Ristorazione

Il processo progettuale orbita attorno a due cardini fondamentali per la realizzazione di uno spazio di ristorazione aziendale di 330 mq in grado di ospitare fino a 93 persone: multifunzionalità e comfort. Ingredienti imprescindibili quando si parla di welfare aziendale, ossia quell’insieme di benefit volti a generare benessere a favore gli utenti. La persona è il protagonista della scena, il progetto quindi non si limita alla descrizione spaziale dell’ambiente, bensì mira a considerare l’insieme di valori e rituali che si attribuiscono quotidianamente al momento del pranzo, della pausa. La multifunzionalità è data dalla configurazione dinamica degli elementi d’arredo mobili dell’area consumo, che ne garantiscono la versatilità spaziale. lo spazio è flessibile e può cambiare da ristorante a sala meeting. Sono quindi stati studiati ed inseriti appositi supporti video in grado di apparire ed eclissarsi a piacimento. La parola comfort, invece, riconduce all’attenzione posta ai materiali, illuminazione e alle sedute. Queste ultime contribuiscono oggettivamente a rendere più piacevole la permanenza e sono la collezione Kalea per tavoli, i divanetti Kendo e gli sgabelli Kensho di Kastel. L’insieme di materiali performanti, pareti acustiche, controsoffittatura fonoassorbente e impianto audio equilibrato, garantiscono un adeguato benessere. L’attento progetto illuminotecnico, fatto di posizionamento e temperatura di colore delle fonti luminose artificiali, abbinate alla gestione della luce naturale, creano la corretta atmosfera.


To create a 330 square metre corporate catering space that can accommodate up to 93 people the design process focused on two key factors: multifunctionality and comfort. These features were chosen to promote user well-being and are crucial components of corporate welfare. The project's aim is not just to describe the physical space, but also to consider the values and traditions associated with the daily rituals of lunch and break, making the individual the central focus of the design.The movable furniture elements in the dining area provide multi-functionality and ensure spatial versatility. This means the space can be easily transformed from a restaurant to a meeting room with ease. To facilitate this transformation, special video supports have been designed and installed to appear and disappear as required.The term 'comfort', on the other hand, refers to the combination of materials and lighting and armchairs. These seats objectively contribuite to making your stay more pleasant and are the Kalea collection for tables, Kendo sofas and kensho stools by Kastel. High-performance materials, acoustic walls, and sound-absorbing false ceilings, along with a balanced sound system, ensure adequate well-being. Additionally, the lighting design - which

Modelli Kastel:
Sedie: Kalea
Divani: Kendo
Sgabelli: Kensho Stool

Zephalto Céleste Luxury Space Capsule project by Joseph Dirand

At the edge of space, Céleste invites you to experience an extraordinary journey in a minimalist setting designed by the architect Joseph Dirand. Once inside, you'll find a condensed version of French refinement in three spacious cabins that allow you to see the Earth from a new angle.
Vincent Farret d'Astiès, founder of Zephalto, and Joseph Dirand have combined their visions of travel to imagine the capsule designed to carry six travelers to the stars. "For this dream to become achievable, we needed a safe cocoon. An object whose sole purpose is to accompany these people in this unique experience." Innovative and environmentally friendly, Céleste is characterized by its formal simplicity and its design that is as open as an eye on the world. Equipped with individual panoramic spaces, the capsule was designed to contemplate the Earth from the stratosphere, at the edge of space.

A sculptural object with a strong identity and a soothing shape, the pressurized capsule, carried by its envelope, is at one with the elements. Light and elegant, its carbon structure ensures its resistance to cross the clouds, the bluish halo of the atmosphere and the blackness of space. Its three wide-angle windows, which offer an endless panorama, harmoniously fit the silver surface of the capsule. From this point on, the environment becomes a jewel case that is reflected on this triangular pebble whose mirror effect ensures its discreet integration to the benefit of the beauty of the landscape.

"Living in space through a living space" is the promise of an unforgettable journey. From the moment you enter, beige dominates. With its three individual cabins, with lighting and adjustable furniture, designed as intimate cocoons for two people, Céleste distills a warm atmosphere marked by elegance. Here, the show is the view through the large 3-meter wide windows. Sitting or reclining on spacious sofas, chatting over a drink or sharing a meal with your companion... Céleste's interior design adapts to all your needs to make this residential experience exclusive and customized.

The tripartite arrangement not only reflects the concept of symmetry but also evokes a sense of cohesion and harmony, thereby reinforcing the idea of centrality in the design. Each of the 3 spaces is exclusive and offers a blend of intimacy and comfort, providing the opportunity to fully experience it.

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The largest window on the market. Providing you with the widest view from the stratosphere.

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The most spacious spaceship and the most precious square meters in space.

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The most exclusive space journey. Our two pilots will take care of your comfort and safety.

