Vila 78

This project consists of the transformation of an old villa into a restaurant located in the New Bazaar. The design approach is to preserve the feeling of “home”, emphasizing it with natural materials such as terracotta, marble, stone, and wood. The interweaving of materials restores the intimacy of the villa and the history that they convey through the walls, floors, and ceilings with different colors and materials. The structural limitations of the existing building create the need for a new building to achieve the desired capacity. An inner courtyard is created between the buildings, recalling the “backyard”. The functions are a restaurant, bar, kitchen, and service facilities. The existing basement is expanded and used as technical space for the kitchen. Taking advantage of the connection with the road, the bar is on the ground floor of the new building and the inner courtyard. The ground floor of the villa contains the kitchen and a dining room. The first floor of the villa has two dining rooms. One offers a more intimate space for large groups, while the other has more tables. In the latter, the existing chimney is restored to function. From this room, you can access the terrace of the new building, which is covered with a shading system. This system stays open on sunny days for shade and closes on rainy days. The view from the terrace of the New Bazaar, the villa, and the inner courtyard adds value and engages the clients.