Roth Sheppard Architects

This existing Italian restaurant is located in a strip shopping center close to the University of Colorado Boulder Campus. The owner wanted to increase his seating capacity and remodel the interior to communicate the new direction he was taking in his menu and restaurant character.

The first phase of the project, a new bar, new booth seating and all new finishes materials and lighting, had to be completed with a maximum of 10 days of down time within a construction budget of $70,000.00 including furniture and equipment. Common inexpensive materials are utilized in creative ways to establish a recognizable character that transcends historic or contemporary style.

An existing central fireplace element was remodeled as the primary interior focus. The dining area, bar, pick up counter, and raised ceiling soffit all rotate off of this central focus. Strong geometric form, primary colors and natural materials such as birch and cherry wood, stained concrete, copper, and slate are combined to establish an interior vocabulary.  The juxtaposition of the natural materials and the man made formal interventions add a sense of drama and "place" to the interior.

Over a 7 year period the restaurant owner has engaged Roth + Sheppard Architects in 3 remodels, expanding the space by 2,500 SF and creating an outdoor courtyard.