, guests are led into the long bar along the window, where they may relax with a drink and enjoy an open view onto the raised garden with its massive stone block backdrop.

Diners experience their meal in half-sunken seating banquettes leading up to the communal table situated under the large void of the atrium. With its unique composition of light, shadows and reflective patterns that evoke the canopy of a forest, the warm-toned metal ceiling is the defining feature that runs throughout the entire dining space. With a deep understanding of materiality, the striking atmosphere inside the main dining space recalls the richness of Korean cuisine—both space and food representing a balance between the delicate, the raw, and the vibrant.

Solo Bar Stool designed by Neri&Hu and made by De La Espada is included in the bar area.

Photo credit: Dirk Weiblen

Vince Showroom

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The Vince showroom in New York City reflects the pared down, modern luxury of the brand’s garments. Thoughtfully designed by A+I, the store features a palette of white, grey and black combined with natural wood accents. The open plan space is divided by clothing rails, accessory shelving, and screens, maintaining a sense of spaciousness, while simultaneously providing the comfort of individual “rooms”. Several tables of various heights are used throughout the showroom accompanied by the iconic Solo Series by Neri&Hu: Solo Lounge Chair, Solo Bar Stool, and Solo Dining Chair provide comfortable seating at meeting points for shoppers.

Photo credit: Magda Biernat, All rights reserved

Mercato

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Situated within the prestigious Three on the Bund, Mercato is the first of renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Shanghai restaurants to serve an upscale yet rustic Italian fare. Neri&Hu’s design for the 1,000 square meter restaurant draws not only from the chef’s culinary vision but also from the rich historical context of its locale, harkening to early 1900s Shanghai, when the Bund was a bustling industrial hub.

Stripping back the strata of finishes that have built up after years of renovations, the design concept celebrates the beauty of the bare structural elements. Three on the Bund was the first building in Shanghai to be built out of steel, and the architects’ decision to reveal the original steel columns pays homage to this extraordinary feat. Against the textured backdrop of the existing brickwork, concrete, plaster and mouldings, new insertions are clearly demarcated. Constantly playing the new against the old, Neri&Hu’s design is a reflection of the complex identity of not only the historical Bund, but of Shanghai at large. Duet Chair and Solo Bar Stool by Neri&Hu are used throughout. 

Photo credit: Pedro Pegenaute

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

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Housed in Chicago’s iconic Aqua Tower, designed by internationally acclaimed, environmentally-conscious architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel was built to be sustainable, and has achieved LEED® Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The hotel features 334 fashion-inspired guestrooms; meeting and event spaces; a recreation deck and green roof with native plants; state-of-the-art fitness centre; and an on-site restaurant and bar. The Blu Bar's cosy lounge area in robust natural materials including wood, stone, brick and metal, features Solo Lounge Chair and Solo Ottoman, designed by Neri&Hu and manufactured by De La Espada craftspeople.

Flattered Apartments Porto - City-facing

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In partnership with Flattered Apartments, De La Espada created a rentable holiday home in Porto’s Foz do Douro neighbourhood right next to the sea. The Flattered founders, Miguel Mateus, Catarina Silva, and Catarina Alves, worked with architect José Carlos Cruz to design the interior architecture, reflecting an empathy for locale and the building’s past: local materials and original features serve as the framework for a space that is contemporary yet rooted in history. Flooring is made from wide boards of local pine heated from below, windows overlooking the city are framed by original granite, and the washroom is clad in Carrara marble with beautiful sky views through the large window.

The split-level apartment includes a dining room on a raised platform, a living room with a hidden pullout bed, and on a mezzanine level, a private bedroom with a pitched roof and skylight. Furniture made just an hour’s drive away at the De La Espada factory in Mira features throughout: Capo Dining Chair, Shaker Round Table, and Lianou Stool by Neri&Hu; Stool, Bench, Companions Writing Desk, and Companions Bed by Studioilse; Mira Lounge Chair, I-Beam Side Table, and Coniston Rectangular Mirror by Matthew Hilton; Ladder Bookcase by Autoban; and Stanley 3-Seater Sofa, Kim Bench, and Kim Side Table by Luca Nichetto. The home harnesses the thoughtful hospitality of Flattered and combines it with exclusively De La Espada furniture and styling.

