Urban jungle amidst the maze. Unforeseen sight to be seen.
Nestled amidst the bustling area of the city, this extraordinary restaurant aims to impart an exclusive fine dining experience with its diverse type of cuisines and enchanted interior atmosphere.
From a first glance, the 2-storey architecture celebrates an intrinsic harmony of nature and built environment by embracing the building materials and surfaces in their raw forms as seen in nature. The primary structure almost grows and separates into different shape of silhouettes, eventually covered by the jungled vegetations. At dusk, the scenery becomes even more awakening; the lush plant and radiantly-lit texture all come together. Passersby are given a peek, not knowing what they get into.
As you take a step inside, the exploration continues and the curiosity expands. The fusion of organic shape, texture and distinct lighting draws one's attention despite being enclosed in a dark canvas. The deeper you enter, the less natural light it could penetrate through. Inside, the artificial light almost acts as your guidance compass, indicating different seating areas and other amenities. There are always fascinating elements to look for from left to right; sometimes from above. Visitors can tell they land at a station by a perpetual flooring material detachment.
Through a bit more of gazing and wandering, you will be visually attracted by the central perforated metal sheets, hanging across the double volume layer by layer, giving a pathfinder to the upper level. Once reached, you can identify a wider open space yet still distinguished into smaller sections. Elements found in nature are highly-customized and designed in forms of feature ceiling, fixture, wall panel and artwork.
Project: Black Kale
Architect: MAD Architecture
Program: Commercial / F&B
Location: Phnom Penh
Built Area: 450 sqm
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P. 098 243 384 / 092 129 922
E. archstudio.mad@gmail.com
