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Restaurant Spelunke Wien

EXTARSIEN/INTARSIEN
You have to dive into the Spelunke. In the Spelunke, everyone—no matter where they come from or where they’re headed—can shed the cloak of vanity and come to life.

Product: Vulcano
Architecture: Living Art Architekten
Photography: Mareiner Holz © Stefan Diesner
Project Address: Wien, Österreich

Innenansicht der Spelunke Bar in Wien mit alpinen Wandpaneelen Vulcano in dunkler, verkohlter Optik. Die Wandverkleidung aus horizontalen Holzelementen bildet den Hintergrund für einen massiven Holztisch, umgeben von türkisfarben gepolsterten Sitzbänken und Sesseln. Auffällige Glaspendel-Leuchten hängen über dem Tisch und sorgen für ein elegantes, modernes Ambiente.

None of the usual attributes typically associated with this type of establishment apply to the Spelunke: instead of shady characters, a vibrant and diverse urban crowd gathers here; instead of dubious liquors and second- or third-rate food, guests enjoy fine drinks and sophisticated cuisine. And when it comes to hygiene, the spacious and slightly labyrinthine blend of lounge, bar, and restaurant on the Danube Canal is absolutely top-notch.

Dunkle Wand mit alpinen Wandpaneelen Vulcano im Restaurant Spelunke in Wien. Die schwarze, strukturierte Holzverkleidung umrahmt eine kupferverkleidete Nische mit integrierter Beleuchtung. Davor befinden sich braune Lederbänke und Holztische in stilvoller Lounge-Atmosphäre.
Passionate, creative, and at times delightfully unconventional – the Spelunke in Vienna.

True to its name, the Spelunke has been given a subtly ironic and playful maritime design by Living Art Architects. In collaboration with the owners, Monika Wlaschek and Werner Helnwein, the design team agreed to create a slightly dimly lit atmosphere. This called for plenty of dark surfaces.

As dark as the board may be, the interplay of light reflections on the richly textured wood with its crocodile leather look is just as varied and captivating.

Charred Night Black

A case for carpenter Oliver Thanner from Eberstalzell, who has a long-standing partnership with Mareiner—and immediately recognizes that Vulcano is exactly what he needs for the construction of the Spelunke: charred wood as black as the night.

At Mareiner, we become his sparring partner as Thanner envisions extremely deep-charred wood, which he plans to coat in his own unique way. Step by step, we push the limits in sampling, each time going a little deeper than before. The third sample finally reaches the level of charring he had imagined. The rest is pure satisfaction on all sides.

“Hard on the outside, wild on the inside” – to create the urban cave atmosphere, the Spelunke also incorporated Mareiner boards.
Interior photo of the Spelunke restaurant in Vienna with wall panelling made of Alpine Wall Panels Vulcano. The charred wood structure in the Shou-Sugi-Ban style lends the room a warm, dark elegance, complemented by green upholstered benches, round wooden tables, a wine rack and a creative wall design with panel covers.
Restaurant area in the Spelunke Wien with a wall of Vulcano Alpine wall panels in a charred wood look. In the foreground is an elegant seating area with turquoise-coloured upholstery, a solid wooden table and a striking luminaire made of hand-blown glass lamps. The modern ambience is stylishly emphasised by the dark wood structure. Close-up of the Alpine Vulcano wall panels in charred look. The dark wood surfaces with their characteristic structure and texture show the striking, heat-treated surface with fine cracks and colour nuances.