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Alanda Restaurante
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Alanda Restaurante
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2026
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
BUDGET
$100K - 500K
The Funcionários district traces back to the very origins of Belo Horizonte. Originally conceived in the late 19th century as a residential enclave for state public servants, it has since evolved into one of the city’s most established and dynamic neighborhoods. Centrally located, it offers a balanced mix of commercial and residential uses, supported by robust urban infrastructure—factors that make it one of the most valued areas in the capital.
This contextual reading of the neighborhood played a key role in shaping the design guidelines for Alanda Restaurant. The project envisions a space that reflects the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Funcionários, while simultaneously serving as a serene retreat that contrasts with the fast pace of the metropolis. The restaurant occupies a spacious ground-floor unit with double-height ceilings in a commercial building on Rua Alagoas. Sheltered by a canopy and mature urban trees, the façade was redesigned with new cladding, custom metalwork, and a carefully detailed lighting scheme to highlight the venue’s new identity.
The first contact with Alanda’s identity occurs through its façade, which breaks away from the corporate language of the host building. This is achieved through the use of clay tiles laid in a herringbone pattern, complemented by arched metalwork elements. These strategies soften the orthogonal composition and introduce a warm, residential “home-like” feel to the project.
Upon entering the restaurant, visitors are greeted by the main dining hall, defined by its striking double-height volume. The space is both expansive and impactful, with long, unobstructed sightlines that enhance spatial legibility. The ceiling becomes a defining feature, composed of suspended lighting fixtures and acoustic clouds that reflect the project’s color palette—deep green, brown, and beige set against a white backdrop.
Beyond the entrance hall—where a rustic granite floor laid in an organic pattern evokes the feeling of an arrival plaza—the visual axis leads directly to the buffet area. Here, custom-designed rounded display counters in slatted woodwork and green marble tops establish both material coherence and functional fluidity, allowing guests to circulate comfortably and intuitively.
The dining areas are subdivided into smaller “rooms” to create a more intimate dining experience within the large open plan. The first dining room, adjacent to the buffet, is defined by floor patterning and a metal guardrail. Its focal point features a backdrop of clay tiles and landscaping elements, positioned above a continuous upholstered bench.
The left side of the ground floor accommodates a second dining area and the cashier. At its entrance, a “farewell point” is proposed: a feature table highlighted by lighting, where guests are offered complimentary coffee sourced from the restaurant owners’ farm. At the back of this room, objects used in coffee production, along with curated memorabilia, are displayed to evoke a sense of memory and emotional connection.
A continuous wall finish spans the rear façade across both levels: a 20x20 cm glazed ceramic tile in a green tone aligned with the project’s palette. At the far end of this area lies access to the restrooms, preceded by an open washbasin.
Ascending the brushed grey granite staircase—an organizing centerpiece of the spatial composition—visitors reach the upper level. The mezzanine dining area offers a variety of seating options, including armchairs, upholstered benches, and round tables, as well as privileged views of the floor below. From this vantage point, guests can even glimpse the street through six-meter-high windows.
In this space, the project’s metalwork language becomes especially evident: golden guardrails with arched detailing echo the geometry applied throughout the design, including the façade, lighting fixtures, acoustic elements, and display counters.
Four specific design features play a significant role in enriching the Alanda experience. In such a large space, subtle variations help break monotony and create preferred seating areas:
1. A four-meter-long communal table on the upper floor, crafted entirely in green marble with no intermediate supports, accommodating up to twelve guests.
2. A discreet yet welcoming corridor leading to the restrooms, marked by an exposed washbasin.
3. At the buffet, a weighing island with rounded contours, slatted woodwork, and an caning front panel designed to hold glasses and cups.
4. A framed visual axis for those descending from the upper level, where cascading metal arches guide the gaze and emphasize the verticality of the space.
The main goal of the project was to create a refuge—a serene, home-like environment where guests can disconnect from the pace of everyday life during lunch hours. The design articulates a calm and welcoming visual narrative, offering a cosmopolitan experience enriched with subtle notes of nostalgia.
This contextual reading of the neighborhood played a key role in shaping the design guidelines for Alanda Restaurant. The project envisions a space that reflects the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Funcionários, while simultaneously serving as a serene retreat that contrasts with the fast pace of the metropolis. The restaurant occupies a spacious ground-floor unit with double-height ceilings in a commercial building on Rua Alagoas. Sheltered by a canopy and mature urban trees, the façade was redesigned with new cladding, custom metalwork, and a carefully detailed lighting scheme to highlight the venue’s new identity.
The first contact with Alanda’s identity occurs through its façade, which breaks away from the corporate language of the host building. This is achieved through the use of clay tiles laid in a herringbone pattern, complemented by arched metalwork elements. These strategies soften the orthogonal composition and introduce a warm, residential “home-like” feel to the project.
Upon entering the restaurant, visitors are greeted by the main dining hall, defined by its striking double-height volume. The space is both expansive and impactful, with long, unobstructed sightlines that enhance spatial legibility. The ceiling becomes a defining feature, composed of suspended lighting fixtures and acoustic clouds that reflect the project’s color palette—deep green, brown, and beige set against a white backdrop.
Beyond the entrance hall—where a rustic granite floor laid in an organic pattern evokes the feeling of an arrival plaza—the visual axis leads directly to the buffet area. Here, custom-designed rounded display counters in slatted woodwork and green marble tops establish both material coherence and functional fluidity, allowing guests to circulate comfortably and intuitively.
The dining areas are subdivided into smaller “rooms” to create a more intimate dining experience within the large open plan. The first dining room, adjacent to the buffet, is defined by floor patterning and a metal guardrail. Its focal point features a backdrop of clay tiles and landscaping elements, positioned above a continuous upholstered bench.
The left side of the ground floor accommodates a second dining area and the cashier. At its entrance, a “farewell point” is proposed: a feature table highlighted by lighting, where guests are offered complimentary coffee sourced from the restaurant owners’ farm. At the back of this room, objects used in coffee production, along with curated memorabilia, are displayed to evoke a sense of memory and emotional connection.
A continuous wall finish spans the rear façade across both levels: a 20x20 cm glazed ceramic tile in a green tone aligned with the project’s palette. At the far end of this area lies access to the restrooms, preceded by an open washbasin.
Ascending the brushed grey granite staircase—an organizing centerpiece of the spatial composition—visitors reach the upper level. The mezzanine dining area offers a variety of seating options, including armchairs, upholstered benches, and round tables, as well as privileged views of the floor below. From this vantage point, guests can even glimpse the street through six-meter-high windows.
In this space, the project’s metalwork language becomes especially evident: golden guardrails with arched detailing echo the geometry applied throughout the design, including the façade, lighting fixtures, acoustic elements, and display counters.
Four specific design features play a significant role in enriching the Alanda experience. In such a large space, subtle variations help break monotony and create preferred seating areas:
1. A four-meter-long communal table on the upper floor, crafted entirely in green marble with no intermediate supports, accommodating up to twelve guests.
2. A discreet yet welcoming corridor leading to the restrooms, marked by an exposed washbasin.
3. At the buffet, a weighing island with rounded contours, slatted woodwork, and an caning front panel designed to hold glasses and cups.
4. A framed visual axis for those descending from the upper level, where cascading metal arches guide the gaze and emphasize the verticality of the space.
The main goal of the project was to create a refuge—a serene, home-like environment where guests can disconnect from the pace of everyday life during lunch hours. The design articulates a calm and welcoming visual narrative, offering a cosmopolitan experience enriched with subtle notes of nostalgia.
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