Grancaffè Quadri

Venice | italy

2018 | ID Philippe Starck

This heterogeneous historic 18th-century Grancaffè and restaurant in the San Marco Square in Venice, owned by the Alajmo family since 2010, reopened its doors after a major restoration in 2018. The transformation uncovered the original magic of the place in a romantic and slightly surrealist atmosphere.
The Grancaffè Quadri is located in one of the lowest parts of Venice and the water that enters with each tide leaves its mark on walls and furniture. Rather than fight the inevitable, the Maestro Philippe Starck decided to highlight the effects of the high tides by selecting metals that will oxidize and change colour over time and therefore reveal, through each changing tide level, the pulse of the city. 
Interna was called to perform in the restaurant located on the upper floor and not affected by the water, supplying the benches, throne-like seats upholstered with a refined and precious embossed leather, a unique and luxurious work implanted with the highest standards of quality.