# Cliffside Tea House Restaurants The Boa Nova House has Been Restored Into a Seafood Restaurant By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boa-nova-house References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/07/21/boa-nova-tea-house-renovation-porto-alvaro-siza/) & [alvarosizavieira](http://alvarosizavieira.com/) Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza renovated the 'Boa Nova House,' a project he first completed in 1963, into a restaurant for chef Rui Paula. The building, which is nestled into the [rocky terrain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-lis), has a spectacular [seafront view](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patio-house-residence). Inside, Siza divided the interior into two wings: a dining room that faces the coastline, and an informal waiting room and bar that looks towards the south. The interior maintains Siza's original architectural features, such as the comb-like ceiling and the concrete piers. New furniture was commissioned to complement Siza's original materials; for instance, leather chairs and red-toned Afizelia wood trolleys. Upon entering the restaurant, visitors find themselves in a double-height atrium. At the building's rear, the kitchen, staff room and various storage areas are located, partially sunk in the ground. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Seafront View Dining:** There is an opportunity for restaurants to offer dining experiences with stunning seafront views. - **Architectural Restoration:** There is a potential market for renovating historic buildings and turning them into unique restaurants. - **Original Materials and Complementing Furniture:** There is a trend towards preserving and highlighting original architectural features while incorporating new furniture that complements the design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the demand for restaurants with scenic views and unique dining experiences. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore opportunities in renovating and repurposing historic buildings into attractive restaurant spaces. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can create furniture that complements the original materials and architectural features of renovated buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cliffside Minimalist Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa.md) - [Brutalist Museum Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantabrian-maritime-museum.md) - [Coastal Tradition-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anfibio-restaurant.md) - [Coastal Chilean Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mareida.md) - [Portuguese-Style Villa Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terttulia-goa.md) - [Tiled Restaurant Interior Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozinha-das-flores.md) - [Seaside Home Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia.md) - [Wine Tourism Guest Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-de-faisca.md) - [Warm Tonal Earthy Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aethos-ericeira.md)