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A playful take on the Italian restaurant aims for timelessness, not cliché

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A playful take on the Italian restaurant aims for timelessness, not cliché
  1. Spacegram studio is careful not to overextend this restaurant design too far into the realm of the experimental, placing the epicurean experience as its primary focus. - Francisco Nogueira
  2. Inside the main space, soft warm colours and natural finishes like woodgrain and terracotta create a sunny, relaxed atmosphere, setting the stage for maximum meal enjoyment. - Francisco Nogueira
  3. A bespoke, hand-bent mirror in the washroom brings a spark of novelty. - Francisco Nogueira
  4. Terracotta breezeblocks in the main dining room bring warmth and texture into the space. - Francisco Nogueira
  5. Larger parties are seated in the rear with a view of the courtyard on tables shaped like half-pizzas. - Francisco Nogueira
  6. Spacegram Studio designed this restaurant so the main focus is the food. - Francisco Nogueira
  7. A view of the washroom from the dining space gives a sneak peek of the sculptural mirror. - Francisco Nogueira
  8. Downstairs, mustard-yellow curtains act as space dividers. - Francisco Nogueira
  9. A giant chrome sculpture, affectionately named 'The Popcorn', is the main focus of the private dining area downstairs. - Francisco Nogueira
  10. Tables are arranged around the centrally-positioned sculpture, giving all diners a view (and a photo-op). - Francisco Nogueira
  11. Downstairs, a private room surprises with stronger colour contrasts and dramatic lighting. - Francisco Nogueira
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  1. Spacegram studio is careful not to overextend this restaurant design too far into the realm of the experimental, placing the epicurean experience as its primary focus. - Francisco Nogueira
  2. Inside the main space, soft warm colours and natural finishes like woodgrain and terracotta create a sunny, relaxed atmosphere, setting the stage for maximum meal enjoyment. - Francisco Nogueira
  3. A bespoke, hand-bent mirror in the washroom brings a spark of novelty. - Francisco Nogueira
  4. Terracotta breezeblocks in the main dining room bring warmth and texture into the space. - Francisco Nogueira
  5. Larger parties are seated in the rear with a view of the courtyard on tables shaped like half-pizzas. - Francisco Nogueira
  6. Spacegram Studio designed this restaurant so the main focus is the food. - Francisco Nogueira
  7. A view of the washroom from the dining space gives a sneak peek of the sculptural mirror. - Francisco Nogueira
  8. Downstairs, mustard-yellow curtains act as space dividers. - Francisco Nogueira
  9. A giant chrome sculpture, affectionately named 'The Popcorn', is the main focus of the private dining area downstairs. - Francisco Nogueira
  10. Tables are arranged around the centrally-positioned sculpture, giving all diners a view (and a photo-op). - Francisco Nogueira
  11. Downstairs, a private room surprises with stronger colour contrasts and dramatic lighting. - Francisco Nogueira
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Location
Map pointer Av. Visc. de Valmor 56, 1050-041 Lisboa, Portugal
Design
Spacegram Studio
Client
Nómada Group
Area
250 sq-m

Spacegram Studio’s goal was to design an Italian restaurant that didn’t distract from the food, but doesn’t forget to sprinkle in some drama either.

Frame’s take

No matter how beautiful

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