Octo, the mexican restaurant Octo, the Mexican restaurant located in the Lafayette neighborhood of Guadalajara, Jalisco, has won the prestigious UNESCO Prix Versailles 2022 in the Restaurants category. This international award recognizes creativity, innovation and excellence in architectural design. Octo's exceptional design has attracted global attention from the architecture and design community.
The Prix Versailles, awarded annually since 2015, is a testament to the dedication and vision of brothers Luis Manuel and Luis Fernando Hernández, leaders of this unique project. The Octo restaurant, located in a 1960s mansion in Guadalajara, stands out for its avant-garde architectural design and meticulous attention to artisanal details.
Octo's façade features a stunning combination of naturally colored hexagonal bricks that form symmetrical floral patterns, adding elegance and sophistication. The contrast between the bricks and the restaurant's interior, with its black circle mosaic floor on a white base and its modern retractable roof, is striking.
What makes Octo even more special is its commitment to Mexican craftsmanship. The Hernández brothers paid tribute to the artisans who participated in the construction of the restaurant, considering them the true architects of its success. From brickmaker Germán Jiménez Uribe to wood artist Omar Flores Martínez, each artisan contributed to creating a truly unique space.
Octo is not only a restaurant where you can enjoy delicious seafood cuisine under the direction of chef Oscar Garza, but also a space that fuses art and gastronomy, housing an art gallery that complements its unique aesthetic.
Octo's design is an example of how creativity and passion can transform a space into an architectural masterpiece. This recognition at the Prix Versailles 2022 honors both Octo and the talented Mexican architects and artisans who have brought this restaurant to the global architecture and design stage. This award highlights the union of creativity, art and gastronomy, essential elements that converge at Octo to create an exceptional experience with each visit.
