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communicating space, which is considered the very hear t and soul of the ship and is the major feature of the Yard´s design. It connects the panorama lifts, voids and stairs at each end and connects all the shops, restaurants and facilities there. Embarkations and disembarkation is directly to the promenade. The promenade has the multipurpose function, besides a communicating space it is an area for parades and other happenings and lively interaction of guests onboard. Through lighting and effects the promenade is easily conver ted to different atmospheres as day, night, informal, formal, par ty time etc. Other fuctions such as games, children playroom “Kid’s Corner” with ball –sea etc. and reception, offices and sales is arranged and the following bar and small restaurants: Promenade Cafè, Architect: Falkum-Hansen Design, Builder:Yard, 162 m2 Theme of the Cafè reflects the famous Theatercafèen in Oslo. Theatercafèen is international, inspired by Wiener/Jugend style. Arches in ceiling suppor ted by massive marble columns underline the architecture. The Cafè is located next to Promenade (Theater-gaten). The atmosphere is informal, a place to see and be seen. Tapas Bar, Architect:Tillberg Design, Builder:Yard, 76 m2 An exciting alternative restaurant located in the aft end of the Promenade and is inspired by the dramatic contrasts between hot and cold both in the interior design and the food served. The space includes cold food sushi style display food counter and bar with discreet connection to pantry. Additional effects such snow machine and hot air blower. Mama Bella Pizza Ristorante, Architect:Tillberg Design, Builder:Yard, 114 m2 A casual alternative restaurant serving excellent pizza and simple pasta dishes located in the “Theater Promenade”. Elegant loose furniture as well as fixed banquettes for intimate exciting atmosphere. Dramatic back wall with drapery, mirrors and curtains. Pillars and pilasters guilded silver. Cosmopolitan - Oceanic Donkey Pub, Architect:Tillberg Design, Builder:Yard, 122 m2 Traditional Irish Pub with bar and simple foor ser vice, fun improvised and planned entertainment in direct connection with the Promenade. Banquette standing tables and loose furniture are creating intimate and themed atmo- sphere. Small raised floor par t for upright piano/organ in enter tainment corner is extending into Promenade. Intergrated TV Screens. There are also Fashion Boutique (70 m2), Color Shop (238 m2), Perfume and Cosmetics (139 m2), 24H Kiosk (20 m2) and reception (46 m2) in the Promenade area, all designed by Tillberg Design and built by Yard. SEATEC 2005 25