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ONOMA
Merida, Mexico
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Other Projects by Garcia de Alba + Ponce Arquitectos (GA_P Studio)
ONOMA
Merida, Mexico
Type
STATUS
Concept
YEAR
2025
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
The project focuses on creating a flexible main space designed to adapt over time—currently functioning as a Japanese restaurant, but also capable of serving as an art gallery, concert hall, or other cultural uses. This flexibility was a key driver of the design, emphasizing a unique and esoteric character without a fixed definition of “restaurant.”
The spatial organization is based on a geometric study of an oval shape containing two internal circles (oculi). One is positioned above a stone element, the other above a service bar. These focal points are expressed both in the ceiling and the floor, reinforcing their architectural significance and creating the impression that they have “landed” naturally in the space.
The architectural program emphasizes spatial contrasts through a sequence of rooms. Entry is through a heavy Corten steel door beside a traditional Yucatecan “albarrada”-style façade. The initial space is a dark and intimate antechamber with a wood installation and a lower ceiling. This contrasts with the main hall, which features a higher ceiling and natural light. A third space, a private omakase room, has a low ceiling and minimal lighting, continuing the play of light, shadow, and volume.
The materiality is inspired by the textures of limestone monoliths and the original façade. The exterior was cleaned to reveal its roughness, with subtle design details. Interior textures, natural light, and artificial lighting enrich the space both visually and tactilely.
Onoma reflects a balance between tradition and innovation, authenticity and flexibility—creating a space that evolves with its use while honoring the cultural and architectural heritage of Mérida.
The spatial organization is based on a geometric study of an oval shape containing two internal circles (oculi). One is positioned above a stone element, the other above a service bar. These focal points are expressed both in the ceiling and the floor, reinforcing their architectural significance and creating the impression that they have “landed” naturally in the space.
The architectural program emphasizes spatial contrasts through a sequence of rooms. Entry is through a heavy Corten steel door beside a traditional Yucatecan “albarrada”-style façade. The initial space is a dark and intimate antechamber with a wood installation and a lower ceiling. This contrasts with the main hall, which features a higher ceiling and natural light. A third space, a private omakase room, has a low ceiling and minimal lighting, continuing the play of light, shadow, and volume.
The materiality is inspired by the textures of limestone monoliths and the original façade. The exterior was cleaned to reveal its roughness, with subtle design details. Interior textures, natural light, and artificial lighting enrich the space both visually and tactilely.
Onoma reflects a balance between tradition and innovation, authenticity and flexibility—creating a space that evolves with its use while honoring the cultural and architectural heritage of Mérida.
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