Design Middle East July 2019

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Feature

Torno Subito by Bishop Design

F&B CONCEPTS & CHALLENGES What makes a restaurant concept succeed over others? Let’s find out… By Roma Arora

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he passion for food has increased over the years and simultaneously interiors and the design concept of restaurants and bars have also played to the success of the F&B industry. People want to spend on the experience and clever and smart designs with unique mixes that will drive repeat business. Design firms are creating striking

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and memorable spaces using various design elements. We spoke to the leading experts in the region who’re creating spaces that are comfortable and visually stimulating What makes a restaurant successful? Space must function well for operations and customers alike, proper space planning; zoning

and flow are all crucial aspects to having a successfully designed restaurant. After all, what’s the point in having an Instagramable or gold star designed restaurant if it doesn’t function or work? Nicola Fahy, head of F&B Design, Studio EM, explains: “First and foremost with restaurants, the success comes down to the main components of the offering (F&B),

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