Wooden menus for Begin Restaurante

The project

For Begin Restaurante in Valencia, we produced menus with wooden bases that allow the content to be updated without replacing the support. The commission combines engraved detailing with a system intended for repeated use.

Archicercle’s contribution focused on producing the menus: laser cutting and engraving the walnut plywood, then applying varnish to every piece. The varnish was added as a final finish to give the wood a more vivid appearance.

The covers feature a pattern of curved lines alongside the name ‘begin’ and the wording ‘VUELVE AL ORIGEN’. The visible grain and organic linework contribute to the character of menus made for a restaurant that presents its dining experience as a connection with nature.

The system incorporates holes and rings along the side. Allowing the menu design or content to change while retaining the bases means that menu updates do not require the wooden support to be replaced.

The engraving brings together the restaurant’s identity and a pattern of curved lines on the wooden surface.

Processes and materials: fabrication services · available materials · studio machinery.