Teracotta Italian Kitchen: a taste of home, wherever you are... Lascia Fare!

From the outset, our vision was to create a sanctuary — a place where guests could let go of the rush outside and be welcomed, wholeheartedly, to the table.

Rooted in the brand ethos Lascia Fare! (Let it all go), the design unfolds like a story, guiding guests through the imagined home of a well-travelled Italian expat. It’s heartfelt, personal, and filled with small, meaningful details.

We zoned the space into four distinct areas — the terrace, hallway, living room, and kitchen — each one echoing a moment of domestic life. There’s the buzz of a pergola-lit patio, the nostalgia of a hallway cabinet filled with maps and polaroids, the intimacy of a snug lounge lined with cookbooks and curiosities, and the communal warmth of a kitchen anchored by a glowing pizza oven and large sharing table.

Design choices were deliberate, rooted in texture, tactility, and storytelling. Terracotta tiles recall earthen cooking traditions. Vintage-style upholstery and collage artwork nod to ‘Nonna’s’ legacy. Every shelf, every object — from framed sketches to pasta jars — has a purpose: to build a world that feels loved, lived-in; a layered memory.

In a transient environment, Terracotta invites travellers to stay a little longer, feel a little deeper. It’s a space that doesn’t just serve food — it serves up good feelings. In doing so, it quietly transforms the airport experience.