RESTAURANTS
The TiTi restaurant draws inspiration from the celebrated Crystal Palace , which was constructed in 1851 for the Great Exhibition in London . Designed by Joseph Paxton , its monumental form was wellknown for its form and functionality .
SCHEME Like the Crystal Palace , the linear volume containing the restaurant is primarily made of glass and steel and was envisioned as a greenhouse-like environment , within which one finds different activities , zones , and festive atmospheres . The project respects the architectural integrity of the 50 m long volume conceived by Chipperfield by creating a space void of partitions or dividers .
The 50 m long volume is divided into three distinct zones and follows the natural separation afforded by placing the back-of-house and service areas on either end of the space , and the open-air veranda in the middle . One discovers three ambiances within this urban jungle environment : café , bar , and restaurant . The café is a flexible space with modular seating tables and movable light fixtures . The bar ’ s one-ofa-kind vibe is achieved via its jewel-like 40 m long marble counter . The intimate restaurant area , located to the back , is composed of booths and screens .
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