Designing Spaces for Gastronomic Experiences

Throughout the course you will learn the design process for these environments, from the client brief and the conceptual phase, through project development, to the execution phase. You will also understand the functionality of these spaces, as well as the materials, furniture, lighting, and the most innovative design and fabrication technologies in the field.

Learning is hands-on and experiential, combining lectures, workshops, labs, and tutoring sessions. The course culminates in a project workshop where you will design your own space proposal for a gastronomic experience.

You will learn from a faculty team with international recognition in the design of restaurants and gastronomic environments, with projects such as the Alkimia restaurant in Barcelona and CAAA in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Start of the next intake: November 13, 2026. This specialization course consists of 40 hours of in-person training at our 22@ campus, split across two weekly sessions: Friday afternoons (4:00 pm to 8:00 pm) and Saturday mornings (10:00 am to 2:00 pm).

1. INTRODUCTION TO THE DESIGN OF GASTRONOMIC ENVIRONMENTS

• What a gastronomic experience is and which elements make it up. Fundamentals of restaurant design: functionality, logistics, regulations, and users. And industry trends and references.

2. RESOURCES FOR BUILDING GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCES

• Color, texture and materials, lighting, furniture, and accessories. And interaction technologies in space, such as programming, sensors, and audiovisual resources.

3. DIGITAL FABRICATION TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES

• Digital tools and digital fabrication techniques applied to interior design.

4. PROJECT WORKSHOP

• Project methodology, from conceptualization to development and communication, and design of a space proposal for a gastronomic experience.

*The study plan is subject to change.