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fronts of the desks feature oak paneling mimicking the fluted effects of classical columns of the Temple of Concordia .
The desks feature a custom designed header paneling featuring arched panels with rattan inset into it with back lighting .
Panarea Restaurant
The Panarea Restaurant is the place in the morning for breakfast but easily converts during the day to host lunches , special events and dinner in the evening . The restaurant offers sweet and savory delights , in the evening guest can expect to embark on an unforgettable gastronomic journey . The layout of the restaurant focuses on the new buffet counters which are aligned to the show cooking area - allowing guest to admire the Chefs preparing their dishes to order .
The buffet counters are centered into the new restaurant and are closable during evening set up and special events with a custom designed screening . The buffet counters feature built in an invisible heating and cooling elements which allow all the dishes to be moved around and swapped around to offer maximum flexibility to the hotel . During events the buffet counters can be stripped back and closed off - giving the restaurant less of a ‘ breakfast ’ space feel and more of a space for fine dining .
The new seating offers relaxed arrangements with a mix of table sizes , featured in fabrics reflecting the colours of the sea , visible from the restaurant . THDP also designed high tables , which can be used in the morning for breakfast to display local pastries and in the evening a high table dining experience . The adjustable tables made by Riabita , who also carefully prepared all custom furniture for the project and project managed their execution on site .
The custom designed carpeting by THDP is made by Ulster Carpets , the ceiling lighting are re-purposed light fittings from a hotel in Milan owned by the client – made in Murano .
La Sciara Restaurant
The word “ Sciara ” is a local term , used in Sicily in the Etna area to indicate the accumulations of volcanic ‘ waste ’ that form on the surface or on the sides of the mountain . The term gives it name to the fine dining restaurant at the hotel , where the interior concept is intense and reflects power and wonder of the volcanoes spilling lava – dark intense with touches of blue & red .
The walls were finished with rough hewn lava stones , giving a raw and natural feel , to compliment this toughness the seating by contrast is curved and
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