The Pergola

For the garden area, a small pergola was created using local materials and executed with local craftsmen. The wood «Cocolumber» (coconut palm) is the most commonly used construction timber here, because it is inexpensive and comes from the region. It is very heavy and difficult to cut because of the dense grain, which results in relatively irregular cuts. In a repetitive arrangement and set in a strict grid, the irrepressible and individual elements, however, fit into a vivid harmony and contract critically in a natural way to the surrounding eclecticism of prefabricated building elements, which originate from Victorian ornamentation. From a physical point of view, the Cocolumber behaves relatively isotropically compared to other woods, and even with a clear conscience you can make secure nail connections in all directions, which makes construction much easier.
Now we let the plants thrive within the grid and are pleased that SMAK’s Restobar can accommodate a few more restaurant guests in the cool and shady oasis within the 1m distance rule.