Legendary Lina Stores launches an iconic Italian deli-turned-restaurant
- Project name
- Lina Stores, Kings Cross
- Project sector
- Hospitality
- Completion date
- 06/01/20
- Client
- Red Deer
- Ranges
- Palace
Iconic Italian deli-turned-restaurant Lina Stores celebrated its 75th anniversary in style by creating a striking new eatery near the thriving Granary Square area of King's Cross.
The eye-catching enterprise offers a seamless combination of its sister venues – the original Lina Stores delicatessen which opened its doors in 1944 and Lina Stores restaurant which launched in 2018.
Adorned with the mint green and white décor and furnishings the brand is famous for, the new venture exudes a quirkiness and aesthetic appeal that expertly balances an invigorating freshness with a sense of nostalgia.
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Located within an historic Victorian transit shed, Lina Stores King's Cross pays a fitting tribute to the original deli on Brewer Street, from the banquettes that seat 100 guests to the authentic stools at the Aperitivo bar and opaline globe lights, each detail has been carefully considered.
London-based architects Red Deer worked with Solus to create a stunning floor that is as memorable and inspiring as its surroundings. The prominent UK tile supplier provided a dazzling marble mosaic featuring the elegant aluminium of Kastav with emerald green lettering in Belisce spelling the words ‘Continental Product Importers, Lina Stones, Est 1944’.
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The bespoke mosaic is bordered by the stylish marbleeffect Endicot from the Palace range. The pearly white tiles decorated with argent detail have been used throughout the main restaurant and delicatessen as well as in the bathrooms, creating a coherent flow throughout the venue.
Project Architect Gianna Pagliarulo said: “Lina Stores has created a unique brand that its venues are totally synonymous with, so it was extremely important to not only reflect the essence of the brand but also to develop it at the King's Cross venue.
“The new venture was launched during the year of the original Lina Store’s 75th anniversary so we wanted to pay tribute to, and commemorate, its heritage. We explored various options and decided that a stunning real marble mosaic referencing the 1944 store in the entrance would be the perfect laudation.
“The mosaic needed to stand out and make a statement while at the same time, fitting in seamlessly with the surrounding décor and furnishings. Solus’ opulent Endicot tiles from the Palace range perfectly complement the Kastav and Belisce marble mosaic they border, providing a sophisticated and stylish aesthetic.”
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