Emphasizing the spaciousness and brightness. kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos
21/10/2020.
[Ponta delgada - Azores] Portugal
metalocus, MARÍA ANASTIDAS
metalocus, MARÍA ANASTIDAS
Architecture firm, box: arquitectos was commissioned to renovate a former restaurant inserted in a hotel, open since 2004, in Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island,capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal.
The garden is the project's generating concept, emphasizing the spaciousness and brightness that define the island light.
The garden is the project's generating concept, emphasizing the spaciousness and brightness that define the island light.
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
kOi restaurant by box: arquitectos. Photograph by Ivo Tavares Studio
box: arquitectos renovated the restaurant as an interior garden, an integral part of the exterior, with the presence of vegetation that flows through the ceilings, and the acoustic panels that, in addition to their primary function, assume the carp form: symbol of prosperity, longevity and fertility.
The materials use choice was based on its nobility and resistance, in order to guarantee easy maintenance without prejudice to confort.
The materials use choice was based on its nobility and resistance, in order to guarantee easy maintenance without prejudice to confort.
Project description by box: arquitectos
Inserted in a hotel unit, in Ponta Delgada, the restaurant in open since 2004, already presented some need for revitalization, despite the predominant relation with the central courtyard of the hotel, characterized by its garden of strong oriental inspiration and its mirror of water inhabited by carp [KOI].
It will be the strong relation of this space with the mentioned garden, which presents itself as the project's generating idea, bringing the garden to the interior of the restaurant, implying a total permeability of the spaces, interior and exterior, emphasizing the spaciousness and brightness that define the space.
The restaurant is characterized as an interior garden, an integral part of the exterior, mirroring the same symbolism and balance, with the presence of vegetation that flows through the ceilings, in line with the various moments of artificial lighting with scenic effect, and the acoustic panels that, in addition to their primary function, assume the carp form: symbol of prosperity, longevity and fertility.
Despite the overall general view of the room, several dining areas are defined , characterized by traditional tables and in more welcoming lounge areas, in order to allow different ways of receiving, so the space can adapted to the various meal times of the day.
The materials use choice was based on its nobility and resistance, in order to guarantee easy maintenance without prejudice to confort.
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Architects
Client
Azoris Hotéis, S.A.
Area
350 m²
Dates
2017 - 2019.
Manufacturers
PEDRALI.- furniture. BUSTER & PUNCH.- lighting and hardware. AXOLIGTH.- lighting. BLASTATION .-- Furniture. ASTROLIGHT.– lighting. TREND.-vitreous tile coverings.
Photography
Bárbara Morgado, Óscar Catarino. box: arquitectos
box: arquitectos. Architecture firm founded by Bárbara Morgado and Óscar Catarino, in 2007 in Lisbon, with a strong connection to Ponta Delgada. box is based on creative, possibly unexpected, foundations capable of questioning pre-instituted architectural concepts and words.
Bárbara Morgado is architect from FA | UTL: Faculty of Architecture, Technical University of Lisbon | 2004.
Óscar Catarino is architect from FA | UTL: Faculty of Architecture, Technical University of Lisbon | 2004.
Bárbara Morgado is architect from FA | UTL: Faculty of Architecture, Technical University of Lisbon | 2004.
Óscar Catarino is architect from FA | UTL: Faculty of Architecture, Technical University of Lisbon | 2004.
