Baffi Función Principal: Restaurante by Nicholas Alencar is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Plata in Diseño de Arquitectura, Edificación y Estructuras Competition Category.
PlataArquitectura· 2026
Baffi Función Principal: Restaurante
Client: Alencar
A' Design Award de Plata Winner in Arquitectura Category
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The Design
About Baffi Función Principal: Restaurante
Texto del Libro: El Restaurante Baffi se encuentra dentro de Matria Parque de Flores, el parque de flores más grande de América Latina. El proyecto se desarrolló para adaptarse a la topografía existente, integrando parcialmente el edificio en el paisaje. Este enfoque reduce el impacto visual y crea una estrecha conexión entre la arquitectura y la naturaleza, ofreciendo vistas del lago, los jardines y las colinas circundantes. Su estructura emplea materiales naturales y estrategias de diseño pasivo para brindar confort y reducir el consumo energético. El resultado es un espacio funcional que respeta el sitio y realza la experiencia de los visitantes.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award de Plata
Baffi Función Principal: Restaurante ha ganado el A' Design Award de Plata, un reconocimiento extraordinariamente prestigioso concedido a diseños de gama alta, magníficos e impresionantes. Los ganadores de Plata son obras tremendamente brillantes y sumamente creativas que ilustran la destacada experiencia, el talento y la agudeza de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Baffi Función Principal: Restaurante sea una obra maravillosa y emblemática, notablemente profesional y profundamente innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Plata es una invención muy notable y admirada que beneficia y hace avanzar las fronteras del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología. Baffi Función Principal: Restaurante es una creación enormemente envidiada que evoca deseos, aporta sentimientos positivos y despierta asombro y admiración.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Baffi Restaurant is a landmark in contemporary Brazilian architecture, located in Matria Parque de Flores, the biggest flower park in Latin America. The project was designed to camouflage itself in the existing relief, reflecting the perfect integration between architecture, nature, and functionality. It is an example of how architecture can be both impactful and delicately inserted into the natural context.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The Baffi Restaurant has a total area of 743.34 square meters. The full park covers a total area of 50 hectares.
- Tags
- Restaurant, Flower Park, Brazil, Landscape, Commercial Architecture, Sustainability, Social Impact
- Production Technology
- The design was developed through an iterative process combining digital modeling and on-site adaptations. Materials were sourced locally to minimize environmental impact, with a focus on concrete fabrication techniques adapted to the region. Sustainability guided every step, from preserving the site’s natural topography to implementing passive environmental strategies. The project also involved training local workers, ensuring long-term benefits for the community and the built environment.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge was balancing sustainability with feasibility. We navigated material limitations, local regulations, and budget constraints while ensuring environmental impact reduction. Socially, integrating community needs required extensive research and engagement. Technologically, adapting passive strategies to varied climates demanded innovative solutions. Overcoming these obstacles led to a resilient, efficient, and community-driven design.
- Research
- The research focused on sustainable architecture, aiming to integrate design with environmental responsibility. Using case studies and site analysis, we examined materials, climate impact, and user experience. Data was collected through field studies and expert consultations. Insights led to passive strategies that reduce energy consumption. The findings influence real-world design, promoting eco-conscious solutions that benefit both businesses and communities.
- Inspiration
- The project was born from the dream of the Piazza family. Upon realizing the magnitude of this endeavor and what it would take to bring it to life, this dream became our dream. It was necessary to train and professionalize hundreds of residents to achieve this goal. A total of 250 people were mobilized for the single purpose of planting flowers. Residents of this small town acquired new skills and found a renewed sense of purpose, proud of the strength of their city.
- Project Duration
- The project started in July 2019 in Sao Francisco de Paula, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It was completed in February 2022.
- Operation Flow
- The restaurant seamlessly blends into the landscape, inviting visitors to experience nature through architecture. Large glass openings connect indoor and outdoor spaces, offering panoramic views of the gardens. The design enhances comfort with natural ventilation and lighting, creating a warm and immersive atmosphere. Visitors engage with the space fluidly, enjoying an experience that evolves with the seasons, reinforcing a deep connection with the surrounding environment.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Leonardo Finotti, Mátria, 2022.
Image #2: Photographer Leonardo Finotti, Mátria, 2022.
Image #3: Photographer Leonardo Finotti, Mátria, 2022.
Image #4: Photographer Leonardo Finotti, Mátria, 2022.
Image #5: Photographer Leonardo Finotti, Mátria, 2022.
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