LA RICARDA

House adaptation to restaurant
The Gomis house | 1963

This project proposes the adaptation of La Ricarda House, originally designed for Ricardo Gomis, into a fine dining restaurant while preserving and celebrating the unique architectural essence of the building. The intervention is conceived as a respectful dialogue with the existing structure, ensuring that the integrity and spirit of the iconic modernist design remain intact.

The concept introduces two refined modules placed within the main living room, dedicated to the final stage of the culinary process: the plating and presentation of dishes. Guests will witness this precise moment, which becomes part of the dining experience, creating a subtle connection between architecture, gastronomy, and performance.

The dining area is intentionally designed to remain intimate, with only a limited number of tables carefully arranged around the central modules. This layout avoids visual noise and maintains the serene atmosphere of the original space, allowing the architecture to breathe and retain its prominence.

Every material selected for the adaptation is of the highest quality and chosen specifically for this context, ensuring harmony with the existing palette while enhancing the tactile and visual experience of the restaurant. The result is a delicate balance: an exclusive gastronomic venue that honors the legacy of La Ricarda while offering a contemporary interpretation through cuisine, ambiance, and design.