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    Álvaro Siza designs tiled mural for Space Copenhagen’s Porto restaurant interior

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    A ceramic mural by Álvaro Siza is at the heart of this rustic restaurant interior in Porto, Portugal, designed by Space Copenhagen.

    Located in a renovated 16th-century building in Porto’s Largo de São Domingos area, the Cozinha das Flores restaurant features a mural designed by the Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning Portuguese architect.
    Pritzker Prize-winner Álvaro Siza designed the mural”Whilst Siza has created many pieces of non-architectural works worldwide, he had never created something of this kind for his hometown of Porto,” Space Copenhagen founders Peter Bundgaard Rützou and Signe Bindslev Henriksen told Dezeen.
    “Given Siza’s prominence and contribution to Porto life, having him manifest this into a mural depicting his perception of the city was beyond our expectations.”
    Cozinha das Flores is located in a 16th-century building in Porto, PortugalSketches of figures playing musical instruments stand out in black against contrasting green and burnt orange tiles, which were completed by ceramic tile company Viuva Lamego.

    “When asked to imagine a piece for Cozinha das Flores, he [Siza] depicted the recurrent theme of musicians, representing time well spent; fun, relaxed moments; a medley of emotions; and people joined by arts and culture,” said the studio.
    “The specialist craftspeople used a traditional technique of hand painting the scaled-up facsimile of a sketched image from paper onto the tiles, painted dot by dot.”
    The studio used green and orange tones throughout the interiorThe green and orange hues of the tiles appear elsewhere in the interior. Green cushions top the built-in oak seating bench that runs along the wall below the mural, while doorways were painted dark green.
    The colour palette was unified with coppery plastered walls and warm lighting.
    “We introduced plastered walls in earthy warm tones and a conscious use of light to enhance and saturate,” the studio explained.
    The focus on the local area is reflected in the studio’s design choicesNatural materials like stone, marble, brass and oak were used throughout the interior. The seating was arranged around an open kitchen, which has dark grey quartzite stone surfaces and wooden cabinets.
    Under the direction of Lisbon-born chef Nuno Mendes, the restaurant aims to celebrate the ingredients, wine and culture of northern Portugal.
    Space Copenhagen’s approach involved collaborations with local craftspeopleThe warm, earthy hues chosen by Space Copenhagen were informed by the restaurant’s food, as well as the building and area in which it is located.
    “The historical building structure that frames the restaurant and bar provided the base palette, which we have built upon,” said Space Copenhagen.
    “Aged stone and dark-stained wood were our existing starting points. All elements are associated with the city of Porto”, it added.
    Materials were sourced from across PortugalThroughout the project, the studio prioritised regional materials and collaborated with a variety of local architects, artists and craftspeople. Woodworkers from northern Portugal crafted the dark wood furnishings and fittings.
    “All stone, wood, metal and tiling has been sourced from regions in Portugal using a proximity criterion as priority,” said the studio. “All the millwork has been made by local artisans.”
    Natural materials like stone, marble, brass and oak feature throughout the interiorCozinha das Flores, and its adjacent 12-seater bar, Flôr, are amongst five heritage buildings that make up the Largo project, set to open later this year.
    Other local projects by Siza include his 1963 Boa Nova Tea House, which was transformed into a seafood restaurant for Portuguese chef Rui Paula in 2014.
    Previous projects by Space Copenhagen include the renovation of the Mammertsberg restaurant and hotel in Switzerland and the Blueness restaurant in Antwerp.
    The photography is by Luís Moreira and Matilde Cunha.

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      Space Copenhagen pays homage to historic features in Mammertsberg renovation

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      A sculptural spiral staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows and panelled walls have been paired with contemporary furnishings in Space Copenhagen’s renovation of a restaurant and hotel in Switzerland.

      Called Mammertsberg, the combined hotel and restaurant is housed within a 1911 villa that overlooks the Alps mountain range in Freidorf, Switzerland.
      Top: a spiral staircase takes centre stage in Mammertsberg. Above: Space Copenhagen has renovated the Swiss hotel and restaurantDanish design studio Space Copenhagen focused on the restaurant and lounge, which were totally refurbished to transform the interior from its previous status as a Swiss-food restaurant.
      Meanwhile, the adjacent six hotel guest rooms were given a light refresh.
      Contemporary furniture was added to the lounge”We embraced the idea of keeping key historic, listed, and structural features, defining for the building and its architectural heritage,” Space Copenhagen told Dezeen.

      “For the transformation towards something new, it felt important to add a diverse mix of furniture, lighting, materials, art and books, all of which could have been collected slowly over time,” the studio added.
      Linen curtains frame the large windowsDue to the building’s historic status, Space Copenhagen faced certain refurbishment restrictions, which resulted in the studio adapting its design around existing features within the property.
      These included a large central staircase by architect Tilla Theus that connects the restaurant on the ground floor to the bar and lounge on the first floor.
      Natural materials were used throughout the interiorIn the 42-seat fine-dining restaurant, which serves up locally sourced dishes, the studio embraced the high ceilings and large windows by adding floor-to-ceiling curtains in tactile, heavy linen.
      “The building overlooks the impressive landscape and alpine scenery that characterises Switzerland and this inspired our design choices and approach,” said Space Copenhagen.
      “It felt natural to treat the house as a large country home from which to enjoy the surrounding nature; offering guests the opportunity to contemplate and recharge.”
      The restaurant has a walnut and linen colour paletteThe surrounding nature was referenced in the material and colour choices, with solid oak tables in varying shapes and sizes dotted throughout the restaurant and lounge.
      Elsewhere in the Mammertsberg restaurant, Scandinavian chairs were upholstered in subdued colour tones such as walnut and light linen, while petrol blue leather was added for contrast.

