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Baffi Функсияи асосӣ: Тарабхона by Nicholas Alencar

Baffi Функсияи асосӣ: Тарабхона by Nicholas Alencar is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ҷоизаи нуқрагии A' Design Award in Дизайни меъморӣ, бино ва иншоот Competition Category.


НуқраМеъморӣ· 2026

Baffi Функсияи асосӣ: Тарабхона

by Nicholas Alencar

Client: Alencar

Ҷоизаи нуқрагии A' Design Award Winner in Меъморӣ Category

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The Design

About Baffi Функсияи асосӣ: Тарабхона

Матни китоб: Тарабхонаи Баффӣ дар дохили Matria Parque de Flores, бузургтарин боғи гулҳо дар Амрикои Лотинӣ ҷойгир аст. Лоиҳа тавре таҳия шудааст, ки топографияи мавҷударо риоя намуда, бино қисман ба манзара ворид карда шудааст. Ин равиш таъсири визуалиро коҳиш медиҳад ва байни меъморӣ ва табиат пайванди зич эҷод менамояд, ки манзараҳои кӯл, боғҳо ва теппаҳои гирду атрофро пешниҳод мекунад. Сохтори он маводҳои табиӣ ва стратегияҳои тарроҳии ғайрифаъолро истифода мебарад, то роҳатӣ фароҳам оварад ва истеъмоли энергияро коҳиш диҳад. Натиҷа фазои амалиест, ки маконро эҳтиром мекунад ва таҷрибаи меҳмононро беҳтар месозад.

The Recognition

About the Ҷоизаи нуқрагии A' Design Award

Baffi Функсияи асосӣ: Тарабхона ғолиби Ҷоизаи нуқрагии A' Design Award аст, ки эътирофи фавқулодда обрӯманд буда, ба тарҳҳои сатҳи олӣ, зебо ва таъсирбахш дода мешавад. Ғолибони нуқра асарҳои бағоят дурахшон ва бениҳоят эҷодкоронаанд, ки таҷрибаи барҷаста, истеъдод ва зиракии тарроҳони худро нишон медиҳанд. Интизор меравад, ки Baffi Функсияи асосӣ: Тарабхона асари аҷоиб ва намунавӣ бошад, ки ба таври назаррас касбӣ ва амиқан навоваронаанд. Ин тарҳи ғолиби Ҷоизаи нуқрагии A' Design Award ихтирои хеле назаррас ва мавриди таҳсин аст, ки судманд аст ва ҳудуди санъат, илм, тарроҳӣ ва технологияро пеш мебарад. Baffi Функсияи асосӣ: Тарабхона офаридаест, ки бисёриҳо ба он ҳасад мебаранд ва хостаҳоро бедор мекунад, эҳсосоти мусбат меорад ва ҳайрат ва тааҷҷуб ба вуҷуд меорад.

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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