Customer at the Carrara marble bar counter below wine shelving and glass racks
Glazed shopfront of an Italian deli in a Richard Rogers building, Bankside
Exposed steel structure of the Rogers building above the deli windows
Capricci signage etched on the glazed frontage with produce displayed inside
Bar counter with white stools and a long marble communal table at Capricci
Concrete column used as a chalkboard beside the marble counter and dining tables
Barista at the open kitchen behind the marble counter under hanging glassware
Marble counter with white bar stools and glass rack facing the open kitchen
Shelving stacked with Italian jars, oils and wine beside marble dining tables
Detail of a white moulded bar stool seat and slim chrome legs

– Project: Retail

Capricci

One of the toughest challenges in this project was creating an intimate dining area within this striking Richard Roger’s building, situated next to London’s iconic Tate Modern.  To achieve this we sourced grey oak, high quality Carrara marble and steely tones to create a comfortable yet high-end palette of finishes.
 
At Capricci, we showcased the quality of the produce available here in two ways. Firstly, we placed the kitchen directly at the centre of the restaurant, partially screened by the marble counter.  Diners have the opportunity to see the chefs at work, or to enjoy an informal coffee or aperitivo at the bar. Secondly, playing with clean lines and grey tones, we designed shelving to display the goods available in an engaging and accessible ‘market area’.
 

Concept

Concept sheet with sketches for the over bar shelving, storage and lighting
Grey visualisation of the counter, column and over-counter shelving
Empty shell unit during fit-out with contractors working inside
Bare soffit and shopfront hoarding in the unit before conversion
Concrete column and exposed ductwork on site during construction
Architect and contractor setting out work against the concrete column on site

Facts + Figures

Appointed

2015

Completion

2015

Area

90 sqm

Location

London

Photography

Carlo Carossio