The brief

Landstede wanted a training restaurant that works like a real restaurant.

“When there are guests, there has to be an intimate, hospitable and warm atmosphere. And when the restaurant is cleaned the next day, there has to be enough light to work by.”

— Harry Rijnders

Natural materials, in the light too

The students cook by the season with sustainable, regional produce. The Pubblik interior translates this into natural materials. The light follows the same line:

• Foscarini Aplomb, a concrete pendant.

• Functionals, a Dutch design using simple, natural materials.

More than a standard lighting plan

Two light settings in one space: warm and intimate during service, bright and functional for cleaning. This gave Landstede more than a standard lighting plan, within budget.

“At Gerecht & Land we showed that atmosphere and design are possible even on a limited budget.”

— Harry Rijnders

Limited budget, high ambition? That is exactly when a good lighting plan pays off.