Il Baretto restaurant, Mayfair (London)

21 March 2016

Il Baretto restaurant, Mayfair (London)

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

Il Baretto restaurant

paolo.interiors as a specialist architectural materials consultant and supplier for Il Baretto restaurant in London.

How were you commissioned?:
We were commissioned by well known interior design firm Sagrada as a specialist architectural materials consultant and supplier. Sagrada were commissioned by Il Baretto restaurant.

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What was the brief from the client and how much were they involved?:
The brief was to create a space that is functional and aesthetically pleasant at the same time, and conveys the heritage of an authentic Italian restaurant.

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How did the brief affect the materials and design choices?:
We wanted to find Italian materials, including Travertino Classico which really portrayed the classic, timeless, sophistication of Italian style.

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How did your previous experience help you with this project?:
paolo.interiors is a specialist architectural materials consultancy launched by Paolo Spinelli, in 2005, to source and experiment with natural materials from around the world. We have a rich portfolio of international quarries and factories and provide an evolving range of natural materials, including limestone, marble, lavastone and wood flooring. Driven by a passion to champion these pieces of nature and experiment with them, we travel the globe to source the most beautiful and innovative materials. It is this experience and knowledge that placed us as the most suitable supplier to support Sagrada on the Il Baretto project.

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Can you explain the layout of the project:
The interior design is based on the concept of Italian aviation and conveyed through the choice of materials and textures within the restaurant, including Italian travertine for the waiter stations and the reception desk.

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What problems or challenges did you face?:
It was a pleasant challenge to unify function and heritage in one space. However, this is where we draw on our extensive knowledge - from chemical properties to fine technical detail - to translate our clients' dreams and find the most aesthetic, yet functional, solution.

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What do you feel were the most unusual design elements of the project?:
The use of made-in-Italy porcelain floor tiles that look like timber. It's impossible to tell that they are ceramic as they are laid in a herringbone layout.

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How do you think this project is pushing design forward? What makes it special?:
The combination of different and unusual materials contrasted with more classic surfaces. Together, they create a warm and welcoming environment that add's to the restaurants success.

Please provide details of product names and suppliers where possible.:
paolo.interiors - architectural materials consultancy