The restaurant pizzeria Oi Marì designed in 2018 by Mancastudio is located in the heart of Matera in Italy. It is divided into different environments dug into the limestone, each with a different shape due to conformation of the cave created by man over the centuries.

Description
Originally, new spaces within the cave were created through subtraction, adding to the existing living spaces by removing material from the mother block of calcarenite rock.
We like to think that those who created the so-called Sassi rather than add, subtracted matter to achieve a goal. Also, from this assumption comes the intention of our and our client?s project.
Oi Marì was born in 1999 thanks to its young owners who are Materan and Neapolitan. They were enthusiastic about wanting to introduce to Matera the Neapolitan culinary tradition. Over the years, their enthusiasm has evolved and their skills have led them to generate their own unique style of cooking. Today, the restaurant overlooks a large open space that seems to envelop the visitor in a warm and harmonious environment that is highlighted by a few design elements that emphasize the natural beauty of the space.
“We wanted Oi Marì to have a different look.” With this sentence Sara, Mary and Luca decided, after so many years, to turn the page and to show themselves in a different light to their customers. The pizza remains on the menu as a staple of their tradition, but the kitchen has evol...