Presented by Pari Syal Photography; with the kind permission of the Park Association Priceless Milano, a traveling restaurant that will offer unique culinary pleasures above different locations in Milan, is the ultimate epicurean treat that will be presented during the Milan Expo 2015… In 2011, the architecture and design firm park associati designed and created “the cube,” an itinerant restaurant-box for electrolux. Since then, the cube has been traveling to different cities all over the world, where it has been awestruck by the out-of-the-box nature and thematic approach of the restaurant. Park Associates, in resuming their role for this Mastercard initiative, once again designed a traveling light-weight box that fulfills the functions of an out-of-box dining experience. They described the box as “an extremely flexible space that carefully adapts to the locations in which it is installed.” Priceless Milano, which is located on the top of Palazzo Beltrami in Piazza della Scala in Milan, is designed to be a kind of traveling gastronomic theater. It is a “carro di tespi,” which literally translates to “traveling theatrical company.” At this theater, leading chefs from all over the world are invited to demonstrate their skills on a rotating basis during cooking shows that are held in front of guests. With a single table, it is possible to seat twenty-four diners who are participating in a one-of-a-kind experience; alternatively, 66 people may stand for special events. With sliding walls, the eating room and the kitchen are separated from one another. The table may be raised to the extent that it reaches the ceiling, and the room can be opened up fully. The eating area is surrounded by two open terraces and is encased in a façade that is entirely made of glass (this includes both fixed and sliding water-tight and heat-insulated modules). The portable pavilion has a total size of 150 square meters and is created using a modular construction that is comprised of eight blocks that are completely furnished and equipped with all of the most modern electrical appliances. These blocks may be erected on site. The restaurant space is furnished with a single large table that is eight meters in length and has a honeycomb-shaped aluminum structure and a moulded, vitrified aluminum surface. This table creates a kind of technological napkin that is designed specifically for the restaurant. It is flatteringly complemented by a sense of warmth and welcome that is reflected in the woody look of the concrete floor tiles. The acoustics of the premises are given meticulous consideration, as shown by the fact that the ceiling is totally micro-perforated and the vertical sections of the lateral stanchions are lined with fabric panels that absorb sound. The kitchen and dining spaces are designed to be harmonious with a feeling of balance and continuity. The kitchen is split between the space for food preparation and the cooking facilities, with the latter being in full view of the diners. With a surface made of corian steel, press-formed, anodized aluminum in bronze and gold tones, opaque lacquered laminated panels, and other similar materials, color and material palettes are kept to a minimum. It is the “sail-like” aluminum skin that lies on top of the restaurant units like a wing and is kept in place in the center by eight “invisible” supports that is the most notable feature of the building. This “sail” is intended to shield the building from the harmful effects of solar radiation while simultaneously guaranteeing that the circumstances on the terrace below are pleasant. The form of the sail has broken wings, which contribute to an overall feeling of lightness and suspension. Priceless Milano is open from the sixth of May to the end of October, and it is open every day of the week, including weekends and holidays. All of the information on the restaurant’s location and events can be found on the website http://pricelessdining.priceless.com/, which is the only place where reservations can be made for the restaurant. Images of the restaurant may be seen on IndiaArtnDesign.com by clicking on the link provided.
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