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THE BUZZ
QUETZAL | TORONTO
BD: THERE'S NOT A LOT OF OBVIOUS SOUNDABSORBING MATERIAL IN THE SPACE. HOW DID
YOU WORK OUT THE ACOUSTICS?
ALEX JOSEPHSON: Acoustics are always a
challenge in restaurant design-noise levels can
get very unpleasant without a lot of soft surfaces
and mass dampening. But, acoustic treatments,
especially when they use felt, can get expensive.
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The organic undulating form of the ceiling unfolds
across the long, narrow space so sound is actually
tuned well. There are only a couple of corners
where the acoustics were challenging.
BD: HOW DID YOU MAKE THE ARCHITECTURE
HELP YOU WITH THAT?
JOSEPHSON: The sculptural ceiling is quite heavy,
so we used a lot of batt insulation behind it to
increase absorption. We also incorporated a lot
of small speakers in the space to distribute music
across the restaurant.
BD: QUETZAL LITERALLY BRINGS THE FIRE
WITH AN OPEN-FLAME OVEN. HELLO,
UNCOMFORTABLY HOT STUFF. WHAT ARE THE
UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF CONTROLLING HEAT
FROM THIS SOURCE AND HOW DID YOU DO IT?
JOSEPHSON: Fire brick surfaces collect and emit
heat-so we knew it would need to be carefully
controlled not only with a powerful hold system,
but also with make-up air and cooling for the staff.
We used significantly more make-up air than a
standard kitchen, which acts like a curtain in front
of the grill to manage heat while still offering guests
a comfortable view into the fiery activity of the
open kitchen.
POOYA BAKTASH: Our design for the grill and the
oven area includes extra layers of insulation
that can handle temperatures of up to 2,700
degrees (Fahrenheit). The walls and the base of
the grill are all insulated, creating a perfectly
sealed box with excellent fuel efficiency.
BD: HOW DID YOU ENSURE ENOUGH STORAGE IN
THE BAR AND KITCHEN?
BAKTASH: It took months of planning and working
closely with the client and bar chef. We engineered
the bar and kitchen to use every inch of space-it's
so efficient it works like a machine.
D O U B L E S PAC E P H O T O G R A P H Y
PARTISANS, the firm behind this innovative eatery,
took an unconventional approach to its look, incorporating their signature focal point ceilings as a
slightly abstracted take on traditional Mexican
mercados. That subtle nod to the menu represents
fresh thinking on how literal designers need to be
in creating a sense of place. But, all those hard
surfaces could make an echo chamber,
so BD wanted to know from Pooya Baktash and
Alex Josephson, partners (with Jonathan Friedman)
at PARTISANS, how they used architecture and
design to overcome the space's challenges.
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Boutique Design - April 2019
Contents
From the Editor
Check Out boutiquedesign.com
In This Issue
The Buzz
Urban Aerie
Show Your Work
Live and Unplugged
Adjacent Spaces
Products: Fabrics
Products: Casegoods
Exit Interview
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Boutique Design - April 2019 - Contents
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Boutique Design - April 2019 - From the Editor
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Boutique Design - April 2019 - Check Out boutiquedesign.com
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Boutique Design - April 2019 - In This Issue
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Boutique Design - April 2019 - The Buzz
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