Photo credit: Carlos Teixeira

Tres Encinas

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Tres Encinas is a well-known seafood and fish restaurant serving since 1967. In 2010, Autoban redesigned the interior with a focus on being true to local materials- the essential base of the Arts and Crafts movement- concentrating on tiles, furniture, glass and metalwork. The ceiling recalls Art Nouveau with an ornamental metal lattice, a feature continued to the design of the doors separating the main dining rooms. The walls are embellished with custom made tiles with pictorial stories about fishermen and sea life. The floor has a classical style parquetry which is repeated in the ceiling of the bar area, the wood bringing a sociable warmth to the restaurant. Deer chair and Deer Bar Stool manufactured by De La Espada for Autoban, feature throughout.

Tres Encinas Restaurante Marisqueria

Pharmarium

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Pharmarium is a cocktail bar and restaurant at Stortorget, a small public square in the old town of Stockholm, where Sweden's first pharmacy opened in 1575. Inspired by this historic moment, Erik Nissen Johansen of Stylt Trampoli incorporated the healing, beauty and magic associated with early pharmacies into the concept and interior design of Pharmarium. Rich, dark wood pharmaceutical drawers line the walls of the bar area, punctuated by beautiful leaded glass cabinets housing greenery. A seasonal menu by some of Sweden's top chefs is spiced up with medicinal herbs and accompanied by unique cocktails tailored to each dish. Visitors can enjoy the experience from the comfort of Throne Bar Stool designed by Autoban and manufactured by De La Espada craftsmen.

Photography by Erik Nissen Johansen

Gabriela Hearst Flagship Store

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The Gabriela Hearst flagship store is located on New York’s Madison Avenue adjoining the Carlyle Hotel. Designed by Zaher Katerji of ZARI Architects in collaboration with Hearst, the 1,900-square-foot store, housing the fashion designer’s entire range from clothing and shoes to accessories and jewellery, reflects the eco-luxury ethos of the brand with natural, chemical-free materials, excellent workmanship and energy-efficient lighting. A neutral colour palette and tactile materials including cashmere and silk wall panels, oak walls and furniture, and wood-and-marble tiled flooring, create a welcoming environment. Autoban’s Throne Dining Chair in oak and rattan features in a room dedicated to handbags.

Photography courtesy of ZARI Architects

Aromi Restaurant

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Aromi Restaurant is part of the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice on the island of Giudecca. Inspired by water, the dominant feature of the lagoon city, the innovative space designed by Paolo Lucchetta + Retail Design project studio, recalls the world of sailing through a yacht club style and the use of a contemporary inky blue. The original exposed brick walls and the resin cement floor are a perfect complement to the luxury furnishings. The restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine prepared with raw ingredients of the highest quality, and an extensive Wine Library with a particular emphasis on Prosecco DOC. Diners enjoy these offerings from the comfort of Butterfly Chair and Throne Dining Chair, both designed by Autoban and manufactured by De La Espada craftsmen.

Photo credit: Federico Sutera, X-Frame Studio

Leicester Square Kitchen

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Leicester Square Kitchen is part of the Edwardian Hotels London group, along with May Fair Kitchen and Monmouth Kitchen. Located on the ground floor of the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire Hotel, the restaurant serves modern Mexican and Peruvian small plates in sleek, understated interiors. Materials including wood, leather, stone and metal in a restrained colour palette of black, white, grey and caramel brown are used throughout the space for a warm utilitarian aesthetic. Floor to ceiling windows allow natural light to blanket the interior, and an outdoor terrace overlooks the square. Seating designed by Autoban and manufactured by De La Espada is used throughout including Butterfly Chair and Butterfly Bar Stool in two heights.

Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street

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Nestled in Seven Dials village, Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street offers luxury accommodation in the heart of London’s theatre district. The 137-room hotel includes a fitness room, conference rooms, a guest library and in-room spa treatments, as well as a luxury bar, lounge and restaurant. Interior spaces are designed in calming, muted shades with tactile fabrics and original artwork. The hotel lobby features natural materials, plush fabrics, and soothing dark tones punctuated by a restrained use of vibrant colour. De La Espada furniture including Elysia Lounge Chair, Stanley Sofa, Stanley Armchair, and Steve Pouf by Luca Nichetto; and Hepburn Sofa by Matthew Hilton feature throughout the space.

