Freia Restaurant Blends Urban Dining with a Rooftop Greenhouse
Raum architectural studio has designed Freia, a gourmet restaurant situated atop a multi-story car park in Nantes, France. The project integrates an urban garden within a greenhouse structure, establishing a connection between nature and the city.
Positioned six floors above ground, the restaurant offers panoramic views of Nantes and its historic railway station. The greenhouse enclosure allows for natural light to shape the dining experience while reinforcing the relationship between built space and vegetation. The garden, both inside and outside the restaurant, serves as a source of fresh ingredients used in the kitchen, blurring the boundaries between cultivation, preparation, and dining.
all images by Charles Bouchaïb
RAUM’s Rooftop Restaurant Bridges Nature and Urban Landscape
Freia’s design by Nantes-based studio Raum explores the intersection between the natural and urban environments, creating a transitional space where greenery coexists with the surrounding cityscape. The restaurant’s elevated setting provides a retreat from the urban fabric, offering a distinct perspective on its surroundings.
Freia restaurant is located atop a multi-story car park in Nantes, France
Raum studio designed Freia to integrate an urban garden within a greenhouse structure
the interior and exterior gardens supply fresh ingredients for the kitchen
the greenhouse enclosure allows natural light to define the dining experience
the restaurant’s layout promotes interaction between guests and nature
the restaurant’s rooftop setting offers panoramic views of Nantes and its railway station
the restaurant’s design prioritizes sustainability and local food sourcing
natural materials and vegetation shape the restaurant’s atmosphere
the space functions as both a restaurant and an urban garden
the garden is an integral part of the restaurant’s culinary identity
Raum’s architectural choices enhance the sensory dining experience
project info:
name: Freia | @freia.restaurant
architect: Raum | @atelier.raum
location: Nantes, France
wood construction: Les Bâtonnets | @_les_batonnets_
metalwork: La Mutine | @la_mutine
photographer: Charles Bouchaïb | @charles_bouchaib
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
