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GASTRONOMY

PROJECTS

 

Our vision is to create an atmosphere in which your guests can be inspired every time they visit;

An environment that invites them discover something new every single time, and that tells them a never-ending story.

TEATHER LOBB
GÄRTNERPLATZTHEATHER
 MUNICH

FUNCTION

Lobby

LOCATION

Gärtnerplatz Munich

CLIENT

Salon Pitzelberger

DURATION

Spring - Summer  2017

 

SERVICES

Interior Design Concept

Construction Design

Light Design

Decoration & Styling

SIZE

% sqm

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld

Linda Dierksmeier

Tomasz Budnicki

BOLKO

PIANOBA
PIANO BAR
MUNICH

FUNCTION

Theatre Bar / Night Club

LOCATION

Gärtnerplatz Munich

CLIENT

Salon Pitzelberger

DURATION

Spring - Summer  2017

 

SERVICES

Interior Design Concept

Construction Design

Light Design

Decoration & Styling

SIZE

330 sqm

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld

Linda Dierksmeier

Tomasz Budnicki

In Spring 2017, Munich's Salon Pitzelberg re-opened its basement bar. The building, a historical landmark, is located on Munich's famous Gärtnerplatz. NOVONO's renovation of the theatre's basement bar, was precisely and delicately executed, 'The space was filled with memories of actors drinking to their thespian successes, mourning their defeats, and in both cases playing the piano,' explains NOVONO founder, Nora von Nordenskjöld. Music and theatre are the conceptual inspiration for the space, which required a clever layout solution in order to allow for many different functions. The dance floor floats above the subwoofers, creating the perfect setting for its dancing-inclined guests. 

In Spring 2017, BRLO opened its outdoor biergarten. The space brought BRLO's edgy, black-and-white interior outdoors into the industrial Gleisdreick park. NOVONO successfully partnered with BRLO's hop-farmers in order to create a landscaping concept which made the hops the star of the space. The fragrant plants form a canopy above the seating area where black furniture with white edges provide ample space for guests to enjoy their beer in the shade. 

our CONCEPT:  BRLO goes outdoors. BEERGARDENs are one of the first things that come to mind when we think about Germany. But the BRLO BIERGARTEN is an example of this cliche meeting craft; the concept is similar to BRLO's indoors; black and white, patterned and symmetrical, but we added a GREEN ROOF! 

BRLO BEERGARDEN
BERLIN

FUNCTION

Outdoor Restaurant

LOCATION

Gleisdreieck Berlin

CLIENT

BRLO

DURATION

Spring 2017

 

SERVICES

Interior Design Concept

Construction Design

Landscaping

Decoration & Styling

SIZE

800 sqm

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld

Morgan Terry

Tomasz Budnicki

Miriam Waszelewski (Graphics)

BRLOBEERGARDEN
Ma' Loa

In spring 2017, Mau Loa, located in the Mitte district of Berlin opened its doors. The 48 sqm Poke restaurant, which caters to Mitte's trendy business clientele as well as tourists and locals, is the smallest restaurants designed by Nora von Nordenskjoeld of NOVONO. 

The space is clad in a pink-toned graphic collage, with reclaimed wood paneling, and a mosaic mirrored wall. A semi-open shelving partition filled with plants separates the dining area from the counter and entryway.

MA' LOA's playful nature shines through with features such as menus which are displayed on surf board panels, and two swings taking the place of seating in the shop's windows. 

MA' LOA
BERLIN

FUNCTION

Restaurant

LOCATION

Oranienburgerstr. 11, Berlin

CLIENT

Brandes, Jakob & Albeck GbR

DURATION

12 / 2016 - 05 / 2017

 

SERVICES

Interior Design Concept

Construction Design

Site Management

Decoration & Styling

SIZE

48 sqm

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld

Tomasz Budnicki

Miriam Waszelewski (Graphics)

THE VIST / Berlin
THE VISIT COFFEE
Berlin

FUNCTION

Coffee Roasters

LOCATION

Berlin Kreuzberg​

CLIENT

the Visit Roasters

DURATION

2015

SERVICES

Interior Design Concept

Construction Design

Site Management

SIZE

420 sqm

guest area and roastery

 

TEAM

Nora von Nordenskjöld

Daria Lo Giudice

In 2015, The Visit opened in Berlin's popular Kreuzberg neighbourhood. The space uses geometric patterns in texture, lighting, and spatial design. 

The space, which is one of NOVONO's more minimal designs, is mainly black and white with touches of wood, allowing the quality brewed coffee to be the star. 

The reflective black resin flooring and linear ceiling lighting make the space feel taller than it is, creating a sense of space. The metal tracks which create a vertical grid throughout the space function as architectural anchors, on which shelving and other horizontal pieces can stand. 

