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A Modern Cheese Bar in Barcelona by estudi{H}ac

If ever there was a place where dreams were made, I’m pretty sure the Poncelet Cheese Bar Barcelona would be it. Designed by estudi{H}ac, the new spot is located inside the Hotel Meliá Sarriá and deliciously fills a total of 400 square meters (4305 square feet).

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From the start, the restaurant makes a bold impression with an imposing facade made up of wooden pieces that form a three-dimensional diamond pattern.

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A reception area greets patrons with a library-type setup that offers a plethora of information about cheese. You’ll notice that the diamond pattern continues on the interior.

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It feels like a lounge with the various colorful chairs you can choose from to relax in while you wait for your table.

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Through an assortment of spaces, diners will get a unique experience. Full of colors and live plants, including the vertical green wall, they’ve created an atmosphere you could spend lots of time in – sitting back, eating cheese, and having cocktails.

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The colors continue with small sticks of wood that hang down tying the spaces together.

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Photos by German Cabo.

Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.