La Galleria Restaurant, Birmingham

The main idea is to create multiple spaces to break up the long, narrow room. As an Italian restaurant, the design draws inspiration from traditional architectural elements such as the Piazza, Portico, and Loggia.

  The restroom area has been optimized with a shared washbasin area, separate Ladies’ and Gents’ facilities, a disabled-accessible toilet, and an additional staff toilet.

This layout allows the toilets to remain accessible even when the restaurant is closed—such as in the morning—by sealing off the Piazza. The Loggia can then function as a separate space for seated breakfasts or business meetings.

  Like Concept A, the space is divided into distinct areas: the Bar at the entrance (which has the same configuration as per Option A), a Private Hall, an Open hall, and a Pizzeria.

The  Private Hall is centrally located, with access from both sides, allowing for flexible configurations—from a single large hall to individual dining niches for a more intimate experience. The layout can be adjusted using a track-railing system with movable polycarbonate glazing panels, which are stronger, lighter, and more cost-effective than glass.

    The restroom solution is identical to Concept A, maintaining the same level of flexibility. The doors separating the morning area (Bar + Private Hall) from the rest of the space allow for partial operation—such as opening only for breakfast service while keeping the main dining area closed.