Uruk is a restaurant in Kazakhstan, designed by Rustam Hamd in 2023. The project’s minimalist interior avoids typical Eastern cliches and instead features recognisable elements of Turkic nomadic culture, like kinetic installations inspired by traditional crafts and everyday objects. The decor evokes an Eastern ambiance with a monochrome “steppe” palette, adras-patterned furniture, and straw lampshades, creating a cohesive and subtle atmosphere.

The restaurant interior design follows a restrained color palette, forming a cohesive and complete image of the space. The interiors are characterized by a subdued color palette and elements inspired by traditional practices and objects used by nomadic Turkic peoples. The designer describes the style as minimalist, with an emphasis on creating a cohesive interior rather than focusing on individual elements.
A distinctive feature of the interior is the kinetic installations specifically developed by Rustam Hamd for this project. These dynamic compositions draw inspiration from characteristic items of decorative and applied arts, everyday objects, and the culture of nomads. They include elements like the saukele (a ceremonial headdress), modern everyday hats (taqiya), musical instruments such as the kobyz and the dombra, decorative dishes (kese), a historical cauldron (taikazan), and the iconic yurt (nomadic tent).
The kinetic elements are designed to rotate around 360 degrees and their ribbed structures create a f...