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      “We wanted to create a warm and inviting scene to balance the vibrant dishes while simultaneously seeking a high level of detailing, quality, and refinement in the curation of materials and furniture pieces,” explained Space Copenhagen.
      “We worked with a new approach to solve the layout for the restaurant. Being a small restaurant allowed us to create a sense of familiarity with a variety of different tables – round, square and longer styles – all with different configurations and possibilities.”
      Six guest rooms were given a light refreshThe project also involved updating Mammertsberg’s guest rooms. Each of the six rooms was individually decorated to feel like someone’s private residence, with sculptural lighting and soft furniture to encourage rest and relaxation.
      According to the designers, the limited time frame meant that finer details such as adding new finishes were prioritised over a larger overhaul.
      Each hotel suite is individually furnished”We couldn’t change the polished stone floors in certain public areas such as the restrooms, bathrooms and guestrooms,” Space Copenhagen said.
      “We solved this by applying a different finish which honed them as much as possible towards a more matt and subdued hue, settling into the overall colour and material palette.”
      Space Copenhagen was established in Denmark in 2005 and is best known for its restaurant interior design projects.
      Among them is the Blueness restaurant in Antwerp, which is decorated with bespoke furnishings and Le Pristine, a restaurant that the company renovated with a moody aesthetic.
      The photography is by Joachim Wichmann.

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      Space Copenhagen adds “otherworldly” pieces to Antwerp restaurant

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      A cast brass chandelier and a colourful light installation are just some of the site-specific pieces Space Copenhagen installed in the interior of the Blueness restaurant in Antwerp.

      Called Blueness, the restaurant is located in the heart of Antwerp’s fashion district, on the ground floor of a 17th-century renaissance building.
      Space Copenhagen filled the interior of the Blueness restaurant with specially commissioned furnitureIt is three-Michelin-star chef Sergio Herman’s third restaurant and the second that he has collaborated on with Space Copenhagen following Le Pristine, a moodily-lit restaurant that takes its design cues from the Old Masters.
      At Blueness, the menu consists of fine-casual cuisine with French and Japanese influences.
      The restaurant’s design was informed by the history of the buildingThe Danish design studio, headed by Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundgaard Rützou, wanted to reflect the menu’s duality within the interior and also showcase the different purposes and activities of the building throughout history.

      As a result, the interior fuses the building’s classical architecture with new Scandinavian design elements while its layout offers diners the option of a theatrical dining experience at the custom bar, where they can observe the open kitchen, or a tranquil candlelit dinner experience in the main dining room.
      The restaurant features a bar with views into the kitchenOriginal features – such as tall ceilings, carved sandstone and marble columns and elaborate metalwork window and door frames – are paired with clean-lined furniture and a number of site-specific works from artists including Valentin Loellmann, Destroyers Builders and Mae Engelgeer.
      The studio describes these bespoke commissions as “otherworldly” with Rützou referring to them as “unexpected esoteric futuristic elements”.
      The curved bar is made from dark red walnut woodThe custom bar is the work of Destroyers Builders, a Brussels and Antwerp-based design studio, founded by Linde Freya Tangelder.
      Handmade in deep red walnut wood, it has rounded edges which have been carefully treated to create a smooth tactile surface. The dark red walnut is complemented by brushed steel worksurfaces for easy cleaning and maintenance.
      Dark furnishings contrast the light stone walls of the 17th-century buildingA series of dark oak Spine barstools designed by Space Copenhagen for Danish furniture brand Frederica Furniture line the front of the bar. As well as the bar, Destroyers Builders also crafted a futuristic waiter’s station in cast aluminium.
      The dining room is furnished with comfortable furniture in subtle colour tones and natural materials such as wood, stone, brass and linen.

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      A sculptural candlelight chandelier by artist Loellmann hangs in the centre of the space. Its four arms stretch down from the ceiling with platforms for candles that provide gentle, diffused light.
      Bespoke light oak tables are surrounded by soft benches upholstered in warm rose fabric by Sahco and Kvadrat while other tables in the space are flanked by sand-coloured Loafer dining chairs by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition.
      Fabric-coated benches and light wooden chairs surround the restaurant’s tablesFour custom pieces by Latvian designer Germans Ermičs were commissioned for the restaurant, the largest of which transforms the main staircase into an immersive art experience with copper-toned cladding that shifts from dark to light tones as guests descend.
      In the basement, Ermičs has created a colourful light installation positioned behind wrought metal bars that date back to the 18th Century.
      Several wall installations were also commissioned for the restaurantUpstairs, bespoke tatami drapes by Dutch artist Englegeer created a restful ambience.
      “More than anything this project has been shaped by a series of very intuitive processes, from our very first thoughts about the design of the restaurant, that carried through to the end result,” commented Henriksen.
      “The design process has been fueled by the fragmented history of the 17th-century renaissance building and the ongoing dialogue between the team and the commissioned artists who are central to the final design.”
      Known for its work in the hospitality industry, Space Copenhagen is the studio behind Esmée, a classic brasserie with a courtyard feel in the heart of Copenhagen, and Musling, a seafood restaurant overlooking Copenhagen’s Torvehallerne food market.
      The photography is by Peter Paul de Meijer and Eline Willaert.

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      Moody interiors of Le Pristine restaurant by Space Copenhagen take cues from the Old Masters

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      Danish design studio Space Copenhagen has used subdued shades of green and grey to deck out the dining room of Le Pristine restaurant in Antwerp, Belgium. Le Pristine, which is headed up by three-Michelin-star chef Sergio Herman, occupies a 1960s modernist building. Years of unfinished renovation works meant that the building’s interior had several patchy
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