Lupo Food

Qom, Iran

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Lupo Food

Qom, Iran

Firm

allboo

Type

Hospitality + Sport › Restaurant

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2024

SIZE

0 sqft - 1000 sqft

BUDGET

$0 - 10K

Lupo Food isn’t just another takeout spot—it’s a fresh take on how food spaces can interact with the city.
What began as a simple street food vendor has been transformed into an open, flexible, and playful dining experience, where the boundary between inside and outside is deliberately blurred. Rather than shutting itself off, the design welcomes the movement and energy of the street, allowing the urban flow to shape the space.
The project began with a simple expansion: the client rented the adjacent unit, shifting the business from a takeout-only model to a space where people could sit and eat. This triggered a bigger idea—how can a small food space connect with the city rather than being confined within walls?
The answer came in the form of a thin green metal shell that frames the project, defining its boundaries while keeping it visually and physically open. This balance between enclosure and openness, structure and adaptability, became the driving force behind the design.
Flexibility is embedded into the space from the very first interaction: a three-mode entrance door system. Depending on the weather and the desired level of engagement with the street, the door can be fully closed, semi-open, or completely open, allowing the space to adapt to varying urban conditions.
One of the most dynamic features is the rotating dining ring—a custom-designed element. Unlike traditional fixed seating, this introduces movement and playfulness into the act of dining, reinforcing the idea of a dining playground where users actively engage with the space.
Another interactive component is the custom-designed washbasin, positioned under a convex mirror—a playful nod to urban street fixtures that unexpectedly became a popular selfie spot.
Above, the ceiling plays a quiet but essential role in shaping the space. Designed as a double-layered system, a secondary mesh layer defines the upper volume while concealing air ducts painted bright green, subtly extending the rhythm of the street into the interior.
Material choices reinforce the project’s urban identity. The black and green metal facade gives the restaurant a bold street presence. At the same time, inside, bright yellow rotating table, a custom-designed washbasin, and reflective surfaces create an energetic, adaptable, and inherently urban experience.
At its core, Lupo is an experiment in urban interaction and spatial play. It’s not just about serving food—it’s about creating a space where the act of eating becomes an experience shaped by movement.