By leaving the building’s concrete structure exposed, the designers have imbued the restaurant with a sculptural sensibility underpinned by the dominant grey hues, the juxtaposition of smooth and rough textures, and most of all, the playful geometry of a waffle slab. The use of Ipé and Teak wood for tables and banquettes, both custom-made for the project, and wall and ceiling cladding in select areas softens the brutalist aesthetic of the exposed building shell without upending its raw, unpolished aesthetic, while dark blue mosaic floor tiling delineating the dining areas and orange painted steel beams subtly accentuate the grey colour scheme.

Separating the dining area from the open kitchen, three monolithic concrete counters are conceived as performance spaces where patrons can see the food preparation in action. The orange-painted pizza oven offers another focal point while the open-plan configuration means that the kitchen is visible throughout the restaurant. In combination with the folding patio doors that envelop the space, the open-plan layout also allows the interior to seamlessly spill out onto the outdoor dining terrace when the weather is good. Filled with planted carob trees, a native tree chosen for its robust appearance, rich foliage and sweet fruits, the terrace amplifies Brutus’ laidback cool vibes as well as offers a verdant oasis amid Palma’s urban landscape.