Ice cream parlor Rocambolesc
4-6-2013
Jordi Roca, one of the three brothers behind top restaurant El Celler de Can Roca *** is the owner of the ice cream parlor ‘Rocambolesc’ in the center of Girona. In the ice cream parlor they prepare freshly made ice cream with the recipe and ingredients of top restaurant El Celler de Can Roca. The ice creams are available in six different flavors, in cones or tubs, combined with up to 34 funny toppings. They offer desserts with ice creams in a special take-away kit so you can prepare it at home. They create new products throughout the year. Such as hot ice cream filled buns or ice-cream muffins. The design of the ice cream parlor is inspired by the magical world of Willy Wonka. The ice cream parlor has a funny and playful look and everything is worked out to the smallest detail. Definitely worth to visit Racombolesc when you are in Girona!
Barburrito
4-6-2013
Morgan and Paul are on a mission to make the ultimate burrito and created Barburrito. The first Barburrito was founded in 2005 in Manchester city. Currently Barburrtio has multiple locations. Inspired by the street stalls of Mexico, fresh, honest and simple Mexican dishes are prepared. Guests can compose their own burrito, burrito bowl, taco’s or nachos with a meat of veggie filling, salsa and toppings. All dishes are available for take-away. Barburrtio has been nominated for the Restaurant and Bar Design Award 2013.
Swim-up bars
3-6-2013
Tripadvisor gives an overview of ten swim-up bars all over the world. The photos are of the Punta Islita Hotel in Costa Rica. The hotel is located on the beach and is built against a mountain. The hotel has a swim-up bar in the infinity pool. Order a drink at the swim-up bar and enjoy the view out of the infinity pool. Watch the website Tripadvisor for more swim-up bars.
Mobile Orchard
30-5-2013
A special art object has been commissioned as the centerpiece installation for the City of London Festival this year. The ‘Mobile Orchard’ is a tree that consists of multiple layers of wood and the roots and branches offer sitting space and climbing adventure. The branches contain LED lighting that creates a cozy atmosphere in the evening. The tree holds 500 real apples, which visitors are encouraged to pluck. The shape of the tree provides shadow and is a great hang-out for visitors of the festival. Maybe it is interesting to place an art object like this in a city in the Netherlands to offer a hang-out for visitors.
Skinny coke vending machine
29-5-2013
Coca Cola shows in a special way that the diet coke contains no sugars nor calories. This vending machine is elegant and skinny and can easily be placed.
Midtown Pop-Up Hotel
28-5-2013
As a solution for the real estate crisis in Manhattan, the Copenhagen-based architects of PINKCLOUD have designed the Midtown Pop-Up Hotel. The PINKCLOUD Midtown Pop-Up Hotel is designed in such a way that it can easily transform an empty office space into a hotel. The clients can order different modules, varying from a hang-out for backpackers to luxury suites. This enables clients to create any hotel they want. The modules can easily be transported by truck and can easily be traced by the RFID tag.
Transform an empty bottle into a lamp
22-5-2013
With the Statechi Touch USB LED lamp you can easily transform an empty bottle into a lamp. Use empty bottles as a light, fun and original for restaurants and bars!
Bring the nature to your bedroom
14-5-2013
Create a special vibrant atmosphere in a hotel room with the ‘Forms of nature’ light. This light was developed by Hilden & Diaz and inspired by Ernst Haeckel’s (1834-1919). This creation is elegant and it look like it is made of tree branches. When the light is turned on, you will find yourself in the middle of a forest. The shadows are cast on the walls in the form of branches and trees. An interesting way to bring light into a hotel room.
A hotel room in a suitcase
14-5-2013
Finding a cheap hotel is not always easy, but with the suitcase ‘Hotello’ you can easily set up your own hotel room or workplace anywhere. The suitcase on wheels does not immediately look like a bedroom, but when you unpack the suitcase you transform a empty building in a hotel room. This flexible room can be placed in just any empty space. The suitcase contains a bed, desk with chair and a storage. The ‘Hotello’ is developed by Roberto de Luca and Antonio Scarponi for the Swiss company Daskonzept. The big question is who is going to facilitate space to unpack this ‘suitcase’. More pictures at PSFK.
Mojito almand biscuit
7-5-2013
Our colleague Guido Verschoor spotted chocolate shop ‘Pierre Ledent’. Pierre Ledent is a multi award winning Belgian Master Chocolatier. His praline and almond biscuit creations are available in multiple locations around the world. His store located in Brussels has a luxurious look. The range consist of many variants of pralines and almond biscuits. The shop and the salon have a very luxurious look. In the salon you can enjoy desserts, verrines, ice creams and drinks. The dishes served look amazing! The almond biscuits are available in special varieties, like mojito, balsamic vinegar, olive and violet. The website is a source of inspiration and when we go to Brussels, we will definitely visit this shop!
