The ground floor remains open, active and socially exposed. Above it, the mezzanine introduces a quieter and more private experience, complemented by two wine libraries dedicated to red and white selections. Its footprint was deliberately reduced to preserve the vertical scale of the main hall. Deeper within the upper level, a more secluded area unfolds, defined by neoclassical wall panels and upholstered seating that establish a calmer dining atmosphere. The mezzanine railing, softened with integrated greenery, creates intimacy while keeping the space visually open.
New architectural elements were introduced strictly where function required intervention. An acoustically contoured ceiling provides sound insulation from the residential floors above while improving acoustic comfort within the tall volume. The same pragmatic logic shaped a key architectural junction: a multifunctional structure integrating the staircase, restroom and a concealed wardrobe within an oversized handrail. Early three-dimensional studies began here, resolving a dense intersection of structural and engineering constraints that ultimately defined the project’s conceptual direction.
Materiality reinforces the dialogue between old and new. Restored brick surfaces coexist with custom dark terrazzo with embedded glass fragments, bronze mirrors, oversized herringbone parquet, oxidized black metal and subtle brass accents. The overall palette is deep-toned and tactile, balancing austerity with refinement. A custom-designed suspended lighting installation activates the double-height volume with a fragmented metallic rhythm.
Large architectural arches accentuate the verticality of the windows and extend into the entrance portal, strengthening the relationship between interior and street. In the evening, the illuminated openings transform the façade into a quiet point of attraction within the historic streetscape.
Furnishings are clean and contemporary, carefully sourced from leading European manufacturers, contributing comfort and precision to the interior. A large-scale mural by artist Marat Morik introduces a cultural layer, embedding the project within a broader narrative without explicit symbolism.

Project team: Evgeniy Shchetinkin, Elizveta Semeonova, Kirill Shuvaev, Lighting design by Alexey Vdonin
Photo: Dmitry Chebanenko

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