Studio Tamat hoped to create the feeling of a casual local bar with its design for Tre De Tutto, a restaurant in the south of Rome.
Although the restaurant only recently opened, its interior is designed to feel lived in, with its simple tiled walls, humble furniture and peeling plaster.
These are contrasted by bold contemporary details that include geometric lighting fixtures, a neon sign and a yellow suspended staircase.
Details include arched windows, vintage metal chairs and geometric lighting
Tre De Tutto is located in Garbatella, a neighbourhood with a distinctly 1920s character. The space was previously a bakery, but had been abandoned for some years.
Studio Tamat's design follows the concept proposed by restaurant owners, to create a space that takes inspiration from the local neighbourhood traditions and culture. Blue majolica tiles are contrasted by coral-coloured mortar
"Owners Mirko Tommasi and Daniele Notte proposed revisited classics of Roman cuisine, taking inspiration from one of the most authentic neighbourhoods in Rome," explained studio co-founder Matteo Soddu.
"In the same way, our goal from the beginning was not to distort the pre-existing space, but to enhance it and at the same time, bond with its clientele," he said.
The neon sign offers the same message, reading "Quanto é Bella Garbatella", which means "How beautiful Garbatella is".
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