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Interior design for restaurants is ever-changing, as one trend replaces another in attempt to seduce sophisticated diners the world over. This book is a celebration of the most inspirational and beautiful restaurant spaces on the contemporary scene. An introduction includes interviews with 11 of the world's most influential interior designers, who talk about their design philosophy and approach, their own favorite eateries and what makes a great restaurant space. This is followed by four themed chapters: Global Views, Modern Classic, New Baroque and High Concept. The 45 featured projects include work by Patrick Jouin, Christian Liaigre, Karim Rashid and Jean Nouvel. Fans of Bethan Ryder's earlier books will not be disappointed by this colorful and exciting new survey of the latest trends from the cream of the international design world. The projects featured are: Megu Midtown, New York, USA, Glamorous; Spice Market, New York, USA, Jaques Garcia; Shibuya, Las Vegas, USA, Yabu Pushelberg; Buddha Bar, New York, USA, Dupoux Design; Fin, Las Vegas, USA, Yabu Pushelberg; Rama, London, UK, Jeffrey Beers International; Seoul Soul, Yamagata, Japan, Zokei Syudan Design; Yauatcha, London, UK, Christian Liaigre; Dar El Yacout, Milan, Italy, Studio Carratta; BLits, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Marcel Wanders Studio; Chateau Restaurant Joel Robuchon, Tokyo, Japan, Glamorous; Gilt, New York, USA, Patrick Jouin; Le Cristal Room, Paris, France, Philippe Starck; Fabbrica, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, tjep.; Lagrimas Negras, Madrid, Spain, Christian Liaigre; Bon, Moscow, Russia, Philippe Starck; Isola Bar & Grill, Hong Kong, China, Leigh & Orange; and, The Mansion, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Concrete. The projects also include: Bistro & El Mercado, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Philippe Starck; Cospaia, Brussels, Belgium, Wolterinck; Buddakan, New York, USA, Christian Liaigre; BG Restaurant, New York, USA, KWID; Patina, Los Angeles, USA, Belzberg Architects; Fasano, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Isay Weinfeld; Black Box Aizone, Beirut, Lebanon, DW5; Lever House, New York, USA, Marc Newson; Frisson, San Francisco, USA, Kester Inc/Architecture TM; Inn the Park, London, UK, Hopkins Architects and Tom Dixon; Copper Bleu, Lakesville, USA, Jordan Mozer Associates; The Line, Singapore, Tihany Design; The Modern, New York, USA, Bentel & Bentel; Moo, Barcelona, Spain, Sandra Tarruella and Isabel Lopez; Canteen, London, UK, Universal Design Studio; Senderens, Paris, France, Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance; Mix, Las Vegas, USA, Patrick Jouin; and, Restaurant Bar Club 11, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Studio Muller-van Tol. Also included are: Evo, Barcelona, Spain, Richard Rogers Partnership, Alonso i Balaguer Arquitectes and GCA Arquitectes Associats; Arola, Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain, Vidal y Asociados Arquitectos and Ateliers Jean Nouvel; Sirocco, Bangkok, Thailand, dwp; Restaurant Praq, Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, The Netherlands, tjep.; Nobu Berkeley St, London, UK, David Collins Studio; Fix, Las Vegas, USA, Graft; Semiramis Restaurant, Athens, Greece, Karim Rashid; Black Calavados, Paris, France, Alexandre de Betak; and, Peacock Dinner Club, Gothenburg, Sweden, OlssonLyckefors. The architects featured are: Rob Wagemans of Concrete; Architectural Associates; Marcel Wanders; Adam D. Tihany; Stephane Dupoux; Patrick Jouin; David Collins; Wolfram Putz of Graft; Bernard Khoury of DW5; Jordan Mozer; Frank Tjepkema of tjep.; and, Glenn Pushelberg of Yabu Pushelberg.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34996 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

About the Author
Bethan Ryder is a London-based journalist specializing in travel and interior design. She has contributed to numerous newspapers and magazines, and is the author of Restaurant Design (2004) and New Bar and Club Design (2005).