Two people sit on a bright green curved bench in a modern, concrete-walled cafe, with a third person walking past in the background.

October 13, 2026

Words: Georgina McWhirter

How Hybrid Projects Are Redefining Food And Beverage Design

Graze on hybrid projects across the globe to see how F&B is taking an innovative, tasty turn.

7 Hot Spots For F&B 

Mulligan, Prague by 20-20-Architekti; square feet 1,400

standout Inside this twist on a sports bar, two state-of-the-art golf simulators let enthusiasts play such iconic 18-hole sites as the Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland before or after imbibing a craft cocktail. In fact, the entire interior riffs on the Scottish Highlands—known as the cradle of the game (the name’s the golf term for an extra stroke)—with a ceiling installation of undulating artificial heather evoking a windswept moor ripe for Heathcliff himself. Handcrafted wood “stones” that double as tables or seats around the bar further the effect. 2020architekti.cz

  • An indoor golf simulator lounge with geometric wooden seating, a golf bag, and a ceiling installation of colorful dried plants.
    Photography by Boysplaynice.
  • Golf pro shop display with a mannequin wearing a polo shirt and hat, flanked by shelves of golf hats and rows of golf bags, all beneath a ceiling covered in dried flowers.
    Photography by Boysplaynice.
  • A vertical concrete pillar positioned against a wall covered in multicolored dried foliage.
    Photography by Boysplaynice.
  • A modern bar with a multi-colored dried plant ceiling, faceted wooden counters, and a small dog standing on the floor.
    Photography by Boysplaynice.

Da Nonna, Milan by Nick Maltese Studio; square feet 1,290

standout The idea of grandma, and its associations with nostalgia, familial warmth, and homecooked delights, is at the heart of this restaurant dishing up simple Pugliese fare. Portrait photography of a stylized nonna—a camp octogenarian in scarlet lipstick—peers at diners setting the playful tone. The project intentionally alternates domestic tropes with more graphic and contemporary hospitality gestures: For instance, the floral-papered ceiling and sweetly scalloped molding bounce off geometric wall tiles, sleek pendants, and saturated pop-art colors. nickmaltesestudio.com

  • A restaurant wall decorated with large portraits of an elderly woman eating spaghetti while wearing colorful, oversized glasses.
    For Da Nonna, a Milan eatery by Nick Maltese Studio. Photography by Isabella Valarezo. Photography by Isabella Valarezo.
  • A cafe counter with glass pastry cases, a poster of an elderly woman baking, and illuminated shelving displaying bottles and jars.
    Photography by Isabella Valarezo.
  • A close-up portrait of an elderly woman with silver hair, wearing large pink glasses and bright red lipstick, illuminated by a picture light mounted on a wall.
    Photography by Isabella Valarezo.
  • A framed portrait of an elderly woman with silver hair, bright red lipstick, and orange sunglasses hanging on a vibrant yellow wall above tables and chairs in a colorful restaurant.
    Photography by Isabella Valarezo.
  • A wall-mounted light fixture with a glowing bulb, positioned next to a mirror with a wavy yellow frame against a dark blue wall.
    Photography by Isabella Valarezo.

Moments Tirol, Innsbruck, Austria by Büro Schmücking; square feet 2,690

standout Inside a reinforced-concrete building by Henke und Schreieck Architekten, rugged materials at this combination café, bar, store, and exhibition space nod to the region’s alpine landscape: a wood-slat wall maps the topography of Inn Valley, which spans Switzerland, Austria, and Germany; vertically suspended larch shingles reference vernacular architecture; and a precast-concrete “rock wall” abstracts the geological strata of Tyrol. As for the pops of red, like the hemp ceiling panels, those allude to the bumpers made of local stone that protected buildings from passing wagon wheels. schmuecking.at

  • Modern interior of a café with a bright red ceiling, light wood tables, and a central white structural column.
    Photography by Studio Hyden.
  • Retail display featuring two blue backpacks in recessed red alcoves and a wall of vertical wooden slats holding spherical wooden objects.
    Photography by Studio Hyden.
  • Interior view of a dining area with wooden tables, dark green chairs, and abstract art hung on textured grey walls under a bright red ceiling.
    Photography by Studio Hyden.
  • A four-story commercial building with a modern white facade and glass-paneled windows next to an orange traditional building.
    Photography by Studio Hyden.

