The Colonia Roma Norte from Mexico City represented a stimulating and rich architectural combination environment for the restaurant project Demar ultramarinerecently opened. Between postcolonial and twentieth century buildings, hotels, shops, art galleries and gastronomic spaces, the interior design of the last restaurant of the Chef Lucho Martínez He was in charge of Mason Gray Office.
The study led by Chloé Mason Gray, Based in Mexico City, the architecture resulted in the Collaborative Architecture Office, To design interiors that bring the culinary vision to an aesthetic that completes the experience.
Coral, green and iridescent effects make up a palette that evokes the sea.Alejandro Ramírez Orozco
The great green quartzite table was tailored by Mason Gray.Alejandro Ramírez Orozco
Gastronomic immersion
The proposal of overseas demar combines in its dishes «the Nostalgia of ancient Mexico With the freshness of the food of the sea ”, under the gaze of chef Lucho Martínez, who is also at the head of the acclaimed restaurants Martínez and EM, that has a Michelin star.
He Mason Gray Officeon the other hand, he received the commission after having worked on projects that have received much attention, such as Casa Verde in the Colonia Countess.
The general design issue revolves around the ocean, “reflected in the Customized furniture, The iridescent glass material used throughout the space and the carefully made terraz Original designs, made exclusively for the project.
He opted for a warm and cozy atmosphere, with a point of nostalgia.Alejandro Ramírez Orozco
«The main idea was to integrate the kitchen with the dining room area, highlighting the ingredients and their preparation,» said designer Chloé Mason Gray. The kitchen is divided into two sections: the hot bar and the cold bar, both forming an L that wraps the dining room area and is visible from any corner of the restaurant.