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
Boa Nova Tea House

"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

"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
Café Candelabro

"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
Restaurante Portucale

"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
De La Espada Factory

"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
Peneda-Gerês National Park

"Less than two hours' drive from Porto... river beaches, rural architecture, waterfalls and hiking trails. It's still pretty under the radar."

Gabriel TAN

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