arnau estudi d’arquitectura clads spanish restaurant with timber slats
conceived as a indoor pergola, wooden insertions seek to provide a stark visual contrast with the existing stone building.
arnau estudi d’arquitectura clads spanish restaurant with timber slats
photography by marc torra
all images courtesy of arnau estudi d’arquitectura
in the catalonian town of olot, local studio arnau estudi d’arquitectura has renovated the interior of a small restaurant using a series of angled timber slats. named ‘terrassa de la brasera’, the scheme is conceived as an indoor pergola, with wooden insertions providing a stark visual contrast with the existing stone building. seeking to take advantage of the region’s mild temperatures, large apertures lend the project a sense of openness, while simultaneously ensuring constant ventilation. in cooler weather, the eating area can be fully enclosed to guarantee year round dining.
the scheme is conceived as an indoor pergola
the renovation incorporates a series of angled timber slats
large apertures lend the project a sense of openness and provide natural ventilation
the scheme seeks to take advantage of the region’s mild temperatures
in cooler weather, the dining area can be fully enclosed, ensuring year round dining
wooden insertions provide a stark visual contrast with the existing stone building
seating within the design’s single storey plan
the restaurant is located in the catalonian town of olot
the façade presented to the passing street
