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Chișinău, Moldova
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UMBRA URBAN
Chișinău, Moldova
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
ABOUT
This project focused on the redesign of a basement space within the Regency Hotel, transforming it into a restaurant with an intimate, elegant, and functional atmosphere, accessible to both hotel guests and the general public. The intervention aimed to maximize comfort in a space limited by the absence of natural light, while seamlessly integrating multiple functional flows: breakfast, casual dining, and bar lounge.
DESIGN
The spatial layout is organized around two access points — one exterior, for visitors, and one interior, directly connected to the hotel’s breakfast area. Both circulation paths converge at a central core: the main bar, which serves as an orienting and social anchor within the overall spatial experience.
To the side, the main dining room unfolds in a balanced sequence: two- and four-person tables near the windows that bring in natural light, a central round table for eight, and an elongated area extending along the interior wall, offering varied seating options.
At the opposite end, the space opens into a waiting area and restrooms, articulated by a planted vivarium, softly lit from above by an integrated light box. This moment acts as a calm and breathable pause within the dense layout of the basement — a visual break that enhances both spatial separation and atmosphere.
MATERIALITY & ATMOSPHERE
The concept is rooted in a subtle contrast between shadow and light — a theme reflected not only in the restaurant's name but also in its choice of materials, lighting, and color palette. Within the constraints of the basement location, the design explores alternative ways to introduce and amplify light: light boxes embedded in the bar furniture, large mirrors to extend visual depth, suspended fixtures with focused lighting, hidden LED strips, and golden ceiling installations that diffuse light in fragments while masking technical systems.
The overall aesthetic relies on understated luxury: dark surfaces — shades of grey, brown, and black — are softened by golden accents used sparingly but intentionally. The central bar, a key compositional feature, is clad in golden terracotta, which also appears on the restroom walls for visual continuity. Along the walls, natural leather inserts on vertical metal structures form a three-dimensional texture that subtly casts shadows — a refined nod to the identity of the space.
To ensure acoustic comfort, essential in a hotel setting where quietness is crucial, the space features sound-absorbing ceiling panels and vinyl flooring with acoustic properties, completing the discreet, sensorial experience of this underground venue.
This project focused on the redesign of a basement space within the Regency Hotel, transforming it into a restaurant with an intimate, elegant, and functional atmosphere, accessible to both hotel guests and the general public. The intervention aimed to maximize comfort in a space limited by the absence of natural light, while seamlessly integrating multiple functional flows: breakfast, casual dining, and bar lounge.
DESIGN
The spatial layout is organized around two access points — one exterior, for visitors, and one interior, directly connected to the hotel’s breakfast area. Both circulation paths converge at a central core: the main bar, which serves as an orienting and social anchor within the overall spatial experience.
To the side, the main dining room unfolds in a balanced sequence: two- and four-person tables near the windows that bring in natural light, a central round table for eight, and an elongated area extending along the interior wall, offering varied seating options.
At the opposite end, the space opens into a waiting area and restrooms, articulated by a planted vivarium, softly lit from above by an integrated light box. This moment acts as a calm and breathable pause within the dense layout of the basement — a visual break that enhances both spatial separation and atmosphere.
MATERIALITY & ATMOSPHERE
The concept is rooted in a subtle contrast between shadow and light — a theme reflected not only in the restaurant's name but also in its choice of materials, lighting, and color palette. Within the constraints of the basement location, the design explores alternative ways to introduce and amplify light: light boxes embedded in the bar furniture, large mirrors to extend visual depth, suspended fixtures with focused lighting, hidden LED strips, and golden ceiling installations that diffuse light in fragments while masking technical systems.
The overall aesthetic relies on understated luxury: dark surfaces — shades of grey, brown, and black — are softened by golden accents used sparingly but intentionally. The central bar, a key compositional feature, is clad in golden terracotta, which also appears on the restroom walls for visual continuity. Along the walls, natural leather inserts on vertical metal structures form a three-dimensional texture that subtly casts shadows — a refined nod to the identity of the space.
To ensure acoustic comfort, essential in a hotel setting where quietness is crucial, the space features sound-absorbing ceiling panels and vinyl flooring with acoustic properties, completing the discreet, sensorial experience of this underground venue.
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