Botania

Botania is the latest gastronomic venture by Grupo La Rumba, located within the Hotel VPPlaza de España, right in the heart of Madrid.

The interior design studio Proyecto Singular has once again entrusted Light & Studio with the lighting design, resulting in a vibrant project where light is one of the undisputed protagonists.

Botania aims to seduce and transgress—to deceive the eye by making the visitor believe they are in an outdoor environment rather than an interior one.

To achieve this, the decorative proposal is inspired by natural materials such as wood, bamboo, and African-inspired raffia and rattan textiles, used in the pendant and floor lampshades. These are masterfully combined with noble elements like metals, marble, and velvet.

Lighting plays a fundamental role in transporting the diner. Indirect light highlights the Maasai-inspired ceiling elements and enhances the giant leaves and natural vegetation that cover the upper area of the restaurant, creating a play of light and shadow that brings realism and drama to the space.

Botania is divided into various rooms with a shared narrative but distinct aesthetics—each one evoking a natural element (earth, water…).Lighting here serves as a unifying element, capable of blending in or standing out depending on the decorative mood of each space, and allowing for different atmospheres throughout the day.