The hotel restaurant, Monmouth Kitchen offers a contemporary selection of Italian and Peruvian small plates complemented with the finest wines and signature cocktails. The space, largely monochrome, combines wood, stone, metal, and leather for an exciting juxtaposition of textures, and an atmosphere that is at once sophisticated and relaxed. Seating designed by Autoban and made by De La Espada is used throughout including Butterfly Chair, Butterfly Bar Stool in two heights, and Box Sofa.

Photography courtesy of Edwardian Hotels

May Fair Kitchen

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The May Fair Hotel in London was opened in 1927 by King George V and Queen Mary, quickly earning a reputation as one of the most elegant and stylish hotels in Europe. Since the 1950s it has been a destination for global icons of the music, fashion, and film industries. In 2004, the hotel underwent a transformation by Edwardian Hotels with the addition of new wings and floors, and a contemporary aesthetic achieved through the application of glass, leather and marble. The 404 room hotel features twelve unique signature suites as well as the May Fair Spa, May Fair Theatre, and May Fair Kitchen.

May Fair Kitchen offers a selection of Spanish and Italian small plates complemented by the finest wines. The restaurant makes use of natural materials throughout from the hardwood flooring and panelled walls and furniture to the bronze top and marble top tables. Large latticework screens create a layering effect that divides the space, while maintaining a feeling of openness. Floor to ceiling windows run the full length of the restaurant, inviting sunlight to spill over the space throughout the day. Butterfly Chair and Butterfly Bar Stool in two differing heights designed by Autoban and crafted by De La Espada features throughout in white and black leather.

Photography courtesy of Edwardian Hotels

Contemporary Arts Center

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The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) in Cincinnati, Ohio, designed by famed architect, Zaha Hadid in 2003, has been called “… the most important American building to be completed since the end of the cold war,” by The New York Times. It was envisioned as an "urban carpet" that connects the exterior and interior worlds.

In 2015, Paul Lechleiter and Jim Stapleton from leading global architecture and design firm, FRCH Design Worldwide, redesigned the lobby of the CAC adding a café, lounge and seating area for an active, friendly, and welcoming space. Fulfilling Hadid’s vision for an ‘urban carpet’, a series of illuminated columns allow artists to change the mood of the lobby and the surrounding streetscape and tell a story of what is happening in the galleries.  A neutral palette of soft stones and warm woods allows the building’s iconic architecture and contemporary artwork to remain the focus.  Butterfly Bar Stool and Deer Armchair, designed by Autoban and manufactured by De La Espada craftspeople, feature at the bar and communal tables respectively.

Photo credit: Christian Dohn  

The Molitor

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The Molitor is a private sports club in Paris with a luxury hotel, spa, restaurant, and rooftop bar. The interior design by Jean-Philippe Nuel has been conceived as a journey through time, charting the building's history. From post-war pool for fashionable society, to 20 years of closure when it became an internationally famous site for 'street art', the Piscine Molitor has been an emblematic part of Parisian life for a large part of the 20th century. The conversion charts this journey by preserving historic features including the mosaic floors, the ceiling in the restaurant, and the colours of the exterior, and thoughtfully complementing them with modern elements. The restaurant, characterised by the 1930's ceiling, includes large scale photographs by Thomas Jorion showing the graffiti-covered walls before demolition, which become like abstract paintings. Diners enjoy the comfort of Butterfly Bar Stool designed by Autoban and manufactured by De La Espada craftspeople.

Photo credit: Gilles Trillard

Chinaski Bar

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Located in Frankfurt, Germany, Chinaski Bar is an urban sanctuary where bohemia meets business, beauty blends with character, and art reconciles with commerce. Designed by architect, Ivo Goeckmann, the interior combines robust materials including wood, stone and metal for a comfortably luxurious space. Furniture includes Butterfly Bar Stool by Autoban.

Studio Hermes

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Studio Hermes, located on Selari Street in downtown Bucharest, is a restaurant and club with a refined vintage touch that resembles that of a 1960’s audition hall. The distinctive architecture and interior design by Cristian Corvin elegantly combines classic modernity with industrial style and contemporary details. Noble materials, like solid walnut, white marble and onyx, are perfectly balanced with raw concrete walls and an exposed ventilation system. Spread over three levels, two floors are dedicated to the audition hall with a stage, luxury bar and lounge. The 3rd floor is a bright, open orangery, where clients can enjoy freshly squeezed juices, tasty cocktails and fine wines. The project includes Butterfly Bar Stool designed by Autoban and manufactured by De La Espada craftsmen.

