Variegata Grotta
Usage : Restaurant
Floor area : 200 sqm
Location : Mugyo-dong , Seoul
Year : Sep, 24
Photo : Kim Han-bit
바리에가타 명동점은 (구)한국은행 소공별관에 위치한다.
Variegata Myeongdong is located in the (former) Bank of Korea Soongwon Annex. Having a restaurant in the basement of such a historically and financially significant building offers visitors a unique and serendipitous experience.
The space concept is 'Grotta.' 'Grotta' is Italian for sea cave, and this concept was chosen to reflect the sense of hidden specialness that parallels the site’s unique qualities, akin to a cave formed by the waves.
The ambiance is characterized by low overall lighting, with localized illumination highlighting areas where people’s attention and movement linger. This approach metaphorically emphasizes the intense light that filters into a cave.
For the materials, the main walls are finished with a special paint that mimics the texture of rock, while the ceiling is painted in a complementary beige tone. Furniture is finished with black veneer and wrought iron. The large table and line pendant light at the entrance are designed with the imagery of an old ship found in a sea cave, incorporating rough and analog details.
These design elements shape the distinctive identity and atmosphere of Bariegata, offering a profound experience. Through the 'Grotta' concept, Variegata Myeongdong visually merges history with modernity, providing visitors with more than just a meal, but a memorable and meaningful experience.
Usage : Restaurant
Floor area : 200 sqm
Location : Mugyo-dong , Seoul
Year : Sep, 24
Photo : Kim Han-bit
바리에가타 명동점은 (구)한국은행 소공별관에 위치한다.
이러한 역사적이고 금융업에서 특별한 의미가 있는 건물 지하에 레스토랑이 있다는 것이 이용객으로 하여금 특별하고 우연한 발견을 하는 경험을 준다.
공간 컨셉은 '그로타' 이다.
'그로타'는 이탈리아어로 해식동굴을 뜻하는데, 파도가 만든 뭍 아래 특별함이 숨겨져있는 동굴과 같이 이 사이트에서 특별함과 유사함을 느껴 컨셉으로써 사용되었다.
분위기는 전반적으로 어두운 조도에 사람의 시선과 움직임이 머무는 곳에만 국부 조명을 설치하여 한 줄기 빛이 동굴에 들어왔을때의 강렬한 강조를 은유했다.
재료 마감은 주 벽은 바위 질감의 스페셜 페인트를 사용함과 동시에 그것과 톤온톤이 되는 천장은 베이지색 페인트를 사용하고, 검은색 무늬목과 구로철을 사용한 가구들을 배치하였다.
입구에 들어서면 마주하는 빅 테이블과 라인 펜던트는 해식동굴에 들어온 오래된 배를 상상하며 디자인했고, 러프하고 아날로그한 디테일을 추가하였다.
이러한 디자인 요소들은 바리에가타의 독특한 정체성과 분위기를 형성하며 깊이 있는 경험을 제공한다. '그로타' 컨셉을 통해 역사와 현대의 융합을 시각적으로 표현한 '바리에가타 명동점'은 방문객들에게 단순한 식사 이상의 의미를 전달한다.
Variegata Myeongdong is located in the (former) Bank of Korea Soongwon Annex. Having a restaurant in the basement of such a historically and financially significant building offers visitors a unique and serendipitous experience.
The space concept is 'Grotta.' 'Grotta' is Italian for sea cave, and this concept was chosen to reflect the sense of hidden specialness that parallels the site’s unique qualities, akin to a cave formed by the waves.
The ambiance is characterized by low overall lighting, with localized illumination highlighting areas where people’s attention and movement linger. This approach metaphorically emphasizes the intense light that filters into a cave.
For the materials, the main walls are finished with a special paint that mimics the texture of rock, while the ceiling is painted in a complementary beige tone. Furniture is finished with black veneer and wrought iron. The large table and line pendant light at the entrance are designed with the imagery of an old ship found in a sea cave, incorporating rough and analog details.
These design elements shape the distinctive identity and atmosphere of Bariegata, offering a profound experience. Through the 'Grotta' concept, Variegata Myeongdong visually merges history with modernity, providing visitors with more than just a meal, but a memorable and meaningful experience.
