Gemma and Osteria de Gemma combine an informal ground-floor pizzeria with a warmer, more formal pasta restaurant above.
CLIENT
LEAD DESIGNER
Hannah Churchill
DESIGN TEAM
PHOTOGRAPHY
Seth Powers Photography
The two floors needed distinct identities while still reading as one Italian hospitality destination. Each level also had to place food preparation at the centre of the experience and accommodate different styles of dining.
On the ground floor, natural hues, rustic textures and the wood-fired pizza oven create an informal market character. Crate shelving and rough-cut timber display products, while restrained signage keeps attention on the food. Upstairs, earthy colours and natural finishes define the bar, dining room and private function space. An open kitchen and a visible pasta room animate the restaurant and make craft part of the setting.
The stacked arrangement offers two complementary experiences: quick, casual pizza below and a warmer, slower restaurant above. A shared emphasis on natural materials and visible food preparation connects the floors without making them feel identical.
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