
Pirilo VSJ | 2014
Client:
Eduardo Rubio
Concept:
Restaurant & Bar
Year:
2013/ 2014
Location or Director:
Project stage:
Finished
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Type:
Commercial / Carte Blanche
Pirilo Pizza Rústica’s second floor was a fun, creative project with a fantastic team and a trusting client who understood that Space Design’s involvement was a smart investment. With full creative freedom and a solid budget, we were able to build on the successful concept of the first floor. The result was a hit, with two-hour waiting lines on weekends. We’re proud of this project because it appeals to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or social standing.
On the second floor, the fictional host Pirilo greets guests with memorabilia a grandmother might cherish, from pacifiers to school textbooks, alongside pictures of Pirilo’s travels in Italy. The space is divided into four distinct areas: the front room features modern crystal drop lamps that contrast with the late 1800’s brick wall, giving it an elegant charm; the bar offers a cozy bistro pub vibe with warm lighting and old wood
columns; the seating area, reminiscent of a cafeteria, is illuminated by iconic schoolhouse pendant lamps; and finally, Pirilo’s childhood playroom, filled with old toys, humorous details, and playful touches like a hole in the wall with little mice peeking out. This fun space is ideal for family gatherings and birthday parties for all ages!
























