PROJECT INFO
Client Kolae
Interior Design A-nrd studio
a-nard.com
Area 350m2
Year completed 2023
KEY SUPPLIERS
Lighting Pinch
fopinchdesign.com Mullan
mullenligthing.com
Furniture A-nrd Studio Hill Cross
hillcrossfurniture.co.uk Nkuku
nkuku.com
Flooring Topcret
topcret.com
Surfaces Clayworks
clay-works.com Yarwood Leather
yarwoodleather.com
The seating is designed by A-nrd Studio
Left, clockwise from top The building’ features original floorboards; booth seating with light brown leather upholstery; lighting
throughout takes the form of handmade abaca pendant and wall lights, contemporary spots and concealed uplights
Above right The seating is created by A-nrd Studio, which is ‘passionate’ about furniture design
and is a mix of bar stools composed of simple geometric forms, booth seating with light brown leather upholstery, with travertine inlaid tables, which line the wall opposite the bar and grill. ‘As a studio we have worked incredibly hard to become known for the bespoke elements that we bring to a project,’ comment Nardi and Persakovas. ‘Furniture design is something we are very passionate about [and] that element of our work enhances the interior to create unique spaces, which stand apart from other studios and peers. The custom furniture at Kolae was [also] inspired by the stilt house culture of north-western Thai architecture. We took the vertical stilts as a starting point and created a sophisticated and subtle design language around it. I think the result feels very inspired and authentic.’
A minimalist back bar features bespoke shelving, decorated with authentic Thai
ceramics and greenery. The oak used to craft all the custom furniture and fixtures at Kolae is hand-planed, a traditional technique chosen by A-nrd to add texture and character to the wood, with the studio working closely with skilled UK-based joiners to achieve the desired look. A bespoke panel of irregular handmade ceramic tiles form a marbled quartz effect pattern in amber and blue tones and breaks the large expanse of brickwork to create a feature wall. A collaboration between A-nrd and Thai ceramists Lamunlamai studio, the clay used is mixed with food waste to create a new and more sustainable type of decorative tile. Lighting on the ground floor takes the form of handmade abaca pendant and wall lights, contemporary spots and concealed uplights. ‘We love to work with up-and-coming designers, makers, and artisans to add something special and unexpected to a project,’ say Nardi and Persakovas. ‘Drawing inspiration from the
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