Swedish design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune converts a listed room into the Frescohallen restaurant. Located in Norway, the space is defined by its angular mirrored bar with a strong focus on history in order to bring light to the building's heritage. It was added to the previous Noeweigian Stock Exchange by replacing what was a rundown food hall with a now restaurant. It was covered in large historic paintings that had been worn down with time.
Co-founder of the studio, Eero Koivisto tells Dezeen, "The space hosted a dreadful and rundown kind of food court. The frescoes were quite dirty and had not been looked after for decades. The ten giant frescoes describe the daily life and businesses of Norway at the time and were completed in 1923 by the Norwegian artist Axel Revold. The artworks are now restored and lit with state-of-the-art lighting."
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Claesson Koivisto Rune Converts a Listed Room to Frescohallen
Trend Themes
1. Listed-room Restoration - Swedish design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune converts a listed room into the Frescohallen restaurant, preserving the historical significance of the space.
2. Heritage-inspired Design - The Frescohallen restaurant in Norway focuses on history and incorporates large historic paintings, showcasing the potential for heritage-inspired design in the restaurant industry.
3. Artworks Restoration - The restoration and lighting of historic artworks at the Frescohallen restaurant highlight the value of preserving and rejuvenating cultural assets within hospitality spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Design - The conversion of a listed room into Frescohallen restaurant by Claesson Koivisto Rune showcases opportunities for innovative and historically inspired design in the restaurant industry.
2. Cultural Preservation - The restoration of the large historic paintings at Frescohallen restaurant emphasizes the importance of cultural preservation and its potential impact on the hospitality sector.
3. Lighting Technology - The state-of-the-art lighting used to illuminate the restored artworks at Frescohallen restaurant presents opportunities for advancements in lighting technology within the hospitality industry.