Founded by architects Valeria Munilla and Carolina Rovito, both graduates of the University of Buenos Aires, MURO Studio is defined by a multidisciplinary approach that integrates architecture, design, and branding.

MURO Studio operates at the intersection of spatial design and brand identity, tackling corporate, commercial, and residential architecture through an integral lens. Each commission is seen as an opportunity to translate a brand’s values or a home’s character into physical reality, consistently prioritizing the creation of atmospheres with personalities that transcends functionality.pre

The hallmark of their work is deep research, analyzing the essence of each program and its inhabitants to translate those findings into architecture.

Chef Santiago Pérez and Calvin Daniele are the visionaries leading this culinary venture in Buenos Aires.

Following Muro Studio’s philosophy, and in collaboration with architect Agustina Buldi, the project was approached through research and analysis. Early conversations highlighted the importance of showcasing every culinary operation as part of a production, positioning the fully visible kitchen as the true heart of the restaurant.

The kitchen staff detailed their workflow, which follows an extremely planned and precise logic, almost surgical. Based on this understanding of internal operations, the project was organized into clearly defined work islands. This layout separates specific tasks while maintaining the visual continuity of the gastronomic process.

Lighting was conceived as a fundamental element of this logic: focused spotlights over each workstation highlight the movements and gestures of the chefs as they prepare dishes, drawing the audience's attention to the culinary action.

Finally, the staircase and handrail were designed with a sculptural intent, leading to a private event area. The result is a space where architecture, materiality, and gastronomic operations are seamlessly integrated.

Stainless steel, chosen as the project’s key material, stands out against the exposed brickwork of the former warehouse. MURO Studio demonstrates a masterful knowledge of materials, selecting the most appropriate grades based on the demands of usage, durability, and exposure for each application.

Austenitic Stainless Steel AISI 304 (Brushed Finish): selected for the workstations due to its suitability for food contact, moisture resistance, and the intensive use typical of a professional kitchen.

Ferritic Stainless Steel AISI 430 (Brushed Finish): used for countertop perimeters, cladding, shelving, sideboards, and the coffee station to maintain aesthetic continuity. This grade optimizes performance for elements with less frequent food or liquid contact while achieving a seamless surface that reinforces the project’s technical and precise image.

The overhead structures that organize the lighting are resolved through folded AISI 430 stainless steel with a tubular frame, creating a lightweight piece that visually orders the work area. Meanwhile, the linear lighting along the sides of the dining room is integrated via stainless steel tubes, consolidating a homogeneous structure.

To conclude, the staircase and its handrail are also crafted from AISI 430 stainless steel, fulfilling both a structural and a sculptural purpose within the project.

The use of stainless steel across various gauges and types allowed for the construction of a coherent material language throughout the restaurant, combining technical precision, durability, and an aesthetic deeply linked to the culinary craft.