Vesuvio Restaurant

Vesuvio is an Italian restaurant designed to evoke cultural memory through spatial experience. Drawing inspiration from traditional Italian architecture, the design highlights Roman arches as a primary spatial element, paired with travertine stone to root the space in material authenticity. These classical references are reinterpreted through modern, sensory-driven strategies.
A central metaphor is the shadow of the arch. Referencing ancient Roman structures like the Colosseum, the space captures the movement of natural light, casting dynamic arch-shaped shadows that shift throughout the day. These fleeting forms quietly narrate the passage of time, connecting diners to history through a choreography of light and shadow. It is through this ephemeral performance that the past and present softly merge.
Beyond visual lines, material textures, custom lighting fixtures, and custom tableware are curated to create a multi-sensory dialogue. Each gesture heightens the emotional connection between guests and the cultural roots of the cuisine.
The design extends from interior to exterior, unifying surfaces and forms with a consistent language that respects tradition while embracing contemporary clarity. Vesuvio becomes not only a place to dine, but a spatial embodiment of memory—felt in light, shaped by time, and shared through experience.