Nitsche Architects

Olga Ri Restauran

Olga Ri Restauran
© Arthur Duarte

Olga Ri Restauran

Nitsche Arquitetos

LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Catê Poli

KITCHEN
Studio Ino

ACOUSTICS
Sérgio Passini

WOODWORK
Baú Marcenaria

VISUAL IDENTITY
Nitsche Pv

CONSTRUCTION
Lar Construtora

CONSULTANT
Loudtt

VISUAL IDENTITY DESIGN
F-theo

STRUCTURAL PROJECT
Fortiorisp

INSTALLATIONS
Fortiorisp

HVAC
Fortiorisp

PROJECT TEAM
Vanessa Izidorio, Brigida Garrido, Sérgio Eduardo, Thiago Pontes, Luiza Minassian, Gabriel Lisboa

MANUFACTURERS
Braston, Carrier, Deca, Docol, Keramika, Lumini, Miaki, O/m Light - Osvaldo Matos, Portobello, Sonex Illtec

LIGHTING DESIGN
Lit - Arquitetura De Iluminação

PHOTOGRAPHS
Arthur Duarte

AREA
330 m²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
São Paulo, Brazil

CATEGORY
Restaurant

The new Olga Ri restaurant is located near Avenida Paulista, in São Paulo, and consists of the renovation of a commercial space in a high-traffic area. Initially, Olga Ri operated exclusively as a virtual delivery service, offering salads and healthy dishes.

Olga Ri Restauran
© Arthur Duarte
Olga Ri Restauran
© Arthur Duarte

Now, Nitsche Arquitetos was invited to design the physical space that would convey the company's ideals through a new restaurant concept.

The project aims to create an inviting and vibrant atmosphere, inspired by the brand's ideals. Through the use of striking colors and pleasant spaces, the new restaurant seeks to be not only a dining option to cater to the local employees and neighbors but also a meeting place and a showcase for Olga Ri's principles of healthy, conscious, and relaxed eating.

Olga Ri Restauran
© Arthur Duarte
Olga Ri Restauran
© Arthur Duarte

Among the challenges, sustainability was a central concern in the project, aligned with Olga Ri's commitment. The existing structural elements were maximized, avoiding waste and reusing the property's pre-existing features.

For example, the exposed brick walls and wooden ceilings were preserved, highlighting the structure's authenticity. The lattice on the facade was also retained, adding personality to the space.

Olga Ri Restauran
© Arthur Duarte
Olga Ri Restauran
© Arthur Duarte

Additionally, it was necessary to adapt the visually vibrant identity filled with colors and geometric shapes to the three-dimensional space. .

To do so, the colors and typography found in Olga Ri's graphic materials were incorporated into the signage, mosaic flooring, and other architectural elements used. Spaces focused on community and sharing were also designed to convey the brand's essence

The entrance to the restaurant, located on Haddock Lobo Street, leads into a double-height hall, which was previously the old house front setback. In this environment, a generous stainless-steel counter stands out, where orders are taken and salads are assembled.

Olga Ri Restauran
© Arthur Duarte
Olga Ri Restauran
© Arthur Duarte

All the ingredients are displayed, adding color and personality to the space. To the left, a vibrant orange staircase leads to the second-floor tables and the kitchen level. The hall is characterized by its pre-existing wooden ceiling and brick walls.

Continuing forward, you reach the outdoor patio, filled with greenery, where a yellow bleacher surrounds the entire space, accompanied by wooden furniture.

This configuration provides a flexible and adaptable environment, suitable for different everyday occasions and gatherings.

Olga Ri Restauran
© Arthur Duarte


Olga Ri Restauran
© Arthur Duarte
Olga Ri Restauran
© Arthur Duarte


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Section A
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Section B
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Sections C and D
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Plan - Second floor
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Plan - Ground floor
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Plan - First floor

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