The Nicky’s Food & Drinks eatery by designer Oscar Vidal Quist takes inspiration from the popular pastime of bowling. Located in the heart of Gandia, Spain, this clever bar cafe concept features a sleek and masculine design that highlights metallic finishes and simplistic furniture pieces.
In addition to its clean and modern aesthetic, the cafe features a striking ceiling installation piece that is constructed out of countless bowling pin forms. Located overtop the restaurant's bar area, this visually dynamic sculptural piece makes for interesting light modulations when illuminated during night hours.
In addition to its bowler-centric ceiling accents, Nicky’s Food & Drinks also features a bowling lane inspired long table equipped with pins and signage that make one long for a lucky strike.
What's Driving This Trend
- Bowling-inspired Design
- Incorporating elements of bowling into design concepts creates visually dynamic and unique spaces.
- Sleek & Masculine Aesthetic
- Adopting a clean and modern aesthetic with metallic finishes appeals to a masculine target audience.
- Functional Art Installations
- Using sculptural pieces like a ceiling installation made of bowling pin forms adds visual interest and enhances the ambiance.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- Hotels, restaurants, and bars can incorporate bowling-inspired design to create memorable and engaging experiences for customers.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can explore sleek and masculine aesthetics in their projects to cater to specific client preferences.
- Art and Sculpture
- Artists and sculptors can create functional and visually striking installations inspired by everyday objects like bowling pins.
