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- Architects: Proyecto Singular
- Location: Calle de Génova, 28, 28004 Madrid, Spain
- Architects In Charge: Jorge Lozano Tablada
- Area: 1050.0 m2
- Project Year: 2016
- Photographs: Jose Parreño
- Lighting: MC Lighting
- Landscape: Fernando Martos
- Construction: Recoord
- Structural Calculation: Rehabitar
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Text description provided by the architects. Located in the heart of the city of Madrid, the Proyecto Singular studio designs HABANERA, a restaurant in a space of about 1000m2 that was born with the idea of offering a different disconnection space; With a colonial inspiration in which to take a rest in the Plaza de Colón.
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The restaurant is distributed on two floors around a large patio generated inside.
2nd floor axonometric
1st floor axonometric
On the ground floor there are three different public spaces: a bar area, in green tones and handcrafted materials, in contact with the street; a second restaurant area, homely with sofas and fireplace, and a bar through which the kitchens can be seen.
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In the courtyard, with its 50m2 and 8m high, the old facades of Havana are reinterpreted by a perforated metal mesh that allows it to be seen from every corner. A large staircase with three sections articulates the connection between both floor plans, leaving in the center a set of vegetation and lighting based on hanging lamps of cloth. In the center a piano for live music that floods with positive vibrations the users of this space.
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The luminosity of the upper floor is given thanks to the two fully glazed facades, which allow to enjoy a privileged view of the Plaza de Colón with the central bar,
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The selected materials look for warmth, with natural woods in floors and ceilings, patterned fabrics, abundant vegetation, soft colors, reflections and a delicate lighting.
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All this generates a tropical atmosphere and promotes the optimism of the Cuban capital from which this place was inspired.
