Baffi Fungsi Utama: Restoran by Nicholas Alencar

Baffi Fungsi Utama: Restoran by Nicholas Alencar is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Perak in Reka Bentuk Seni Bina, Bangunan dan Struktur Competition Category.

PerakSeni Bina· 2026

Baffi Fungsi Utama: Restoran

by Nicholas Alencar

Client: Alencar

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Seni Bina Category

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The Design

About Baffi Fungsi Utama: Restoran

Teks Buku: Restoran Baffi terletak di dalam Matria Parque de Flores, taman bunga terbesar di Amerika Latin. Projek ini dibangunkan untuk mengikut topografi sedia ada, dengan sebahagian bangunan tertanam ke dalam lanskap. Pendekatan ini mengurangkan impak visual dan mewujudkan hubungan rapat antara seni bina dan alam semula jadi, menawarkan pemandangan tasik, taman dan bukit-bukau sekeliling. Strukturnya menggunakan bahan semula jadi dan strategi reka bentuk pasif untuk memberikan keselesaan serta mengurangkan penggunaan tenaga. Hasilnya ialah ruang berfungsi yang menghormati tapak dan mempertingkatkan pengalaman pengunjung.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Baffi Fungsi Utama: Restoran ialah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengiktirafan yang sangat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk bertaraf tinggi, indah dan mengagumkan. Pemenang Perak ialah karya yang amat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan kepakaran, bakat dan ketajaman fikiran yang luar biasa pereka bentuknya. Baffi Fungsi Utama: Restoran diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, contoh teladan, sangat profesional dan sangat inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini ialah ciptaan yang sangat ketara dan dikagumi yang memberi manfaat kepada dan memajukan batas seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi. Baffi Fungsi Utama: Restoran ialah ciptaan yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif dan mencetuskan rasa hairan serta kagum.

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.