mjolk architekti adds a chicago flair to restaurant in liberec
the choice of materials used throughout has given the grill an industrial character similar to those in chicago.
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inside an art deco building dating back to the 19th century, mjölk architekti‘s chicago grill is a newly refurbished restaurant in liberec, which attempts to bring the atmosphere of a typical american pub to the czech republic.
‘we decided to preserve all plaster decoration and window details only we unified them with single color. to accentuate this original design we have chosen raw materials to build the pub.’
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completed by mjolk architekti, the client requested for the ex-piano showroom to be turned into a popular restaurant where the interior would preserve the quality and charm of the origanal space. the material choice was the main element used in the project to instill the ‘chicago’ feeling. the bare concrete floors, along with corrugated walls, black basalt bricks decorated with colored metal blinds are materials that give the space an industrial character. in addition, three giant lamps made from fiberglass suspend from the high ceilings due to its unique quality of light distribution.
the architects choice of materials gives the space industrial atmosphere reminiscent of chicago
three fiberglass lamps suspend from the ceiling for acoustic purposes
the client, who is a chicago native, wanted the restaurant to feel like the city
to accentuate this original interior, raw and exposed materials were chosen
rusting corrugated sheet metal clads one of the walls
the black walls are illustrated to add a playful touch
the space was originally used as a showroom for pianos from a piano factory near liberec
the chicago grill by mjolk architekti
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