The Challenge: Retractable Walls: Industrial Legacy Meets Modern Hospitality The original power plant structure presented a unique set of challenges. Its industrial design, characterized by heavy materials and a somber ambiance, was at odds with the light, airy atmosphere expected in a 4-star hotel, Steam Hotel. Moreover, the building’s orientation and existing wall structures limited the potential to showcase the […]
Legal Sea Food Legal Sea Food: Planning a trip to Boston and exploring google for the best place to taste seafood with good views? You will surely be ending up at the seafood-goldmine that is Legal Harborside. The online presence of the restaurant is substantial. Yet, the physical presence is absolutely mammoth. Covering a 20k square foot area, the building […]
Visual Sapaciousness Installing automatic guillotine windows, or Retractable Glass Windows, at the KRN office redefined the vision of the company. No more drab, uninspired workspaces! KRN Architectural Office’s Istanbul workspace presented a unique set of challenges common to contemporary design firms: while high ceilings and minimalist interiors offered visual spaciousness, the physical connection to the outdoors was nearly nonexistent. The […]
Challenge: Seamless Indoor‑Outdoor Dining Beside Ancient London Located steps from the original Roman London Wall, built around 200 AD, London Wall Place presented a unique architectural challenge and opportunity: Proximity to heritage: Guests would be dining mere yards from a priceless relic, so preserving a clear, respectful line of sight was essential. Modern hospitality vs. ancient backdrop: The goal was to […]
Challenge: Creating Light-Filled Space in Dark Interiors Located in Madrid on Bravo Murillo, Sala De Bingo Versalles is a vibrant entertainment venue—offering traditional and electronic bingo, a restaurant, and a rooftop terrace. Despite its lively atmosphere, the interior play area historically lacked natural light, relying on artificial illumination for ambience. The owners faced several challenges: Claustrophobic Feel: With no windows, […]
Challenge: Maximizing the Lakeview While Reducing Drawbacks of Old Glazing Imagine a serene Italian landscape: a lakeside hotel nestled against calm blue water, framed by rolling green hills. This is Hotel Bellavista Menaggio Lake Como, literally “beautiful view,” where the lakeside restaurant offers guests a romantic, champagne-flecked panorama of Lake Como. The view is truly the hotel’s crown jewel. However, […]
Challenge: Immersive Nature with Modern Comfort Privacy meets opennessThe Wooden Cabin in New York State was conceived as a retreat to immerse occupants in nature. However, achieving this meant reconciling the need for privacy and shelter with the desire for seamless views and natural flow. Traditional doors and windows would compromise the aesthetic connection to the forest—creating visual clutter or […]
Challenge: Connect the Interior to the City’s Pulse He sat forward in his chair while sipping his Scotch…wishing he could move beyond the glass wall to hear the city streets and drink in the night air. That longing epitomizes the core challenge faced by the W Hotel Washington: Constrained urban views: Perched in the heart of Washington, D.C., the historic […]
Challenge: Elevating the View, Elevating the Experience Have you ever seen the breathtaking sunsets in Chicago? As a connoisseur of stunning vistas, you’ll know Santo Cielo Restaurant, perched on the fifth floor of Hotel Indigo in Naperville, offers just that—a skyline sight that resonates deeply. Yet its owners faced a common but critical challenge: Visibility vs. Aesthetics: Despite an enviable […]
Overview Retractable window, City Work’s Eatery and Pour House is a crowd-pleasing juggernaut. Earning recognition for their spacious dining atmospheres and well-integrated outdoor patios for their guests. Patrons relish over their extensive craft beer list all-year-round. In addition, Bottleneck Management oversees the operation of 17+ vibrant, high energy restaurant locations, City Work’s being one of five brands owned by the […]
Challenge: Dynamic Venue Meets Static Facade Enhancing experiences with retractable walls, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant is an upscale casual dining restaurant with a full-service bar. That said, there is also a private barrel-aging room, a Napa-style tasting room and an artisanal retail market, as well. In addition, their signature menu provides a selection of dishes designed to pair perfectly […]
The Story Retractable Roof and Window System at Carolina Ale House Project #4833: LM Restaurants, Inc. manages a family of restaurants including Bluewater Waterfront Grill, Hops Supply Co. American Gastropub, Taverna Agora Greek Restaurant and Bar, Oceanic Oceanfront Dining, Eddie Romanelli’s, Henry’s and the star of this show…Carolina Ale House. The common denominator is a staff of employees who have […]
