Concepción Restaurant
“2015 Restaurant Design Award Winner” - AIA Los Angeles
Restaurant and Dining | 4,000 sq ft | Completed 2014 | Concepción, Guatemala City
Concepción provokes the temporal sensation of an art installation, as bold red forms cantilever beyond the infill constraints of its shopping center site. The playful and modern corrugated steel volumes, which take on the archetypal form of a house, create an extra-ordinary condition that offers an unexpected contrast with the suburban surrounds.
On the interior, each bay is wrapped in plywood sheathing and exposed wood framing, creating a simple, warm atmosphere that showcases what can be accomplished with carefully curated yet common materials.
The extended bays both visually define the facade and partition the interiors with cozy nooks that break up the large space and open up to the lush landscaping beyond. Felt and tartan fabrics and a central open fireplace give the interiors the rustic feel of a forest cabin.