Photos: Daria Lo Giudice

BRLO BRWHOUSE
Berlin

FUNCTION

Brewhouse

LOCATION

Berlin, Schöneberger Straße 16

CLIENT

Braukunst Berlin Gastro GmbH

DURATION

03 / 2016 - 01 / 2017

SERVICES

Interior Design Concept

Construction Design

Site Management

Decoration & Styling

SIZE

700 sqm

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld

Steel plates, metal mesh and wood. Black and white. As simple as the components seem – the same is true for beer – combined they are much more and a surprise. The space gives you the feeling of knowing the Brwhouse intuitively, it feels like meeting in a place that has always been there and will be – simply your favorite pub. 

Accentuated light combined with naturally aged wood creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere in BRLO’s recently opened Brwhouse in the middle of Berlin. The design is aligned in perfect symmetry along two axes – from the kitchen area to the brewery through the length of the building and from the main entrance to the entrance of the beer garden in the width. Built out of oversea containers, Berlin’s new craft beer hotspot reveals to its guest not only a view into the open kitchen where kitchen Chef Ben Pommer performs his magic, but also a view to the brewing coppers, the heart of the building and the craft of brewing.

The custom made tables out of 7 centimeter thick aged wood with the rough metal structures will age over time and develop a patina, a reminder of the time spent here by guests enjoying food and beer.

Downstairs in the middle of the crowd one admires the height of the ceiling and enjoys the comfort of the central elevated seating area that can also be used as a stage. Around this central restaurant element, the seemingly empty area was created on purpose to give enough space to the standing crowds at night to enjoy their beer at the high tables.

From the gallery the busy space can be overlooked offering a more tranquil experience. Being part of the process of building and constructing the BRLO Brwhouse from the beginning – the architecture is by Graft – working with the great team of BRLO not only made the project very special, but converted the whole NOVONO team to beer drinkers due to the tasty creations by BRLO. That was definitely a first!

Currently NOVONO is designing and building the new beer garden (have a look at 2016’s pop up beer garden on the construction site, also designed by NOVONO) opening soon for guests to enjoy a cold BRLO in the sun.

Brlo Brwhouse
Bearclaw
BEARCLAW
HAMBURG

FUNCTION

Restaurant

LOCATION

Hamburg, Germany

CLIENT

Max Peters

DURATION

10 / 2015 - 03 / 2016

 

SERVICES

interior design concept

construction design

site management

decoration & styling

SIZE

55 sqm + 30 sqm outdoor

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld

Morgan Terry

In its central location in Hamburg buzzing with life at all times small and cozy Bearclaw offers a selection of comfort food with pulled meat to stay or for take away. Supporting the young entrepreneur from the very beginning through the conceptual and designing process of the idea and site, this small oasis feels like coming home.

The open kitchen allows guests to watch the chefs preparing the food, while visually connecting the two spaces, creating the feeling of a wider area. Feature piece is the long custom made wooden table that seems to be cutting directly through the window. The clear colors – black, white and green – and materials – aged wood, tiles, mesh and copper – are similar to the style of a New York Deli, yet in a modern, clean and refreshed look.

The way of preparation of the meat – pulling with a bearclaw like instrument – a very rough method – is reflected in the strict metal grid on the walls and the white seams of the tiles. 

COPPER

COPPER CLUB

SINGAPORE

 

FUNCTION

Bar and Restaurant

 

LOCATION

Singapore, China Town

 

CLIENT

Cindy Chng

Alexis Nicosia

DURATION

2014

 

 

SERVICES

concept design,

millwork and detail design,

furniture & Decoration selection

SIZE

200 sqm

 

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld (design)

Gigi Kristensen (site)

Step right into the world of Dr Sparks' workshop and dining where creative juices and maniacal ideas are infused with gin and meat discovery menus

FUNCTION

Café, Bar & Restaurant

LOCATION

Munich, Königinstrasse 34

CLIENTS

Klaus Pfeiffer, Uli Springer,

Michi Kern & Mathias Scheffel

DURATION

2012 - 2013

 

 

SERVICES

concept interior design,

realization, installation decoration

SIZE

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld

Annabell Kutucu

Marc Ritter

In 2012 Munich’s Cafe Reitschule appointed NOVONO to redecorate and furnish the former restaurant of Munich’s horseback-riding school with a fresh look.  A Königinnenstrasse hallmark since 1927, this location has been host to various gastronomical concepts.

 

The T-shaped layout’s warmly coloured interior is complete with pendant lights hung on the moulded ceilings, contrast wall-moulding, and custom geometric rugs with equestrian detailing. 