Credits: Zephalto

Designlab experience | Assemblage Project

A whimsical outdoor setting with a modern twist.
Ornamental domes

A merging movement of colour through translucent ornamental structures transported the bride and her guests into a fairytale scene. Inspired by Parisian charm and the beauty of winter garden gazebos, 13 domes of varying heights and spans exuded a sense of timelessness.

A sense of intimacy

Positioned on an elevated platform, the domes established a setting that was open to the sky, yet also created a sense of intimacy. The scene was completed by a mesmerising rhythm of dancing fireflies within the surrounding landscape.

Illuminated at night, the canopies cast a soft glow.

Colourful canopies

Colourful canopies featured pastel shades and printed waves of pattern that produced a 3D visual effect.

Pastel tones

An ombré treatment in pastel tones filtered throughout the décor. Tone on tone flowers intricately weaved through each dome, trailing off into hidden corners. The dining spaces within the domes were surrounded by an abundance of floral arrangements with tablescapes elegantly finished with multiple custom-made glass candle holders.

The focal point

A central installation of large suspended petals, created unity between the domes and provided the bridal central stage.

2022: YEAR
450 pax: EVENT SIZE
Doha, Qatar: LOCATION

Bjarke Ingels Group | Noma 2.0

Nel 2015, il ristorante Noma - noto come il Miglior ristorante del Mondo - ha chiuso le porte della sua dimora del Sedicesimo Secolo dopo 14 anni. Dopo più di 3 anni di pianificazione e collaborazione, il Noma riapre nel 2018 nella periferia del distretto autonomo Christiania - questa volta nel sito protetto di una vecchia fortificazione una volta utilizzata per conservare mine per la Marina Reale Danese.

Il design di BIG per Noma 2.0 dissolve l'idea tradizionale di un ristorante nelle sue parti costitutive e le riassembla per porre gli chef al centro del ristorante.

Cliente: Noma

Luogo: Copenhagen, Danimarca

Anno: 20189

Tipologia: Hospitality

Mq: 1,290

Status: Completato

Credits: BIG

Ivy Restaurant and Lounge Bar di NAT Office

Programme: Restaurant, lounge bar
Site: Reggio Emilia, Italy
Client: Private
Area: 465 m2
Volume: 1536 m3
Total cost: 0,28 M€
Project Date: April 2015 - May 2015
Theme: July 2015 - November 2015
Technology: Urban greenhouse and interior design
Sustainability: Indoor air phyto-purification, anti-pollution green façade
Awards: Natural ventilation, thermal insulation, oxygen phytoregulation
Architizer A+Awards New York 2017 Special Mention | American Architecture Prize Los Angeles 2017
Honourable Mention | The Plan award 2016 Selected
Publications: World Space designers Tokyo 2021 | Paysage Giardino Contemporaneo Italiano 5 Milan 2018

IVY represents a new way to experience and enjoy leisure time, being surrounded by the green of nature and the warmth of wood. The interior spaces take back the historical building volume to a single open space, where the kitchen and the dining room connect northwards and the large central bar and the lounge on different levels southwards.

The lounge seatings look out towards the street with a number of two places swings (seesaws), that transform the time shared with other people in a moment of pleasure. the
space is characterized by the interweaving of different materials: concrete walls, the sandy look of floor, floor and ceiling plants. the project set up in the basement the whole system of service spaces and storage. the plane trees on Montegrappa avenue represent the main reference of the project: they are so large to completely cover the building and are a perfect shading system for the facades on the road.

The flexibility of the multipurpose spaces is one of the cornerstones of the project, to ensure in time evolution and expansion both indoor to the historic building, and outdoor, in the open and service spaces
of the plot. the concept envisages the development in the future on the cover of a lounge terrace, while the open air expansion of the project has been completed contemporarily with the opening of Fotografia Europea 2016. the new edge has been defined by a set of corten boxes, which contains bamboo canes and embedded light system.

FENDI Caffè by FENDI SpA

Il FENDI Caffè durante il giorno accoglierà dipendenti, clienti e ospiti della Maison. Lo spazio, che si trova al pianterreno del Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, ha pareti e pavimenti in cemento grezzo con inserti in parquet ed è arredato con mobili vintage, elementi contemporanei da collezione e disegni commissionati da FENDI nelle tonalità naturali del grigio, del legno e del verde.

Un corridoio con arredi vintage anni ’60 e foto del Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana scattate da Karl Lagerfeld, dove si può gustare un caffè prima o dopo il lunch, funge da accesso allo spazio, annunciato dalla scritta al neon FENDI Caffè sulla parete. La postazione del bartender, illuminata da un’insegna, presenta numerose nicchie contenenti centinaia di Flower Bottles colorate create dal celeberrimo artista floreale giapponese Azuma Makoto, e un bancone di Controprogetto in legno riciclato, resina e cemento.

