Claude's Kitchen

All Day Dining Restaurant for Muzo

The space is designed to offer a dynamic, open dining experience with a welcoming atmosphere. It features a bar, three dining zones, and two private rooms. The design embodies a smart casual aesthetic, with calming navy ceilings that unify the space, complemented by low materials and abundant greenery. Three skylights allow natural light to flood the venue, enhancing the openness and highlighting the feature ceiling in each area, creating a sophisticated yet comfortable environment for guests.

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Unique Properties

The space is designed to offer a dynamic dining experience with an open, welcoming atmosphere. The layout features a bar area, three distinct dining zones, two private dining rooms. The overall design embodies a smart-casual aesthetic, highlighted by calm navy ceilings that unify the space and a harmonious blend of low materials paired with abundant greenery. Three skylights placed throughout the venue flood the space with natural light during the day, adding an element of openness and highlighting the feature ceiling in each dining area.

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Restaurant design, all day dining, Claudes kitchen, interior design

Production Technology

The production technology for this project utilises a thoughtful combination of traditional and modern materials. The walls incorporate both old and new bricks, skillfully blending the textures to maintain heritage while introducing contemporary design. Three skylights are strategically placed to optimize natural light, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and enhancing the space’s energy efficiency. Bespoke metal panels and shelving with reeded glass are custom-designed, combining precision craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques.

Design Challenge

Through case studies and design analysis, this research explores how the arrangement of spaces influences occupant movement and the overall atmosphere. The findings provide insights into creating seamless, well-connected environments in hospitality settings. Additionally, the study addresses the challenge of selecting materials and wood treatments that comply with fire safety regulations without compromising the aesthetic integrity of the design, balancing safety and style effectively.

Project Duration

6 Months, Leicester Square, London UK

Operation Flow

Upon entry, guests are greeted by the bar, with rustic turquoise tiles and opal globe pendant lights casting a soft glow over the curved counter. The tunnel dining area, illuminated by pendant lights and reeded glass-boxed metal frames, offers intimacy. Under a large skylight, the main dining area is filled with natural light by day and glowing feature lights by night. Central banquette seating, surrounded by greenery, enhances privacy, complemented by brick walls and glass cylinder lights.

Research

The strategic use of space and layout in architectural design focusing on how different areas within a multi zone environment are organized to optimize flow and functionality. Specifically the research examines the integration of two distinct premises joined together investigating how their combined layout can enhance spatial coherence and user experience. By analysing the interaction between various zones such as bars, dining areas, and private spaces this study identifies key design principles that facilitate smooth transitions and maintain a sense of openness and connection.

Inspiration

The restaurant is located in the heart of the West End, in Leicester Square, London. The design is inspired by the creation of a calm space that evokes the feeling of being in an outdoor courtyard, offering an oasis amidst the surrounding hustle and bustle of one of London’s most vibrant tourist areas.

Image Credits

All images: Photographer Sara Hibbert

Project Overview

Claude's Kitchen All Day Dining Restaurant has been a Bronze winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

Mika Kanayama was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Claude's Kitchen All Day Dining Restaurant.

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