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Barbacco Eno TrattoriaRestaurant and Bar

Barbacco occupies a long and narrow lotwithin the 1912 Hind Building in theFinancial District of San Francisco.Designed by CCS Architects, it fulfills thedesire of the owners; Umberto Gibin andchef Staffan Terje, for a casual dining andleisure space of trattoria that converts toan enoteca or wine bar at night.

The design of Barbacco is inspired by thetraditional wine bars in Milan and Rome,thus the sleek and refined space. Theunique ceiling design of Barbaccohighlights the lines of a sports car,creating difference in levels. The bar isdesigned to be a continuous strip ofcounter-height table which extendsthroughout the length of the space with a

curve at the end.

Vibrant Ferrari Yellow combines withmore subtle colours to complement thewall of exposed brick apart from othermaterial such as Negro Marquina stone,stainless steel and ultimately, timber. Thelow lighting in Barbacco gives a soothingand comfortable experience to the

customers, while maintaining a quaintaesthetics of the space.

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Lighting

The combination of the types of lightinginstalled in Barbacco Restaurant and Barcreates a harmonious and comfortableenvironment for the customers. Theprimary type of lighting used in thisrestaurant and bar is the halogenspotlight. Eight units of halogen spotlightsare installed on a thin panel which ishanged or attached to the ceiling. Thereare a total of eight hanging panels ofhalogen spotlights throughout the space.

The upper part of the continuous mirrorpanels on the wall and the bar shelves arelit up with low light. This type of lightingproduces localized lighting on a worksurface and also highlights the cleanlinessof the area. The commonly used lightingto create this effect is the LED linear strip

which is attached along the cabinets andmirror, creating a neat and hidden sourceof light.

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Acoustics

The architectural acoustics of Barbacco isachieved with the control of its spatialdesign, openings and constructionmaterial. The difference in level of theceiling design limits the noise transmissionin Barbacco.

The openings of the space is controlled byhaving no windows along the space andthe glass door for the entrance, whichcontrols the sound penetration from theexterior into the bar, while still providingnatural daylight.

Among the construction materials inBarbacco are unfinished bricks, timber,stone and stainless steel. Bricks areknown to be great floor and wallconstruction materials for sound isolation

for its rigidity, which means they will notcontract and create sound waves on theother side, and also its mass which meansit is capable of stopping sound waveseffectively. Similarly, stone, masonry andconcrete walls also have these qualities.Wood possesses an ability to reflectsound and a material for sound treatmentas it resonates easily. Certain parts of

Barbacco are finished with timber panelsfor its acoustical features.

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Vins Restaurant and Bar

Vins operates in a shop lot along a row ofshop houses in a quite neighborhood inTaman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. Justa little distance away from the mainbusiness district of TTDI, the owner,Navin, with a great passion for A LaMinute cooking, created a place of goodfood in a classy and relaxing ambiance.

The spatial design of Vins makesoptimum use of the long and narrow unitwhich includes a continuous dining area, abar and a more private wine area, amongcommon utilities such as kitchen,restrooms and storage space. Thelinearity of the space is highlighted by thestraight walkway in the middle, separatingthe dining area on the left and right, and

further emphasized by the suspendedceiling along the same linear path.

The use of brick walls and timber deckingright to the leather chairs create an earthyand rustic look to the whole interior. Theuse of low lighting projecting on the rawmaterial creates a certain mood to thecustomers.

S i t e I n t r o d u c t i o n

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Lighting

The various types of lighting used in VinsRestaurant and Bar complement oneanother to create a pleasing atmospherefor the customers. The primary type oflighting unit installed in Vins is thehalogen spotlights. A total of 39 halogenspotlights are attached onto the surface ofthe ceiling throughout the dining and bararea. Along the suspended ceiling of Vins,seven units of halogen lamps with surfacemounted fittings are installed alternativelywith the air-conditioner diffusers and airvent. Three similar halogen lamp units arealso used in the restrooms.

LED linear strips of less than one inchwidth are attached along the upper part ofthe mirrors and the suspended ceiling,

underneath a side of the floor deck, thebar table and inside the liquor cabinet.This low light produced by the LED stripshighlights certain parts of the interior,resulting in an interesting play of light.

In the long and narrow kitchen space,three units of T8 fluorescent lamps areused to light up the space to enhance the

cooking process. These fluorescent lampsare attached on the surface of the beamsthat run along the kitchen area.

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Acoustics

Vins Restaurant and Bar entertains itscustomers with soft music such as jazzand R&B playing through the speakers. Increating a space with good architecturalacoustics, the design of this restaurant isconsidered carefully in terms of the spatialcomfort, openings and constructionmaterial.

Speakers are installed at the edges of therectangular space to play the backgroundmusic in Vins, without being too loud thatit interrupts the customers conversations.

Being a middle lot shop house, Vins doesnot have of any openings in its spaceexcept for its two meters wide entrance.Although the entrance is always open and

the space is exposed to exterior soundpenetration, it does not result in majordisturbance to the restaurant as thesurrounding area is quite and does notcontribute to much noise.

The construction materials in Vins whichare unfinished bricks, timber and concreteare chosen for their acoustical qualities to

give a good architectural acoustics effect.Bricks are used as the material of the leftside wall structure for sound isolation asthey prevent sound waves from travellingthrough the wall. Vins incorporates anelevated timber deck flooring along the leftside of the space. Timber panels are alsoused on the lower part of the walls and thebar table for its ability to reflect sound.

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