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BAIRRO NORTON DE MATOS, COIMBRA
2025

CLIENT
PRISCILA E FELIPE

TYPOLOGY

COMMERCIAL

SIZE

32 m2

STATUS

CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN

The project marks the second restaurant of the client, in the city. Designed to build upon the established identity while introducing a fresh interpretation suited to its new context. Conceived as a contemporary tapas restaurant, the space emphasizes conviviality and the dynamic social ritual of sharing small plates.

The restaurant occupies a compact, elongated ground-floor space within an old neighbourhood, integrating contemporary materials and detailing into a historical urban fabric. The interior layout follows a linear organization, optimizing the narrow footprint to create a clear spatial sequence — from the public dining area at the entrance to the service and preparation zones toward the rear.

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A palette of terrazzo tiles on the floor anchors the space with texture and a tactile rhythm, while metal profiled sheets, with white pearl finish, on the walls and ceilings, reflecting light and creating a subtle play of industrial refinement. Above, the ceiling reveals a concrete egg-box structure, introduced both as an acoustic strategy and as a sculptural element that reinforces the architectural identity of the interior. The counter, finished in deep oxblood tones, acts as a focal point — a bold chromatic accent contrasting with the restrained textures surrounding it. 

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Through a restrained yet expressive use of materials, the project establishes a dialogue between the raw character of the old neighbourhood and the crafted precision of contemporary architecture, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and vibrant.

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