This field-trip style event examines the SOMA-based restaurant Bar Agricole, the result of a unique artist-designerclient relationship and winner of the coveted James Beard Award for Interiors. Tour begins at the Mission district studio of Nikolas Weinstein, where he will describe the technical challenges of designing the seemingly weightless glass sculpture that floats above restaurant diners. Next stop is the restaurant, where architect Joshua Aidlin will discuss how the design took inspiration from the sustainable agricultural roots of the restaurant’s menu. Mark Rogero will then discuss the vast potential of concrete and the many forms explored in the restaurant, from poured in place and precast to the complexities of sensual ductal concrete. Lastly, Thaddeus Vogler, owner of Bar Agricole will speak about the artisanal food and drink menu, his intentions behind the restaurant’s concept of farm to table, and how the inclusion of local artists and craftspeople has enhanced the sense of place.

Program led by Joshua Aidlin, AIA of Aidlin Darling Design, Nikolas Weinstein of Nikolas Weinstein Studios, Mark Rogero of Concreteworks, Thaddeus Volger of Bar Agricole and moderated by Regina Connell of Handful of Salt.