LA GONDOLA, ÅRE
Norling Studio was given the great and honorable task of developing a tableware concept and a tailor-made pattern for La Gondola in Åre.
The gang behind this awesome restaurant knew exactly what vibe they were after and needed someone to bring their idea to life.
After various briefing meetings, wonderful creative hours of sketching conceivable designs, both by hand and digitally, awaited. Different tracks were presented to La Gondola before the final direction could be nailed down and taken forward.
The ultimate shapes in the right sizes for La Gondola were developed and the flower pattern was applied and adapted to the different conditions. We chose to make the crockery in porcelain, partly for the sake of the feel, but also because the durability of the products was important - these would be used very frequently and over a long period of time and needed to withstand the stresses that a restaurant kitchen of this type entails .
The floral pattern with elements of attitude roosters has become an important part of La Gondola's branding and contributes to high recognition (you've probably seen it on Instagram) and the logo is tastefully integrated on one of the dishes to reinforce the branding. The restaurant offers both à la carte and "brick lunch" and in agreement with requests, two concepts were developed - a simpler one and a more elaborate one, of course with the same feel and with common components for clear cohesion. The color choices in the pattern are carefully balanced and are repeated in other parts of the interior and aesthetics of the restaurant.
Located at an altitude of 834 meters and with an outstanding view, breakfast, lunch and á la carte are served. The food is great, the service is on point and personal and during high season La Gondola Live Sessions are run with really impressive line-ups. A must if you are in Åre!