Di fronte al bar, la zona biblioteca è arredata con una libreria totemica in legno, con nicchie di diverse dimensioni che ospitano le Flower Bottles di Azuma Makoto, libri di design, arte e architettura e le pubblicazioni della Maison FENDI. Due lunghi tavoli in legno riciclato, resina e cemento, sempre di Controprogetto, si staccano da entrambi i lati della libreria, mentre dal terzo tavolo, culminante in un divano grigio chiaro a forma di U, ne emerge un altro ancora. Le luci orizzontali sopra i tavoli sono oggetti realizzati dal designer olandese Piet Hein Eek, autore anche del progetto Custom Cabinet, posto vicino a una sala da pranzo riservata. La sua opera, ispirata al riutilizzo dei materiali, è composta da una struttura in acciaio con ante ricavate da porte e finestre vintage contenenti centinaia di Botanical Bottles di Azuma Makoto. Il Privé può accogliere fino a sette ospiti e comprende un esclusivo tavolo di Naturedesign in legno di olmo, alcune applique di Bocci, azienda canadese specializzata nel lighting design, e una serie di lampade a sospensione in vetro riciclato di Sander Wassink.

A destra, una piattaforma ospita la Brasserie, uno spazio con lampade retrò, divani in velluto e tavoli rotondi con rivestimento in piastrelle vintage o in cemento modellato con l’iconica pelle Selleria di FENDI. Lo spazio centrale è occupato da quattro grandi tavoli rotondi bianchi e azzurri, realizzati dal designer olandese Piet Hein Eek con travi riciclate e tubi smontati, e da un bancone quadrato in legno: al centro, l’apparecchio modulare a led di Bocci 16 Trees, composto da fusti e rami, come un vero albero. A sinistra c’è lo Zinc Bar, un lungo bancone di Controprogetto in lamiera zincata, con vani per cavi di ricarica USB. È sovrastato da cascate di Tillandsia, una pianta che non richiede terriccio, ma riceve acqua e nutrimento per via aerea. Nella parte retrostante, i séparé in legno di castagno di Controprogetto rendono più intima la colazione, mentre la parete è ricoperta da un giardino verticale che valorizza e ossigena l’ambiente.

La cura dei dettagli e il rispetto della natura caratterizzano anche gli alimenti di Pedevilla, dal breakfast alla pausa pomeridiana, passando per la colazione. Ogni piatto è preparato quotidianamente con prodotti freschi, ed è possibile ordinare pasti vegani, vegetariani e per celiaci.

Attraverso Fendi Caffè, la Maison intende promuovere le relazioni e il benessere dei propri collaboratori, finalmente riuniti nella sede di Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana.


Pics: Courtesy of Fendi Group

Abu Gosh Cafe by STUDIO SHOO

A new café with authentic Middle Eastern food has been situated in a petit
two-story historic building. The interior was developed by the design and
architecture studio – STUDIO SHOO.

We have faced a difficult task – on the one hand, we had to save the unique
atmosphere in the interior of the building, which was obtained when creating the
first Abu Gosh, and on the other hand, we had to carefully introduce new contact points for our beloved guests, – according to Shushana, the lead architect.

At the entrance, guests are greeted by a midnight blue hallway with curtains,
which, when opened, takes you, through the arch, to the room with a kitchen view,
which has handmade tile finishing. Where the customers can witness the unique
process of Middle Eastern dish preparation.

The tile print design is by Elisa Passino ( https://www.elisapassino.com / @
elisapassinostudio). It combines our main colours – pink, light & deep blue, with the
arches’ shape, which is echoed in the interior. Near the entrance there is a market with Middle Eastern products and shelves with handmade tableware for sale.

There is a large communal table that was designed for companies of friends/colleagues and families in the centre of the room, and the windowsills with soft pillows are also used as a place for guests to enjoy their time. We also provided a variety of possibilities for the tables’ layouts of tables in the area of the French sofa. For a quick snack, online meetings, zoom classes, we have designed spots with sockets near the fountain.

While disassembling the second floor structure, we found a cavity in the ceiling. During research of the building’s history and in pursuit of photo material archives, we discovered that this cavity in the ceiling was used for the chimney. So it’s been decided not to seal it and this way it used to our advantage - we designed a two-level chandelier, as a kind of link between two floors.

The walls are decorated with light colours and the addition of bold shades of blue, pink and yellow. Vintage decorative fixtures from the 60s hang from the ceiling, providing warm and subdued lighting. Each lamp is unique, with its own history, which was selected in a vintage workshop. Two adorning yellow arched polycarbonate windows are designed to associate with natural home light.

The furniture also blended into the space, becoming a part of the overall picture; solid oak tables, multi-coloured chairs, underframes, windowsills and arched shelves. Going up to the second floor, the guests are greeted by a lounge atmosphere for some quiet, private conversations, and also an amphitheatre zone for various gatherings, lectures and events.

The colourful ambience of Middle Eastern culture was also emphasised with authentic details: painted plates, antiques from a flea market, a fan and many small decorations.