Project: Fabric Sushi Luro
Architecture: Muro Studio
Location: Villa Luro, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma De Buenos Aires, Argentina
Area: 140 m2
Year: 2023
Photo Credits: Juan Muller – mul.raw
Fabric Sushi is one of the most important restaurant chains of its type in Argentina and Uruguay. Although the brand imposes certain guidelines in terms of materials and colors, it allows enough liberty in the general design so that each premise has its own character. Consequently, no two stores look exactly alike.
Oceanic Elements and Textures
For the restaurant located in one of Buenos Aires’s main neighborhoods, designers drew inspiration from the ocean—its shapes and textures. The bar serves as the store’s focal point, running nearly the entire length of the space. Its greenish, veined marble countertop resembles water with caustic reflections, while hanging shelves above carry plants that evoke underwater species. Meanwhile, pendant light clusters of varying lengths hover over tables, their organic forms resembling coral branches.
Repeating Curves and Reflective Surfaces
Moreover, a curved line motif appears throughout the architecture and furnishings: in shelves, tables, supporting furniture, and even the café’s handcrafted door handles. On one wall, a full-length mirror visually multiplies the interior, reflecting natural light that pours in through large windows. A second mirror—arranged in an “L” shape—creates an infinite-visual effect while subtly delineating access to the bar and kitchen.
Day-to-Night Ambiance and Street Extension
Additionally, the design at Fabric Sushi Luro accommodates both daytime and nighttime use. During the day, abundant natural light fills the small space; at night, subtle lighting effects transform the mood. Given Fabric Sushi Luro’s compact footprint, it extends outward to the street: carefully chosen potted plants contain a sidewalk seating area, allowing the experience to bleed into the urban landscape.
In the end, every detail—from the oceanic textures to the mirror illusions—ensures that diners enjoy an immersive, multi-sensory environment.
“For the diners’ experience to be complete, senses must be stimulated not only from the menu, but also from the architecture.” Muro Studio
