Local architecture studio Lorenzo Botero Arquitectos joins forces with interior designer Martín Mendoza to work on a special project transforming a three-story home into a restaurant. This is found in Bogotá, Colombia and the design was rooted in a palette full of natural materials. It is located in Zona del Nogal to be specific and dubbed the Ideal Restaurant. Influences are drawn from the materiality of the deserts of Northern Mexico and the Southern US.
Mendoza speaks about the project and its challenges, stating that "The project was very architectural and I did not want to superimpose things that were unnecessary. I knew that the interior design had to work in favour of the architecture and the concept; hence the colour palette and natural materials⎯wood, vegetable fibres, terracotta, leather, jute and linens⎯and to contrast are the details in bronze and copper."
Colombian Home-Transformed Restaurants
Martín Mendoza and Lorenzo Botero Arquitectos Join Forces
Trend Themes
1. Home-transformed Restaurants - The collaboration between Lorenzo Botero Arquitectos and Martín Mendoza showcases a growing trend of transforming residential spaces into unique dining experiences.
2. Natural Material Palette - The use of natural materials such as wood, vegetable fibres, terracotta, leather, jute, and linens creates a trend of integrating organic elements into restaurant design.
3. Desert-inspired Influences - Taking inspiration from the deserts of Northern Mexico and the Southern US, the Ideal Restaurant exemplifies a trend of incorporating desert-inspired aesthetics into restaurant interiors.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The collaboration between Lorenzo Botero Arquitectos and Martín Mendoza highlights the potential for architects to explore new opportunities in transforming residential properties into innovative restaurant spaces.
2. Interior Design - Martín Mendoza's approach to the Ideal Restaurant demonstrates the potential for interior designers to create unique dining experiences by utilizing natural materials and contrasting details.
3. Hospitality - The trend of home-transformed restaurants presents an opportunity for the hospitality industry to offer guests distinctive dining environments by repurposing existing residential spaces.