# Portuguese-Style Villa Restaurants Otherworlds Designs Terttulia Goa in Panjim, India By Amy Duong | Published 2023-08-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terttulia-goa References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/08/22/terttulia-restaurant-goa-india-otherworlds/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/otherworlds.in/)  Local design studio Otherworlds designs the new Terttulia Goa, which is inspired by the traditional Goan balcão. It converts a villa originally built in the 80s in Panjim, India into a restaurant and bar. The space has a central island bar that is influenced by the balcão, which is an outdoor porch filled with seats that functions as the entrance or a classic Goan home. The namesake references the Spanish word tertulia, which means social gathering with "literary or artistic associations." Founder of Otherworlds Arko explains to Dezeen that "The balcão is a crucial part of a Goan home as this is where one spends most of their time [...] The balcão becomes all the more important at such a time as it is built with the idea of reinforcing the kinship between the house and the neighbourhood." Image Credit: Otherworlds ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portuguese-inspired Design:** Design studios are incorporating traditional Goan balcão elements, like the central island bar, into modern spaces. - **Transformation of Villas:** Local villas are being converted into trendy restaurants and bars, creating unique cultural dining experiences. - **Emphasis on Community Spaces:** Restaurants inspired by Goan balcãos prioritize creating social gathering places that foster a sense of kinship. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore incorporating Portuguese-inspired design elements into their establishments to create unique and culturally immersive experiences for customers. - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms specializing in restaurant and bar spaces can leverage the trend of transforming villas into dining establishments to create innovative and visually appealing spaces. - **Community Development:** Community organizations can take inspiration from the emphasis on community spaces in Goan balcão-inspired restaurants and bars to create social gathering places that foster a sense of kinship and belonging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Tradition-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anfibio-restaurant.md) - [VIbrantly Designed Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baia-villas.md) - [Zen-Inspired Tranquil Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-tabebuia.md) - [Patio-Centering Villa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tres-patis.md) - [Villa-Transformed Hot Pot Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gud-restaurant.md) - [Venetian-Style Eatery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicchetti-piccadilly.md) - [Goan Heritage Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toybox-1.md) - [Exterior-Inspired Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-restaurant.md) - [Seaside Home Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia.md)