NZ2414 NZ2414 Share Tweet Help Facebook Tweet Help Hospitality Bento box Japanese cooking is an event in itself, so for this Hollywood restaurant the focus is on the chefs, while aesthetic design elements reflect a refined Japanese style Reinventing Japan This restaurant manipulates scale and colour to create distinct dining experiences for its patrons. The design evokes a Japanese sensibility without resorting to cultural cliches Colonial flavour Comfortable grandfather chairs, taxidermy and mounted trophy horns help to give this new bar an ambience similar to explorers' clubs in India and Singapore around the turn of last century Lasting impression Designed to engage the five senses, the interior of this award-winning five-star hotel reflects its renowned brand and its Middle Eastern location Branding the bay Two recent projects in Tauranga highlight a new approach to service centre design. Chow:Hill Architects met the clients' needs by putting the focus firmly on the customer Silver screen A chain link screen provides distinctive signage for this salon, while also adding a touch of mystique and providing patrons with a medium of privacy Walking on air Like a sculpture hanging in space, this gracefully curving skybridge combines aerial aesthetics with down-to-earth functionality On the menu When the Angus Steak House recently relocated to a former warehouse, it asked Ashcon to undertake the refurbishment of the building Charity begins at home A passionate commitment to the cause has helped Mainzeal realise the vision of a group of Christchurch surgeons and colleagues a run-down 1930s villa has been transformed into the Canterbury Charity Hospital Building your future Consummate work skills, in-depth industry knowledge, a sense of fair dealing and a strong career future are the results of a paid apprenticeship with a registered master tradesperson On top of your world This futuristic skybridge required some futuristic design solutions as the dynamic roof that completes the project clearly illustrates Ready for aprés ski Feeding the hordes of hungry skiers and snowboarders at Coronet Peak is now a whole lot easier, thanks to Burns & Ferrall's extensive kitchen, bar and restaurant fit-outs More Showpiece The grand scale and dynamic, contemporary form of the new Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre reflect its international standing and the Government's visionary master plan Writing on the wall The rich, distinctive designs of Arabic scripts and Bedouin carpets inspired the architecture of The College of the North Atlantic in Qatar The suite life Using mid-century furniture and local products and materials, the owner/designer of this Wellington hotel has created a true New Zealand experience for his guests Ground control Sporting a geometric shape your maths teacher never showed you, Adelaide's dynamic new Channel Seven building signals its purpose loud and clear Jewel in the crown Following in the footsteps of some of America's greatest architects, the designers and owners of this new Chicago building understood full well the significance of the Michigan Avenue site Arresting landmark The new Bendigo Police Station asserts a strong public presence and the building's complex facade addresses as many design issues as it has angles Splash of colour A number of design devices and colourful elements ensure memories of visiting this office and training facility will linger on When the heat is on Energy-efficient initiatives in the new Metropolitan Fire Brigade training facility include an innovative cooling system and passive design features that limit solar gain Space-age Sun protection To minimise solar heat gain and glare, and to protect furnishings from UV damage, the owner of this store specified Huper Optik nano-ceramic window film Green from inside out With its double-glazed facade, large cedar sunshades and environmental management systems, the new Q4 building at Smales Farm raises the bar for sustainable design Sense of nostalgia An old-world club atmosphere was created for this inner-city bar through a combination of furniture, fittings and colour Gateway to the coast Visitors to Wellington's south coast are now greeted by this visitor centre, designed and constructed to withstand the rigours of an incredibly harsh environment Lightening the wait Illuminating the domestic terminal at Auckland Airport involved taking into account three different ceiling heights, as well as varying architectural features Show and tell With the imminent opening of the luxurious Kohler Showroom in Parnell, it's possible to see and experience all the latest trends in bathroomware We know the Specialists Latest Book More Books > Trends 40-10 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Recommended Business Partners Latest Award More > Verdant retreat Similar Stories