In restaurants, well-designed technical building equipment ensures a pleasant indoor climate, efficient processes and resource-saving operation. We plan ventilation, air conditioning, water, electrical systems and all necessary connections precisely tailored to the requirements of the kitchen, dining area and ancillary areas. Reliable electrical planning with high-voltage connections is essential, especially in commercial kitchens.

Experience your restaurant construction project in a realistic 3D simulation before construction even begins. Appia’s precise planning and visualisation provide detailed insights into room layout, atmosphere, lighting concepts and space optimisation. This allows you to make design options and adjustments before construction work begins.

Lighting design in restaurants directly influences how rooms are perceived and experienced. It divides the guest area, emphasises architectural elements, creates zones for different uses and supports the desired character – from bright and open to calm and intimate. Decisive factors are light distribution, luminaire placement, colour temperature, controllability and coordination with materials, surfaces and furnishings. Well-thought-out lighting design contributes significantly to the quality of the experience and is an integral part of any holistic design in the catering sector.

Acoustics in restaurants determine whether conversations are possible or noise dominates. Targeted planning is particularly important in open floor plans with hard floor coverings or high ceilings. Absorbers in ceiling areas, acoustically effective wall coverings and textile elements reduce reverberation and create a pleasant background noise level. Acoustics are not an add-on, but part of the architectural and design planning.

A restaurant in a new building offers the opportunity to optimise operational processes, room layout and building structure right from the start. Whether it’s a free-standing new building or an extension to an existing building, it is important to coordinate the technical aspects, kitchen, dining area and guest access at an early stage and to ensure a functional layout. Extensions require additional consideration of the existing building and ongoing operations. The aim is to create a future-proof building that efficiently supports the restaurant business – architecturally clear, technically well thought-out and economically constructed.

Existing buildings in the restaurant industry offer great potential – if they are structurally adapted to new concepts and technical requirements. Refurbishment often means renewing the building envelope and building services, renovation brings fresh design, conversions restructure spaces or create room for new uses. It is important to keep construction times short, work precisely in existing buildings and cause as little disruption to operations as possible. The aim is a modernised catering facility that works in the long term – in terms of design, technology and operation.

A successful complete refurbishment combines creative vision with the functional requirements of the catering industry. From the counter area to open or separate seating areas and walkways for service staff, interior design is about much more than just aesthetics. Room structure, acoustic solutions, lighting and technical requirements are planned and implemented to create a harmonious overall concept that supports efficient operation while enhancing the guest experience.

Surfaces shape the atmosphere – the choice of flooring, walls and ceilings plays a central role in the interior design of catering spaces. Non-slip and easy-care floor coverings, acoustically effective ceiling solutions and wall materials that combine cleanliness and style are integral parts of functional planning. From tiles and jointless coverings to drywall and stucco – this is where creative freedom and technical requirements come together to create spaces that optimally support everyday catering operations.

Soft renovation in interior design involves targeted refurbishment of walls, ceilings, floor coverings and lighting – without any major structural alterations. This improves the indoor climate and acoustics, refreshes the atmosphere and preserves the character of the restaurant. Appia creates a functional, inviting environment that delights guests and supports the restaurant’s operations.

With custom-made FF&E solutions from our in-house furniture factory in Peterskirchen, we create individual furnishings that perfectly match your gastronomic concept. Every piece of furniture and every built-in component is precisely planned, manufactured to a high standard and functionally designed to suit the space, use and design requirements. The close integration of planning, production and execution guarantees quality, durability and catering equipment that impresses in every detail.

The right furnishings are also important in outdoor areas. They turn terraces into fully-fledged dining areas with atmosphere. Weatherproof materials, comfortable seating solutions, suitable shading and harmonious design elements create a pleasant atmosphere and invite guests to linger. Whether you have a small garden or a spacious outdoor dining area, we develop designs and furnishings that combine functionality, comfort and style. Optimally planned, durably built, clear in expression.