Gestalten’s new book Delicious Places surveys more than three dozen different eateries—each featuring its own beautiful interiors and unique cuisine—across the globe. As journalist James Clasper writes in the book’s introduction, “global gastronomy has never felt more exciting,” in large part thanks to “a burgeoning interest in food cultures and cuisines; the rise of ‘destination dining,’ as restaurants seek to stand out from the crowd through dazzling design and architecture; and the explosion of the sustainable food movement, with more chefs choosing to use local and seasonal ingredients, serving food that good for both people and the planet.”
Indeed, cuisine and design are a classic pairing: eating is a visual and gustatory experience, making a restaurant’s appearance absolutely essential to any elevated dining experience. Here, Metropolis has excerpted two selections—you could call them amuse-bouches—from Delicious Places.
[Editor’s note: image captions written by Anna Southgate, Delicious Places, gestalten 2019.]
PIADA by Masquespacio Aided by the Spanish creative consultancy Masquespacio, siblings Mathilde and Arthur Plaza realized their dream of transporting a little piece of Italy to France.
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PIADA by Masquespacio Aided by the Spanish creative consultancy Masquespacio, siblings Mathilde and Arthur Plaza realized their dream of transporting a little piece of Italy to France.
PIADA by Masquespacio The siblings’ restaurant, Piada, lies in Lyon’s Confluence neighborhood, a city renowned for its diverse culinary culture.
Raised in France by Italian parents, their story is a touching
one: they took their mother’s desire to bring her native piadina
to France, and they made it a reality.
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PIADA by Masquespacio The siblings’ restaurant, Piada, lies in Lyon’s Confluence neighborhood, a city renowned for its diverse culinary culture.
Raised in France by Italian parents, their story is a touching
one: they took their mother’s desire to bring her native piadina
to France, and they made it a reality.
PIADA by Masquespacio A popular street food, piadine
are a specialty of the Emilia-Romagna region—thin flatbreads
filled with Italian ham, cheese, and salad. Briefed to appeal to
a young clientele, Masquespacio’s interior design reflects the
charm of 1950s Italian pop culture—fun, vibrant, and colorful.
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PIADA by Masquespacio A popular street food, piadine
are a specialty of the Emilia-Romagna region—thin flatbreads
filled with Italian ham, cheese, and salad. Briefed to appeal to
a young clientele, Masquespacio’s interior design reflects the
charm of 1950s Italian pop culture—fun, vibrant, and colorful.
PIADA by Masquespacio Typical Italian features include the neon sign that reads “un po di
Italianità” (“A little Italian flair”), the mosaic tiles, lollipop globe
lamps, and arched structures that are reminiscent of traditional
Italian cafés. A distinctive Italian palette in yellows, blues,
purples, and pinks ties all the different design elements together.
Courtesy Gestalten
PIADA by Masquespacio Typical Italian features include the neon sign that reads “un po di
Italianità” (“A little Italian flair”), the mosaic tiles, lollipop globe
lamps, and arched structures that are reminiscent of traditional
Italian cafés. A distinctive Italian palette in yellows, blues,
purples, and pinks ties all the different design elements together.
NAIM by the Stella Collective The jade green continues within, on the floor tiles that line th e
café. They complement the soft rose-pink tones of the tables and
chairs and the brass fittings and fixtures beyond. This is the
work of Hana Hakim of the Stella Collective.
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NAIM by the Stella Collective The jade green continues within, on the floor tiles that line th e
café. They complement the soft rose-pink tones of the tables and
chairs and the brass fittings and fixtures beyond. This is the
work of Hana Hakim of the Stella Collective.
NAIM by the Stella Collective Sharing a Syrian
heritage with the café owners, Hakim has created a modern take
on Islamic architecture and, specifically, the internal courtyard.
All the familiar elements are here, delivered with a twist that
is Hakim’s own. Rattan backrests and a brass screen above the
water fountain evoke the traditional mashrabiya screens that
filter light through windows.
Courtesy Gestalten
NAIM by the Stella Collective Sharing a Syrian
heritage with the café owners, Hakim has created a modern take
on Islamic architecture and, specifically, the internal courtyard.
All the familiar elements are here, delivered with a twist that
is Hakim’s own. Rattan backrests and a brass screen above the
water fountain evoke the traditional mashrabiya screens that
filter light through windows.
NAIM by the Stella Collective The textured gray walls are offset
by pristine white tiling featuring a geometric design that
reinterprets the ancient Arabic art. Framed in black steel, the
room is bordered by deep-green foliage—a finishing touch for
what Hakim describes as her “bountiful oasis.”
Courtesy Gestalten
NAIM by the Stella Collective The textured gray walls are offset
by pristine white tiling featuring a geometric design that
reinterprets the ancient Arabic art. Framed in black steel, the
room is bordered by deep-green foliage—a finishing touch for
what Hakim describes as her “bountiful oasis.”
