Ombra, 1 Vyner Street, Tower Hamlets, E2 9DG
Restaurant design and change of use
Construction cost: £Undisclosed

Ombra is a Venitian bacaro, located at 1 Vyner Street, that opened summer 2011. The premises was previously an art gallery. Fourthspace produced the planning strategy for the change of use and design for the internal conversion of the premises and worked closely with fellow directors from Vector Foil-tec and artist Russell Bamber.

The planing strategy secured the change of use and enabled the use of a bar and restaurant. The design produced a Venetian bacaro, where traditional dishes can be enjoyed at the tables, or cicchetti can be eaten at the bar over a refreshing Sprtiz. The design maximises the benefits of the floor to ceiling windows, creates a mezzanine floor for the chefs to work their magic, fronted by a large granite bar top for the cicchetti. The bar area is spacious enough to allow for bar eating and aperitifs while watching the sun set, creating a vibrant atmosphere that compliments the restaurant area.

Chef Andrea Michelon is one of the founding partners of Ombra, having worked in Venetian Bacaros for twenty years.

This is a project of the heart for the belly.