Terra Restaurant Al Qana

Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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TERRA RESTAURANT AL QANA

Bone

ARCHITECTS
Bone

EARTH CLAY PLASTER
Matteo Brioni

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Achraf Mzily, Natalie Mahakian

ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING
Fabraca Studios

MANUFACTURERS
Gervasoni, Internoitaliono, Matteo Brioni, Tajimi Custom Tiles

PHOTOGRAPHS
Oculis Project

AREA
280 M²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

CATEGORY
Restaurant, Restaurant & Bar Interiors

Terra's new home at Al Qana, Abu Dhabi, seamlessly translates the brand’s distinct architecture while embracing the standards of the local residents and community.

Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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The intention was to establish a strong connection between the kitchen and the guests, challenging the conventional restaurant layout.

The triangular layout of the site presented unique challenges, prompting multiple iterations of the space design before settling on a solution that runs parallel to one of the three sides.

Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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This layout allowed for a staggering arrangement of sculptural volumes and open bays in between that harmoniously blend the dining space with the kitchen.

Lush greenery is scattered throughout, providing a place of refuge away from the surrounding shops and streets.

Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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A rich burgundy palette, incorporating materials like scratched glazed tiles, patina metal panels, and date seed panels - defines Terra’s identity and character.

To complement the bold color, translucent raw fiberglass panels clad the existing columns.

Fiberglass was also used as the material for the custom chandelier that hangs from one of the corners of the space.

Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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The lighting strategy by Fabraca Studios responds to the architectural forms and animates a dramatic night experience.

This cohesive lighting design enhances the overall atmosphere and accentuates the architectural features present in the space.

Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana
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Terra Restaurant Al Qana