Gufo

Color block play

Using color as an organizing principal

PROJECT DETAILS

Location

Cambridge, MA

Completion Date

2023

Size

5,000 SF

Client

The CODA Group

Team

Jessica Haley

Kelsey Karns

Awards

Description

This modern take on a traditional pasta and pizza destination features a contemporary palette of terracotta, cream, and blue. Dramatic color-blocking and a flexible layout creates a lively, dynamic 158-seat space that can easily accommodate private events.

Gufo’s location previously hosted a local favorite neighborhood restaurant and day cafe. RODE’s design relocated the entrance to a side approach, letting diners choose between a cafe-style space with espresso, coffee, a pizza oven, and overhead doors opening onto a three-season porch; or progressing into the main dining space, where we expanded the bar to triple its original size.

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The host stand is built into a functional yet eye-pleasing service wall, drawing a guest beyond the cafe into the dining room.
The bar was reconstructed from a 4 seat existing bar, into an inviting 12 seat bar zone.
A flexible dining, meant to service large parties, is highlighted with a deep navy blue.