Critically-acclaimed creative consultancy Masquespacio brings their signature style to Milan’s Bun Burger with a finger-licking side of Wes Anderson-esque aesthetics inspired by the joy of swimming pools.

An unassuming white facade located in the Brera District keeps secret the playful interiors treasured within. Bowl-you-over hugs of pastel-y pinks, purples, greens and hints of gold and cream deceive outward expectations. Conceived by Masquespacio‘s Ana Milena Hernández Palacios and Christophe Penasse, the space is a reimagination of the beloved body of water that speaks of summer and easy days.

Square-shaped tiles reminiscent of timeless mosaic skirtings cover floors, while walls double as reflectors with overlapping hues of pink and purple that speak to ripples upon the water. Nearby, a pool ladder hangs to one side. Cushions pad bench-like seats while individual stools anchor a gold-coloured leg to break the palette of playful colours.

In another room, a different yet symmetrical narrative begins: Arches decked in purple invite diners to nestle within them, while a flight of steps raises the seating to an aesthetically-easing higher level. Hues of honey highlight the purple streak, drawing all elements back toward themselves to create an air of seamlessness. Past the entrance, blushes of pink and green command the space while anchoring the narratives of adjoining rooms. All that Bun Burgers asks? Enjoy a good ol’ burger and fries and, please, have fun.

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Family Kitchen in Kew Gardens by Mizzi Studio is an alchemy of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and a “botanical science laboratory” – a place where humans appear shrunken creatures amidst a giant world.

Located in the families area of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, London, the restaurant is a menagerie of colour and wonder. Apple-shaped seating, towering timber-weaved fungi sculptures and a magenta-coloured Ethiopian Enset tree appear at once cartoon-esque and organic against a backdrop of bright pinks, mushroom browns and leafy greens.

A space of education and play, interactive design at every corner encourages children to engage with the natural world and learn about the process of farm to fork.

Mizzi divided the restaurant into four colour-coded zones that each correspond to a season, an element or a field of scientific research undertaken by Kew Gardens. Each zone features exhibits that beckon young minds to learn about plants, produce, farming techniques and meal preparation.

The spring section is characterised by a grassy green zone with a technicoloured wall finish reminiscent of rammed earth. Seating areas are nestled among larger-than-life sprouting plants and touch-and-play displays that demonstrate the plant life cycle.

The autumnal section is home to artist Tom Hare‘s giant fungi sculptures in handwoven willow, while the sanitation station teaches children about the importance of hygiene and the antibacterial properties of plants like lavender and rosemary.

Architecture firm HOK seamlessly incorporated the building that houses the restaurant into its UNESCO World Heritage Site surroundings by using timber inside and out. Further paying homage to the splendour of Kew Gardens, they took inspiration from nearby glasshouses to create a transparent front-of-house space with a fully glazed east-facing façade.

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h/t: dezeen.com

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