Dittel Architekten
  • de
  • en
  • Work
    • Hospitality
    • Retail
    • Office
    • Public
    • Living
    • Digital
    • Competitions
    • All
  • Read
  • Team
    • People
    • Process
    • Career
  • Contact

Hospitality

Sansibar by Breuninger – brings the atmosphere of Sylt to Düsseldorf

The restaurant “Sansibar by Breuninger” in Düsseldorf is housed in the prestigious Kö-Bogen designed by Daniel Libeskind. It accommodates the first mainland branch of the famous Sansibar restaurant from the North Sea island of Sylt. Herbert Seckler who owns the restaurant on the island is a national celebrity in his own right. Now he has granted his first licence for a restaurant outside the island.

DIA – Dittel Architekten were given the task of designing and implementing the restaurant measuring 230 m² and adjacent areas. The brief was to transfer the relaxed and informal atmosphere of the original restaurant to the Rhine metropolis.

Publications

  • fizzz 07.2015 (german)
  • novum 08.2014 (german)

In keeping with Breuninger harmony, the restaurant was to radiate a natural, high-class flair. The aim was to unify two strong brands, Breuninger and Sansibar, under a single roof so that each can profit from the other.

In order to experience the atmosphere of Sylt, typical materials were used, such as old wood for the panelling and tables made of solid oak. Wine is a key theme for the Sansibar, and this was integrated in the draft plans as a characteristic element.

Various zones offer seats for about 130 guests. The central element in the room is the large bar. During the day, it provides an open view of the Breuninger sales area, inviting guests to relax with a snack. Whereas flexible furniture clusters line the façade which offers a scenic view over the lake, the bench seating at the front ends encompasses the room. It is backed by a patinated wall design reminiscent of an old wine cellar. Two large solid tables in the middle of the room promote communication and informality, while the suspended candelabras provide pleasant lighting.

Awards

  • Logo Iconic Awards 2014 Winner Iconic Awards 2014
    interior winner

The regulars’ table in one corner offers large groups a cosy place for withdrawal. The focus here is on wine. The wall and ceiling are made of a panelling material which looks like stacked wine crates. A window integrated in the panelling offers a glimpse of the well stocked climate controlled wine cellar. Above the solid patinated table, lamps made of wine bottles provide mood lighting.
A second ingenious feature besides the regulars’ table is the four booths bathed in indirect lighting. The represent simple wooden huts but their design and lighting are simplistic and modern, again demonstrating a definite link to the Sansibar on Sylt.

The floor covering is an unusual parquet which has a deliberately rough rustic surface in a light slate colour. The walls are designed in matching sand tones; the friendly ambience is rounded of with a counter surface made of white mineral material. The striped materials on the seat cushions provide discrete accents of colour to complete the guests’ association with Sylt.

fizzz 07.2015 (german)

The mission: to bring together two strong brands and to transfer the look & feel of the island Sylt into an urban context for the first time. [...] For this DIA – Dittel Architekten developed a completely new design language.

Redaktion fizzz

More projects

Hospitality

Bar Eduard’s

interior design, lifestyle bar, modern
Sansibar by Breuninger, Außenbereich

Hospitality

Sansibar by Breuninger Stuttgart

Interior Design, Restaurant, Sylt
Enso Sushi & Grill, Raumaufnahme

Hospitality

Enso Sushi & Grill

interior design, restaurant, fusion cuisine
Primo Espresso Fassade

Hospitality

Primo Cafe Bar Tübingen

interior design, cafe, bar, lounge

DIA Stuttgart
Hölderlinstraße 38
70174 Stuttgart

TEL + 49 (0)711 46 90 65 – 50
E-MAIL info@di-a.de

Work

  • Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Office
  • Public
  • Living
  • Digital
  • Competitions
  • All

Read

  • All publications

Team

  • People
  • Process
  • Career

Contact

© 2021 DITTEL ARCHITEKTEN GMBH  —   Imprint / Privacy statement

Top
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to use the website, you agree to the use of cookies. Read moreAccept
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

SAVE & ACCEPT