IYKYK, Yerevan, Armenia by DA Bureau; square feet 1,075

standout A smashburger joint with a decisive point of view is defined by puffed-up volumes in the brand’s goldfish-orange color, forming a cohesive identity throughout. In reference to retro Los Angeles food trucks, fiberglass-shell modules resembling plastic pool inflatables make up the cash-wrap and service counters in the center of the plan. Above, dropped translucent tangerine-tinted Perspex panels back ceiling mechanicals, while there and along walls, LED tubes mounted on a climbing-cable and pulley system allow the lighting scheme to flex from day to night. da-bureau.com

  • Interior of a lounge featuring a floor-to-ceiling wooden storage wall with integrated speakers, orange lounge chairs, and metal tables.
    Photography by Sona Manukyan.
  • Modern restaurant interior with a translucent orange cube cash desk and a stainless steel kitchen counter featuring a menu board listing smashburgers, sides, and drinks.
    Photography by Sona Manukyan.
  • White container with orange text that reads “IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW BORN IN LOS ANGELES ICE CREAM” and the number “01” near the bottom.
    Photography by Sona Manukyan.
  • A four-station communal orange sink unit with chrome faucets.
    Photography by Sona Manukyan.
  • A modern ice cream shop interior featuring a central red counter flanked by two illuminated, rounded storage units labeled “If You Know You Know.”
    Photography by Sona Manukyan.
  • A cafe with a bright orange exterior featuring the text “IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW” and outdoor seating behind a hedge.
    Photography by Sona Manukyan.

Salon Camarena, Mexico City by MYT+GLVDK; square feet 6,995.

standout Named after Guillermo González Camarena, the inventor of color TV, this nightclub pays homage to analog signal noise and interference. Distorted visuals inspired by channel static play on immersive screens on the ceiling and walls in the sunken lounge, while nearby an installation of stacked vintage stereos, AV sets, and boom boxes staggers toward the roof. The piano bar serves as a counterpoint and cozy refuge, its furniture defined by fabrics, materials, and patterns evocative of the 1970s: corduroy, velvet, Formica, and houndstooth. mytglvdk.com

  • A nightclub interior with long red lounge seating, a bar counter with two staff members, and a large screen displaying vibrant pink and orange gradients.
    Photography by Jpark.
  • Lounge area with red cushioned bench seating and tables beneath a large screen displaying colorful abstract art.
    Photography by Jpark.
  • Two stools with black and white houndstooth fabric seats against an orange background.
    Photography by Jpark.
  • A wall covered in stacked vintage television sets and monitors, many displaying colorful static or test patterns.
    Photography by Jpark.
  • Two modern chrome and glass side tables placed in front of a long, dark velvet banquette against an orange patterned wallpaper.
    Photography by Jpark.

Altr Ego, Hyderabad, India by Fellow Yellow; square feet 4,600

standout The vertically dispersed café was once a home, its trio of floors now housing the main coffee counter and seating area on one, another beverage bar on two, and, on three, a matcha mill where patrons can observe the leaf-grinding process and a podcasting room. Material choices are deliberately restrained. Gray surfaces dominate, articulated primarily through horizontal bands of textured stucco that introduce subtle variation across walls. On the exterior, a triangular aperture marks the pickup counter, a take on a hole in the wall, that wall painted matcha green. fellowyellow.in

  • A translucent green corrugated wall with the black text “altr ego Speciality Café,” featuring the silhouette of a person standing behind the panel.
    Photography by Jubin Johnson.
  • A podcast studio with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table with microphones, and an illuminated “on air” neon sign on the back wall.
    Photography by Jubin Johnson.
  • Modern building exterior with palm trees, illuminated “altr ego” signage, and a glowing green “ae” logo on the roof.
    Photography by Jubin Johnson.
  • A hand holds a coffee cup out of a service window in a bright green wall labeled “Pick up your coffee.”
    Photography by Jubin Johnson.
  • Two people sit on a curved green bench in a modern cafe, while a third person walks in the background past a digital sign reading “ALTR EGO.”
    Photography by Jubin Johnson.

Flip-N-Fry, Berlin by Bruzkus Greenberg; square feet 1,290

standout Color-blocking defines this fast-food burger joint. But rather than a sea of monotone painted surfaces, materials with differing textures carry the hues. Wood-veneered built-ins are stained the marigold from the company logo, while the floor in the same yellow is a glossy light-reflecting epoxy. The service counter and surrounding walls are clad in terracotta mosaics, introducing another scale. Bold blue at the entry draws in customers and reappears in restrooms. An overhead lighting scheme by Studio DeSchutter unifies it all. bruzkusgreenberg.com

  • A restroom hallway with a blue and white checkered floor, a long orange tiled vanity with a sink, and walls divided between vibrant blue and orange.
    Photography by Pionstudio.
  • Geometric composition of orange grid-patterned walls against blue and yellow planes.
    Photography by Pionstudio.
  • An interior view of a room with a bright yellow pillar, light wood cabinets, and red seating cushions.
    Photography by Pionstudio.
  • Interior of a fast-food restaurant with a yellow floor, red walls, wooden counters, and digital menu boards displaying food items above the order station.
    Photography by Pionstudio.
  • An interior view of a modern restaurant featuring yellow walls, red booths, and blue stool seating under orange ceilings and linear lights.
    Photography by Pionstudio.
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