greenhouse extends restaurant into retail and display space
Trenchs Studio has designed a greenhouse structure for Filandón, a restaurant located in El Pardo, Madrid. Positioned at the entrance, the project functions as a retail and display space, extending the restaurant program to include the presentation and sale of produce sourced directly from its associated farm.
The greenhouse operates as an intermediary between kitchen, garden, and shop. It provides a setting where vegetables, greens, preserves, and house-made products are displayed in direct relation to their origin. Produce from Granja de los Monjes in El Bierzo forms a central component of the offering, alongside packaged goods and liqueurs, establishing a link between agricultural production and culinary output.
all images by Javi Bravo
passive design and material continuity shape greenhouse interior
The architectural language references traditional European greenhouses, reinterpreted through a contemporary framework. The structure is composed of aluminum profiles with controlled proportions, enclosing a space designed for year-round use. Environmental conditions are moderated through passive means, balancing daylight, ventilation, and thermal comfort.
A system of wooden shutters integrated into the roof regulates light penetration. These elements, finished in olive green, contribute to both environmental performance and visual integration with the surrounding landscape. Their operability allows the interior conditions to adjust throughout the day and across seasons.
The interior, designed by Trenchs Studio, is organized as a single, continuous space with a central element that defines circulation and display. A large table combining wood and natural stone functions both as a counter and as a spatial divider, separating visitor movement from product presentation. Flooring in dark-toned wood introduces material continuity and supports the overall spatial definition.
a greenhouse structure extends the restaurant program at the entrance
architectural display elements define controlled retail space
Display systems are distributed across the interior and exterior edges. Fresh produce is arranged on circular bronze pedestals, designed to allow flexible configurations. At the rear, a built-in oak cabinet accommodates packaged goods, providing a contrast between fresh and preserved products.
Lighting is integrated to emphasize material textures and the physical qualities of the produce. The overall design establishes a controlled environment where architectural elements, material selection, and display strategies support the presentation of seasonal food products within a defined spatial framework.
wooden roof shutters control daylight throughout the day
the architecture references traditional European greenhouse typologies
passive strategies regulate light, air, and temperature
olive green finishes integrate the structure with the landscape
aluminum profiles define the greenhouse structure
produce is displayed in direct relation to its agricultural origin
fresh items are arranged along interior and exterior edges
central table defines circulation and display zones
architecture and display systems frame seasonal food presentation
fresh vegetables and preserved goods are presented within a single environment
a contemporary framework reinterprets the classic greenhouse form
project info:
name: Filandon
architect: Trenchs Studio | @trenchsstudio
location: Madrid, Spain
photographer: Javi Bravo | @javierbravofotografia
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
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