How do you transform a venue when the business concept is changing too? At Bar Zodiac, on Calle Gerona in Benidorm, this was the starting point for a complete renovation that presented design, technical and structural challenges. <\/p>\n
The client wanted to begin a new chapter, with sport at the heart of the concept and a more open way of connecting with customers. At Aljibe, we worked to bring that idea to life: a terrace where people could watch a football match, meet friends or enjoy an evening drink. <\/p>\n
A new chapter, a new look<\/strong><\/p>\n The former Zodiac had an enclosed, mysterious feel. Our proposal aimed to open up the space, making it more visible, welcoming and connected to life on the street. <\/p>\n One of the main features was the large structure covering the terrace, which allows the space to be enclosed as needed. Its prominence also made it a key element in expressing the bar\u2019s new identity. <\/p>\n Green became the unifying thread throughout the design. We used it on the structure and industrial-inspired surface finishes, combining it with textures and lighting to create a distinctive look with character. <\/p>\n We wanted this new chapter to be apparent at first glance and continue to unfold as customers stepped inside.<\/p>\n The bar counter: the heart of Zodiac<\/strong><\/p>\n If one feature needed to bring personality and practicality together, it was the bar counter. Its design and construction were among the project\u2019s biggest challenges. <\/p>\n It needed to serve customers on several sides, provide a comfortable experience and help staff work efficiently. At the same time, it needed enough visual impact to become one of the venue\u2019s most recognisable features. <\/p>\n We developed the colours, textures and finishes as a single composition. Above the counter, a central framework conceived as a \u201ccage of lights\u201d creates a focal point and gives the bar a stronger presence within the space. <\/p>\n The counter brings together two principles that guided the project: a distinctive identity and a design that works in everyday use.<\/p>\n\n\t\t