Rodeo Aviara Wharekai me te Wharekai Nui by Maria Park

Rodeo Aviara Wharekai me te Wharekai Nui by Maria Park is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Roto Whare me te Whakaaturanga Competition Category.

ParahiRoto Whare· 2026

Rodeo Aviara Wharekai me te Wharekai Nui

by Maria Park

Client: Katherine Ahn

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Roto Whare Category

5,905

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #179792

Visit Site View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Rodeo Aviara Wharekai me te Wharekai Nui

Ko Rodeo Aviara he wharekai me te wharekai nui kai huawhenua anake, kua whakatūria ki roto i tētahi wāhi hokohoko rangatira i Beverly Hills, Kariponia. Ka hipoki te wāhi o roto i te 1,300 pūtahi tapawhā, ā, kua whakaritea kia māmā te nekeneke mai i te tomokanga ki te wāhi kai. Ko ngā kōpū pikitia, ko ngā nohoanga roa, ko ngā pakitara kikorangi ngohengohe, ko te rākau mā, me ngā rama iri raranga e hanga ana i tētahi āhua marino. He mea hanga ā-mīhini ngā mahi rākau kōwae, ā, kua pania ngā peita iti te tuku hau kino me ngā whakaoti pakitara ā-kohuke. Ko ngā rama LED kua whakaurua ka hōmai i te māramatanga ngohengohe, kāore he kanapa, mō tētahi wheako kai whakatā.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Rodeo Aviara Wharekai me te Wharekai Nui te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Rodeo Aviara Wharekai me te Wharekai Nui he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Rodeo Aviara Wharekai me te Wharekai Nui i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Located in the heart of Rodeo Drive, this California vegan restaurant embodies modern living shaped by wellness, sustainability, and conscious choice. Introducing a plant-based destination within a luxury retail setting, the design promotes healing and soothing through calm spatial flow, refined materiality, and thoughtful restraint, creating a serene dining environment that reflects contemporary values while generating lasting cultural and environmental impact.
Dimensions & Packaging: The project occupies approximately 1,300 sq ft within a luxury retail setting, organized to support smooth circulation and a calming dining experience. The interior utilizes cnc fabricated modular millwork, sustainably sourced wood substrates, recycled composite surfaces, and mineral based wall finishes. Low voc coatings and water based adhesives enhance indoor air quality, while integrated high efficiency led lighting provides soft, glare free illumination. Dry assembly construction allows adaptability, durability, and long term material reuse.
Tags: Wellness Focused Design, Sustainable Interior, Plant Based Restaurant, Vegan Dining Space, Conscious Luxury, Biophilic Interior, Calm Spatial Flow, Low-Sensory Environment, Sustainable Materials, Circular Design, Energy-Efficient Lighting, Modular Construction, Urban Retail Interior, Contemporary Restaurant Design, Healing Environment
Production Technology: The project was realized through an integrated digital design-to-fabrication workflow that ensured precision, efficiency, and sustainability. Cad-coordinated detailing guided prefabricated millwork and modular wall systems, reducing on-site waste and installation time. Cnc -fabricated components, low voc finishes, and mineral based coatings ensured material consistency and durability. Energy efficient led lighting was seamlessly integrated into architectural elements, while dry assembly construction methods support adaptability, longevity, and circular design principles.
Design Challenge: The challenge was creating a wellness-focused, plant-based dining space within a fast-paced luxury retail district. Research explored how spatial restraint, calm circulation, and sustainable materials could reduce sensory overload while maintaining a refined identity. The result is a serene, efficient, and environmentally conscious dining model suited for high-profile urban settings.
Research: This project is based on research about wellness, sustainable dining, and how calm spaces affect people. Ideas from biophilic design, material psychology, and plant-based culture helped shape a peaceful interior within a busy luxury retail setting. The design uses simple materials, smooth flow, and low-sensory elements to improve comfort and well-being, while low-impact materials support sustainable, mindful dining.
Inspiration: The inspiration is a sculpted oasis in the middle of the city, where a serene Mediterranean morning meets a cinematic Beverly Hills boulevard at golden hour, reimagined as a contemporary café. Soft aqua walls, pale timber, and woven pendants evoke coastal light, sand, and sea breeze, while the glow of luxury boutiques, gallery culture, and hotel lobbies shapes the ambiance. Arched niches, long banquettes, and linear lighting create a gentle rhythm that calms the senses and places food and conversation at center stage, expressing a quietly confident sense of luxury.
Project Duration: Located in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, the project began construction in February 2026 and is slated for completion in April 2026.
Operation Flow: The restaurant’s layout encourages calm, intuitive movement and efficient service within a compact footprint. Guest flow follows a clear path from entry to dining, minimizing congestion and visual clutter. Seating balances privacy and connection, supporting flexible use throughout the day. Back-of-house circulation remains separate for seamless service. Lighting, acoustics, and material transitions subtly guide movement and foster a soothing, wellness-focused atmosphere.
Image Credits: Rendering by Maria Park Interior Design