This fun little project in the heart of Slabtown Portland was such a joy to work on! As a designer at *Vida Design, I was involved in the design of the interior, including picking out materials, the design of all the built elements, lighting selection, and assistance on furniture selection, as well as the renderings and full documentation of the space.
*This project was designed at Vida Design. https://vida-design.com

As you step through the doors of Rotigo you are whisked away to Europe on the charming patterned floor tile, and welcomed by a fresh euro-style market stocked with crackers, jams, cheeses, wines, and more. Warm honey-tone woods and fresh whites, balanced with pops of green sets the stage for your healthy eating experience — flavorful, thoughtful, and locally-sourced, both the menu ingredients and the interior materials in the space.

The overall design of Rotigo is a breath of fresh air, a playful but luxe ambiance with unique features and artisan character. The built in features in the market explore a playful language with curving niches and textural metal accents. A hint of brass adds a detail of luxury to the wine shelving.

Sustainability and conscious material use was very important to this project! We repurposed materials and features wherever we could in the space. Freshness is brought to you at the ordering counter with simple sleek white tile, reclaimed natural wood counters, and a unique feature wall of repurposed window-shutters. One of my favorite features of our design was the farmhouse style hand-washing station.

At the bar, you’re greeted by a wall of wine options on reclaimed wood shelving, a patterned tile accent, and a cozy niche wrapped in the unique green paneling. Featured wines are displayed on the modern ticker board bringing in another layer of euro-inspired details.

Cozy up in one of Rotigo’s many seating options, either for a casual lunch visit or a longer dine-in experience — a wine bar with stools, booths for 4 constructed with reclaimed metal, a perch table at the window in reclaimed wood, a cozy banquette niche in a unique green wrap, and a plush soft-seating lounge for individuals or groups.

The furniture in the space tells a casual but luxurious story with rich rust-tone velvets and warm supple leathers paired with boho-accents in accessories and lighting.

Top it all off with some greenery and the space becomes a little hidden oasis in the Northwest neighborhood.

What I love about this project: I’m obsessed with the pairing of colors in this one! The trendy green and all the reclaimed features really give this space that artisan character we were going for. I also love the little hints of brass and the shimmering ginkgo leaf wallcovering in the entrance.

https://www.rotigopdx.com