A Milan-based architecture firm has redesigned a restaurant in Porto Cervo, Italy, and has created an ultra welcoming space. The newly designed Myrto Restaurant draws on the local Italian landscape - the sea, the warm sunlight, and granite rocks. The interior of the restaurant is as minimalist as can be, which creates a serene and uber calming space. The windows and entranceways are softly rounded, which makes the space feel like a cave.
The neutral tones of the walls and floors speak to the Mediterranean lifestyle and results in a site-specific project. The neutral space is completed with green accents and red light fixtures. The restaurant seamlessly leads to an outdoor patio that continues the neutral aesthetic.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Local Landscape Inspiration
- Opportunity for local businesses or franchises to incorporate elements of their surrounding environment in their physical spaces for a unique and inviting experience
- Minimalist Design
- Opportunity for businesses in various industries to embrace simplicity in their interior design, reducing distractions and promoting a calming atmosphere
- Neutral Tones with Accents
- Opportunity for businesses to create a site-specific project that reflects the color palette of their local environment while incorporating pops of color through accents and lighting
Where This Applies
- Hospitality
- Hotels, resorts, and restaurants can create unique and inviting spaces by incorporating inspiration from their surrounding environment in their interior design
- Retail
- Retail stores can embrace minimalist design to promote a relaxing and enjoyable shopping experience without distractions
- Office
- Companies can incorporate elements of their local landscape in their office space to promote a calming and productive work environment
