Myrto | studio wok

When we think of this part of Sardinia, we think of granite rocks shaped by the wind. The curving materiality of the granite is warmed by the sunlight and by the reflections of the crystal-clear sea, and interacts with the lush greens of the Mediterranean scrub.

The power of the wind erodes and carves out the granite formations, turning them into architectural structures that can be lived in.

The restyling project for the Myrto restaurant is an opportunity to pay tribute to this area and to tell its story.
Architecture becomes a tool for narration and dissemination.

The interior space takes on the features of a cave with sinuous shapes and Sardinian earth tones that render the atmosphere homely and intimate and bring to mind an ancient idea of the Mediterranean.
The outdoor patio is also transformed into an interior space, an underwater cave with a lightweight roof that reacts to the wind and sunlight, and provides a glimpse of the sky.

In these abstract, curving spaces, coloured furnishings and volumes play in contrast, creating a palette of greens that echoes the hues of the landscape.
The materials, colours and furniture were chosen and designed specifically for this project, resulting in a site-specific concept.

Myrto has been a presence for 9 years at the Promenade du Port, a hub of art, culture and design in the beautiful setting of Porto Cervo, bringing an innovative approach and experiences that are both surprising and intimately connected to the sense of the local area.
At the same time, Myrto's approach is equally innovative with a concept in which gourmet pizza and haute cuisine interact in a synergistic, intriguing, and unique way.

Task
Preliminary and final designs, artistic direction

Client
Myrto - avant-garde pizza and food
Promenade du Port

Companies/Products
Mapei Ultratop Loft- floor. custom colour for Myrto
La Calce del Brenta Zer04 - wall finishing
Fornace Brioni - counter covering. custom colour for Myrto
Belca collezione /D - tables and chairs. custom colours and finishes for Myrto
Flos IC - Lighting

Consultants
Alessandro Stabile x Belca - table and chair design
Atto - graphic design and re-branding
Eluce - lighting design

Location
Promenade du Port, Porto Cervo (SS)

Photographs
Simone Bossi photographer