CASE STUDY
defines the new building, interacting with the tropical climate and the surrounding landscape, whilst the architectural layout opens out towards public spaces and green areas, creating a balance between the built environment and nature. In an increasingly crowded and urbanised city, nature no longer serves merely as a decorative element but takes on a central role in the project. Three large trees have been preserved and enhanced, becoming the heart of a network of courtyards and gardens that provide shade, natural ventilation and a sense of well-being throughout the complex. The greenery, together with the earthy tones of the clay, the rich textures and carefully designed lighting, helps to create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere in which architecture, landscape and comfort coexist harmoniously. Ikoko is thus transformed into an oasis of peace within the city.
In this setting, Pedrali collections enhance the indoor and outdoor spaces of the restaurant and bar, contributing to the welcoming atmosphere and distinctive identity of the venue. Walking through the entrance, a striking room with clay-brick walls and a glass roof that gently filters daylight welcomes guests to the bar counter. Here, Jazz barstools complete the space, featuring an upholstered seat and backrest separated by a functional opening and supported by a lightweight steel frame, providing a balance between comfort, ergonomics and elegance. Completing the space are Tribeca armchairs by Mandelli Pagliarulo and Elliot tables by Patrick Jouin, blending perfectly with the materials and warm tones that define the project. Tribeca takes us back in time with a modern reinterpretation of classic Sixties patio chairs made from steel and woven material. A true icon, revisited with new materials: a steel frame, combined with the elasticity of a profile in vertically-woven plastic material that is remarkably durable, easy to clean and colourful. Elliot, meanwhile, is an aluminium table with an elegant silhouette and minimal design combining soft lines with sinuous natural forms.
The first area leads into the restaurant itself, articulated through a sequence of rooms defined by a colour palette alternating terracotta shades with tones of green, red and yellow, echoed throughout the furnishings. Pedrali collections create a dynamic
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