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Ottawa, Canada
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Other Projects by Linebox Studio Inc.
Datsun
Ottawa, Canada
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2015
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
After the success of El Camino, Linebox's first commercial collaboration with Chef Matthew Carmichael, the two teamed-up again to create Datsun. Chef Matt has some serious creative energy, inside and outside of the kitchen which is both infectious and inspiring. Datsun is directly beside El Camino, a hugely popular underground taco bar. The design team was challenged to create a restaurant experience similar to, and yet completely different from, El Camino. The end contrast? El Camino is dark, raw, and industrial whereas Datsun is light, fresh, polished, and approachable.
The interior space of the former nightclub was gutted and stripped back to its structural elements; concrete walls and columns were sandblasted to reveal their original beauty and a network of mechanical systems and stainless steel equipment were added for a state of the art kitchen. A delicate palette of aged concrete and modern white walls welcome complimentary layers of light birch wood, antique furniture painted pure primary colours, and textural contemporary art pieces; the space is light and pure.
Like with El Camino, exposing the creation, consumption, and celebration of food was primary to the overall design of this restaurant. A long wrapping bar and custom tables create opportunities for various seating configurations, as well as interactions between bartenders and guests.
An experience at Datsun is subtle and satisfying, much like the food Chef Matt creates. The minimal, almost stark space is a stage awaiting interaction and sensation; a space only fully completed when guests, chefs and food are interacting with it.
The interior space of the former nightclub was gutted and stripped back to its structural elements; concrete walls and columns were sandblasted to reveal their original beauty and a network of mechanical systems and stainless steel equipment were added for a state of the art kitchen. A delicate palette of aged concrete and modern white walls welcome complimentary layers of light birch wood, antique furniture painted pure primary colours, and textural contemporary art pieces; the space is light and pure.
Like with El Camino, exposing the creation, consumption, and celebration of food was primary to the overall design of this restaurant. A long wrapping bar and custom tables create opportunities for various seating configurations, as well as interactions between bartenders and guests.
An experience at Datsun is subtle and satisfying, much like the food Chef Matt creates. The minimal, almost stark space is a stage awaiting interaction and sensation; a space only fully completed when guests, chefs and food are interacting with it.
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