A remarkable feature of the design is a glass-panelled wall running the full length of the space. Even upon close examination, the overlapping panels fail to reveal the secret of what the wall may be hiding. In so doing, he took the desire to exploit new technology and to imbue his modern mural with movement and change and intentionally packaged the result in an enigmatic skin. The wall conceals curved panels of corrugated plastic and an occasional vertical strip light, for a backlit effect. For maximum enjoyment, however, the overall impression beats a squint-eyed study of each indistinct image.
Large mirrors hang at different angles from the ceiling, further confusing one s sense of direction.
Better to focus on the stairway, which leads to the mezzanine above. Here a more subdued atmosphere, reminiscent of a salon, invites customers to relax while sipping a beer cocktail and lounging in a leather-upholstered armchair manufactured by Poltrona Frau. The ramp leads to the restaurant, where the menu offers a selection of beers to go with the different dishes. Diffused light from downlighters shines through a mesh-like canopy two layers of fabric, one orange and one black, cover the black ceiling to create a soft, moir effect. At the restaurant level, these windows lead to an outdoor terrace that overlooks the square.