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BRASSERIE
LA MIȚA BICICLISTA

Period: 2023-2024
Client: La Mița Biciclista Establishment
Chief arch: arh. Eliza Yokina
Team: arch. Ruxandra Grigoraș; arch. Iulian Badărău; arch. int. Mihai Birtu
Restoration Consultant: Smaranda Baciu
Project management: Prografic - Lavinia Moraru, Elena Ifrim
Execution: Cella Cosimex - General Constructor
Photo: Cătălin Georgescu

The brasserie on the ground floor of Stabilimentul Creativ La Mița Biciclista is the most open of the building's spaces, with large windows facing Biserica Amzei and Cristian Tell streets. Light fills the interior in abundance during the day, and in the evening the light of the space warms this corner of the historic district.

Setting up the brasserie was yet another foray into the protagonist's personality - an exercise of imagination that brings out the story with real biographical facts, traits of her known personality and some recomposed ones. If the upstairs bar was an invitation to Mița's exclusive boudoir, the Brasserie is an open door to the guest lounge. A salon in which, if preserved, we would probably have had an ornate ceiling, golden chandeliers, paneled walls and marble floors with floral inlays, velvet curtains, carved and upholstered furniture, silver and crystal ornaments.

Maria Mihăescu became known after an article that recounts the victory of the flower beating contest in Paris on the Champs-Elysees, at the end of the 19th century, with her whip decorated with flowers - a fashionable event of the time that was also held in Bucharest, on the Kiseleff Blvd., annually on May 10th.

This incident propelled Mița's career as a high class escort, back in Bucharest, where she impressed with her beauty, boldness, extravagance, non-conformity and affinity for luxury.

The fitted velvet trousers, the bicycle with the silver handlebars, the short haircut, the blouse with puffed cuffs, the white bonnet and her beautiful face are just some of the images that have reached us, surrounding an extravagant, playful, self-assured person who loves the shine.

Today we imagined the Brasserie as a place open to the city where you can read part of the protagonist's personality and the brilliance of the beginning of the century.

Hospitality

Interior Design

2023

OMG ATLAS

In 1907, the first wing of the palace emerged, embracing the historic ‘old’ Bucharest. Its winding streets echo the traditional values of oriental merchant fairs. By 1914, the second wing welcomed the ‘new’ Bucharest, influenced by French ideals, earning the city its ‘Little Paris’ acclaim. The design honores this heritage blending French sophistication with local charm.

Status: Proposal
Year: 2023
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Client: Private
Partner in charge: arh. Eliza Yokina, arh. Adrian Soare
Team: arh. Int. Mihai Birtu, arh. Iulian Badarau, arh. Carmen Modoran, Arh. Iulia Postovanu

At the entrance, two atlantéan figures bridge past and present. Unlike their classical counterparts, these evocative forms extend a transgenerational welcome with relaxed postures, signifying inclusivity. They transcend mere decoration, acting as liminal guardians who guide guests from the exterior to the hotel’s layered narrative. This stylistic fusion, hinted at by the figures, sets the stage for a multifaceted and evocative experience.

The internal courtyard acts as a transitional moment between eras, blurring the lines between interior and exterior. The celestial light installation, the breccia stone decor, and the lobby, adorned with oversized letters, columns, and decorative elements, invite the guest to immerse in the palace’s story. Inspired by Parisian squares and cabinet de curiosités, various lounge areas seamlessly merge oriental and French aesthetics, creating a truly distinctive atmosphere.

The restaurant interior offers a bazaar-like experience with rich fabrics, patterns, and moody lighting along its longitudinal axis, blending contemporary touches. Outside, an oversized central bar dominates, evoking the charm of French orangeries and botanical gardens, elevating the dining experience.

The ornate corridors exude a light, effortless ambiance, guiding guests through the building seamlessly. Neutral tones and soft architectural lighting facilitate smooth transitions between spaces and floors, reflecting the building’s upward progression.

