Designs Within Reach/ Design Notes recently held a Design Gallery Contest of which our local pizza shop, Vinto, was a winner. Entries were judged based on innovation, honesty, timelessness, and approachability. Vinto, a pizza shop in downtown Salt Lake City offering casual Italian wood-fired pizza, received second place.
Here is what Design Within Reach had to say about our local restaurant:
David Harries immediately saw the potential in this old building to house a casual, modern Italian food concept. Working once again with Louis Ulrich, AIA, the first goal was to create a feeling of simplicity. The narrowing of the restaurant allowed for visual variety and booth design, but also pulled the eye to the back of the space; the choice to use the Random Light by Bertjan Pot, reinforced this visual goal while maintaining the airy view to the back.
Because of the exposed ceiling joists, they explored industrial finishes, with the end result being exposed metal, wood, marble, and cork. The industrial-chic, Icon Chair and Barstool by Philippe Starck, and the 20-06 Counter Stool by Foster & Partners provided added enhancement. This seating choice provided simplicity and comfort, while the open back maintained visual openness.
I can appreciate good design and upon walking in to Vinto you will agree that they have fresh style. Its great to have a restaurant that is more than just great food. You’ll want to sit and stay a while at Vinto.
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How great for them. I really need to get downtown more often and check them out.
Vinto does have wonderful style, right down to the glasses they serve with.
They really deserve this award; I think the design of Vinto is outstanding. I like everything about this restaurant.