Osteria Aquila Nera chose Opera

A project built and narrated together: by Pratic and Luca Masarotti

“We have long felt the desire to offer more comfort to our customers with a larger room. Furthermore, the scarcity of space forced us to give up many covers every day”- says Luca. An ambitious goal considering both the architectural context of value, and therefore subject to constraints, and the fact that one of the three historic irrigation ditches that cross the center of Udine flows below the restaurant. However, the idea of involving Pratic and its local retailer is a winning choice, and the bioclimatic pergola, Opera, appears to be the ideal solution for its technical, aesthetic and functional characteristics. The solid and minimal structure, composed of three self-supporting modules, has created a new space of 36 square meters, without impacting in any way on the external wall of the restaurant and without interfering with the view of the customers seated inside. Indeed, in the summer and with the windows open, the continuity between the inside and outside is perceived and appreciated even more. The colors – ‘Grey pepper 68/71425’ for the structure and ‘Cream 68/10086’ for the blades – chosen by the owners of ‘Aquila Nera’ these colors adapt to the urban context and at the same time highlight details such as the large planters that house fragrant plants that are aromatic for almost the entire year.

“The choice of the color has been very important – continues Luca – because even in our dishes the colors are central. The idea that Pratic today offers the possibility of ordering a pergola in any color you want is simply revolutionary, because the human being needs light and color “.

Project: arch. Stefano Carlutti