Gabriel Tan is the founder of three companies and creative director for Ariake. His work has won several awards and been exhibited at design fairs worldwide.
Boa Nova Tea House
Fine dining restaurant
Av. Liberdade 1681, 4450-718 Leça da Palmeira, Portugal
"It is a spectacular restaurat set among the natural rock formations by the ocean. In the summer, retractable glass-façade windows of the restaurant withdraw into the ground so diners can feel the ocean spray."
Gabriel TAN
Aduela
Bar
R. Das Oliveiras 36, 4050-448 Porto, Portugal
"Aduela is always good for a drink. That's where most of my friends meet after work."
Gabriel TAN
Café Candelabro
Cafe
Rua da Conceição 3, 4050-215 Porto, Portugal
"There is a projector screening old black-and-white movies behind the bar counter. It really has a special atmosphere."
Gabriel TAN
Restaurante Portucale
Restaurant
Rua da Alegria 598, 4000-037 Porto, Portugal
"Almost everything in the restaurant and the hotel is preserved from the 1960s. Some of the waiters have been working there for more than 30 years."
Gabriel TAN
De La Espada Factory
Factory
Porto, Portugal
"It's not open to the public, but if you're an architect or interior designer, a factory tour here would be a great experience if they agree to the special request."
Gabriel TAN
Peneda-Gerês National Park
National park
Terras de Bouro, Portugal
"Less than two hours' drive from Porto... river beaches, rural architecture, waterfalls and hiking trails. It's still pretty under the radar."
Gabriel TAN