freia rooftop restaurant by raum integrates urban garden within greenhouse in nantes

freia rooftop restaurant by raum integrates urban garden within greenhouse in nantes

Freia Restaurant Blends Urban Dining with a Rooftop Greenhouse

 

Raum architectural studio has designed Freia, a gourmet restaurant situated atop a multi-story car park in Nantes, France. The project integrates an urban garden within a greenhouse structure, establishing a connection between nature and the city.

 

Positioned six floors above ground, the restaurant offers panoramic views of Nantes and its historic railway station. The greenhouse enclosure allows for natural light to shape the dining experience while reinforcing the relationship between built space and vegetation. The garden, both inside and outside the restaurant, serves as a source of fresh ingredients used in the kitchen, blurring the boundaries between cultivation, preparation, and dining.

freia rooftop restaurant by raum integrates urban garden within greenhouse in nantes
all images by Charles Bouchaïb

 

 

RAUM’s Rooftop Restaurant Bridges Nature and Urban Landscape

 

Freia’s design by Nantes-based studio Raum explores the intersection between the natural and urban environments, creating a transitional space where greenery coexists with the surrounding cityscape. The restaurant’s elevated setting provides a retreat from the urban fabric, offering a distinct perspective on its surroundings.

freia rooftop restaurant by raum integrates urban garden within greenhouse in nantes
Freia restaurant is located atop a multi-story car park in Nantes, France

freia rooftop restaurant by raum integrates urban garden within greenhouse in nantes
Raum studio designed Freia to integrate an urban garden within a greenhouse structure

freia rooftop restaurant by raum integrates urban garden within greenhouse in nantes
the interior and exterior gardens supply fresh ingredients for the kitchen

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the greenhouse enclosure allows natural light to define the dining experience

freia rooftop restaurant by raum integrates urban garden within greenhouse in nantes
the restaurant’s layout promotes interaction between guests and nature

freia rooftop restaurant by raum integrates urban garden within greenhouse in nantes
the restaurant’s rooftop setting offers panoramic views of Nantes and its railway station

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the restaurant’s design prioritizes sustainability and local food sourcing

freia rooftop restaurant by raum integrates urban garden within greenhouse in nantes
natural materials and vegetation shape the restaurant’s atmosphere

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the space functions as both a restaurant and an urban garden

freia rooftop restaurant by raum integrates urban garden within greenhouse in nantes
the garden is an integral part of the restaurant’s culinary identity

freia rooftop restaurant by raum integrates urban garden within greenhouse in nantes
Raum’s architectural choices enhance the sensory dining experience

 

project info:

 

name: Freia | @freia.restaurant
architect: Raum | @atelier.raum

location: Nantes, France

wood construction: Les Bâtonnets | @_les_batonnets_
metalwork: La Mutine | @la_mutine

photographer: Charles Bouchaïb | @charles_bouchaib

 

 

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom

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