Samara Restaurant, Seattle Interior, Washington Commercial Premises, Architecture Photos
Samara Restaurant in Seattle
Commercial Premises Development in WA, USA – design by Mutuus Studio Architects
Nov 15, 2019
Samara Seattle
Architects: Mutuus Studio
Location: 6414 32nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, United States

The restaurant takes its name, Samara, from the winged fruit of maple trees that twirls like a helicopter. That attention to nature find its counterpart in the design of the restaurant. Inside, rich earth tones dominate, bringing to mind a tranquil wooded understory. ?The design brief,? notes Saul Becker, a Principal with Mutuus Studio, ?was to create a small, sophisticated, and intimate neighborhood corner bistro. The menu is focused on locally-sourced and environmentally-friendly heritage breed animals and produce. Central to the restaurant is the multi-level, wood-fueled grill and oven.?
The dining area opens directly to the wood-fired grill, ensuring that guests have a front-and-center seat to the preparation of their food and serving as a not-so-subtle reminder of the comfort we feel in gather-ing together around a fire. ?The design team sought to integrate the restaurant into the fabric of the neighborhood by creating a place that evokes a rich sense of timelessness and comfort,? notes Kristen Becker, a Principal with Mutuus Studio. ?We wanted it to feel comfortable to go to in all seasons, a fire in the winter and a fire in the summer. We also wanted t...