Restaurante Mandu Muelle | Luis M. García-Santillán Rubinstein

Second location of the Korean Mandu Restaurant, this time located at the intersection of two avenues, Juan XXIII and Luis Doreste Silva, near Las Palmas de G.C. marina.

The entrance to the restaurant is through a vestibule finished with porous stone from the Arucas stonework where the Moon Door, as in the eastern gardens, serves as access, in this case to the principal room.

Our purpose was to create a cozy atmosphere, even in a large space. To do this, we created different areas, of which "The Nest" stands out, in the center of the premises. 5 tables with curved benches connected to each other surrounded by a wooden structure that envelops a unique space. The backs of the benches close the area of each table, but that intimacy is diluted when meeting the next bench, creating an ambiguous space between tables. The black backrests serve as the background for the wooden frame of the nest, making it stand out even more.

In addition to this central room there is a room for groups, in which we continue with the line of the Mandu Restaurant on the Las Canteras beach, creating an atmosphere of sloping ceilings. The separation between the main room and the group room is carried out through a wine rack display cabinet, which filters the light and reveals what is happening inside.

The restaurant also has a private VIP room. In this we opted for a more neutral style with a double set of direct

and indirect lights.

Lighting is one of the strong points in this project. It was designed to create intimacy and warmth, highlighting the different geometries of each space.