Apparatus Architecture designs California's Ubuntu restaurant
Ubuntu Restaurant in Napa, California, designed by Apparatus Architecture, integrates natural and recycled materials to complement the existing structure.
California-based architectural practice Apparatus Architecture has designed the restaurant by transforming a 19th century stone building in which it is housed. Though the interior does not follow any theme-based design, the firm has taken care to integrate recycled materials wherever possible. Materials are selected based on the inherent richness of color and texture, in order to accentuate the inherent beauty of the existing building.
The main dining room, bar and open kitchen occupy the large space enclosed by the original exposed stone walls and timber roof trusses. The above space of the prep kitchen and storage areas feature a second floor mezzanine. The large community table featured inside the restaurant is made from solid slabs of two windfall trees from Occidental, California. Salvaged hard woods are used for flooring, and reclaimed fir is used for making table tops.
The dining space of the restaurant is illuminated by large custom pendant lights. A row of smaller glass fixtures are featured over the central community table.
Founded in 1995 by Michael Baushke and Stuart Hills, Apparatus offers a full scope of design services on projects, including residential and commercial.
