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way, to cover the counter and the floor, as The hood took quite some planning
if they had spilled out of control, while and many meetings with the GC to
giving at the same time a structure and make sure it satisfied all the technical
order to the design. requirements, while still keeping the
The arches are an element found in desired shape of a massive brick hood
many traditional kitchens, inside and also with a stucco finish.
in courtyards. They are also the shape The contemporary Louis Poulsen lights
of the small door to the adobo outdoor are juxtaposed with the more traditional
ovens. We used the arch here, in a couple finishes. dw
of places, as an archetype to evoke this
family environment, while making them Project details
very symmetrical and modern. • Project name: Puya Tacos de Puebla
The walls are finished with a rough • Client: Realmuto Hospitality Group
stucco texture, to confer a feeling of • Type: Counter service taqueria
thickness to the existing interior walls. • Location: Rockefeller Center Con-
The lighting has a warm colour course
temperature and it is placed and focused • Area: 1200 square feet
so that it is uneven on the walls and • Project Completion Date: June 1st
on the floor, thus purposely trying to 2023
achieve an intimate feeling, even if the
space is located in the Rockefeller Center www.mariottistudio.com
Concourse.

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