From The Hearth Of Horsemen
Indian Architect & Builder|June 2017

The restaurant manifests tangibly in its aesthetic the origins of the food it serves. A delightful gastronomic experience is anticipated as it is writ all over the space.

Sahiba Gulati
From The Hearth Of Horsemen

Black and white: the thought of the two together conjures up images of spaces that are cold or perhaps formal. Maredo have paired the two with a materiality that creates a warm and welcoming ambience, one that spells food, one that invariably speaks of an experience of dining.

Being a leading name in the steakhouse sector, the restaurant chain with over 50 outlets throughout Germany was redesigned and given a new look in order to stay relevant and in the lead, and not nostalgically forgotten in today’s fast paced world.

The contemporary aesthetic is a tangible manifestation of an intangible association with steak. Known for its excellent quality meat, the restaurant had to reflect this in its concept as well. Before steak was enjoyed in restaurants it was prepared and devoured by South American nomads and horsemen called the gaucho. The gaucho wore ponchos with geometrical patterns, called chiripa, and lived in makeshift huts. Various elements of their ethnic existence have been quite literally translated in the interiors of the restaurant.

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