Casa RO got a complete overhaul when Elías Rizo Arquitectos came in to renovate the deteriorated 1960s Guadalajara, Mexico residence. The young family had the desire for a warm home and wanted to step away from the cold trends that were going on in architecture by using lots of wood and stone throughout.

Dimitris Economou designed a fresh and cozy restaurant in Vari, Athens.

Project description:

Greek people are really trying hard to overcome difficulties that arise from the economic crisis, keeping their smile and, as much as they can, their cheerful mood. Many habits have changed in the past two years, and one of those is that people have stopped eating in places that offer too expensive and rather than quality food. They prefer to spend their money in places worth it. This was the idea that lead Dimitris Economou to create “gefstikon” restaurant in Vari, Athens.

“Having to deal with owners that were in the food business for more than 20 years, offering economic but very quality food, we decided that they deserved a place that would not remind people of a fast food but a fresh, cozy and stylish restaurant”, explains the designer Dimitris Economou about his project. “Keeping that in mind we turned to relaxing colors and finishes such as teak wood, pastel fabrics, rattan wallpapers, many plants and atmospheric lights”.