OPSO_LONDON
K-Studio
The brief was to create a design that would reflect the overall philosophy of the restaurant: Greek inspired, London made.
For this concept to come across successfully the design, the menu and the branding had to come together coherently in one identity.
For this concept to come across successfully the design, the menu and the branding had to come together coherently in one identity.
As well as the central spine another key design element is the open storage system that allows waiters to work around diners efficiently and naturally.
The system is a framework that works around the tables, extending throughout the ground and lower ground floors and we use it to organize the space into zones,
eliminating the need for partitions that would restrict light and circulation.
It identified zones and used the framework to locate key service elements that are conventionally hidden from view in separate spaces.
The slender steel framework houses waiter’s stations, wine fridges and food storage cabinets.
The slender steel framework houses waiter’s stations, wine fridges and food storage cabinets.
It is painted a very dark blue and supports wood shelves on which are stored tableware and glassware, cutlery pots, bottles of oil and jars of preserves.
These are interspersed with a variety of lush plants in custom made terracotta planters.
These are interspersed with a variety of lush plants in custom made terracotta planters.
The interior combines natural materials found in old Athenian eateries, such as the Kavala marble wall cladding and table tops, and the hand-laid Terrazzo flooring,
as well as updated interpretations of traditional design elements such as oak panelling, leather upholstery and various brass accents that catch the light.
Furniture is a careful combination of custom design and classic and contemporary sourced pieces.
Subtle up-lighting illuminates the pale blue painted ceiling and is concealed in a neat brass rail running the length of the central spine.
Subtle up-lighting illuminates the pale blue painted ceiling and is concealed in a neat brass rail running the length of the central spine.
Between the frames hang handmade, glazed terracotta ‘Gooseberry’ pendants by Hand & Eye Studio.
