Good FormBryan Costello and Raleigh Architecture combine curves and grids for North Carolinas restaurant, MadreByKelly Pau November 18, 2024Interiors, Southeast (Keith Isaacs)SHAREWhat people love about Madre, a new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in North Carolinas Raleigh is, yes, the food helmed by executive chef Matt Bounous, but even more than that: It doesnt feel like its in North Carolina. The immersive and romantic ambiance isnt expected of the area, much less the heavy, multi-use building its slotted in.Raleigh Architectureand designerBryan Costellowere challenged with turning the giant concrete box into a warm and inviting restaurant which they carried out with a transportive effect using what Costello calls a curves-meets-grid concept. The clients wanted an interior that feels welcoming, lush, and romantic and that also tied to the menus Mediterranean roots. This is where the curves came in. The duo rounded out any wall corners, soffits, and pre-existing columns. Then, they covered it in lime-wash which local painters spent two weeks adding abstractly circular texture to by hand. Even the backs of the wooden dining chairs, edges of the tables, and wood and velvet banquettes were rounded out to continue this motif. It brings to mind the arches and curves in architecture along the Mediterranean.Read more on aninteriormag.com. North CarolinaRestaurants