Retail

2023

LEMON PARK

The project sought to capture the user in the ensemble for as long as possible by creating an outdoor urban space covered and sprinkled with green spaces, an outdoor food court with terraces and various food functions and a playground. Furthermore, the direct visual connection with the outside was achieved through the wide glazed surfaces and folding glass doors.

Status: Built
Year: 2023
Location: Voluntari, Romania
Client: Synergy
Built area: 7965 sqm
Budget: 6 mil. euro
Partner in charge: arch. Ivona Amariței
Team: arch. Camelia Oancea, arch. George Nițoiu

The building is a landmark both in terms of color and proportions, the colors and lights are supported by simple rectangular shapes, as well as by the created urban space, which functions both during the day and at night, thus the functions are diversified accordingly.

Studies

Interior Design

2024

DANUBE DELTA
RESORT

„The Delta? A fantastic peace. An infinite peace. A vast tract of water and reed...Vast and recomforting, inspiring a perfect tranquility and calm.„ - Louis de Fries

Status: Concept
Location: Danube Delta, România
Built area: 6663 sqm
Partner in charge: arch. Eliza Yokina
Tean: arch. Iulian Bădărău, arch. Maina Păsărin, arch. Zenaida Florea, arch. Andrada Tărău, arch. Adrian Perdică, arch. Corina Nicolae

In the embrace of the Danube Delta, Jurilovca resort emerges as a sanctuary, offering a unique experience where myriad bird and animal species converge in a wild tapestry of life. Ancient settlements bear witness to the intersection of diverse civilizations neighborhood.

Confronted with this exceptional setting, our architectural vision sought to envision a tourist resort, navigating the delicate challenge of fostering development while preserving the delicate balance of natural life and the local community.

The design ethos embraces the responsibility of harmonizing growth with environmental and cultural integrity, creating a haven that coexists seamlessly with the pristine surroundings.

Studies

2024

NEW HERITAGE

3rd place winner for the 2025 Biennale di Venezia competition

The New Heritage proposal celebrates Romania’s cultural and ecological essence, highlighting the harmony between nature and traditional living. It reclaims the bond between humanity and nature through integrative architecture that mediates relationships between communities, the built environment, and the natural world.

By prioritizing local materials, circular economies, and low-carbon methods, the project bridges traditional wisdom with modern sustainability. At its core, it reimagines rural shelters and annexes as simple, functional structures blending ecological principles with technology, offering a replicable model for sustainable living and community-building.

Hospitality

Interior Design

2017

MARRIOTT
MOXY HOTEL

Status: Built
Year: 2017
Location: Bucharest, România
Client: APEX ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT 3
Built area: 4.450 sqm
Rooms: 119
Budget: 5 mil euro
Partner in charge: arch. Liviu Zăgan, arch. Ivona Amariței
Team: arch. Ivona Amariței, arch. Alexandra Nicolau (PTH) și arch. Maria Fofircă (DE), arch. George Nițoiu, arch. Corina Nicolae, arch. Laura Parghel, arch. Ciprian Drăghicescu, arch. Ioana Penescu, arch. Matei Bianu, arch. Natalia Dumitru
Photographer: Radu Matei & Moise Bogdan

The project is a conversion of the existing office building into a three-star hotel. This is the first Moxy Hotel in Romania, a brand developed by Marriott for millennials, a space of playfulness, lively interaction and comfort.

Public spaces exude a living room atmosphere, where daytime zones are naturally combined: the bar, the dining room, the work area and the relaxation and game lounge.

The place specificity is recalled through the interior design, themed "Miorita", a traditional Romanian creation. The furniture, accessories and wall-art are infused with these specific cultural elements.

Logistics & industrial

2020

DUNAPACK INDUSTRIAL HALL

The main purpose of Dunapack Industrial Hall is manufacture of corrugated cardboard. This function required a variety of spaces, on a total land area of approximately 100.000 sqm, such as: a production unit, storage units, office spaces, production spaces, utilities and maintenance workshops, administration, social and storage facilities, technical annexes, firefighting water tank, access and traffic roads, gate booth, outdoor pallet storage and utilities.