Photo credit: Cosmin Dragomir & Sebastian Oros

Crafthouse Restaurant

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Located on the fifth floor of the new Trinity Leeds shopping centre, Crafthouse is one of two D&D London restaurants split over two floors (the other Angelica), their first in the UK outside of London. With a wraparound planted terrace and panoramic city views, it is set to become a destination for locals and visitors alike. Designed by Conran and Partners and supplied by Conran Contracts their brief was for a bright and airy aesthetic.  Great attention went into the specification and procurement of comfortable and inviting furniture that would complement the environment and enhance the users' experience. The 144-cover space pays homage to Leeds’ rich culture and heritage with sympathetic design. Featuring Butterfly Bar Stool designed by Autoban and manufactured by De La Espada.

Photographs provided courtesy of Jim Ellam

208 Duecento Otto

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In 2010, Autoban’s first interiors project outside of Turkey opened in Hong Kong. 208 Duecento Otto offers rustic Italian cuisine from chef Vinny Lauria of New York’s acclaimed Babbo restaurant. The interior reflects the signature Autoban aesthetic, with its playful spirit and nod to the diversity of Istanbul, while embracing the local culture. Autoban utilised their signature raw materials as seen in steel pillars, marble tabletops and solid walnut floors and ceiling. Ceramic tiles, another signature, are specially designed for the location, blue and white and printed with Chinese illustrations. The project includes products manufactured by De La Espada including Nest lounge chair, Box Sofa, Holy Table, Butterfly chair and Butterfly Bar Stool.

Elle Decoration China awarded 208 Duecento Otto 'Best Restaurant Design' in 2010.

208 Duecento Otto

Flattered Apartments Algarve

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Located just a few metres away from Tavira’s Old Town, Flattered Apartments Algarve consists of two holiday rental villas set in a Cistercian convent from 1509, converted and renovated by acclaimed Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura. The former convent, now a multi-residential complex including two saltwater swimming pools and beautifully kept outdoor spaces, faces the centuries-old Tavira saltpans, part of the Ria Formosa marsh ecosystem. Nearby are secluded pristine beaches and delicious local gastronomy.

The interiors of the two Flattered villas continue the understated contemporary luxury of the architecture. Natural materials including stone, linen and solid wood are used throughout, with many De La Espada products in oak and walnut timber including Solo Oblong Table, Duet Chair, Capo Dining Chair, Capo Lounge Chair, Commune Bench, Commune Stool and Trio Tables by Neri&Hu; Welles Table by Matthew Hilton; Ladder Bookcase by Autoban; Kim Side Table by Luca Nichetto; and Companions Bed, Two-Seater Bench with Back, Bench and Stool by Studioilse.

Photo credit: Fernando Guerra / FG+SG

Flattered Apartments Porto - City-facing

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In partnership with Flattered Apartments, De La Espada created a rentable holiday home in Porto’s Foz do Douro neighbourhood right next to the sea. The Flattered founders, Miguel Mateus, Catarina Silva, and Catarina Alves, worked with architect José Carlos Cruz to design the interior architecture, reflecting an empathy for locale and the building’s past: local materials and original features serve as the framework for a space that is contemporary yet rooted in history. Flooring is made from wide boards of local pine heated from below, windows overlooking the city are framed by original granite, and the washroom is clad in Carrara marble with beautiful sky views through the large window.

The split-level apartment includes a dining room on a raised platform, a living room with a hidden pullout bed, and on a mezzanine level, a private bedroom with a pitched roof and skylight. Furniture made just an hour’s drive away at the De La Espada factory in Mira features throughout: Capo Dining Chair, Shaker Round Table, and Lianou Stool by Neri&Hu; Stool, Bench, Companions Writing Desk, and Companions Bed by Studioilse; Mira Lounge Chair, I-Beam Side Table, and Coniston Rectangular Mirror by Matthew Hilton; Ladder Bookcase by Autoban; and Stanley 3-Seater Sofa, Kim Bench, and Kim Side Table by Luca Nichetto. The home harnesses the thoughtful hospitality of Flattered and combines it with exclusively De La Espada furniture and styling.

