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Belleza
Mendoza, Argentina FACTS:
Mendoza is one of the travel hot spots for wine Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world Argentina has some of the top natural wonders such as; Igauzu Falls and The Perito Moreno Glacier
The people of Argentina are very fashion conscious. They love to express themselves through their clothing. This design started from the spring 2014 Mekema Collection by Gustavo Cadile, an Argentine designer. His design was inspired by his mother. He wanted to reflect her Elegance and tender love. After studying the designs from his collection, I saw a repetition and harmony in each piece. The use of sheer fabrics and elegant draping, inspired me to look into the abstract flow of the fabric itself. When studying how fabric reacts when flowing through the air, I noticed that it had a lot in common with the people of Argentina. As the fabric gets caught by a gust of air, it elegantly flows in a curvilinear shape. At the end of the fabric it bunches together. When fabric falls to the ground, it elegantly falls into a beautiful mess. This metaphorically relates to the intimacy and elegance of the people. This space flows the same way as the fabric. The entrance flows smoothly into the reception area, which from there flows to the bar/lounge area. The rest of the space is divided up into different intimate pods, which come from the different shapes studied in flowing fabric. The private dining spaces are mirrored from the bar/lounge. They are off in there own space that is easily divided, but yet still open to the rest of the space when needed. There are single tables with different number of chairs worked into the flow of the design so small parties are able to get a private dining feel as well. Through the flow of the design, the materials chosen and the overall feel of the space, this will be a restaurant where the Argentine people are able to spend quality time with their families and friends and not feel like they are in a room full of people. This experience of warmth and intimacy is sure to keep the locals coming back for a chance to unwind.
EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE
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GENERAL DINING PERSPECTIVE ONE
The focal point of Belleza is central in the layout of the space. The drop down ceiling shape, inspired by the designs found in Gustavo Cadiles collection, adds warmth and intimacy to the space. The mirrored floor pattern below harmonizes the general dining. Tall back dining chairs gives the guests a sense of privacy. The decorative light fixtures above the booths play on the height of the overall space under the drop down ceiling. The curved black glass wall divides the space yet it is visually open.
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PRIVATE ENCLAVES PERSPECTIVE ONE
MARBLE - WHTIE
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FURNITURE LEGEND
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BAR PERSPECTIVE
The curvilinear design of the bar reflects the glass walls, dropped ceilings, and floor pattern of the rest of the space. The contrast for the bar area was important in the design. The bar itself is a contrast from the formality of the general dining, and private dining.
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