Rounded shapes and dancing lights. What does Brasileiro Slovanský dům look like after an extensive renovation?
A brazilian restaurant with the pulse of the city
"We wanted to give the space cleanliness, lightness and at the same time highlight landmarks such as the bar, wine bar and salad bar. We also put a lot of emphasis on guest comfort - from soundproofing and air conditioning to pleasant natural materials," says restaurant manager Tomáš Podolský.
The architects Jiří Řezák, Jakub Čížek and Pavla Sukaná from Qarta studio bet on simplicity and a return to clean shapes. "We tried to cleanse the space of previous layers and create an environment where guests will feel comfortable, but at the same time surrounded by elements of referring to the vibrancy and dynamism of Brazil," explains Čížek.
The interior is dominated by the light installation from the glassworks Bomma, designed by the designer Kateřina Handlová. Two lines of wavy glass rods symbolise dance and movement that also serve as an orientation element.
The colours of the space complement the curtains with geometric ornaments and graphic acoustic tiles from Studio Najbrt. New speakers by 440 audio, cleverly built into the bar in the curves on the walls, will also provide better acoustics.
Natural materials play a major role
The heart of the restaurant remains the self-service salad bar. It has been given a new rounded shape and is made from a combination of metal and Italian stone. It has also been transformed the bar. The bartenders here use modular system that allows them to to customise the work area.
About Qarta Studio
Qarta Architecture is a successful architectural studio with almost 30 years of history, based in Prague's Karlín district. Since its inception in 1996, it has designed hundreds of projects for dozens of clients, more than seventy of which are already standing. The team today includes over 35 architects and engineers. The most notable projects include the Fragment apartment building in Invalidovna, the DOCK residential complex in Palmovka and the ice rink in Opava. The studio is currently working on the transformation of the Českomoravská metro station.
The wine bar has moved from its original warehouse to one of the arches, and has become a glass landmark with with a capacity of over 1200 bottles. Guests can literally see the wines in plain sight.
The overall transformation has also contributed to the quality materials and detailed craftsmanship - From the concrete floor, handmade using the trowel technique, to the chairs from Artisan from Bosnia and Herzegovina, to the dining tables and other joinery and locksmith elements from the Czech company eTruhlárna. The kitchen has been expanded where the sushi preparation room has been partly moved, the toilets have been renovated and given secondary access from the top of the restaurant. A new hostess station has also been created right next to the entrance so that she can take even better care of the guests' comfort.
The renovation also includes a new visual identity
Last but not least, Studio Najbrt has prepared a new visual identity including the logo, menu and paper wheels that let guests know if they want to bring more food or take a break. This style will gradually start to appear at other Brasileiro locations.
The renovation itself was done in record time, from August 14 to September 19. "It was a huge challenge. Thanks to the great cooperation and commitment of everyone involved - from the architects to the craftsmen - everything was successful.Now we are most looking forward to for the new stories that our guests will begin to write," concludes Tomáš Podolský.