 

A curved recessed ceiling with built in lighting draws the focus to the centre of the room where eclectic vintage furniture and a fireplace are framed by statuesque lamps which toy with the space’s scale, giving it a snug feel.  Intimate booths off of the main room offer patrons an option for a more private dining experience whilst actually watching horses.

Found objects used throughout the decor mirror the cuisine’s locavore model and acknowledge its rich history, as do the framed equestrian prints which are proudly hung on the walls as a bow to the venue’s riding institute.

Photos: Paul Green

CAFE REITSCHULE
THE CAGE CLUB
CAFÉ REITSCHULE
MÜNCHEN
 

SIZE

3 Floors, 300 sqm

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld

THE CAGE CLUB
COLOGNE
 

DURATION

Autumn 2013

 

SERVICES

Concept, Design,

Construction

Vintage Furniture

Decoration and Styling

 

FIZZZ AWARD 

Best Club 2014

 

 

FUNCTION

Bar & Club

 

LOCATION

Rathenauplatz 6, Cologne

 

CLIENT

Attila Kiziltas & Haydar Kizay

 

http://www.thecage.eu

 

 

 

 

The Cage Club is the perfect combination between bar and club – a concept new to Cologne’s nightlife on an upscale level. Elegant Art-Deco-elements in combination with designer furniture, mirrors, steel bars and reiterating copper elements are the key components for an atmosphere of party and at the same time cozy privacy. Three floor levels – open yet interlaced – with a special custom made epoxy floor and copper inlays are grouped around a funnel. In its middle the literal DJ cage is hanging – almost like an oversized vintage aviary.

With the DJ in the middle of the club – not in a corner – the motto “give me space, give me wings” becomes reality. Excellent drinks served at two bars – due to the owners expertise in the gastronomy business, they also own “Shepherds” – and a variation of music genres sounding from the DJ cage in combination with the subtle lightning, this venue is the perfect beginning for a long night out.

BON BON BAR

BON BON BAR

BERLIN

 

FUNCTION

Bar 

 

LOCATION

Berlin, Torstrasse 112

 

CLIENTS

Nam Hoai, Uwe Müller

 

DURATION

10 / 2012 - 03 / 2013

 

SERVICES

Design Development, Construction Management, Budget Planning, Decoration & Styling

SIZE

 156 sqm

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld (design)

Andrea Männel 

Wolff Architekten (permits)

Studio Anti (graphics)

Berlin, Germany.  This is Mitte with a difference.  The client was very clear from the beginning that he wanted to have a different bar, something that stood out from the rest. Quality, style and atmosphere were key words in the design development.  The end result is a glamorous and lush immersive environment, where one can escape the concrete streets of Berlin to surround themselves in gorgeous materials and something a ‘little bit different’.

 

Photos: Paul Green

SIZE

600 sqm

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld (design)

Sarah Horton (site manager)

Lizzy Courage (graphic design)

DURATION

10 / 2010 - 02 / 2013

 

SERVICES

Design, Custom Furniture, Budget Control,

Construction Management,

Decoration and Furnishing

 

FUNCTION

Dinner Club / Restaurant

 

LOCATION

Munich, Odeonsplatz 8

 

CLIENT

O8 Gastronomie GmbH

LAZY MOON DINNERCLUB

MUNICH

 

2013 saw NOVONO’s return to the Filmcasino building in the centre of Munich where they once breathed life into the Oyster Bar.  This time to charm the former cinema’s visitors once again with the design of The Lazy Moon dinner club.  The space overcomes the challenge of having a dual existence as both restaurant and club. Lazy Moon’s design concept is a direct reference to its history and former use.  ‘Our design is an invitation to go behind the scenes and enjoy a touch of stardust,’ explains Nora von Nordenskjöld,  Owner and Chief Designer of NOVONO.

A sepia toned colour palette takes visitors back to the silent film era.  A collection of carefully selected antiques plays with the aesthetics of the 1920s.  Reoccurring patterns on fabrics and surfaces engage with the traditional Art Deco mannerism, modernising it through abstract interpretation.  The central element of the old-movie-theater-restaurant is its extra large and moveable bar, above which is a striking cinema marquee.

LAZY MOON IS MUNICH'S FIRST DINNER CLUB, THEATRICALLY LOCATED IN A FORMER CINEMA. HERE THE CLIENTELE CAN IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN A TOUCH OF STARDUST. ANOTHER SPACE WHERE THE LUXURY AND EXTRAVAGANCE OF THE MOVIE WORLD SURROUNDS THEM.

The central theme of the film narrative is worn on the walls; one side the obligatory screen, the other eye-catching hand-made prints on copper plates.  The resulting effect is one of a ‘more-is-more’ cosiness, a feeling of being in a space where new details can always be discovered.

