WINNERS ANNOUNCED

 

UMBRA

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Interior Design
  • Company/Firm
    ARCHFORM
  • Lead Designer
    Tatiana Lupascu
  • Other Designer(s)
    Vladimir Pinzaru, Serbul Maria, Veaceslav Muntean
  • Photo Credit
    Oleg Bajura
  • Location
    Sfatul Tarii 17 Str., Chisinau , Republic of Moldova
  • Project Date
    June 2025

Umbra Restaurant transforms an underground space in the Regency Hotel into a sanctuary of understated luxury and refined intimacy. At its heart, a golden terracotta bar anchors the layout, guiding circulation and social interaction. The dining area unfolds with varied seating arrangements, while a softly lit planted vivarium offers a calm, contemplative pause. The design celebrates a sophisticated interplay of shadow and light: dark, textured surfaces are offset by golden accents, mirrors, and layered lighting, creating depth and visual intrigue. Every detail — from acoustic ceiling panels to tactile leather wall inserts — is crafted to enhance comfort, sensory experience, and elegance. By turning a basement into a luminous, flexible, and immersive environment, Umbra redefines how intimate hospitality spaces can feel expansive, vibrant, and memorable.

Bio
ARCHFORM studio was founded in 2005. Our team is a team of like-minded people, who create unique, recognizable designs. Starting from the concept development of our units and at each stage of implementation we try to reveal the potential and character of each object, create a unique and authentic image.
The studio performs a work package of the architectural design of residential and commercial buildings, the design of interiors of cafes, restaurants, offices and shops.

Other prizes
• LOOP Design Award, category “Other Interior Designs“, WINNER, 2025 // KIV AIRPORT • LOOP Design Award, category “Lounge Areas“, WINNER, 2025 // INFINITY TOWER • ADC Architecture&Design Community, GOLD WINNER, 2025 // T HOUSE • DAS Award , nomination “Public Spaces. Educational Institution”, WINNER, 2025 // STARTICA KINDERGARTEN • RAM Award, nomination “HoReCa Interior Spaces”, WINNER, 2024 // MOMO ASIAN BAR • FEEL Design world prize, WINNER, 2023 // MOMO ASIAN BAR • ADC Architecture&Design Community, PLATINUM WINNER, 2023 // MOMO ASIAN BAR • INT Interior Design Awards, WINNER, 2023 // MOMO ASIAN BAR • DAS Architecture & Design Awards, WINNER, 2023 // MOMO ASIAN BAR • DAS Award , nomination “Interior decoration”, WINNER, 2019 // KIV LIGHT INSTALLATION • ZKPITEL, GRAND PRIX, 2019 // STONE HOUSE • ZKPITEL, Special Diploma, SILVER DIPLOMA, 2019 // AIRCAFE • Big See Interior Design Award, WINNER, 2019 // KIV BUSIINESS LOUNGE • Big See Tourism Award, Winner, 2019 // KIV BUSIINESS LOUNGE • DAS Award, nomination “Residential Architecture”,WINNER, 2018 // STONE HOUSE • DAS Award, nomination “Public Interior, offices”, WINNER, 2018 // EXFACTOR OFFICE • Interium, 3rd Place, 2014 • DAS Interior Show, 3rd Place, 2013 • DAS Interior Show, 1st Place, 2013 • DAS Award, nomination “Public Interior”, WINNER, 2012




LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2025
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