Azul Historico Restaurant in Mexico City
Restaurant Azul Historico is located half block away from Madero —the
new fantastic pedestrian street at the historic center— and right across
the traditional Casino Español.
restaurateur Gonzalo Serrano, teamed up with architects Juan Pablo
Serrano, from Serrano Monjaraz Arquitectos and Elías Kababie from
Kababie Arquitectos. Gonzalo’s experience in operating successful
restaurants in Mexico City found in the ideas of Pablo and Elias exactly
what he needed for this space that promises to be the new reference in
the historical center of Mexico City.
The project focused on maintaining the integrity of the original court
of the fantastic colonial building that was adapted for the new
activity. The magnificent interior facades are the frame that surrounds
the restaurant that is sunken among vegetation to provide its guests
with a gastronomic experience al fresco. Honoring the great project of
architectural reuse of this extraordinary building, Pablo and Elias made
the selection of the furniture with reuse and the important location In some of the tables names of nearby streets, area maps, characters and
dates related to the historical center can be read. In the bathroom a
couple large copper pots and were used as sinks as a tribute to the
Mexican cuisine. To add an industrial touch, burned-out bulbs were
placed on a grid on the ceiling to inspire the visitors on the
importance of reusing materials that have already completed their useful
cycle and may have a new life using the imagination.of
the restaurant in mind.
(article from sweetydesign.com )
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