The Chico's restaurant chain has been serving North American food to Finnish since 1991. In spring
2012, the chain's time-honoured Iso Omena ('Big Apple') restaurant was reopened with a bold
new interior. Finnish studio Amerikka Design had created a new space concept for the restaurant, to support its new food, drink and service concept. Visually, the restaurant is
completely transformed.
"Diners and staff alike have felt at home in the restaurant", designers say, "there has been positive feedback on its atmosphere, its spicy details and its solutions which make it easier to serve customers". "The positive effect of renovation is reflected in business figures, too", they continue.
The visual standpoint for the restaurant's look is a wild mix of urban pulse and human warmth.
The restaurant interior is marked by bold expression, beautifully fading surfaces, genuine materials and murals by painters Juha Lahtinen and Samuli Suonperä.
The restaurant premises are designed to function seamlessly through all seasons and to create an ideal athmosphere for clients who enjoy lunch, a drink or dinner on their
own or with friends. It seems the change has been a success and a delight for customers and staff
alike.
Chico's chain restaurant
Design: Amerikka Design Ltd
Address: Piispansilta 11, Espoo, Finland
Amerikka Design: Chico's Restaurant
The Finnish studio has created a new concept for one of the North American food chain's restaurants, mixing urban pulse and human warmth.
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- 17 September 2012
- Espoo