One of the standout features at Alba is its thoughtful choice of recycled plastic for table tops in the restaurant area. This choice is not just a sustainable design decision but also a testament to the establishment’s commitment to up-cycling supported by HOXAR STUDIO.
Recycled plastic is a versatile, eco-friendly material that not only contributes to the reduction of waste but also offers a range of advantages. It’s easy to clean and maintain, ensuring the longevity of the furniture. The use of recycled plastic also lends a unique texture and color palette to the restaurant, enhancing the dining experience. This sustainable choice mirrors the global shift towards environmentally responsible practices, making it an integral part of Alba’s identity.
HOXAR STUDIO invested extensive effort and research in crafting distinctive table shapes and recycled plastic panels, emphasising both aesthetics and functionality. This fusion of form and function lies at the core of their restaurant design philosophy.
The restaurant boasts noteworthy details, with wavy table designs that can be assembled like puzzle pieces. The bar area offers drop-like shaped low tables, while the terrace’s unique gabion furniture adds an extra layer of charm. The attention to these intricate elements elevates the entire project.
HOXAR STUDIO designed Alba, the first Swiss sourdough pizzeria that seamlessly combines a restaurant, a vibrant bar, and an urban terrace. Nestled in the budding neighbourhood of Zurich near Station Wiedikon, this establishment promises an unforgettable journey for your taste buds.
The restaurant area exudes a sense of openness and serenity, drawing inspiration from the the sunrise, known as “alba” in Italian. The light tones and the mellow glow of washi paper lamps create an inviting atmosphere, reminiscent of the first sunbeams.
The recycled plastic breathes new life into the pizza counter, while natural beech is used for the table feet and chairs.
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These matching chairs pay homage to the traditional pizzeria aesthetic. With an added personal touch, certain chairs bear the name tags of crowdfunding clients who backed the project.The table tops, also crafted from recycled plastic, stand out with their original patterns that evoke the artistry of baking pizza dough and the sea sand. The unique wavy tables successfully combine aesthetics, distinctiveness, and operational efficiency. Their design facilitates flexible and adaptive seating arrangements to promotes a sense of closeness and familiarity among patrons.
For those seeking a more intimate atmosphere, HOXAR STUDIO designed a bar area where groups can gather on a massive sofa to share convivial moments. The unique low tables design skilfully balances thin recycled tops with oversized feet, ensuring that patrons can tailor their experience to suit their needs. Recalling the ambiance of atemporal dining destinations, the rich and warm ambiance of this space is achieved through dark oak wall paneling and a bar counter, creating an inviting cocktail area. Matt brown leather sofas against deep red walls and ceilings perfectly complement the burgundy and cream mottled table tops, further enriching the intimate vibe.
Out on the terrace, each piece of furniture has been thoughtfully handcrafted. The distribution allows to accommodate both large groups around spacious tables and more intimate gatherings in dedicated galvanized steel lounge seating.
This thoughtfully planned layout extends the dining options, allowing patrons to enjoy Zurich’s streets. The urban furniture of the terrace, made from galvanized steel gabions, ensures durability and strong aesthetic. These pieces are a nod to timeless lounge chairs. Providing a unique identity to the space, the tables are creative take on traditional wooden lattice designs — as an arched screen extending from one of its lateral supports offers privacy to seated patrons.
Collectively, these choices bestow a distinctive identity upon the project.
Crafting Excellence in Record Time
One of HOXAR STUDIO’s most remarkable achievements is the speed of creation for Alba. Designing, aligning with the brand’s identity, conceiving, and building the restaurant all came together in just four months—a testament to the remarkable teamwork that brought this hospitality vision to life so efficiently.
Alba is the result of a visionary collaboration between a group of hospitality entrepreneurs and the innovative minds at HOXAR STUDIO. Their shared vision has brought to life the first Swiss sourdough pizzeria, where architectural design and brand identity have seamlessly merged to leave a lasting and striking impact.
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