Impar Flores Restaurant and Bar by Frederico Roeber |
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| DESIGN NAME: Impar Flores PRIMARY FUNCTION: Restaurant and Bar INSPIRATION: The key inspiration was the building itself, inserted in Oporto historical area, and associated to the city industrial heritage. The pre-existence was preserved, the granite wall, and highlighted by design components as the light fixings and mirrors. The main element, is the metallic net over the bar, that serves as storage and allows the passage of light. The kitchen elevator is connected to it, displaying its machinery and cables, emphasising the interior industrial look. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists on the remodelling of an old building at Oporto downtown, into a Restaurant and Bar. In order to face the challenging space, 35 m2 per floor, disposed as a narrow corridor between two main entrances on the ground floor, the bar counter was placed at the centre of the space. This split the area in two different sections, bar and restaurant, and made all the area available. The interior design was made to enhance the pre-existence, thus creating a cosy environment. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Since there was a limited area available, the main strategy was to set the bar counter in the centre acting as an attraction pole from opposite entries, and thus, allowing the regular flow of people and dissemination of light. This allowed a peripheral view of the entire space and the establishment of two different areas, bar and dining area, either with its own entrance and outdoor area. The structure over the bar was designed as an exhibition area of the storage to be seen all over the restaurant. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project was designed in the year of 2015 and built in 2017. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: It became a priority to design a cosy environment whilst maintaining some elements from the previous structure and its associations to Oporto ageless culture. The industrial setting is highlighted by the original granite wall, iron structures, the metallic net, wall painting and the light fixings, while the continuous dim light, large mirrors, wooden and fabric details accentuate the comfort inside. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Restaurant with an area of 70 square meters divided by two floors. The main floor is at the ground floor and has 35 square meters with an approximate width of 3,5 meters by a depth of 10 meters and the second floor is located at the basement. TAGS: bar and restaurant, oportorestaurant, oporto downtown, modern bar, restaurant design, food and design, restaurant interior, bar inspiration, industrial design, cosy interiors RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Since we are handling the rehabilitation of a building in an historical area, we were always very careful about keeping the previous structure. The major complexity of this projects lies, not only in its architectural solution, but also in the effort on preserving historical elements. The Oporto industrial heritage was here highlighted by the original granite wall, the painting on the remaining walls and the design of the new iron structures and the lightnings and mirrors accentuate this industrial environment. CHALLENGE: The creative solution lies on the rationalization of space and the ability to combine areas in such a limited area. Not only this project managed to organize all different zones, such as the kitchen, storage, facilities, bathroom, dinning area and bar, it was challenge to disguise or exhibiting them in the shape of a design products. The architecture solution for this program was quite challenging as everything had to be reachable and easy to use. ADDED DATE: 2019-02-17 23:23:15 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Maria Pedras IMAGE CREDITS: All images were taken by Miguel Silva Rocha |
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NAME: FR.RO - Frederico Roeber PROFILE: Frederico Roeber "Fred" (1985) is a Portuguese architect based in Oporto. He graduated with Honours from his Master’s degree in Architecture at ESAP (Escola Superior Artística do Porto), in 2010, and has been developing projects as a freelance architect ever since. Fred gained extensive professional experience working in several architecture studios such as ADD Architekten (Viena) and José Carlos Cruz Architecto (Oporto). His architectural practice ranges from building renovations, apartment restorations and restaurants interior design. His projects are characterized by a personal proximity to the project, always being closely followed-up, since the very beginning of the conceptual design, throughout the construction phase, to its interior design and furniture selection. The proximity to each project, follows a rational organization of space, and assures a balance between functionality, texture, light and warmth in order to create an harmonious and comfortable atmosphere. Our philosophy is that each project has its unique features and so the final solutions have to adapt to those living in the designed area. Besides his work practice as an architect, Fred is also involved in other businesses, in very broad areas such as the hospitality and retail industries. This parallel path has provided him with a very adequate idea of how businesses flow and their practical requirements when designing new areas. So, when facing a new project, Fred will step into your shoes and face the daily needs of each new space. Fred has an ongoing activity in Portugal, exploring his passion on developing unique projects and finding personalized solutions for each situation. |
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Impar Flores Restaurant and Bar by Frederico Roeber is Winner in Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Category, 2018 - 2019.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Frederico Roeber. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Frederico Roeber. |
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