anySCALE’s latest project, Las Musas, is a colorful urban oasis — the newest Mexican dining venture by Slow Boat Brewery, located in the heart of Beijing’s Chaoyang District. Sharing a building with Slow Boat’s flagship Sanlitun brewpub, Las Musas combines refined tapas-style dining with a kaleidoscope of Mexican-inspired colors, textures, and drinks.
Though compact in size, the venue’s high ceiling and open spatial layout create a sense of both grandeur and intimacy. Drawing inspiration from Día de Muertos, Mexico’s Day of the Dead, the design celebrates life through contrast — merging the raw materials of traditional Mexican architecture with bold, modern color accents.
Guests arrive through a recessed entrance, offering a gentle transition from the lively street into the warm interior. In front, a broad pedestrian zone framed by greenery provides a perfect setting for outdoor dining in summer. The brick-patterned façade glows like a lantern at night — granting privacy within while sparking curiosity from the outside.
Inside, rusted steel, brick walls, and vibrant Mexican tiles in turquoise, red, and blue form a rich, tactile palette, contrasted by deep black tones that enhance the graphic artwork.
From logos and typography to presentation style, anySCALE’s graphic team worked closely with Georgia-based designer Jacopo Saleri to craft a cohesive visual identity — one that unites architecture, atmosphere, and brand into a single vibrant expression.
