Madris-based design studio Zooco Estudio creates a restaurant nestled in the Cantabrian Maritime Museum located in Santander, Spain. The main design language of the dining space honors a brutalist theme through its architecture. It is set in a vaulted space of concrete paraboloids that were found during the renovation project.
The slatted timber up top makes up the ceiling and also honors the location's heritage of shipbuilding. Views from the restaurant overlook the Santander Bay waters as it is on the second floor of the museum. The aforementioned paraboloids are an original part of the structure and supported the roof, which was the museum's patio prior.
Javier Guzmán, co-founder of Zooco Estudio explains to Dezeen, "In 2003, the building was renovated and as part of this intervention, the paraboloids were covered with a new roof and the space between them and the perimeter of the building was closed with glass, generating a covered space where there was previously a terrace. We wanted the concrete paraboloids to be the absolute protagonists of the space and by removing the paint and the coating, the paraboloids are visible again and regain their full prominence."
Brutalist Museum Restaurants
Zooco Estudio Designs a Restaurant in the Cantabrian Maritime Museum
Trend Themes
1. Brutalist Restaurant Design - The design language of the restaurant in the Cantabrian Maritime Museum honors a brutalist theme through its architecture.
2. Timber Ceiling Design - The slatted timber ceiling in the restaurant pays homage to the heritage of shipbuilding in the location.
3. Preservation of Historical Structures - The renovation project highlights the original concrete paraboloids as a key feature in the restaurant design.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Brutalist restaurant design offers an innovative and unique atmosphere for guests to experience.
2. Architecture - The use of timber in the ceiling design showcases the creative possibilities of integrating natural materials in architectural projects.
3. Historical Preservation - The restoration of the concrete paraboloids demonstrates the value and potential of preserving historical structures in modern designs.