Status: Built
Year: 2020
Location: Giurgiu, Romania
Client: Dunapack Rambox Prodimpex
Built area: 26.500 sqm
Budget: 12 mililons euro
Concept & Technical project: Optim
Partner in charge: arch. Costin Beekman
Team: arch. Mircea Mihai, arch. Natalia Dumitru

Specials

2021

ANA ȘI COPIII
DAY CENTER

Status: built
Year: 2023
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Client: "Ana și copiii" Asociation
Built area: 1.550 sqm
Budget: 1.3 mil euro
Partner in charge: arch. Elena Dragu
Team: arch. Radu Matei, arch. Maria Fofircă

The idea of a day center arose from the will to increase the development possibilities of socially disadvantaged children and evolved on a charity basis. The center is a "hub" of education outside of school hours, dining, social assistance, cultural and extracurricular activities. Children can enjoy spaces such as: the artistic activities hall, the music hall, the study hall and the library.

Emphasis is placed on lighting and colors, and the playful facades strengthen the idea of children's creativity development through simple information. The site offers these children the chance to have a playground and to be in direct contact with nature.

Hospitality

Interior Design

2019

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

Status: Built
Year: 2019
Location: Bucharest, România
Client: APEX ALLIANCE
Built area: 16.500 sqm
Rooms: 259
Budget: 16 mil euro
Partner in charge: arch. Liviu Zăgan, arch. Ivona Amariței
Team: arch. Ivona Amariței, arch. Alexandra Nicolau (PTH) și arch. Maria Fofircă (DE), arch. George Nițoiu, arch. Corina Nicolae, arch. Laura Parghel, arch. Ciprian Drăghicescu, arch. Ioana Penescu, arch. Matei Bianu, arch. Natalia Dumitru
Structure: Saidel Engineering (DTAC, PTH), Solidis (DE)
Instalations: WSP Romania Engineering (PTH)
Facade Engineering: Bridge Blue Romania (PTH), EMI Proiect (DE)
Photography: Radu Matei & Moise Bogdan

First Marriott Courtyard in Romania has been built in Pipera area Bucharest targeting the business district of the city.

The hotel offers an ultra-contemporary, intense, and distinct presence.

The source of inspiration was the almost square shape of the land, which extruded would have generated a monolithic volume. If the first levels dedicated to the public and open to them are «slices» cut horizontally in the monolith, the upper floors with the 259 rooms are arranged in an L volume detached vertically from the monolith.

The first levels are permeable to the view with large 6m high clear glass facades, the upper floors are opaque with glass mesh for the rooms and the last section of the volume is delimited by prismatic closures made of sheet metal with the quality from non-perforated to perforated as it meets the sky

The entire building is uniformly treated in two shades of urban gray: the light gray volume and the interior cuts in dark gray monolith. The interior spaces are well sized, balanced and bright.

Hospitality

Interior Design

2017

THE
MARMOROSCH HOTEL

1ST PRIZE @BUCHAREST ANNUAL 2021

DISTINCTION @BUCHAREST BIENALLE 2021

Status: Built
Year: 2017-2021
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Client: Apex Alliance
Built area: 16.700 sqm
Rooms: 217
Budget: 40 mil euro
Partner in charge: arch. Adrian Soare
Contract manager: arch. Ivona Amariței
Team: arch. Cristina Popescu, arch. Maria Oprea, arch. Andrei Cumpănășoiu, arch. Ivona Amariței, arch. Anca Ionescu, arch. Anca Bendescu, arch. Andrei Țîntari, arch. George Nițoiu, arch. Ioana Aron, arch. Cosmin Anghelache
Speciality project lead: arch. Cătălina Preda
Interior design: YES Design Architecture

The former premises of Marmorosch Blank Bank were designed and erected in several phases starting with the year 1912. The initial design was signed by the architect Petre Antonescu.

Given its spatial and decorative qualities, the building represents an eloquent example of bank architecture of traditional inspiration of the early XX century.

Consolidation, restoration and renovation works of important historical parts of the building were needed for the purpose of converting the function of the building from a bank to hotel.