Photo credit: Carlos Teixeira

Lakeside Cottage

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The lakeside cottage of Mjölk owners, John and Juli Baker is located in Ontario overlooking Lake Huron. Having carried out most of the renovation and interior design work themselves, the Bakers’ holiday home reflects the aesthetic found throughout their shop, gallery, and publishing projects: pared down, functional, timeless design — primarily Scandinavian and Japanese — which embraces nature. The couple stripped back the home and removed the drop ceiling before painting the walls and floor white, for a fresh, open feeling. They kept the original stone fireplace as the centrepiece of the living room, and surrounded it with a combination of flea market finds and design classics including black AJ Wall Sconces by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen; birch shelves by Alvar Aalto for Artek; and a vintage Pernilla lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson.

The kitchen, designed by John Baker and built by Studio Junction, includes custom-built cabinetry and shelving in Carolina pine; a soapstone sink with a double drying rack; and brass details throughout including hanging rods, taps, and accessories. White PH pendant lamps hang in the dining area above vintage blue Danish chairs by Jorgen Baekmark; and by Studioilse for De La Espada, Together Extending Table, Bench and Settle. The high back of the latter acts as an elegant room divider between the kitchen and living room.

The master bedroom features Companions Bed by Studioilse, above which Shaker peg rails circle the walls to provide hanging storage for key items.

Photo credit: Juli Daoust Baker

TwoTwoSix

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TwoTwoSix is a residential development located on Hollywood Road in the Sheung Wan neighbourhood of Hong Kong. Designed by Studioilse for property developer Blakes, TwoTwoSix comprises five spacious apartments with one residence per floor. The design provides a sense of warmth and permanence with a modern identity that retains a strong connection to the scale and soul of the area. The lobby includes artwork by Hong Kong artist Stanley Wong and a granite concierge desk and stools by Max Lamb. Floor to ceiling windows overlook Hollywood gardens and bring nature into the home. Bulthaup kitchens are punctuated by 443 Bench from Studioilse's Seating for Eating collective manufactured by De La Espada.

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Tommy Hilfiger Wholesale Showroom

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The Tommy Hilfiger Wholesale Showroom for Spring 2011 located in Amsterdam reflects the company's fresh, laid-back modern aesthetic with a palette of white, green and beige and constrasting materials - both boldly synthetic and quietly natural. The space is punctuated by 446 Settle and 443 Bench by Studioilse.

Thousand Oaks Residence

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Thousand Oaks Residence is a 12,000 square foot, five-bedroom family home in California designed by architects Rios Clementi Hale with interiors by NICOLEHOLLIS. With the heart of a modern farmhouse, the home embraces the outdoors with floor-to-ceiling windows and an interconnected series of patios and entertaining areas including a pool and fire pit. The property also includes a separate guest cottage and a pool house with a gym. Interiors were designed around the family’s lifestyle, from supporting their interest in entertaining to highlighting their art collection that includes work by Richard Serra, Damien Hirst and Ed Ruscha as well as up-and-coming and West Coast artists. Even the material palette was personalised, its muted colours inspired by a dusty pale jade egg from one of the family’s Araucana chickens. The colour was used for custom cabinetry throughout the home, met by natural materials including stone, wood and linen.

De La Espada furniture is used throughout the home: Bench with Back by Studioilse in the entryway; Hepburn Sofa by Matthew Hilton in the master bedroom; Manta Dining Chair, also by Hilton, in one of the offices and the stairwell; and Elysia Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto in the living room.

Photo credit: Douglas Friedman

The Joule Hotel

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The Joule is a 161-room luxury hotel set in a revitalised 1920s neo-Gothic landmark building in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Integrating contemporary design into a timeless setting, the hotel includes a cantilevered glass rooftop pool, dramatic art installations, unique retail boutiques and a TASCHEN Library. In late 2013, a two year transformation and expansion led by renowned interior designer, Adam D. Tihany was completed. Combining the talents of top hospitality designers, architects and seasoned consultants, the expansion includes additional guest suites and penthouses; an 8,000 square foot subterranean luxury spa by ESPA; new event spaces including a rooftop garden terrace; a new restaurant; and an expanded lobby and lobby bar styled by TenOverSix. Studioilse products feature including Bench with Back in the library; and in the lobby, Low Settle and Sidekicks Height Adjustable Table. 