When describing this space,

Nora von Nordenskjöld explains, ‘In addition to designing an actual space, we are concerned primarily with the creation of emotions ​​and intuitive atmosphere.  In the design for Lazy Moon we combine the functional requirements of the new use and an aesthetic that pays tribute to the building. Through this design concept, this landmark building continues to live on in the here and now,  pulsating and writing new stories’.

 

Photos: Paul Green

LAZY MOON
OYSTER BAR
OYSTER BAR
MÜNCHEN

FUNCTION

Oyster Bar

 

LOCATION

Munich, Odeonsplatz 8

CLIENT

O8 Gastro

 

DURATION

2012 - 2013

 

 

SERVICES

interior design, installation, decoration

SIZE

120 sqm

 

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld (design)

Dipl.Arch. Doreen Schumacher

Dipl.Arch. Florian Dressler

Located in Munich’s distinguished and historical “Filmcasino,” The Oyster and Champagne bar is gives the former cinema’s foyer a new face and ambience.

 

Lofty yet comfortable and sumptuous seating arrangements facilitate the space’s metamorphosis, allowing patrons to feel welcome during the daytime, to sip cocktails on a large, stylish terrace directly on Odeansplatz at sun-down, and to continue their stay until after dark, when the space turns into a lively bar. 

The setting’s interior reflects a simple but refined menu of small bites as well as a tasteful selection of champagne, coaxing people into a delightful break from their daily activities in the heart of Munich. 

 

Materials and design elements are simple yet strong. Distortion runs through the design concept; wall-panelling and counter-fronts become more visible only after the first impression of the space’s dynamic flooring pattern subsides. This play with perception runs throughout the entirety of the space. In the restroom, black and white block-stripes work in combination with mirror to create a strong optical effect. The bar’s warm and cozy colour palette highlight the centrally positioned oyster vitrine at its heart.

 

Emphasising cleanliness and freshness, fundamentals of the oyster trade, the design focuses on clean detailing, and materials with smooth surfaces, whose ability to age impart them with even more beauty with excessive use.

Photos: Florian Dressler 

CAFÉ SCHMUS
BERLIN
 

FUNCTION

Museum restaurant

& Café

 

 

LOCATION

Berlin, Jewish Museum

 

CLIENT

Kofler & Kompanie 

JMB

 

DURATION

Design: Autumn 2011

Construction: 03 / 2012 - 06 / 2012

 

 

SERVICES

Pitch to museums board, design, planning, execution, furniture, decoration, and

graphic design

SIZE

Two guest rooms,

winter garden, 

& guest room in hallway

350 sqm

 

TEAM

Nora v. Nordenskjöld (Design)

Arch.Gregor Drobnic, Novono  

Wolff Architects (Applications)

Studio Anti (Graphic)

 

In the summer of 2012, NOVONO paired up with the Jewish Museum and conceived the Museum’s Cafe Schmus. 

 

The museum’s restaurant reflects the contrast between the baroque and Altbau elements of the greater institution and its modern annex, designed by architect Daniel Liebskind, by combining tradition and innovation.

 

The design unites warmth and coziness with modern gastronomy, presenting an open kitchen design and a versatile food selection.

 

The 60-person cafe is furnished, from chair to vitrine, in lavishly restored pieces. The eclectic variety of seating options give the room a playful character and allow it to adapt easily to the various needs of the diverse museum audience. 

 

Sources serving to both brighten and deepen the café’s interior. Lamps monogrammed in Hebrew were also deliberately used in order to accentuate the museum’s subject.

 

Novonos composed Interior Design of the in the summer 2012 opened Cafe Schmus,combines tradition with innovation.

 

A cooperation, which is also manifested in the contrast of the baroque Altbau of the Jewish Museum and the modern annex of the architect Daniel Libeskind.

Warm beige and grey hues complement the tiled-flooring and columned hallway while creating an atmosphere which invites its guests to linger. The use of brass and mirrored surfaces emphasize the space’s classic yet modern accents.

 

Particular importance was placed on lighting design, resulting in the deliberate

placement of numerous lights in a recessed ceiling light track. The setting may be adjusted according to the setting of the guest rooms and the open kitchen area. 

The design brings in line warmth and coziness with modern gastronomy technique. 

 

Besides the open kitchendesign,

the presentation of a versatile food selection should be offered.

 

The desigend interior for 60 people was completeley – from chair to cooling vitrine – composed from vintage, lavishly restored furniture. The vast variety of different seating options gives the room a playful character and adapts easily to the various needs of a heterogen museumsaudience.

CAFE SCHMUS
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