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Barbouni restaurant is located in the Costa Navarino seaside resort in Greece.
That's exactly what happened at the Costa Navarino resort in Greece. From its incredible architectural concept – a roof that moves and makes sounds when the wind blows – images of the Barbouni beach bar are now everywhere on social media.
The restaurant was designed by the Greek architectural firm K-studio. The company stated that the project was inspired by the stunning surrounding landscape: "We wanted to create a sense of vibrancy within the building, but not a static structure in a place with such a bustling landscape," shared Dimitris Karampatakis, one of the two partners at K-studio.
"The architects drew inspiration for the Barbouni roof from the vibrant and mesmerizing movements of ocean waves," shared Costantza Sbokou-Constantakopoulou, senior architect at TEMES.
The Barbouni restaurant is situated on a wooden platform with columns made of natural wood. Therefore, the architects' idea was to combine these natural materials with wave-like effects to create a seamless blend of sea and land.
The roof is supported by sturdy wooden pillars.
The roof is made from specialized outdoor curtain fabric. The ceiling ripples at different speeds depending on the wind speed that day.
"We did a lot of experiments with different materials. Eventually, we discovered that we needed a connecting string at the bottom and then to make the movement smoother when wind blew through."
The architects wanted to create the effect of wind playing with the building, just as wind usually plays with the surface of the water. From there, the building and the sea harmonize and connect with each other through the movement of the wind in every moment.
With the goal of creating a unique and powerful experience, the project has become a hot topic in the media, and for the Costa Navarino team, that's a cause for celebration.
"This roof has a timeless design; it holds special architectural stories that will surely be told for generations to come."
