At Pedro’s Restaurant Los Gatos—a beloved legacy restaurant of over 53 years—the renovation was approached with a deep respect for its soul, aiming not to erase its past but to elevate its experience. The space was transformed with backlit breeze blocks, mahogany panels, modernist wallpaper, and patterned cement tiles to bring a sophisticated energy to the space. The primary design challenge centered on the expansive, two-story entry space filled with natural light. Relocating the bar to the center and enclosing it with a custom awning introduced a structure within a structure, providing visual balance. Booths were arranged back-to-back to promote openness and circulation, while intimate two-top seating framed by buttress walls offered moments of privacy without disconnecting from the surrounding energy.
