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Deep dives into the Netherlands' most innovative hospitality spaces. Articles, interviews, and design stories that reveal the thinking behind exceptional café and restaurant interiors.

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Amsterdam Circular Café
FEATURED ARTICLE
12 min read

Published January 15, 2025

SUSTAINABILITY By Sarah van der Berg

Amsterdam's Circular Café Revolution: Zero-Waste Design in Practice

How a new generation of Amsterdam cafés is pioneering circular economy principles, transforming waste streams into beautiful, functional interiors that challenge traditional notions of sustainability in hospitality design.

Featured: 5 cafés • Expert interviews • Case studies
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Recent Stories

Latest insights from the Netherlands' most innovative hospitality designers and venue creators.

Studio Modijefsky Biophilic Design
INTERVIEW
15 min read

January 8, 2025

BIOPHILIC By Marcus de Vries

Studio Modijefsky: Pioneering Biophilic Design in Dutch Hospitality

An exclusive conversation with Esther Stam about integrating nature into urban café spaces, creating environments that boost both customer wellbeing and business performance.

Expert insights • Project gallery
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REM Eiland Amsterdam
DESIGN STORY
10 min read

December 22, 2024

HERITAGE By Lisa Hartman

Rotterdam's Industrial Heritage Meets Modern Hospitality

How three groundbreaking venues in Rotterdam's former industrial district are preserving architectural heritage while creating cutting-edge dining experiences for the modern city.

3 venues featured • Heritage focus
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