Design studio Space Copenhagen has combined a classic brasserie with a courtyard feel in its design for a restaurant in the heart of Copenhagen.
Esmée is located on Kongens Nytorv in the space previously occupied by Geist, a restaurant designed by Space Copenhagen back in 2011 but which closed down earlier this year.
Esmée is designed to feel bright and open
Designers Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundgaard Rützou decided to this time adopt a lighter aesthetic for the space, with pale tones, natural materials and lots of plants.
Their aim was to offer a sense of optimism as Denmark's hospitality industry recovers from the closures brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Returning to a place we have designed before is both humbling and challenging," said Bundgaard Rützou. Tree and plants are dotted through the interior
"We wanted to respect the beautiful Kongens Nytorv space but completely reinterpret it and see it through new eyes," he continued.
"We feel that the design of Esmée has a real sense of joy and celebration about it, which really feels right for these times."
The designers also added green and leaf-patterned textiles
Greenery is the central focus of the design for Esmée. Plants and trees feature through all the spaces and are arranged at different heights, which brings additional emphasis.
The designers also chose green and leaf-patterned textiles for some of the furniture pieces, while some of the wall panels are picked ...