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Open-air elegance: the dehors of Ristorante Berton between architecture and urban well-being

DAA - Driusso Associati Architecs | Arch. Franco Driusso

Hospitality  /  Completed
DAA - Driusso Associati Architecs | Arch. Franco Driusso

The concept stems from the aim to extend the restaurant’s gastronomic experience towards the outside, offering an experience that remains "immersed" in the mood of the restaurant, thanks to the creation of architectural "filters" that enclose the space making it intimate and well defined in terms of atmosphere and harmony. The dehors is conceived as an immersive urban refuge, able to dialogue with the contemporary architecture of Porta Nuova and infuse tranquility and well-being thanks to the warm and elegant color palette. Architect and Chef have worked together to offer an exclusive experience, combining design, technology and an optimal microclimate within an elegant architectural structure, designed to welcome guests in every season.

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Outside Perspective at night

The design of the dehors was conceived to harmonize with the innovative buildings that characterize the area of Porta Nuova in Milan. The structure has essential and minimal lines that guarantee a perfect integration with the surrounding environment, offering a refined "refuge" for guests, which dialogues with the environment through transparencies, reflections and visual filters, strengthening the link between high-level catering and the city. To delimit the space of the outside is a large brise soleil that allows you to create an interesting visual effect between inside and outside, thus making the urban environment an integral part of the experience.

Outside Perspective

The materials used for the construction of the dehors have also been selected for their sustainable characteristics. The flooring is made with slats of WPC, innovative composite wood that can be regenerated to 100% several times at the end of its life cycle. Access to the outside is from inside the restaurant through a portal made of Fenix NTM, a material with surface nanotechnology that allows autogenization. In addition, all materials used are easily recyclable. The outside has systems for controlling and regulating the internal microclimate, thanks to radiant heating and ventilation systems and devices that reduce sun and wind radiation, such as stopsol glass and retractable curtains, making the space comfortable in all seasons.

Outside Perspective at night

The Dehors made for Restaurant Berton in Milan is a perfect combination of elegance, innovation and functionality, thanks to the close collaboration between the architect and the chef himself. It offers a natural extension of the internal space, allowing to welcome more customers and improve the gastronomic experience with a direct contact with the external environment. A fundamental aspect of the project is the use of space in all seasons, made possible by the study of the internal microclimate in order to maximize the well-being of users. The space is equipped with radiant heating systems and ventilation systems, while all around the perimeter have been installed stopsol glass and retractable curtains able to protect from direct radiation of the Sun and the wind. In addition, the materials have been carefully selected: functional but refined, able to resist atmospheric agents without compromising their aesthetics or resistance. The access portal to the outside is equipped with an air curtain system so as not to create thermal discomfort between the interior and exterior space. The five tables outside are monolithic elements made of Jatoba Brown stoneware in two different sizes, equipped with two internal bag hangers to ensure additional comfort for users. At the basis of space design is the desire to create solutions that improve comfort and aesthetics, because "form and function" must always be complementary.

View from the outside
The Dehors interprets a change in the culture of urban living, where the interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces becomes increasingly important. It becomes a key element in urban architecture, offering innovative solutions for the future of catering. In addition to improving the attractiveness of the restaurant, it contributes to urban vitality, creating spaces for socialization and meeting, in line with new trends of living and eating outdoors born from the post-pandemic needs.

Credits

 Milano
 Italia
 GRUPPO COIMA / Ristorante Berton
 Restaurant
 02/2025
 51 m2
  200,000.00 €
 Franco Driusso
 DAA - DriussoAssociati | Architects
 COIMA SGR / COIMA REM
 Tecnomont Service S.r.l. / D'Introno S.r.l. / Falegnameria Pettenò / Skema S.p.a. / Vescom Italia S.r.l.
 Andrea Pancino

Bio

"Complex Simplicity” is the oxymoron that describes the stylistic figure and the creative process that guides Franco Driusso style. Architect with a master’s degree in industrial design, he is active in the Italian design scene through this peculiar vision oriented to make every product functional and immediate in use with a clean and precise visual sign using the highest degree of technology and innovation. The result is a design with a simple communicative language and a very strong meaning. This approach is reflected in the projects of DAA DriussoAssociati Architects, co-founded with his brother Roberto in Venice. Creativity is the result of constant commitment and research, be they of Architecture, Design, Graphics and Artistic/Strategic Direction. Recognized internationally with awards such as the Compasso d’Oro ADI Honourable Mention, Good Design Award, The Plan Award, Archiproducts Design Award, Regula Award 2024, DNA Paris Design Awards 2024 and SIT Furniture Design Awards 2025

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