Unlike most gastronomic projects, in which the user is well defined beforehand, either by the age range, the gastronomic proposal, location and opening hours, or even by the value of the food. In this project none of these variables was predetermined. This is a space that is meant to be used for a premium gastronomic experience before the Arena’s shows, which means the user can change each night (depending on the show and the musical proposal).
There is a single variable in common to all of these users: the passion for music. From this arises the most important premise of the project: to “freeze music”, to convert that abstract, ethereal and ephemeral emotion into a geometrizable and constructible envelope.
Based on this idea we studied the geometries of sound waves, trying to find patterns that would allow us to achieve an interior envelope that would identify the space with musical movement; on the one hand loose and organic, but, on the other hand, very methodical and mathematical. We immediately understood that the project had to be resolved by integrating only two elements: metal and light. The project consists of this unique, continuous piece, made up of metal ribs and scal
Bio Hitzig Militello Architects deliver high-end commercial and residential projects throughout Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S.
With special focus on the hospitality industry (restaurants, bars, hotels) and work spaces for tech startups, we have become true craftsmen for brands, winning international recognition and awards for our concepts.
In 2020 the firm became a member of the Society of British and International Interior Design (SBID). In 2021 the firm became member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).
Other prizes Winner of several international distinctions, including: Finalists – ARCH-FADEA National Award, Buenos Aires (2024/2025). Finalists – Hospitality Design Awards, Las Vegas (2024). Winners – Surface Design Awards, London (2023). Finalists – Restaurant & Bar Design Award, London (2014, 2019, 2020 and 2023). Mention – A+Awards Architizer, New York (2023). Winners – German Design Awards German Design Council, Frankfurt (2023). Winners – Restaurant & Bar Design Award, London (2019 and 2021). Finalists – SCA-CPAU Biennial, Argentina (2008, 2010, 2014 and 2022). Finalists – Biar Awards, Argentina (2014). Finalists – Next Landmark Awards, Venice (2014 and 2018). Winners – Accor Hotels Design & Technical Summit Award, Sao Paulo (2018). Finalists – Prix Versailles Award, Paris (2019). Winners – IIDA International Interior design awards, Chicago (2020). Finalists – Society of British and International Interior Design award, London (2020 and 2022). Finalists – Best Interior Design firm, for Architizer at the A+firms awards, New York (2021). Finalists – 18th International Architecture Biennial, Buenos Aires (2022).
