De Hallen is one of Amsterdam’s liveliest areas, located in the western part of the city. The city’s electric trams were kept there from 1902 to 1928, and today, the buildings have been converted into hotels, restaurants and bars, and cultural spaces. Meat West is one of these worth taking note of. The restaurant is located inside of a 360 square-meter iron and glass hangar; the industrial atmosphere meets refined furniture, fit for a bistrot, to create an unexpected combination. Studio Framework designed the space, maintaining the tram tracks on the inside of the building; the tracks are a heritage protected by the city. Square tables and lateral seating has been enclosed in a series of enclaves that resemble tram cars, lined up one after another as if ready for departure. Meat West has not interfered with the original structure, and even the kitchen and wine cellar are in open view to diners. The restaurant is an open-space, dominated by natural light.