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Navigating the labyrinth of interior design choices for restaurants is a challenge that crosses culinary niches—be it a charming bakery, a bustling café, a crowd-pleaser at lunchtime, a fast-food haven, or a fine-dining sanctuary. One underestimated but transformative element is wallpaper. With the right choice, it becomes a canvas that brings your restaurant's theme, brand, and even your cuisine to life.

To help you stay on track and steer clear of potential legal issues down the line, we’ve compiled a comprehensive checklist of the 16 essential licenses and permits required to open your restaurant successfully.

We’re excited to see that the shortlist has been released for the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards 2023.

Sound advice in creating a comfortable and welcoming restaurant ambiance.

The Ace Hotel Toronto stands as an architectural gem and a testament to the power of design and innovation. Seamlessly blending into its surroundings, this marvel of a building effortlessly captures the essence of Toronto's architectural history while offering an unparalleled experience in contemporary hospitality.

In the ever evolving world of retail and hospitality, storefronts play a pivotal role in attracting customers and creating lasting impressions. The concept of a traditional storefront has undergone a radical transformation. No longer limited to a mere display of products, storefronts are now immersive spaces that blend physical and digital elements to offer captivating and personalized experiences to customers.

Born in the 3rd century BCE in the Greek city of Syracuse, Archimedes lived in an era when curiosity and intellectual exploration thrived. His exceptional mind led to groundbreaking discoveries, many of which are still applied in various domains of modern-day design, from engineering to product design, to architecture.

Architecture is more than just the science of constructing buildings - it's an art that has the power to evoke emotions and influence our well-being. From the walls that surround us to the spaces that we inhabit, architecture plays an integral role in how we experience the world.

Managing shopfitting rubble sustainably is not just an environmental obligation but a business opportunity. It not only reduces your carbon footprint but also improves your brand's image, appeals to eco-conscious consumers, and can even save money in the long run. By embracing these practices, retailers can play a significant part in creating a sustainable future.

For those on the lookout for astute, long-term investment ideas, it may be time to dust off those old LEGO sets. It appears these iconic building bricks could be a gold mine in waiting.

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Retail store design is an art that goes beyond aesthetics. Read on.

The world is now more interconnected than ever, and that's reflected in the exciting fusion of cultures and cuisines we see in today's food trends.

In the sweltering summer months in New York City, a familiar scene emerges.

In 2023 the US is finally standardizing the foot.

Consumer needs and preferences have evolved in unprecedented ways over the past few years establishing new lifestyle trends across our cultural and commercial landscapes. Inclusion, acceptance, self-care, ethics, technology, and the environment are now at the forefront of consumer sentiment.

The Chicago window is a unique architectural element that is found in many buildings throughout the city of, you guessed it, Chicago.

When you have a design team and a construction company that really understand and respect each other, that's when the magic happens.

In the 1860s, France was heading towards a war with Prussia, and Napoleon III (the first president of France and nephew to Napoleon I) had to find a cheap way to feed the French navy.