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fabricated by Nero Sicilia , the feature rear wall is tiled with hand painted local tiles by La Fauci , the accent decorative lights are from Aromas del Camp and are of copper and rattan , thus from the very beginning of their journey the guest is surrounded by an authentic and local experience .
The restaurant Panarea has materials , features , and shapes that reminds guests of antique craftsmanship , incorporating hand painted tiles in the niches at the entrance with traditional motifs from La Fauci . The buffet area has screens featuring irregular but geometric shapes hanged from the ceilings that recall ancient Greek terracotta jars . The artisan tributes continue on the walls covered with a braided woven leather cowhide effect inspired by ancient Greek sandals .
La Sciara Restaurant ’ s design has been inspired by the existing wall covering of lava stone : the space has the darker tones echoing those of the Mount Etna volcano , the dark ominous stone is counterpointed by the vibrant blue and red glazing – recalling colors of the sea at night , foreboding , dark yet attractive and welcoming . The metalwork in the restaurant is a rich copper tone , accented by rich blue lacquers , and the table top feature rich glazed textures applied with glass onto the lava stone , all by Nero Sicilia . The entire space naturally calls to mind dining in a more elegant and finer restaurant .
Quintessenza Lobby Bar & Check-in
The new Quintessenza bar is the perfect place to enjoy a beverage with friends old and new in the heart of the lobby , directly next to the screened off guest lifts , the bar welcomes guests who wish to socialize . Both local wines , spirits as well as juices and coffee are all prepared to order in that unique Italian Style .
The bar utilizes local materials to create a new feature in the centre of the lobby space , the bar top from local company Nero Sicilia is a made from volcanic lava stone extracted from the quarries of mount Etna glazed in cracked white glass . The bar fluted and curved front is formed from woven faux leather by Natutex , the rear bar features antique mirror with the joinery finished in Italian Oak and Rattan .
The seating in the Quintessenza features two room divider style banquet seating , fitted with USB and power outlets it ’ s the perfect place to work and relax , the backs of the banquets are finished in woven faux leather by Naturtex . The bar offers a range of seating options from the bar stools facing the bar from Gervasoni to the lower relaxed armchairs are from Miniforms and Torre 1961 . The tables and banquets were manufactured to THDP ’ s design by Riabita . The new highly decorative wall covering is by Janelli & Volpi .
The check in area has also been refurbished , with new desks , headings and rear artwork and tiling by La Fauci all custom designed by THDP .
The reception desks are finished in dark grey lava stone by Nero Sicilia , with a façade of woven faux leather by Naturtex adding warmth and texture , the
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