GULL
Alfredo Resende Arquitectos
ARCHITECTS
Alfredo Resende Arquitectos
AREA
470.0 m²
YEAR
2013
PHOTOGRAPHS
Luis Ferreira Alves
CATEGORY
Restaurants & Bars
LOCATION
Porto, Portugal
The new and innovative space, gathering three functional - yet distinctive – complementary areas, is integrated in a recent renovated building.
All combined - sushi restaurant, bar and lounge – maintain a singular, orientated philosophy, becoming a reference on space, lightning effects and ambiance.
Attempting to escape the traditional japanese setting, the final piece is an innovative, attractive, confortable and contemporary one.
The heterogeneous entanglement – apparently functionally incompatible – was a major endeavour since the very first day.
From the materials chosen up to the connectivity and balance between spaces, all was arranged in a way to make them complimentary and dynamic.
The space includes three floors elevated from the street level. The entrance, made through a staircase, synthesizes all ambiances one can find in each area inside.
The staircase symbolizes Gull’s brand, where the access to the lounge, bar and restaurant is made at the end of it.
