Wursthall is a German/Austrian style restaurant and bierhall in Downtown San Mateo. Serving a wide variety of brews and a menu curated by head chef Kenji Lopez-Alt (author of the James Beard Award-winning book The Food Lab), Wursthall is a gathering space for family and friends.  Inspired by the iconic Oktoberfest beer halls of Germany.

Arcsine incorporated a contemporary aesthetic to create a space that is fresh and family friendly. The bierhaus’ corner space in a historic building features lofty double height ceilings, tall columns and factory style windows that bathe the space in natural light. By simplifying the existing interior and utilizing a clean and contemporary design aesthetic, Arcsine was able to highlight the historic detailing and create a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests to linger.

Bavaria’s quintessential blue and white harlequin pattern served as starting point for the color palette; Arcsine deepened the blue for a more modern take and added grays and creams along with warm copper and wood tones throughout. The color scheme is particularly impactful at the bar, where bold blue color blocking is the focus.