Omeraki Restaurant (Spain)
Without emotion, there is no architecture or design. There is nothing. Enrique Barrera
Without emotion, there is no architecture or design. There is nothing. Enrique Barrera
Project type | Restaurant |
Location | Madrid, Spain |
Architects | Enrique Barrera – In Design We Trust |
Roca Products | |
W+W, Beyond basin, Loft electronic faucet, Access wall-hung WC, Duplo WC ONE, EP3 electronic operating plate, Access Comfort folding grab bar with toilet roll holder, Access wall-hung basin, Victoria Pro basin mixer, Access Pro tilting mirror, Access wall-hung WC, Meridian wall-hung Rimless WC, Diverta wall-hung basin, Victoria mirror, In-drain basic, Victoria wall-mounted shower mixer |
Omeraki Restaurant embodies sustainability through its visionary interiors designed by Enrique Barrera. Collaborating with Roca, Barrera immerses the user in a narrative of environmental consciousness with cutting-edge energy-saving technologies.
Spanish chef Alberto Chicote and designer Enrique Barrera from In Design We Trust have woven sustainability into the very fabric of Omeraki Restaurant, leading the way in creating an environmentally conscious and creative culinary experience.
Barrera believes that sustainable values should be inherent in a restaurant, hotel or any public space, without the need for overt communication. He believes that users should experience sustainable values emotionally, through the touch of organic fibres, the burnished lustre of Shou Sugi Ban (Japanese charred wood), the scent of old, upcycled ceiling beams, or the subtle intrigue of modern energy-saving technology.
The collaboration between Omeraki and Roca further solidifies this commitment, as evidenced in the thoughtful integration of Roca's sustainable bathroom products into the restaurant's design. In partnership with Roca, Omeraki demonstrates a holistic approach to sustainable design. Every detail, no matter how small, contributes to a larger envirionmental ethos.
Accessible directly from the dining room through a chain mail curtain, the bathroom serves as a stylish and practical space for patrons. Using Roca's innovative products, such as the totem Fineceramic® washbasins from the Beyond collection, we achieved a perfect balance of elegance and functionality. With slight adaptations to accommodate our specific design requirements, such as mounting the basin on the wall, Roca demonstrated flexibility and attention to detail, resulting in an exceptional final result.
Roca's iconic W+W toilets are featured in separate men's and women's washrooms, complementing the overall design aesthetic while also providing sustainable and efficient solutions. An automatic sliding door adds a touch of modernity and convenience, dividing the space and ensuring privacy for patrons.
Another thing I love about it, is the W+W toilet’s captivating design. At first it may puzzle observers, but upon closer inspection, its water-saving features become apparent. Its aesthetic allure, resembling a sculptural piece, speaks to the seamless integration of sustainability into artful design—a testament to Roca's commitment to blending form and function in a sustainable manner.