Sandra Foti created the Piccolina Gelateria, a classic Italian-inspired restaurant in Melbourne, Australia.
The restaurant serves traditional gelato recipes that have been handed down for generations, making it similar to establishments from southern Italy in the 1950s. With a five-meter pozzetti counter, the spot offers 24 stainless steel counters to house the frozen desserts that are made in-house daily. The interior design team created a classic green and white color scheme by using emerald green tiles to surround the bar and rustic white walls. Keeping architectural features from the original building—including the terrazzo flooring, stone arches and a pressed tin ceiling—made the space seem like an instant classic design.
The new Piccolina Gelateria was created to bring tradition back to the neighborhood, in both the menu and design styles.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Traditional Gelato Recipes
- Opportunity for innovative twists on classic gelato recipes that honor tradition while offering unique flavors.
- Classic Green and White Color Scheme
- Opportunity to create nostalgic and timeless design aesthetics by incorporating green and white color schemes in various industries.
- Preservation of Architectural Features
- Opportunity to revitalize historical buildings by preserving and incorporating original architectural features in modern designs.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage
- Opportunity for restaurants and ice cream parlors to offer traditional gelato recipes with a modern twist.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to create nostalgic and timeless design aesthetics by incorporating classic green and white color schemes.
- Architecture and Construction
- Opportunity for architects and construction companies to revitalize historical buildings by preserving and incorporating original architectural features in modern designs.
