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The renovation of an old "pintxos" bar in the heart of the Old Town of Donostia-San Sebastian needs to maintain the essence of these traditional places, with their long bars full of pintxos and lively and carefree atmosphere.
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Its old name, Txalupa (small and colourful fishing boats), gave rise to talk about the essence of this neighbourhood, inseparable from the port and the Sea.
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As a colour counterpoint, we introduced the ropes, so typical in traditional fishing nets.
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There is a small private club on a lower floor, with a sophisticated nocturnal atmosphere inspired by an old wooden-clad ship's hold.
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The greenish tone, referencing the water in the port, serves as background to the bar, designed with an apparent reference to the "txalupas".
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The connecting staircase between the two floors is a tunnel tinted with red light, which, thanks to all its symbolic charge, helps us attract clients in search of a more nocturnal experience.
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