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Cafes and Bars in China: Examining the Spatial Routine of Drinking

Both tea and alcohol in traditional China were similarly aestheticized, and both influenced the language of literature and art. People used to exchange alcohol as a gift in a way that they later would with tea. Today, more and more cities in China have embraced this drinking culture that passed down from generation to generation, and reinterpreted with a new contemporary fashion, which is constantly evolving in the urban cafes and bars.

Bohemian Interiors: the Architecture of Bars in São Paulo

São Paulo has a vibrant nightlife, either by nature or due to the lack of other attractions, offering as many possibilities as its population of more than 12 million people. Therefore, bars have become the favorite spots for residents from all over the city, living in the east, west, north, and south.

We have selected a few projects of bars already published in ArchDaily that represent a sample of this bohemian architecture that so many inhabitants of São Paulo are used to – an architecture that is all about remodeling, socializing, gathering, and bonding in intimate spaces.

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Vilnius, the Capital of Lithuania, Opens its Public Spaces for Cafes, to Help with Physical Distancing

The Lithuanian capital Vilnius has decided to allocate its public spaces to bars and cafes, to encourage the reopening of restaurants under required physical distancing measures. Turning the outdoor space into one vast open-air café, the city is taking new safety measures to step into the next phase of the lockdown.

Jolly Gastro Lab Bar / Laje 54 Arquitetura

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São Carlos, Brazil
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  100
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Atlas Concorde, Portobello

Mountain Restaurant & Bar / ZJJZ

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  • Architects: ZJJZ
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1150
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  DAaZ 幕友家具

Voda Bar / SAGA

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© Mikhail Khvalebnov

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Moskva, Russia
  • Architects: SAGA
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  60
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Trimble

Doko Bar Shenzhen / Waterfrom Design

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  • Interior Designers: Waterfrom Design
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  390
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018

The 9 Bars That Every Architect Needs to Visit

When you think of your favorite spot to grab a beer, what architectural features come to mind? Is it the swanky furniture, themed artwork, or the heavily designed cocktail menu? Today, the aesthetics of bars are now as much a draw as the drinks themselves. From movie set inspired spaces to rooftops that offer spectacular city views, we’ve compiled a list of nine bars and beer gardens that every architect needs to cross off their list.

Barraco / Quarta & Armando

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  • Architects: Quarta & Armando
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  85
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  HAY

Chongqing Awe-inspiring Bar / B.L.U.E. Architecture Design Studio

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  • Architects: B.l.U.E. Architecture Studio: B.L.U.E. Architecture Design Studio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  500
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017

RAC Coffee & Bar / MASS DESIGN

RAC Coffee & Bar / MASS DESIGN - Coffee Shop, Door, Facade
© Feng Shi

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Shanghai, China
  • Architects: MASS DESIGN
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  160
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Bentu, De Dietrich, aureole shanghai

Ciao Amici Bar / Hejidesign Shenzhen

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  136
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017

How to Build A Tiki Bar in 18 Easy-to-Follow Steps

Although we’re conditioned to buy most of our furniture in one piece, or at least have it ready-to-build IKEA-style, there’s something special about creating something from scratch. Building something from its raw materials lets you see its journey from start to finish, with you learning about the craft it along the way, whether by yourself or with friends. The team at ArchDaily is sharing our very own built Tiki Bar – complete with instructions. Read on for some summer nostalgia you can build in your own backyard through a step by step Tiki DIY guide:

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Fun. Noodle Bar / Fanbo Zeng

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  • Architects: Fanbo Zeng
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  273
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2015

Castello 4 / Millimeter Interior Design

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Hong Kong, China