Color block play
Using color as an organizing principal
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.