FOCUS 059
Project Shirvan Métisse
Doha
AW2 HAS completed work on a new restaurant in Doha, Qatar, for Michelin-star chef Akrame Benalall. Shirvan Métisse Doha restaurant was fully designed by the Paris- based architecture and interior design studio, led by partner architects Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux. Te restaurant is located in Doha’s prominent Pearl Marina, amidst high-end shops and restaurants aimed at local Qataris and tourists. Te 600 sq m, 140-person capacity restaurant sits across two floors and includes a lounge area and bar, a large dining hall and expansive terraced areas for diners to enjoy views across the marina and the Doha skyline.
Above The design of the restaurant lends itself to Qatar’s culture and ambience, intertwining tradition with contemporary design
From right The outside dining areas are shaded by wooden pergolas and olive trees, while intricate lattice screens continue to feature on the internal walls
Shirvan Métisse Doha has been designed to simulate a journey on the Silk Route, through the culinary traditions of the various countries that are encountered. AW2 used textures, colours, materials and lighting to create a series of different atmospheres to give guests the sense of moving through various environments as they experience the different spaces in the restaurant. At the entrance to the restaurant, a brass lattice screen, resembling a traditional mashrabiyya, combined with dimmed and indirect lighting creates a sense of privacy. Intricate lattice screens continue to feature on the internal walls, directing guests towards the main dining hall or the mezzanine lounge and bar on the top floor. Elemental materials, including timber, bronze, marble and leather, are used throughout. Te central space of the restaurant is octagonal and double-height. It features a show kitchen allowing guests to see Benallal’s team at work. Olive trees and spices displayed on a marble table reference the colourful food markets of the region, while arched floor- to-ceiling windows open towards the marina where
additional outdoor seating is provided. Outdoor dining areas are shaded by wooden pergolas and olive trees. Te furniture has been bespoke-designed by AW2. Te black granite floor contrasts with grey marbles and brass inserts in the tables, and bold ornamental elements, such as mesh pendant lights along with an openwork brass Yemeni pattern, cover the ceiling and create a play of light and shadows. Alternated carved wooden panels and mineral rendered walls enclose the space and reflect the light across the room. Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux, partners at AW2, said: ‘Shirvan Restaurant is an insightful study of experiential space design in which the architecture and the interiors aim to enhance the sensorial experience already provided by chef Akrame’s phenomenal cuisine. It creates a place for people to absorb Qatar’s culture, intertwining tradition with contemporary design.’
aw2.com
ALL IMAGES: MIKAEL BÉNARD
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124 |
Page 125 |
Page 126 |
Page 127 |
Page 128 |
Page 129
