STAR INSTALLATION SUBSTANCE & STY Solus Ceramics helps to revamp a sophisticated restaurant putting sustain
Consciously crafted with sustainability at its heart, Midland Arts Centre’s reinvigorated KILN restaurant has embraced an eco-friendly ethos throughout its fresh and funky design.
As part of the Making MAC More programme, the former café has been relaunched as a destination venue in its own right, with its stunning new look proving that ‘style over substance’ has been consigned to the annals of design history.
Under the guidance of 2G Design & Build, with support from one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial tiles, Solus, the eatery has been transformed from a casual canteen offering a snack-based menu to a more formal and sophisticated setting where guests can enjoy locally sourced, sustainable produce, served to their table.
Setting the scene for the change in direction, an eye- catching terrazzo-effect hosting stand, composed of large format Attract tiles, greets guests on arrival. The desk’s engineered marble composition augments the restaurant’s green credentials while its creamy base, decorated with warm mustard, burnt orange, peach and charcoal stones, creates a theatrical visual.
The environmentally-friendly theme is abundantly evident in the main seating area where tables topped
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with repurposed terrazzo-style surfaces have been strategically placed to aid accessibility and maximise covers, resulting in greater financial stability.
A rich retro palette of teal and terracotta creates a welcoming ambiance, perfectly complemented by the cerulean tones of Mariana and dove colouring of Luxury, both sourced from the Bright range. The 100x100mm tiles fashion an intriguing horizontal pattern on the walls, their simple yet effective design enhancing the poured concrete floor, a nod to the building’s urban heritage.
A delicate umbrella of ivory hued light shades, crafted from recycled paper, provides a unique aerial aesthetic, while large scale monochrome prints reflecting the cultural vibrancy of the Midlands provide an artistic alternative to traditional décor.
Introducing a sense of occasion, a chic curved bar has replaced the cafeteria style serving counter, allowing the venue to expand its repertoire to include private functions, parties, and events, as well as increasing its ability to cater for evening revellers.
A dazzling apron composed of Sparken tiles, featuring marble-based engineered stone, has been laid in front of the bar, the product’s speckled appearance and nostalgic palette beautifully enhancing the surrounding space. A
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