KOL Restaurant, Seymour Street, English Commercial Interior, UK Architecture Development, Interior Design
KOL Restaurant on Seymour Street
5 Feb 2021
KOL Restaurant
Design: A-nrd studio
Location: Seymour Street, London, England, UK
Former Noma chef Santiago Lastra opens debut restaurant KOL, appointing A-nrd studio led by Alessio Nardi and Lukas Persakovas to curate its interiors.

Spanning over two-storeys and four-hundred square metres in London picturesque Seymour Street, KOL?s main dining room is situated past the reception on the ground floor while the chef?s table experience and the Mezcaleria bar can be found downstairs.

KOL interior design focuses on bringing to life the spirit of Mexico through materiality, craft and inherent humbleness.
To consolidate the look of KOL, A-nrd studio founder Alessio Nardi went on a field trip throughout Mexico – from Mexico City to Oaxaca to the Yucatan – to connect with local businesses and discover the nuances of Mexican culture.

Upon entering KOL, customers are greeted by a large-scale corn husk marquetry artwork by Fernando Laposse which frames a bespoke hand-chiselled oak reception desk. The interior architecture of KOL is deeply inspired by the work of Luis Barragán where stucco walls on different hues characterise the space. The colour palette is an ode to the streets of Mexico, alternating between various shades of yellow, pink and burnt orange.
These contrast the floor made of concrete slabs framed by a doub...