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Interior Designer: Robert Angell Design International

Developer: Aqua Restaurant Group

Photography: Ed Findlay

Robert Angell Design International has unveiled Azzurra, a vibrant and dramatic restaurant design inspired by the enchanting Amalfi Coast, with subtle nods to the British Isles’ world-renowned seafood. The project aimed to create a relaxed and approachable dining experience that immerses guests in an undersea adventure, complete with a treasure chest bar and dramatic rope structures.

The design of Azzurra transports diners beneath the waves, enveloping them in a unique, experiential atmosphere. The restaurant features huge, dramatic rope structures that create a canopy, giving the sense of dining under a ship’s masts and ropes, as light plays off the interior like moonlight reflecting on the sea. This immersive experience is further enhanced by the fresh and vibrant colour palette, which evolves from a bright, lively ambiance during the day to a more hedonistic and intimate setting as night falls.

Robert Angell Design International has meticulously chosen materials to create a tactile and sustainable environment. The ombre effect walls, which transition from pale hues to deep blue, were created using a blend of clay and sand, mixed and applied directly to the walls rather than being painted. This careful blending process adds depth and texture, contributing to the restaurant’s underwater theme.

Azzurra’s sustainable design philosophy is evident in the thoughtful use of real materials that can be repurposed. For instance, the hyperbolic paraboloid rope structures, crafted from 4 kilometres of continuous rope, were woven on-site through metal holes to form their dramatic shapes. Additionally, the carved crustaceans adorning the restaurant were hand-carved from reclaimed driftwood, adding an authentic touch to the maritime theme.

The result is a space that not only captivates with its visual and tactile elements but also promotes sustainability. Robert Angell Design International has successfully created a restaurant where guests can fully immerse themselves in a unique dining experience, reflecting the beauty and drama of the Amalfi Coast while enjoying the finest seafood the British Isles have to offer.