Ett Hem

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Ett Hem is a boutique hotel in Stockholm, Sweden with brand identity, interior concept and design by Studioilse. Situated in a former diplomat’s townhouse, Ett Hem is designed to be a home of comfortable, simple luxury. A house with open fires, a well-stocked library, a welcoming courtyard, modern yet resonating with the spirit of its past. A mixture of vintage and modern furniture is used throughout, and Studioilse's Bench with Back manufactured by De La Espada is included in the communal kitchen.

Ilse Crawford says, "Ett Hem is our latest hotel project in Stockholm. The idea is a comfortable cultured house you can enjoy as if it is a friend's. Sit in the kitchen, have a drink in the sitting room, pick up a book in the library or snuggle down by the fireplace. We hope that people who travel a lot will feel so happy there they wouldn't want to stay anywhere else."

Photo credit: Magnus Marding

Flattered Apartments Porto - City-facing

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In partnership with Flattered Apartments, De La Espada created a rentable holiday home in Porto’s Foz do Douro neighbourhood right next to the sea. The Flattered founders, Miguel Mateus, Catarina Silva, and Catarina Alves, worked with architect José Carlos Cruz to design the interior architecture, reflecting an empathy for locale and the building’s past: local materials and original features serve as the framework for a space that is contemporary yet rooted in history. Flooring is made from wide boards of local pine heated from below, windows overlooking the city are framed by original granite, and the washroom is clad in Carrara marble with beautiful sky views through the large window.

The split-level apartment includes a dining room on a raised platform, a living room with a hidden pullout bed, and on a mezzanine level, a private bedroom with a pitched roof and skylight. Furniture made just an hour’s drive away at the De La Espada factory in Mira features throughout: Capo Dining Chair, Shaker Round Table, and Lianou Stool by Neri&Hu; Stool, Bench, Companions Writing Desk, and Companions Bed by Studioilse; Mira Lounge Chair, I-Beam Side Table, and Coniston Rectangular Mirror by Matthew Hilton; Ladder Bookcase by Autoban; and Stanley 3-Seater Sofa, Kim Bench, and Kim Side Table by Luca Nichetto. The home harnesses the thoughtful hospitality of Flattered and combines it with exclusively De La Espada furniture and styling.

Photo credit: Carlos Teixeira

Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street

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Nestled in Seven Dials village, Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street offers luxury accommodation in the heart of London’s theatre district. The 137-room hotel includes a fitness room, conference rooms, a guest library and in-room spa treatments, as well as a luxury bar, lounge and restaurant. Interior spaces are designed in calming, muted shades with tactile fabrics and original artwork. The hotel lobby features natural materials, plush fabrics, and soothing dark tones punctuated by a restrained use of vibrant colour. De La Espada furniture including Elysia Lounge Chair, Stanley Sofa, Stanley Armchair, and Steve Pouf by Luca Nichetto; and Hepburn Sofa by Matthew Hilton feature throughout the space.

The hotel restaurant, Monmouth Kitchen offers a contemporary selection of Italian and Peruvian small plates complemented with the finest wines and signature cocktails. The space, largely monochrome, combines wood, stone, metal, and leather for an exciting juxtaposition of textures, and an atmosphere that is at once sophisticated and relaxed. Seating designed by Autoban and made by De La Espada is used throughout including Butterfly Chair, Butterfly Bar Stool in two heights, and Box Sofa.

Photography courtesy of Edwardian Hotels

Chilmark House

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Located on five acres of land in the heart of the farming and artistic community in Chilmark, Massachusetts known as “Up-Island” Martha’s Vineyard, Chilmark House comprises a house and studio with views over vast fields, stone fences, Chilmark pond, and the Atlantic ocean. The architecture was a collaboration between Gray Organschi and Aaron Schiller, with interiors by Schiller Projects.

Chilmark House was designed to both respect and make the most of the stunning surroundings. The house and studio were conceived as a pair of simple, dark barns with low pitched roofs to sit quietly with the vernacular architecture. The two buildings form a series of courtyards and outdoor spaces with varying degrees of privacy and views. Skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows flood the three-storey house with natural light, setting the bleached ash interior aglow in contrast to the solid-black charred wood exterior. Light wells adorned with local rocks and moss illuminate the lower level.

In the upper level living room, one can enjoy views of the ocean through the expansive windows while relaxing on Elysia Lounge Chair and Nino Ottoman designed by Luca Nichetto and crafted by De La Espada.

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