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Best Cafés in Singapore

A guide to beautifully-designed specialty coffee shops in Singapore

Singapore is one of the best cities in the world for specialty coffee and design enthusiasts. There's a wealth of cafés across the city to visit, each offering their unique take on the coffee drinking experience, enhanced by interesting interior design to ensure a memorable experience for their guests. Enjoy this selection of the best cafés in Singapore.

Inside Australia’s Contemporary Urban Resort (Video)

Where brutal modernism and lush greenery form a city oasis

Softer Volumes presents a new video interview series exploring the stories behind some of Australia's best design destinations and brands. In this episode, we visit The Calile Hotel, which takes centre stage on Brisbane’s fashionable James St. We spoke to The Calile’s owner and general manager about the hotel’s inspiration and design—gaining insight into the type of experience they’ve created for guests when staying at what has quickly become an icon of Australian hospitality.

World’s Best Minimalist Cafés

Modern coffee shops combining beautiful interior design and specialty coffee

To celebrate the launch of Softer Volumes: Cafés—our hardcover book exhibiting beautifully-designed coffee shops around the world—in this article we've highlighted a selection of the best minimalist café designs. Showcased here are pared-back spaces that ensure the focus remains directly on the specialty coffee they serve.

Hinterhouse

A tranquil timber cabin in Quebec's woodland

Nestled on a hillside in Quebec, Hinterhouse is a serene forest retreat. Built from sustainable timber, the cabin features a sauna with woodland views.

Best Cafés in Seoul

Specialty coffee shops in South Korea with eye-catching interior design

South Korea's coffee scene is thriving. In the capital city of Seoul, customers can take their pick from thousands of coffee shops, and there are plenty more noteworthy outlets throughout the rest of the country. Softer Volumes has put together a selection of some of the best cafés in Seoul—as featured in our recently published book, Softer Volumes: Cafés.

In Conversation with Carter Lovett

A stylish neighbourhood favourite in Melbourne | An interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Carter Lovett is a family-run, neighbourhood favourite offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Setting up shop as an espresso bar, cafe, wine bar and bistro, it's quickly gained a strong local following since opening in late-2019. Softer Volumes spoke to co-owner Mary-Jane Daffy about the venue's unique concept, contemporary design and elevated menu.

Interview: Bottega

Regional Italian cuisine with local flair | Interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Bottega is a modern Italian restaurant with a warm atmosphere that spills out onto the street in the heart of one of Melbourne’s best-known dining precincts. Softer Volumes spoke with owner Denis Lucey and head chef Dusty Treweek to find out more about Bottega’s unique offering, how it’s stood the test of time, and what makes the restaurant's distinctive menu so inviting.

In conversation with Il Baretto

Home-style Italian dining in Sydney | An interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Softer Volumes spoke with Il Baretto Managing Director, Kelly Nogarotto, to learn more about the inspiration and passion behind the restaurant, its unique style, buzzing atmosphere, approach to food, and the dishes that keep people coming back time and time again.

Interview: Barangaroo House

Architecture meets harbourside drinking and dining in Sydney | An interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro

Sitting proudly by the water at Barangaroo in Sydney, Barangaroo House is an eye-catching building housing three levels of restaurants and bars. As part of a new interview series in partnership with Peroni Nastro Azzurro which explores the creativity and passion behind a selection of Australia's best contemporary venues, Softer Volumes spoke with the Barangaroo House team about its unique style and flair and the creative concepts behind the venue's design, menu and overall experience.

Grillno Restaurant

Dark, moody space for intimate dining north of Tokyo

Architecture studio Keiji Ashizawa Design combine raw materials and soft lighting to create a visually strong yet cosy environment.

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Inside Australia’s Contemporary Urban Resort (Video)

World’s Best Minimalist Cafés

Hinterhouse

Best Cafés in Seoul

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Interview: Bottega

In conversation with Il Baretto

Interview: Barangaroo House

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